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Photos with Santa

Mall of Georgia 3333 Buford Dr., Buford

Visit St. Nick in JCPenney Court to take photos.

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Stone Mountain Christmas

Stone Mountain Park 1000 Robert E Lee Boulevard, Stone Mountain

Immerse yourself in holiday magic with festive music, dazzling lights, spectacular shows, holiday characters and more.

Magical Flight to the North Pole

Stone Mountain Park 1000 Robert E. Lee Boulevard, Stone Mountain

This journey whisks you away to the heart of Santa’s enchanting world for a special […]

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Festive Features

Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta

Explore this exhibit featuring a joyful holiday showcase of puppetry and nostalgia. Nov. 11-Dec. 27. […]

Holiday Cards at the Park

F.D. Roosevelt State Park 2970 Georgia 190,, Pine Mountain

Bring holiday cheer to others by writing cards for local retirement homes. Nov. 13-Dec. 19. […]

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas

 The Legacy Theatre 1175 Senoia Road, Ste. C, Tyrone

Celebrate the holidays with Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. Nov. […]

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Enchanted Garden of Lights

Rock City 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain

Now in its 32nd year, the Enchanted Garden of Lights draws families from across the […]

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Fantasy In Lights

Callaway Gardens 17800 U.S. 27, Pine Mountain

Drive through more than 8 million twinkling lights and a garden decorated for the season.

The Light Park

Gwinnett Field 2500 Buford Dr., Lawrenceville

Enjoy an immersive walk-through experience with a Candy Land, Enchanted Forest, Polar Path and more. […]

Once Upon A Merry Maze

North Point Mall 1000 North Point Cir., Alpharetta

Explore the holiday maze, a scavenger hunt and an ornament craft. Nov. 13-Jan. 8. See […]

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Skate City Springs

 City Springs 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs

Glide and spin on Sandy Springs' seasonal ice rink.

Sweetland on Ice

Sweetland Amphitheatre 110 Smith St., LaGrange

Practice your moves at this outdoor rink. Nov. 13-Feb. 13. See website for schedule. $11-$15.

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HoliDAYS in Norcross

Downtown Norcross 73 S Peachtree Street, Norcross

The City of Norcross’ Annual Holiday Celebration returns with activities, lights, Santa and more.

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Knock, Knock

Alliance Theatre 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta

Celebrate community, family and warmth as residents of The Apartment Building prepare for the holidays. […]

Photos with Santa

 Perimeter Mall 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta

Take photos with Santa in the Nordstrom wing. Special events include Pet Photos. Reservation required.

Santa’s Workshop

Arbor Place 6700 Douglas Blvd., Douglasville

Santa will meet and greet all kids and kids-at-heart. Special events include Black Santa and […]

Photos with Santa

Lenox Square Mall 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta

Capture special holiday moments with the jolliest man around. Pet Photos, Nov. 22 and Dec. […]

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A Christmas Carol

Alliance Theatre 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta

This adaptation of the famous story will include a reimagined set design and stunning new costumes.

68 Voices

Fernbank Museum of Natural History 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta

This artistic series highlights cultural treasures through 68 Mexican indigenous languages. Nov. 14-Jan. 10. $25.95-$27.95; […]

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Holidays in LaGrange

Downtown LaGrange 110 Smith Street, LaGrange

Make fall break memorable in LaGrange, Georgia! Gather the family for a getaway filled with […]

Mrs. Claus’s Winter Wonderland

Atlantic Station 1380 Atlantic Drive, Atlanta

This holiday pop-up experience features eight themed rooms and festive entertainment. Friday and Saturday nights […]

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Christmas Canteen

Lawrenceville Arts Center 125 North Clayton St., Lawrenceville

This holiday tradition shows the magic of Christmas with songs, comic sketches and trips down memory lane.

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Gainesville Glows: Lanterns and Lights

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville 1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville

This holiday show bathes the woodland setting in the warm glow of luminaries, lanterns, cone […]

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Winter WonderLights

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens

Walk through sparkling light displays, including a Winter Wondercave, Jingle Bell Lane, Northern Lights and more.

Santa Photo Experience

North Georgia Premium Outlets 800 Hwy. 400 S, Dawsonville

Visit with Santa at North Georgia Premium Outlets.

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Christmas at Lanier Islands Resort

Lanier Islands Resort 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford

Make Lanier Islands Resort part of your family’s holiday tradition, with more lights and more […]

Holiday Lights of Woodstock

Dixie Speedway 150 Dixie Dr., Woodstock

This drive-thru Christmas show features Santa’s Village, concessions, lights and more. Nov. 20-Dec. 31. Sun.-Thur. […]

Santa at Sugarloaf Mills

Sugarloaf Mills 5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville

Snap a photo with Kris Kringle. Reservations required.

