Festivals

Join Elm Street for live improve at iThink’s improv comedy show in Downtown Woodstock for a fun, hilarious, spontaneous time as they serve up laughs!

Treat your family to a fun tradition that’s filled with holiday cheer! It’s Christmas at Callaway, featuring Fantasy in Lights, one of National Geographic’s Top 10 Light Displays in the world. Come make merry in the Christmas Village, meet holiday characters up close, and ride through the dazzling illuminated forest. Extend the celebration with an … Continued

Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park is a winter wonderland full of real snow! Come conquer our 400-foot snow-covered tubing hill and enjoy our enormous snowy play area! Get your thrills and chills on Dare Devil Plunge, our tallest, fastest slope ever where you’ll reach speeds up to 30 mph as you zip through a … Continued

Let yourself be enchanted by the special outdoor atmosphere of the Atlanta Christkindl Market – the city’s first and largest winter holiday festival at Centennial Olympic Park presented by the German American Cultural Foundation. Meet and mingle with your family and friends at the traditional German Christkindl Market. Come and enjoy authentic German food and … Continued

Get your adrenaline fix at License to Chill Snow Island tubing on the 575 feet long, 8-story high Parrot Mountain slide, one of the fastest snow rides in North America! Take a spin around the ice rink, bounce in the inflatables at LandShark Landing, or play in the snow! New this year is a fun … Continued

This holiday season, come marvel at the fantasy of lights on display during the Atlanta Chinese Lantern Festival’s Into the Wild spectacular, taking place at Centennial Olympic Park. Back with an all-new theme, making its debut in the south, this dazzling adventure will take you through an interactive land and sea experience while you play … Continued

Holiday in the Park — named One of the Best Christmas Events in Georgia — is back for the sixth year in a row on select days at Six Flags Over Georgia. It’s the most magical time of the year filled with enchanting experiences that will help create those special family fun outings again and … Continued

Park Tavern, a favorite neighborhood bar, restaurant, and brewery boasting a spectacular patio welcomes the return of Fire & Ice at The Rink, powered by Bubly. Patrons can enjoy a completely transformed environment that boasts a Neo-Victorian feel, charming holiday decor, fire pits, fun and games, special events, seasonal signature cocktails, and delicious fare, all … Continued

Join the King of Pops Tree Elves at the best tree lot in town at Tree Elves – Holiday Forest! The Yard at Ponce City Market will transform into a winter wonderland, featuring a lush, winding forest of trees, fire pits and live music ensembles on weekends throughout the season. Guests can choose a tree … Continued

Grab your sweaters and finalize your wish lists because the Vinings Jubilee Christmas Tree Lighting is almost here! Join Vinings for an evening packed with fun for the whole family. Festivities include holiday-inspired balloon twisting, ornament and cookie decorating and two Santa Express Trains running all evening. Whitefield Academy Jazz Band and Campbell Middle School … Continued

Sip, savor and shop under the stars while taking in the best view of Mercdes-Benz Stadium! Local, live music and entertainment will play throughout the evening as guests try samples from famous Atlanta-area chefs, and sip beverages thanks to Official Partners Don Julio Tequila, Captain Morgan Rum, Bulleit Bourbon and Creature Comforts Classic City Lager. … Continued

Mechatronics Day is a great STEM event for anyone who loves robots. The main event is a live robotics tournament where KSU students in the Intro to Mechatronics class compete for fame and glory. KSU Student competition teams will be present with live interactive demos with autonomous vehicles and robots. K‐12 groups are encouraged to … Continued

Kick-off your Holiday season right at the Powder Springs Christmas Parade And Tree Lighting! The parade will progress down Marietta Street to City Hall where the Tree Lighting will take place. They’ll have hot cocoa, cookies, and complimentary photos with Santa! This event takes place at: Downtown Powder Springs 4484 Marietta St Powder Springs, GA … Continued

