Thanksgiving Day Weekend 2023 in Atlanta: Holiday Lights, Festivals, and More Things To Do
Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Thanksgiving Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your weekend list!
Atlanta families have lots to be thankful for this year, including so many fun events this Thanksgiving Day weekend. Check out Thanksgiving weekend events like the Lighting of the Great Tree in Lawrenceville and The Battery Atlanta Tree Lighting. Thanksgiving weekend kicks off many holiday events in Atlanta, including amazing holiday lights and Christmas light shows like Marietta's Lights of LIFE and Woodstock's Holiday Lights event.
Now's the time that The Polar Express and Atlanta Christmas Trains chug along, including the Holiday Express Train on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway that opens Thanksgiving weekend. Speaking of classic holiday fun, Atlanta also has lots of options for The Nutcracker Ballet and Atlanta Holiday Shows this season. Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Mommy Poppins!
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