The ultimate holiday weekend in metro Atlanta: 10 festive things to do in metro Atlanta
No matter what you’re looking to do this weekend, metro Atlanta has you covered with tons of exciting family-friendly events. Enjoy Christmas markets and holiday fun everyone will love.
Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa on the Square
Marietta Square is bringing all the holiday cheer for their annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Enjoy live performances, beautiful lights and don’t forget to snap photos with Santa.
Location: Marietta - 50 N Park Square; Date: December 4; Admission: Free; Time: 4-8 p.m.; Website: mariettaga.gov
Holiday Screening: ‘The Polar Express’
Grab your friends or bring the family for a free movie night at SCADshow where they will be screening the holiday classic “The Polar Express.”
Location: Midtown Atlanta - 1470 Spring St NW; Date: December 5; Admission: Free; Time: Starts at 6:30 p.m.; Website: scadshow.com
Holiday Hoopla
Chamblee City Hall is hosting a community celebration you won’t want to miss. This free event features a Christmas tree lighting, a menorah ceremony, live performances, festive storytelling and sweet treats.
Location: Chamblee - 3518 Broad St; Date: December 5; Admission: Free; Time: 5-8 p.m.; Website: chambleeholidayhoopla.net
Reindeer Games
Reindeer Games is turning all the way up at The Camp at The Works! Kids can enjoy fun games, festive photo opportunities and even get the chance to meet a real reindeer.
Location: Upper Westside - 1295 Chattahoochee Ave NW; Date: December 5; Admission: Free; Time: 6-9 p.m.; Website: theworksatl.com
Holiday Spirit
This free two-day event at Oakland Cemetery kicks off with a tree lighting and will also feature a holiday market, photos with Santa, live music and guided tours.
Location: Grant Park - 374 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SE; Date: December 5-6; Admission: Free; Time: 5-8 p.m. (Fri), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sat); Website: oaklandcemetery.com
Miracle on Peachtree
Buckhead is turning into a Christmas wonderland. Stroll through holiday lights, enjoy festive pop-ups and a Christmas tree lighting the whole family will enjoy.
Location: Buckhead - 3035 Peachtree Rd; Date: December 5-13; Admission: Free; Time: Times vary, see website; Website: livablebuckhead.com
49th Annual College Park Christmas Parade
Marching bands, festive floats, local dancers and Santa himself will take over the streets in College Park for a family-friendly holiday celebration.
Location: College Park - 3631 Main Street; Date: December 6; Admission: Free; Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Website: atldistrict.com
Midtown Holiday Artisan Market
Midtown Holiday Artisan Market is popping up at the corner of 12th and Peachtree packed with handcrafted treasures, indie makers, tasty bites and gifts you won’t find anywhere else.
Location: Midtown Atlanta - 1093 Peachtree St NE; Date: December 6; Admission: Free; Time: Noon to 6 p.m.; Website: midtownatl.com
The Atlanta Opera Holiday Performance
The Atlanta Opera is bringing an exciting holiday performance to Lenox Square. This one-night-only experience is free and open to everyone looking for something fun and festive to do this weekend.
Location: Buckhead - 3393 Peachtree Rd NE; Date: December 6; Admission: Free; Time: Starts at 6 p.m.; Website: simon.com
Holiday Shopping Spectacular
Shop from hundreds of vendors at The Yaarab Shrine Center for the ultimate holiday shopping experience. From holiday music to photos with Santa, this is the place to be this weekend. First 100 attendees will receive a free tote bag so early arrival is suggested.
Location: Midtown Atlanta - 400 Ponce De Leon Ave NE; Date: December 6-7; Admission: $5; Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Website: indiecraftexperience.com
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