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11/20/24 - By Elsa Simcik

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

Get festive this weekend with many holiday events in Atlanta, especially tree lightings. Choose from popular mainstays like Light the Station at Atlantic Station, Season of Celebration Tree Lighting in Alpharetta, or the super silly Jingle Mingle in downtown Gainesville, where spectators witness the lighting of a giant metal chicken. Also this weekend, Georgia Festival of Trees opens at Gas South Convention Center. The location may be new, but the event will still have beautiful trees, live entertainment, children's games, Santa, and the return of The Pink Pig! 

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Skate City Springs

Sandy Springs
Opening week! November 20 - January 20
The heart of Sandy Springs turns into a winter wonderland once again as Skate City Springs returns to City Green. They even offer free "Skater Helpers," the walker-style props for kids learning to ice skate.  READ MORE

Ice Days in Covington

Covington
Opening weekend! Select days, November 21 - February 17
The Covington ice skating rink at Legion Field offers real ice and is covered by a pavilion so it never closes due to rain. They also offer a concession stand with yummy snacks like hot dogs, nachos and hot chocolate. Kids don't even have to remove their skates!  READ MORE

The Lighting of Avenue East Cobb

Marietta - FREE
Friday, November 22
For the first time, Avenue East Cobb is having their very own tree lighting with fun activities leading up to the countdown. READ MORE

Roswell Youth Theatre Mainstage Presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Roswell
November 22 & 23, 2024
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. READ MORE

Roswell Christkindlmarket

Roswell - FREE!
Opening weekend! November 22 - December 22
The Roswell Christkindl Market is back during the holiday season. From Nov. 22 - Dec. 22 families shop, eat and take pictures with Santa at Roswell's historical Bulloch Hall.  READ MORE

Atlanta Christkindl Market

Buckhead - FREE!
Opening weekend! November 22 - December 24
Atlanta parents and kids get to visit this authentic German marketplace in Buckhead Village all season long. The Atlanta Christkindl Market features holiday items, as well as German food, treats, drinks, and more. Santa will be there for photos!  READ MORE

Noel Magic Light Show at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Hampton
Opening weekend! November 22 - January 1
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Magic of Lights at Dixie Speedway

Woodstock
Opening weekend! November 22 - January 4
Magic of Lights is a national, drive-through holiday lights experience that runs in Woodstock this season. Featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations, families experience Magic of Lights from the comfort of their car.  READ MORE

Jingle Mingle in Downtown Gainesville

Gainesville - FREE!
Saturday, November 23
Gainesville's Downtown Square will be alive with the holiday spirit including live music, carriage rides, kiddie train rides, Santa and his arrival on a Gainesville Fire Engine, the Coca-Cola bear, s’more station, and the grand LIGHTING OF THE CHICKEN, a 25-foot metal chicken sculpture on top of Main Street Market. READ MORE

Light the Station at Atlantic Station

West Midtown - FREE!
Saturday, November 23
Atlantic Station's annual tree lighting ceremony is back with a British Invasion theme. Enjoy the fab Parade of Lights beginning at 6:30pm including floats from quintessential gingerbread to posh pink telephone booths to mod fireplace, Royal guard stilt walkers, and more! All concluding with Santa on the Atlantic Station Express! READ MORE

Season of Celebration Tree Lighting in Alpharetta

Alpharetta - FREE!
Saturday, November 23
Visitors head to the town green in Alpharetta City Center (in front of City Hall) for the lighting of the giant Christmas tree. Families enjoy a hot chocolate party, selfies with Santa and meet and greets with characters from The Nutcracker. READ MORE

Tree Lighting at The Forum

Peachtree Corners - FREE!
Saturday, November 23
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A Very Grinchy Christmas

Duluth
November 23 & 24
Southern Ballet Theatre presents "A Very Grinchy Christmas" at Gas South District in Duluth.  READ MORE

Once Upon a Holiday

Roswell
November 23 & 24
Parents and children head to the Computer Museum of America for some holiday spirit by the Sideways Contemporary Dance Company. Once Upon a Holiday features several familiar charcters--Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, Alice-in-Wonderland--all rolled up into one magical, heart-warming production.  READ MORE

Georgia Festival of Trees

Duluth - New location!
November 23 - December 1
The Georgia Festival of Trees is back in a new location (Gas South Convention Center in Duluth) and with a special guest - The Pink Pig! Celebrate the holiday season with beautiful trees, live entertainment, children's games and crafts, and of course, Santa!  READ MORE

Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia

Austell
Opening weekend! November 23 - January 5
Starting the weekend before Thanksgiving and going through January 5, 2025, Six Flags Over Georgia gets into the holiday spirit. Families enjoy photos with Santa, hot chocolate, beautiful light displays, and of course, all of the thrilling Six Flags rides.  READ MORE

The Lighting of Avalon

Alpharetta - FREE!
Sunday, November 24
Families head to Avalon, the Sunday before Thanksgiving, for a day full of holiday activities. The festival kicks off at 2pm with an ice-skating performance followed by the opening of the rink to the public.  READ MORE

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