Free and Cheap Holiday Fun for Atlanta Families
Norcross
Don’t break the bank this holiday season—here are our ideas for holiday fun for $10 or under.
For more free fun, check out these Christmas parades. Find more festivities here.
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Mistletoe on Main at Cannon Park
Experience Christmas in Canton like you would have in the past with a complimentary wagon ride. Dec. 14.
Roswell Winter Puppet Series at Roswell Cultural Arts Center
See two puppet productions during the holiday season. Dec. 14-16 and 20-22.
Christmas Movie Event at Village Green Park
Watch the new animated movie on the LED screen, enjoy themed refreshments and build toys with the Grinch. Dec. 16.
Pop-in for Family Fun at Marietta History Center
Explore the center and make holiday crafts. Dec. 16.
Flicks and Flurries at Town Green Alpharetta
Experience the enchantment of winter with twinkling lights, snow, holiday shorts, an inflatable snow globe and hot cocoa for purchase. Dec. 16.
A Muppet Christmas Carol at Clyde & Sandra Strickland Grand Stage
Watch the merry and magical Muppets’ version of this classic tale. Dec. 17.
Christmas Spectacular at Free Chapel Gainesville
This live production features Christmas musical favorites, live animals and stunning visual effects to view the story of Christ. Dec. 15-17.
Carriage Rides in Downtown Norcross
On Tues., Wed. and Fri., ride through the charming downtown on a horse-drawn carriage to take in holiday lights. Through Dec. 22.
Holiday Classics at Regal
Gather together with your loved ones to see your annual holiday favorite on the big screen. Through Dec. 23.
Atlanta Christkindl Market at Buckhead Village District
Enjoy authentic German food and beverages in a festive shopping atmosphere. Through Dec. 24.
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s locations
Experience the magic of Christmas with photos with Santa, play in Santa’s Toy Shop, mail your letter to Santa and more. Through Dec. 24.
Festival of Trees at Town Center at Cobb
View beautifully decorated trees and support local nonprofits lining the Belk Wing. Through Dec. 26.
Lights of Life at Life University
Drive through tons of holiday lights on display around the campus. Through Dec. 31.
Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park
This themed light show includes a life-sized snow globe, ski lift photo ops and more for a Ski Party. Through Dec. 31.
Reindeer Scavenger Hunt at Thurman Springs Park
Santa’s reindeer have gotten loose! Help find them with a scavenger hunt card to follow the clues to find each reindeer. Through Jan. 4.
Past events:
The Lighting at Colony Square
Watch the tree come alive with lights with Santa’s magic to make Midtown merry and bright. Dec. 1.
Christmas Traditions at Buford Community Center
Celebrate the holidays with photos with Santa, a hot chocolate bar, treats, crafts and a Christmas movie. Dec. 2.
Back to Nature Holiday Market at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Shop for unique handmade gifts by local artisans, including eco-friendly candles, bath products, food and more. Dec. 2.
Deck the Hall in Duluth
See the tree lighting, visit with Santa, and enjoy lots of kids’ activities. Dec. 2.
A Sugarloaf Ballet Christmas at Gas South Theater
This celebration features new works performed by Sugarloaf Youth Ballet and Gwinnett Ballet Theatre and a performance of The Nativity Ballet. Dec. 2.
Historic Norcross Christmas Village in Downtown Norcross
Enjoy seasonal merriment with shopping, costumed characters, live music, face painters, Santa riding on the city’s electric trolley and more. Dec. 2.
Reindeer Scavenger Hunt at Thurman Springs Park
Santa’s reindeer have gotten loose! Help find them with a scavenger hunt card to follow the clues to find each reindeer. Dec. 2-Jan. 4.
Holiday Story Time at Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site
Listen to holiday stories from the late 1800s and early 1900s as told by staff in period clothing. Dec. 3.
Carols by Candlelight at First Baptist Church Marietta
Enjoy the spirit of the Christmas season with this concert. Dec. 3-4.
Decatur Christmas Tree Lighting
Enjoy holiday carols, hot cocoa, “snow,” and Santa lighting the tree. Dec. 7.
Light Up the Lawn at Ashford Lane
Wear your best ugly Christmas sweater to enjoy kids’ activities, a polar bear plunge, hot cocoa, letters to Santa and more. Dec. 8.
Christmas at Piedmont Church Arts and Crafts Show
More than 40 unique handmade arts and crafts booths, a children’s play area, interactive crafts, food, entertainment and free photos with Santa. Dec. 8-9.
Snow Day at Alpharetta Community Center
See a flurry of snow, listen to festive jazz, savor holiday-themed treats and take photos in the holiday booth. Dec. 9.
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