Find new Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa traditions.
Atlanta sparkles with traditional and delightful holiday events that fill the air with anticipation and excitement for the season to come. Enjoy iconic Atlanta Christmas events, Hanukkah celebrations and Kwanzaa traditions and discover what’s new this season. The possibilities are endless with so many things to do in Atlanta at Christmas time and the holidays. Start making your plans today!
Explore more Atlanta holiday fun and entertainment taking place throughout the season. And find great deals on hotel packages from Stone Mountain and Buckhead, as well as discounts on tickets to some of Atlanta’s most popular attractions.
Things to Do on Christmas and for the holiday season in Atlanta
Festive Things to Do for Holidays
From holiday happenings at Lenox Square to shopping and strolling at Buckhead Village and more, Miracle on Peachtree returns to celebrate the holiday season in Buckhead. The celebrations continue throughout the city with even more festive things to do for the holidays in Atlanta.
Christmas Events Offer Fun for Everyone
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden features more than one million colorful lights. It joins other beloved Atlanta Christmas events such as the ATL Holiday Lights, Holiday in the Parks at Six Flags Over Georgia and many more.
Holiday Lights Abound in Atlanta
Other holiday light extravaganzas include Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens, A Stone Mountain Christmas, Holiday in Lights at Centennial Olympic Park and Lakeside Lights Spectacular at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. Explore more places to see holiday lights this season in Atlanta!
11/30/22 – 1/2/23
Fantasy In Lights
Celebrate 30 years of family tradition with a new spectacular scene on the lake, 10…
Callaway Gardens
11/30/22 – 12/18/22
Holiday Tree Market in the Courtyard
Deck the halls with a holiday tree, garland and wreaths from Ponce City Market! Tradition…
Ponce City Market
11/30/22 – 1/15/23
Illuminights at the Zoo: Chinese Lantern Festival
Atlanta’s newest holiday tradition is back and better than ever. Zoo Atlanta partners with Hanart…
Zoo Atlanta
11/30/22 – 1/2/23
Holiday Celebration at World of Coca-Cola
The holidays are in full swing at World of Coca-Cola. Now through early 2023, the…
World of Coca-Cola
12/2/22
OMNI ATLANTA AT CNN CENTER LIGHT’S UP ATLANTA
Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center is celebrating this holiday season with their Annual Lighting…
Omni Hotel
12/3/22
Nature Holiday Market
Shop local this holiday season! Explore local artisans who have unique, handmade, and/or eco-friendly gifts…
Chattahoochee Nature Center
11/30/22 – 1/16/23
The Rink at Park Tavern
This holiday season, Park Tavern in Piedmont Park is bringing back the power of miracles,…
Park Tavern
11/30/22 – 1/1/23
Holiday in the Park
Celebrate the holiday season with a symphony of music and dancing lights. See the Christmas…
Six Flags Over Georgia
11/30/22 – 1/6/23
Winter Wonderland at Fernbank
Travel the world and embrace rich holiday traditions during Fernbank’s annual holiday exhibit, Winter Wonderland:…
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
11/30/22 – 12/31/22
Lights of Life
Join us for the annual Lights of Life at Life University! More than just a…
Life University
11/30/22 – 1/1/23
ATL Holiday Lights
Join us for a safe, drive thru holiday lights experience. Entry will be timed to…
Lakewood Amphitheatre
Multiple dates until 12/21/2022
Y’ALLMARK CHRISTMAS: AN IMPROVISED HOLIDAY “MOVIE”
Deck the Halls with Dad’s Garage and Horizon Theatre this season with Y’allmark Christmas: An…
Horizon Theatre Company
Multiple dates until 12/17/2022
Home for the Holidays Tours at The Wren’s Nest
Take a festive step back in time at Atlanta’s oldest house museum. For three Saturdays…
The Wren’s Nest
11/30/22 – 12/23/22
The Tree Elves Are Back! | A King of Pops Company
We knew we wouldn’t be able to deliver trees to every Atlanta home, so the…
King of Pops HQ
12/1/22
Annual Vinings Jubilee Christmas Tree Lighting
Welcome in the 2022 Christmas season at the beloved annual Vinings Jubilee Christmas Tree Lighting!…
Vinings Jubilee
12/1/22
Brook Run Sweet Shoppe Opening Night
Join us for opening night of this year’s Holiday Lights display! Brook Run will come…
Brook Run Park
12/1/22 – 12/14/22
College Football Hall of Fame Deck the Hall
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of…
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
12/1/22
Holiday Movie Night in the Courtyard
Join us on Thursday, December 1st at 6:30PM for a Holiday Movie Night in the…
Shops Around Lenox
12/1/22
Holiday Toy Drive & Happy Hour
Celebrate the holidays with Red Shoe Society — Atlanta for a toy drive to benefit…
Atlanta Ronald McDonald House
12/1/22
JCP Holiday Spectacular with the Backstreet Boys
The fun-filled, hour-long celebration will be hosted by TV’s Naz Perez with special appearances from…
Virtual
12/1/22
Madrigal Singers in Concert
Tis the season to be jolly with celebrations and music! Capitol City Opera Company’s Madrigal…
Morningside Presbyterian Church
12/2/22 – 12/11/22
‘Gifts of the Magi’ A Holiday Musical
It is Christmas in New York, but for a married couple named Jim and Della,…
Academy Theatre
Multiple dates until 12/03/2022
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Heralding the beginning of the Christmas season, this candlelit choral concert at Emory has been…
