Free and Cheap Holiday Fun for Atlanta Families

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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, and find free photo opportunities with Santa here. Find more festivities here.

Reindeer Scavenger Hunt in Powder Springs

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. 5.

Snow Day Movie Matinee at Heritage Sandy Springs

Wear your pjs to watch “Frozen,” enjoy a hot chocolate bar, take home a goody bag and more. Dec. 4.

Roswell Winter Puppet Series at Roswell Cultural Arts Center

Watch two holiday-themed puppet performances: “Santa’s Missing Mail” and “Trouble in Toyland.” Dec. 4-6 and 19-21.

Mistletoe on Main at Cannon Park

Go on a wagon ride, see the city’s lights, and visit with Santa. Dec. 5, 12 and 19.

Carriage Rides at Skin Alley

Experience the magic of the season with a festive carriage ride. Dec. 6-20.

Christmas Traditions at Buford Community Center

Celebrate the holidays with photos with Santa, a hot chocolate bar, treats, crafts and a Christmas movie. Dec. 7.

Back to Nature Holiday Market at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Lawless Family Concert Series at Michael C. Carlos Museum’s Ackerman Hall

Help welcome Old Saint Nick as he shares some of his favorite classical music pieces and leads a holiday sing-a-long. Dec. 8.

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. 8.

Bonfire + Marshmallow Roast on the Square at Decatur Square

Roast a marshmallow around a roaring bonfire to warm up this season. Dec. 12.

Lawrenceville Lights at Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church

Drive through this special lighted experience. Dec. 12-14 and 19-21.

Christmas at Piedmont Church Arts and Crafts Show

Snow Day at ACC at Alpharetta City Center

Move through this winter wonderland for family-friendly festivities, including holiday-themed treats and a photo booth. Dec. 14.

Christmas Movie in the Park at Village Green Park

Watch “Christmas with the Kranks,” make crafts, enjoy sweets and more for family fun. Dec. 14.

Atlanta Concert Band at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church

Enjoy a concert of holiday music. Dec. 15.

Winter House at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

Enjoy twinkling lights and delicious treats in this historic mansion filled with holiday magic and cheer. Through Dec. 15.

Pop-in for Family Fun at Marietta History Center

Explore the Center and make holiday crafts. Dec. 21.

Christmas on Clairemont at First Baptist Decatur

Featuring the Decatur Avondale Children’s Choir, enjoy a chorus of 100 local voices, an octet from Kinnara and special surprises. Dec. 22.

LAC Movie Night: The Grinch at Clyde & Sandra Strickland Grand Stage

Watch this adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale on the big screen. Dec. 23.

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s

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.

Atlanta Christkindl Market

Enjoy authentic German food and beverages in a festive shopping atmosphere with two different locations this year. Through Dec. 24.

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 light show features 100,000 lights for a walkable display. Through Dec. 31.

Past events:

Holiday Juggling Show at Aurora Theatre

Watch performer Ron Anglin juggle holiday mementos from global cultures past and present. Nov. 16.

Emmanuel Cantana at Gas South Theater

This inspiring evening of music celebrates the season of gratitude. Nov. 26.

Hapeville for the Holidays at Jess Lucas Park

Enjoy holiday cheer with a snow play area, holiday-themed games, visits with Santa, fireside s’mores and more. Nov. 26.

Carols by Candlelight at First Baptist Church Marietta

Celebrate the Christmas season with this beautiful concert in its 25th year. Dec. 1-2.