Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for Atlanta Kids

The most magical time of year is here: the holiday season! Find fun holiday events, Christmas activities in Atlanta, including Christmas lights, Hanukkah celebrations, restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Santa visits, train rides, and more seasonal fun.

Check out our Holiday and Christmas Activities Guide for all the best things to do in Atlanta with kids this holiday season!

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights returns is a must-see Atlanta holiday event. Photo courtesy of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Holiday and Christmas Activities in Atlanta
Tell Santa all your wishes at Bass Pro Shops. Photo courtesy Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's
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Garden Lights, Holiday Nights returns to Atlanta Botanical Garden for an amazing Christmas lights event. Photo courtesy of Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Enjoy the sparkle of the season at the Glow Light Show in Lawrenceville. Photo courtesy of the event
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Take a festive ride on the Holiday Express for a memorable train ride experience. Photo courtesy of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
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One of the most popular takes on The Nutcracker comes from Atlanta Ballet, performed at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Photo by Kim Kenney
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Sometimes you can lend a helping hand, sometimes you need a helping hand. Because every kid deserves presents on Christmas. Photo by Jaime Sumersille
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The dazzling Glow Light Show offers a leisurely drive through illuminated installations for all ages. Photo courtesy of the event
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Millions of twinkling lights completely transform the Atlanta Botanical Garden into the magical winter wonderland of Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. Photo courtesy of the garden
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Head to the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds to walk through an outdoor maze of over 1,000 illuminated Chinese lanterns at the Winter Lantern Festival. Photo by Rebecca Ruffin Leffler
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The Hard Rock Cafe has something for everyone this Christmas, like the jolly Santa Sangria for parents and the sublime Holiday Brownie for kiddos.
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Parents and kids can find unique gifts at Atlanta Christkindl Market in Buckhead Village AND . Photo courtesy of Jamestown
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Cirque du Soleil's first holiday show, 'Twas The Night Before... is a classic Christmas story about rediscovering the magic of the holiday season. Photo by Michael Last
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