30 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Atlanta for Kids

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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

'Tis the season for holiday events around Atlanta! Families looking for wholesome merriment have plenty of options this holiday season, including Illuminights at Zoo Atlanta and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Center for Puppetry Arts. You can't go wrong with one of Atlanta's biggest holiday mainstays and Christmas events, Stone Mountain Park Christmas; or try something new like Cirque du Soleil's Twas the Night Before at the Fox Theatre. Feeling nostalgic for Atlanta holiday traditions? The Pink Pig returns this year at Georgia Festival of Trees!

16 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Los Angeles for Kids

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Try sock skating at Kidspace Winter Frolic. Photo by Jamie Pham courtesy of the Museum

'Tis the season for Christmas events and holiday activities in Los Angeles! From the hundreds of Christmas events and holiday activities taking place this year, we've managed to trim our list to the top family favorites.

This year, Santa's bag is overflowing with festive fun for families in Los Angeles. This holiday season's stockings are full of theme parks dressed up in their holiday finest, traditional holiday parades, only-in-LA holiday shows, and other beloved holly jolly traditions. We can barely keep up with all the fun Christmas events and holiday activities in Los Angeles this year. 

 For more holiday activities, don't miss our Holiday Events and Christmas Activities Guide for Los Angeles, packed with every possible Santa breakfast, holiday and Christmas light shows, Nutcracker shows, Polar Express holiday trains, outdoor ice skating rinks, and so much more.

Most Festive Family-Friendly NYC Hotels for Christmas and the Holidays

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The magic of the holiday season at the Lotte New York Palace begins in its beautifully decorated courtyard.

There's nothing like the holiday season in NYC, from glittering holiday windows and the towering Rockefeller Center Christmas tree to classic holiday shows and timeless traditions, the city sparkles during the holiday season. If you're ready to plan a magical holiday itinerary, you're going to need an equally magical place to lay your head at night and these family-friendly NYC hotels go all out to make you feel like you're home for the holidays.

With prime locations and fun festive touches, these local NYC hotels pull out all the stops to ensure your Christmas in New York is a core memory for years to come. Find more tips for your holiday vacation in our NYC Kids Guide to Christmas and the Holidays and our Visitors Guide, which is chock full of need-to-know information for navigating the Big Apple with kids in tow.

Baby's First Christmas Gifts

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Make baby's first Christmas extra special with these awesome gift ideas.

A baby’s first Christmas is a magical milestone that’s filled with joy, wonder, and—for grown-ups—the thrill of picking out the perfect baby Christmas gift. Whether you’re looking for an adorable baby's first Christmas outfit or pajamas, a baby's first Christmas ornament or other cherished keepsake, or a fun toy, you can't go wrong with any of the items on our list below.

Some of the best gifts for a baby's first Christmas come from the heart, so we've also included personalized options to make the holiday season extra memorable. From seasonal clothing to festive books, here are more than 20 great gift ideas for a baby's first Christmas.

Find more awesome presents for babies, including the best first birthday gifts, in our Baby and Maternity Guide.

Veterans Day Weekend 2024 in Atlanta: 20 Best Things To Do With Kids

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Witness interactive light swings, tunnels, and magical creatures composed of artisan lanterns at the Winter Lantern Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival via Fever

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your weekend list! 

It's Veterans Day weekend and families have lots of opportunities to celebrate and pay tribute to those who have served in the military with parades and events in Atlanta. A big favorite is the Georgia Veterans Day Parade, which travels through Midtown along Peachtree Street on Saturday. Enjoy the Veterans Day Parade-Watching Party at the Atlanta History Center's Midtown location. And active duty, veterans, and retired military personnel with valid ID get free admission to Stone Mountain Park this weekend. It's beginning to feel a lot like the holidays in Atlanta, with some of our favorite seasonal events launching this weekend, including Stone Mountain Christmas and the Atlanta Winter Lantern Festival. 

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