Heralding the beginning of the Christmas season, A Festival Of Nine Lessons And Carols, a candlelit choral concert has been a warm and welcoming Atlanta tradition for 84 years. The Emory tradition established in 1935 continues with choral music from the Emory Concert Choir and University Chorus, along with scripture readings by special guests from … Continued

Support the students at Clairemont Elementary School as they host the 28th Annual Decatur Holiday Marketplace. This is an event you don’t want to miss. The school transforms into a European-inspired market and features more than 100 local and regional artists. Shoppers can browse handmade crafts, art, gifts and more and enter a raffle for … Continued

Get your jingle on at the most fun and festive holiday fun-run around – all to battle the #1 cause of disability! The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run is the original festive race for charity. It’s where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume and feel good about doing good. Together, you’ll … Continued

Join the annual Henry County Moose Lodge Run with the Moose for Gigi’s House! The event consists of a 5K (trail) Run/Walk, a 1K (trail) Fun Run/Walk, and a Tot Trot (ages five and under) at beautiful and historic Nash Farms Battlefield Park. All proceeds benefit Gigi’s House. For those Run & See Georgia Grand … Continued

Don’t miss the 19th Annual Sleighbells on the Square 5k/1k/Tot Trot. This festive event for the whole family takes place on Marietta Square where the 5k will start and finish. The race attracted more than 1400 registrants last year, raising more than $30,000 for the Cobb Children’s Emergency Fund. The Fund provides emergency grants to … Continued

Join the Lake Claire Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair in the Atrium of the Frazer Center and support over 30 artists and crafters. A portion of the proceeds go to both Mary Lin Elementary and Lake Claire Neighbors Association. This event takes place at: The Frazer Center 1815 S. Ponce de Leon Ave Atlanta, GA … Continued

NETHERWORLD is back to turn your holiday cheer into fear! A Haunted Holiday returns for one night only featuring a yuletide-fueled encore presentation of NETHERWORLD’s 2019 main attraction, Night of the Gorgon. Guests can also expect a festive holiday midway, a gift shop filled with creepy seasonal goodies, and a special laser tag event, entitled … Continued

Grant Park Farmers Market is celebrating the end of its 2019 season with a craft fair! Support your local farmers and makers by shopping local this December. Find your favorite vendors and more at this extra-large farmers market.

It’s official! Yoshi Crew is Taking over Blerd Core, a monthly event whose focus is nerd culture. Free play systems will be on site with games like 2k, Tekken, Apex, Super Smash Utl, Madden and more. This event takes place at: 249 Trinity Ave SW Atlanta, GA 30303

SunTrust Park is bringing the snow to you this holiday season! The Atlanta Braves and U.S. Ski and Snowboard are teaming-up to host Visa Big Air presented by Land Rover. Visa Big Air, which will be a sanctioned FIS Snowboard and Freeski World Cup, will be the first event of its kind to come to … Continued

Enjoy holiday lights throughout the campground and cabins on a festive wagon ride at Fort Yargo State Park. Listen to holiday stories about the Winter Solstice, watch a winter movie, create crafts, roast marshmallows, and more! If you are camping or staying at the cabins this weekend, decorate your site and compete for an annual … Continued

Join Ponce City Market and Chabad Intown for a traditional menorah lighting ceremony on the Yard. Attendees will celebrate the Festival of Lights with an evening of food and drinks, activities for the kids and live music.

Go behind the scenes of NETHERWORLD’s Night of the Gorgon and Cold Blookded haunts during their first-ever guided Lights-on Tour. Guests will experience a never-before-seen look behind the curtain of the nation’s most legendary haunted attraction. You and a small handful of guests will be taken through both haunts with the house lights turned on … Continued

East Atlanta Village’s landmark fireworks event, NYEAV will grow again this year with your help. Over the past two years, they have created an amazing spectacle with light and sound as thousands of neighbors joined together to witness an astounding fireworks display. This event takes place at: East Atlanta Village 1326 Glenwood Ave SE Atlanta, … Continued