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Atlanta Christkindl Market

Enjoy authentic German food and beverages in a festive shopping atmosphere. Free admission. Lawrenceville Lawn: […]

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Roswell Christkindl Market

Bulloch Hall 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell

Holiday festivities include food, mulled wine, vendors, pictures with Santa and more. Nov. 20-Dec. 23. […]

Nights of Lights

Cumming Fairgrounds 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming

This luminous celebration features a light show, cider, an igloo experience, ice skating and more. […]

Lanier Islands Resort’s Magical Nights of Lights Offers a Modern Day Sleigh Ride That’s Ideal for Memory Making

Magical Nights of Lights

Lanier Islands 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford

Drive through miles of dazzling lights and festive scenes.

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Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue

Pullman Yards Rogers St. NE, Atlanta

The world of Minecraft comes to life at this immersive experience with this action-packed quest […]

Ice Days Ice Skating Rink

Olde Town Conyers Pavilion 949 S. Main St. NE, Conyers

Skate on this open air, real ice-skating rink. Nov. 20-Feb. 15. See website for schedule. […]

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Season of Celebration

Alpharetta Town Green 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta

A 50-foot-tall tree will be lit, surrounded by live music, snow flurries, marshmallow roasting, sing-alongs and more.

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Santa at Rhodes Hall

Rhodes Hall 1516 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta

This castle on Peachtree will be transformed into a winter wonderland for photos with Santa. […]

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Photos with Santa

Avenue East Cobb 4475 Roswell Rd., Marietta

Create joyful memories with storytimes and photos with Santa. Nov. 21-Dec. 24. $35-$45. Storytime with […]

Santa at North Point Mall

North Point Mall 1000 North Point Cir., Alpharetta

Get in the holiday spirit with a visit with Santa. Reservation recommended.

Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright

Wild Adventures Theme Park 3766 Old Clyattville Rd., Valdosta

Step into a winter wonderland of more than 2 million glittering lights, and enjoy a […]

Friendship Ring of Kids Holiday Display

Alpharetta Community Center 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta

This beloved Alpharetta landmark will be transformed into a festive winter scene with lights, decor […]

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Rink On The River Ice Skating Rink

The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy., Canton

Enjoy this winter wonderland with a special ice skating rink. Nov. 21-Jan. 1. See website […]

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Holiday in the Park

Six Flags Over Georgia 275 Riverside Pkwy. SW, Austell

More than 1 million LED lights, dozens of Christmas trees, festive shows and culinary treats […]

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IllumiNights at the Zoo

Zoo Atlanta 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, Atlanta

IllumiNights is an incredible experience, with vistas of illuminated wildlife and awe-inspiring sights.

Festival of Trees at Museum of Aviation

Museum of Aviation 1942 Heritage Blvd., Robins AFB

Walk through a collection of beautifully decorated trees for immersion in the holiday spirit. Nov. […]

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Avalon on Ice

Avalon 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta

Lace up your skates and glide on the ice.

Santa at The Forum

The Forum Peachtree Corners 5155 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners

Meet Santa at his North Pole-inspired cottage. Reservation recommended. Nov. 23-Dec. 24. See website for […]

Mountain Country Christmas in Lights

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee

This fairground transforms into a spectacular, magical holiday light show with Christmas music, arts and […]

Holiday Lights of Rome

Coosa Valley Fairgrounds 1400 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rome

Explore light displays, tunnels and décor set to music. Nov. 27-Dec. 30. Sun.-Thur. 6-9 p.m. […]

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Christmas Light Extravaganza

Downtown Macon Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Macon

Experience tons of lights moving in time to music performed by Macon Pops. Nov. 27-Jan. […]

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Skate the Plaza

Medley 2140 Medley Blvd., Johns Creek

Celebrate the holiday season with this outdoor ice skating rink. Nov. 27-Feb. 7. See website […]

Carrollton on Ice

East Carrollton Park 410 N. Lake Dr., Carrollton

Skate, twirl and laugh with your family and friends beneath a canopy of twinkling lights, […]

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Snowland

Great Wolf Lodge 150 Tom Hall Pkwy., LaGrange

This holiday celebration is an immersive winter wonderland with pretty snow globes, crafts, visits with […]

Holiday Extravaganza

Depot Park 2828 Cherokee Street NW, Kennesaw

Residents, families, neighborhoods, organizations, businesses and more have decorated beautiful trees for the holidays.

