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Looking for family-friendly activities in Atlanta this weekend? Here are some fun events to add to your list for this weekend!
Best Things To Do This Weekend in and Near Atlanta With Kids
Roswell Winter Puppet Series
Roswell Cultural Arts Center
December 19-21, 2024
Kids love the Roswell Winter Puppet Series because of the funny characters, colorful puppets, and entertaining stories. Visit the website here.
Carols in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Midtown
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Enjoy festive holiday music sung by Atlanta’s premier carolers, the Tinseltones! Visit the website here.
Christmas Canteen 2024
Aurora Theater
Lawrenceville
Through December 22, 2024
Audiences love Christmas Canteen because its Gwinnett’s longest-running theatrical holiday tradition. The revue includes Christmas magic, songs and comic sketches and is perfect for all ages. Visit the website here.
Screen on the Green in Woodstock
Woodstock - FREE!
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Everyone is invited to the Woodstock Arts Event Green for “Screen on the Green,” featuring the movie The Polar Express. Visit the website here.
A Christmas Carol at Alliance Theatre
Midtown
Through December 24, 2024
This year's production of the holiday classic A Christmas Carol returns to Alliance Theatre's Coca-Cola Stage. Visit the website here.
Atlanta Christkindl Market
Buckhead - FREE!
Through December 24, 2024
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! Visit the website here.
Santa's Post Office at The Battery
Northwest Atlanta - FREE!
Through December 24, 2024
Let your kids deliver their wish list to the big man himself at Santa’s Post Office. Conveniently located in the Truist Community Corner at The Battery, snap pictures while Santa interacts with your youngsters at this free experience. Visit the website here.
Atlanta Ballet's The Nutcracker
Northwest Atlanta
Through December 26, 2024 (except December 25)
Atlanta Ballet brings The Nutcracker to life at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Yuri Possokhov's production uses striking costumes, immersive video projections, and bold sets to provide a magical night of this holiday classic. Visit the website here.
Cosmic Sleigh Ride by World of Illumination
Marietta
Through December 29, 2024
Take a trip through a cosmic sleigh ride in this holiday lights extravaganza. World of Illumination welcomes families in their own cars to ride through Six Flags White Water as it is transformed into a land filled with out-of-this-world magic. Visit the website here.
Glow Light Show
Lawrenceville
Through December 29, 2024
Glow Light Show returns this holiday season at Coolray Field beginning Nov. 15 and running through Dec. 29. Don’t miss the Atlanta area’s most popular, budget-friendly light show the whole family can enjoy! Visit the website here.
Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park
Dunwoody - FREE!
Through December 31, 2024
Families love this free event at Brook Run Park. This year's theme is Arctic Safari, featuring grand pillars of lights and lighted snowflakes along the entrance near N. Peachtree Road, a safari-style vehicle and train, the Mega Tree, illuminated faux igloo geo-domes, Arctic animal ice shapes, and more for a total of 100,000 lights! Visit the website here.
Lights of LIFE at Life University
Marietta
Through December 31, 2024
A drive-through holiday light showcase awaits at Life University. In addition to the magical display, a petting zoo, train rides, and pony rides are available for children. Visit the website here.
Holidays at Georgia Aquarium
Downtown
Through January 2, 2025 (closed December 25)
Visit Georgia Aquarium during the holidays and experience a completely transformed atrium with festive music, winter inspired projections, and their 40-foot live tree. Holiday fun includes photos with Santa, daily lighting of the tree and holiday-themed dolphin presentations. Visit the website here.
Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights
Pine Mountain
Through January 4, 2025
Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights is an annual Christmas lights display that spans the size of two football fields. Visitors can experience it in a car, on a trolley or on foot. Visit the website here.
Winter Lantern Festival Atlanta
Lawrenceville
Through January 5, 2025
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds transforms into a dazzling world of light with over 1,000 Chinese lanterns portraying Chinese myths, legends, and zodiacs; Attendees will be amazed as they traverse through dazzling displays of colorful, festive lights and lanterns, including an animal kingdom, a sea world, and a theme park. Visit the website here.
Stone Mountain Christmas
Stone Mountain
Through January 5, 2025 (closed December 25)
Stone Mountain Park celebrates the magic of Christmas with music, lights, live shows, and visits from familiar holiday-season friends. Visit the website here.
Avalon on Ice
Alpharetta
Through January 20, 2025
The greenspace at Avalon is transformed into an ice skating rink from November to January. Skaters are encouraged to book reservations online in advance to ensure spots. Admission includes skate rental. Visit the website here.
Skate the Station at Atlantic Station
Midtown
Through January 20, 2025
Atlantic Station welcomes families to skate under the stars at Skate the Station. Open everyday, even on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Visit the website here.
Skate City Springs
Sandy Springs
Through January 20, 2025 (closed December 25)
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. Visit the website here.
License to Chill Snow Island at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands
Buford
Through February 23, 2025
License to Chill Snow Island is a seasonal amusement park at Lake Lanier Islands that features one of the fastest snow tubing hills in North America. It includes winter-themed carnival rides, an ice skating rink, fire pit with s’mores, and specialty winter drinks and snacks. Visit the website here.
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