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Carriage Rides in Downtown Norcross
2021-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Downtown Norcross, 73 S Peachtree Street, Norcross
Ride through the charming downtown on a horse-drawn carriage and take in holiday lights. Dec. 1-24. Tues., Wed. and Fri. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

A Christmas Carol
2021-12-03 19:00 - 2021-12-04 19:00 | Stage Door Theatre, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody
On Christmas Eve in 1850, Scrooge finds himself visited by several ghosts who give him a chance to escape his fate. Dec. 3-5, 8-12 and 15-19. Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m. and Sun. 2:30 p.m. $15-$35.

Nativities Exhibit at Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
2021-12-04 - 2021-12-12 | Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta
Nativity scenes from around the world made of everything from wood to volcanic ash. Dec. 4-12. Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 2-4 p.m. and Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5; 11 and younger, free.

PRISM: Winter Lights
2021-12-04 - 2022-01-31 | Woodruff Park, 91 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta
Artwork: Invasive, Gavin Bernard (2019). Photo by Justin Chan Photography.
This outdoor exhibit features light-based works by artists from around the country. Free.

Hidden Secrets Mysterious World of Caves
2021-12-04 - 2022-10-30 | Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville
Explore the mysterious subterranean world of caves with a cave reconstructions, and search for cave critters in the scavenger hunt. Advance ticket purchase encouraged. $17; ages 3-17, $13; ages 2 and younger, free.

Alpharetta Christmas Market
2021-12-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Alpharetta City Center, 2001 Commerce St., Alpharetta
Shop nearly 70 vendors with crafts, food, décor, jewelry and more. Dec. 4 and 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Lucy's Christmas Tea
2021-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Marietta Educational Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Ave., Marietta
Kids ages 3-10 celebrate the magic of the holidays with tea, hot chocolate, sandwiches, confections, crafts, face painting, Santa and more. $20.

Holiday Avenue
2021-12-04 11:00 - 19:00 | Roswell
Enjoy a variety of holiday celebrations, including a merry market, the SEC Championship game screening, s’mores, the tree lighting, Santa and more.

Chanukah Party & Open House
2021-12-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Pkwy., Marietta
Listen to a Chanukah concert and sing-a-long, participate in the community candle lighting, and grab a dairy dinner. Dinner: $5; ages 12 and younger, free.

Celebrations in Light: Hanukkah
2021-12-05 | Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Atlanta
Celebrate Hanukkah with storytime, music and more. Advance ticket purchase required. Dec. 5, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. $15.95-$19.95; ages 11 months and younger, free.

Christmas at the Centre
2021-12-05 14:30 | The Nixon Centre for the Arts, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan
Listen to the sounds of the season with the Masterworks Chorale and The Gate City Brass Ensemble. $12; ages 6 and younger, free.

“Hansel and Gretel” in Concert
2021-12-05 15:00 | Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta
Hansel and Gretel get lost in the woods, but this time, they have the Sandman and the Dew Fairy to help them in this opera with a twist on the classic fairy tale. Dec. 5, 3 p.m. and Dec. 8, 8 p.m. $18-$80.

The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical
2021-12-05 18:00 | Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta
This music and dance spectacle transports audiences to the North Pole for a glimpse of the magical lives of Santa’s Scout Elves. S29.95-$69.

Shine a Light on Antisemitism: Atlanta Community Hanukkah Celebration
2021-12-05 19:00 - 20:30 | MJCCA at Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody
This community-wide Hanukkah celebration shines a light on antisemitism with community and individual responses, along with the lighting of the menorah, entertainment, jelly donuts and more. Free; registration required.

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
2021-12-07 - 2021-12-12 | Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta
Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale comes to life on stage with the hit songs. Dec. 7-12. See website for showtimes. $40-$89.

Virtual: What Does Kindergarten Readiness Look Like?
2021-12-07 18:30
Learn how to prepare your child for kindergarten with this informative talk on academic and social-emotional skills from The Children’s School. Free.

Christmas in Cumming Arts and Crafts Show
2021-12-10 - 2021-12-11 | Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming, GA
Shop 100 booths to find the perfect present for your loved ones. Fri. 4-10 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $1; ages 12 and younger, free.

Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure
2021-12-10 - 2022-01-02 | Synchronicity Theatre, 1545 Peachtree Street, Atlanta
Michael Boatright
The show has closed due to COVID-19.
Based on Lewis Carroll’s classic story, young Alice finds her true voice and her true self through the help of music. Dec. 10-Jan. 2. See website for showtimes. $25; ages 3-18, $15; ages 2 and younger, free.

Disrupting Design: Modern Posters, 1900-1940
2021-12-10 - 2022-04-24 | High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta
Lucian Bernhard, Manoli
Explore art history with poster design showcasing typography and graphics to sell commercial products from the past. Reservation required. $16.50; ages 5 and younger, free.

Winter's Bridge: A Dance Through the Seasons
2021-12-10 - 2021-12-13 | Paideia School Theater, 1509 S. Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta
This show from the Callanwolde School of Dance and the Prime Movers celebrates the different seasons. Dec. 14, 1 and 3:30 p.m. $30; ages 12 and younger, $15.

Holiday Artisan Market
2021-12-11 10:00 - 2021-12-12 14:00 | The Point, 1540 Avenue Place, Atlanta
Shop local and artisanal goods for the holidays.

Castleberry Hill Holiday Market
2021-12-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Castleberry Point Courtyard, 333 Nelson St. SW, Atlanta
Shop a smaller market with about a dozen vendors, including produce, bath products, 3D prints, baked goods, pastries, honey, cocktails and more.

Grinchmas Party
2021-12-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta
Party like the Grinch with good eats, crafts and decorations. Tickets TBA.

Sounding Off the Christmas Season
2021-12-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Auburn, 1369 4th Ave, Auburn, GA, 30011
Join Elsa, Anna, the Grinch, Santa and his live reindeer for photos and a holiday celebration.

The Salvation of Ebby Scrooge
2021-12-12 19:30 - 2021-12-15 19:30 | Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave., Atlanta
This holiday story reimagines “A Christmas Carol” to feature rock and roll music, a female-led cast and hilarious holiday fun. Free; donations for Atlanta Artist Relief Fund encouraged.

Ravinia Holiday in Lights
2021-12-16 17:00 - 20:00 | The Ravinia Gardens, 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. NE, Atlanta
See gorgeous light displays, listen to live music, watch llamas, spot Santa and more at this community celebration. Donations encouraged for the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Children’s Holiday Wish List program. Free admission; registration required.

Santa's Missing Mail
2021-12-17 - 2021-12-18 | Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell
When two bad guys decide to stop Christmas by stealing Santa’s mail, there’s only one superhero who can help in this performance from All Hands Production. Dec. 17, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Dec. 18, 10 a.m. $5; ages 1 and younger, free.

Irving Berlin's White Christmas: In Concert
2021-12-17 - 2021-12-19 | Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Pkwy., Marietta
A successful song-and-dance duo travel to a Vermont lodge, which happens to be owned by their former army commander, to try and find love. Dec. 17-18, 8 p.m. and Dec. 19, 2 p.m. Tickets on sale Nov. 8.

Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan
2021-12-17 - 2021-12-19
Coca-Cola’s holiday caravan is stopping at the Beltline, Six Flags and World of Coca-Cola for free pictures with Santa, samples and holiday festivities. See website for locations and schedule.

Sensory Santa
2021-12-18 10:00 - 13:00 | ChanceLight Autism Services Decatur, 1549 Clairmont Rd., Decatur
Visit with Santa in a calmer environment, and enjoy sensory-based activity bags.