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Holiday Lights

Brook Run Park 4770 N. Peachtree Rd., Dunwoody

This walkable display features 100,000 lights and runs nightly for a beautiful display. On opening […]

Grinchmas

Otter’s Chicken at The Avenue West Cobb 3625 Dallas Hwy., Marietta

Enjoy a Grinch-inspired theme, photos with the miser himself on special nights and donating nonperishables […]

Winter Wonderland Train

Pine Mountain Gold Museum 1881 Stockmar Rd., Villa Rica

Travel the mile-long track for lights, take a photo with Santa, make gourmet s’mores and […]

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Snow Days

Children's Museum of Atlanta 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta

The Museum will be decked out as a winter wonderland all month long as they welcome the season with a slew of super cool activities.

Jack & The Beanstalk

Winter Theatre 141 East College Ave., Decatur

This holiday panto reimagines the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. Dec. 4-12. See website […]

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Snowman Spectacular

Calhoun Recreation Department 110 Recreation Dr., Calhoun

Stroll the festive path to admire creative snowmen and vote for your favorite in the […]

A Christmas Story: The Musical

Arcadia Theater 180 Academy St., Alpharetta

Based on the beloved and hilarious holiday film, 9-year-old Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve […]

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Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Cobb Energy Performance Arts Center 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta

This holiday season, immerse yourself in the enchanting tale of The Nutcracker presented by Atlanta Ballet.

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Joie

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center 980 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta

At JOIE, Atlanta’s newest immersive holiday experience, the historic mansion at Callanwolde becomes a five-act […]

Christmas at the Movies

CRCA Black Box Theater 910 Center St., Conyers

Watch your favorite scenes, characters and music from beloved holiday classics. Dec. 6-13. See website […]

Reindeer Scavenger Hunt

Thurman Springs Park 4485 Pineview Dr., Powder Springs

Santa’s reindeer have gotten loose! Help find them with a scavenger hunt card to follow […]

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Holiday cheer is mixed with a Country Christmas Spectacular. Nixon Centre: Dec. 10, 7 p.m.; […]

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This improvised show provides a spin on made-for-TV holiday movies. 7 Stages: Dec. 10-27. See […]

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Decatur Holiday Marketplace & Cafe

Clairemont Elementary School 155 Erie Ave., Decatur

Laurie Sermos Photo Celebrate the season with this marketplace with handmade goods from local and […]

Atlanta Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker

Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St., Roswell

At a grand Christmas Eve party, Clara receives a beautiful nutcracker from her godfather, as […]

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Walk Through Bethlehem

Simpsonwood United Methodist Church 4500 Jones Bridge Cir., Peachtree Corners

Understand the way of life in historic Bethlehem.

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Atlanta Winter Wonderland in the Park

Grant Park Cherokee Ave., Atlanta

This Christmas festival is filled with festive lights, entertainment, holiday shopping, food and experiences. Bring […]

Rudolph Jr. the Musical

Jennie T. Anderson Theatre 548 South Marietta Pkwy., Marietta

The British Academy of Performing Arts’ will present this tale. Dec. 12, 11 a.m. and […]

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Roosevelt’s Little White House Historic Site 401 Little White House Rd., Warm Springs

An FDR portrayer will recreate the Roosevelt Christmas scene. Dec. 12, 11-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-2 […]

Virginia-Highland Winter Fest and Tour of Homes

Virginia Highland Virginia Avenue between North Highland Avenue and Park Drive

Explore beautifully decorated homes in this charming neighborhood. Proceeds support the Virginia-Highland Civic Association. Dec. […]

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Christmas Bazaar

Douglasville Cultural Arts Center 8652 Campbellton St., Douglasville

Shop handcrafted jewelry, ornaments, cards, treats and more.

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Lights at Legion

Legion Field Mill St., Covington

Enjoy the lit Christmas trees decorated by the community. On the kickoff event on Dec. […]

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Lawrenceville Lights
LV First United Methodist Church 700 Braselton Hwy., Lawrenceville

Drive through this special lighted experience. Dec. 10-12 and 17-19, 6-8:30 p.m. Free admission.

Santa’s Garden Party

Smith-Gilbert Gardens 2382 Pine Mountain Rd., Kennesaw

Enjoy a storytime with sweet treats, Santa and holiday crafts. Reservation required. $25.

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How Far to Bethlehem Live Nativity

Lithia Springs Methodist Church 3711 Temple St., Lithia Springs

This drive-thru nativity scene features live actors, beautiful sets and scenes reflecting the wonder of […]

The Winter Polar Express

Jennie T. Anderson Theatre 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta

This Christmas tale is presented as a ballet. Dec. 11-12, 7 p.m. $20-$30.

Pancake Breakfast with Santa

Milton’s Fire Station 44 13690 Hwy. 9, Milton

Enjoy delicious breakfast foods, balloon animals created by Santa’s elves, a raffle and more.

Breakfast with the Grinch

Acworth Community Center 4361 Cherokee St., Acworth

Enjoy breakfast with the Grinch, themed ornaments and crafts. Reservation required. $25-$35.

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Breakfast with Santa

Rehoboth Baptist Church 2997 Lawrenceville Hwy., Tucker

Join WSB Chief Meteorologist Glenn Burns and the FODAC team for a wonderful family breakfast […]

St. Nicholas Photo Experience & Market

Mary Our Queen Catholic Church 6260 The Corners Pkwy., Peachtree Corners

Shop the market, enjoy treats and children’s activities, and take photos with St. Nicholas. Free […]

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All Aboard for Holiday Fun

The Southern Museum 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw

Come in PJs to watch the “The Polar Express,” hear the story, and see Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Holiday Parade

Lilburn City Park 76 Main St., Lilburn

This cherished tradition features marching bands, floats and holiday cheer.

The Holiday Magic Extravaganza

 Aurora Theatre 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville

This holly jolly show is packed with whimsy, wonder and magic. Dec. 12, 10 and […]

Cozy Winter Wonderland

Gwinnett Community Resource Center at Bethany Church Road 3025 Bethany Church Rd., Snellville

Enjoy an enchanting seasonal story with a DIY hot cocoa bar for ages 12 and […]

Christmas at the Cabin

Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site 4432 Mount Tabor Church Rd., Dallas

Join in 1800s holiday spirit with crafts, games, decorating activities and Santa. $4-$7.  

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Holiday PJ Party

Tellus Science Museum 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville

Wear your favorite PJs to Tellus Science Museum for hands-on science activities, photos with Santa and more.

Holiday Whobilation

Lenora Park 4515 Lenora Church Rd., Snellville

Your heart will grow three sizes at this holiday celebration with photos with Santa, snacks […]

Holiday Market

Pinckneyville Community Recreation Center 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Berkeley Lake

Shop for gifts at this market. Dec. 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission.

The Art Center Holiday Market

The Art Center 6290 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Bldg. 700, Johns Creek

This annual artist's market features local vendors, art activities and light refreshments.

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Holly Jolly Playday

Holly Jolly Play Day

Gwinnett County Public Library Lilburn Branch 4817 Church St. NW, Lilburn

Celebrate winter with a hot cocoa station, games, cooking demonstrations and more. Free admission.

Holiday Market

Vinings Jubilee 4300 Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta

Shop local makers, listen to live jazz, take photos with Santa, and taste festive refreshments.

Goat Yoga With The Grinch

Double Durango Farm Loganville

Show up early to this yoga class to take photos with The Grinch, and do […]

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Kwanzaa Celebration

Douglasville Cultural Arts Center 8652 Campbellton St., Douglasville

Celebrate the holiday and its seven principles to learn more about Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration […]

Kids Christmas Pageant

Trinity 2270 Defoor Hills Rd. NW, Atlanta

Kids will tell the story of Jesus' birth followed by a cookie dessert reception. Registration […]

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City Center Park 210 Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville

This winter wonderland features Santa visits, cookie decorating, a holiday DJ, a vendor market and […]

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City Of Cumming Christmas Parade

Cumming Fairgrounds 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming

Watch this city parade travel down Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road. Free admission.

Holiday Glow Lighting and Performances

Peachtree Corners Town Green 5140 Town Center Blvd, Peachtree Corners

Experience the enchantment of the holiday season with Christmas tree and menorah lightings, live music, […]

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S’more the Merrier

Ashford Lane 4500 Olde Perimeter Way, Atlanta

Enjoy fire pits, music and holiday surprises.

Holiday Celebration

The Plaza at Sugar Hill 5039 W. Broad St., Sugar Hill

Enjoy the magic of the season with photos with Santa, hot chocolate, ornament decorating and […]

Alpharetta Winter Parade

Downtown Alpharetta 20 S. Main St., Alpharetta

Enjoy this festive celebration of the community.

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Christmas Parade

Historic Downtown Newnan LaGrange Street to Greenville Street, Newnan

This year’s theme is “Candy Cane Lane."

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