Emory University – Glenn Memorial Auditorium
Multiple days until 12/10/2022
A Haunted Christmas Carol
Take a trip down the darker side of Christmas as we take you through the…
Containment Haunted House
12/2/22
Christmas with The Lanier Chamber Singers
Ring in the holiday season with The Lanier Chamber Singers as they present popular holiday…
Gainesville First United Methodist Church
12/2/22
Harp for the Holidays
A dynamic all African American female harp ensemble featuring Challenge the Stats Founder, harpist Angelica…
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
Every Friday until 12/16/2022
Holiday Sequel: A New Improv Comedy
Do you have a favorite holiday movie? Ever wish you could pitch the sequel? Well…
Village Theatre
12/2/22 – 12/30/22
“Invasion: Christmas Carol” at Dad’s Garage
“Invasion: Christmas Carol,” our beloved holiday show, is back! In this ridiculous retelling of Charles…
Dad’s Garage Theatre Company
Every Friday until 12/30/2022
Winter Wonderland Tea at Brassica
Beginning in December, Saturday and Sunday afternoon tea will reawaken for the holiday season offering…
W Atlanta Buckhead
12/3/22
Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl: Savannah
Join us for the Ugly Sweater Christmas Crawl! Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky…
Savannah Bars
12/3/22
Christmas Carolers at Lenox Square
Let the sounds of the season get you in the spirit! Lenox Square is pleased…
Lenox Square
12/3/22
City of Doraville Winter Holiday Event
Join us for the annual Winter Holiday Celebration. Photos with Santa, Arts and Crafts, Hot…
Downtown Doraville
12/3/22
College Park’s 46th Annual Christmas Parade
The City of College Park and the Department of Recreation & Cultural Arts proudly present…
Main Street of College Park
Multiple dates until 12/04/2022
Cookies with Santa
EVENT DATES: December 3 & 4 Be here when Santa makes his first stop –…
Zoo Atlanta
Multiple dates until 12/04/2022
HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
Join us for a fun afternoon of playing with clay! We’ll use cookie cutters, texture…
Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
12/3/22
Holiday Bazaar at The Inn at Serenbe Pavilion
Serenbe is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar at The Inn at Serenbe Pavilion on December…
The Inn at Serenbe
12/3/22
Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
In partnership with Le Jardin Français, Buckhead Village invites you to a bespoke wreath making…
The Veranda at Buckhead Village District
Every Saturday until 12/17/2022
Selfie Saturdays with Santa
Dash over to The Yard at Ponce City Market for a selfie with the jolly…
Ponce City Market
Multiple dates until 12/03/2022
The Elves & the Shoemaker
Our most popular Children’s Series show returns! Come and watch Holly & Ivy save the…
The Legacy Theatre
12/4/22
25th Annual Gala Holiday Concert at the Rialto
Get in the Holiday Spirit! This highly anticipated concert has been an Atlanta tradition for…
Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University
12/4/22
Caring Santa® at Lenox Square
Caring Santa events provide a private Santa Photo opportunity for children and adults with special…
Lenox Square
12/4/22
Children’s Holiday Party at InterContinental ATL
Welcoming Santa back for its annual Children’s Holiday Brunch and Party in the grand windsor…
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta
12/4/22
Gift Wrapping Christmas Festival
Support 1000 local kids and families in need by attending Gift Wrapping Festival and Contest:…
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
Multiple dates until 12/18/2022
Wylie Hotel’s Ugly Sweater Christmas Brunch
Join us every Sunday in December from 10 am-3 pm at Wylie Hotel for an…
The Wylie Hotel
12/7/22
Holidays with the Honeybees
Enjoy holiday cheer at this free outdoor public performance with the HoneyBees, SCAD’s premier singing…
Colony Square
12/8/22
Indie After Dark – Holiday Market | Local Vendors
Indie Studios presents: Indie After Dark — an immersive live music and market event. Join…
Indie Studios
12/9/22
All That Sparkles at Epicurean Atlanta
Join Kelly Cornett of A Cork in the Road in the Epicurean Theatre for a…
Epicurean Atlanta
12/9/22
Spivey Hall Young Artists Choir Holiday Concert
In Spivey Hall’s most cherished tradition, the marvelous singers of the Children’s Choir Program joyfully…
Spivey Hall
12/9/22
Urban Nutcracker
Urban Nutcracker – The holiday ballet, with an urban twist. Big Mama shares the story…
MLK Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College
12/10/22
8th Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl: Atlanta
Join us for the 8th Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl! Get that Goodwill sweater, find those…
Multiple Locations
12/10/22
Atlanta Santa Speedo Run
The mission of the Atlanta Santa Speedo Run is to raise funds for those less…
Colony Square
12/10/22
Christmas Toy Drive and Food Drive
Christmas Toy Drive and Food Drive which will be held from 11am to 1pm on…
Lovejoy Community Center, 11622 Hastings Bridge Rd, Lovejoy (Hampton), GA
12/10/22
Christmas at Wire Park
The third annual Christmas at Wire Park will be Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Wire…
The Yard @ Wire Park
12/10/22
Hot Chocolate Crawl at Lenox Square
Lenox Square is the presenting sponsor for Livable Buckhead’s 2022 Hot Chocolate Crawl. Enjoy complimentary…
Lenox Square
Blackburn Park
12/10/22
Shops Around Lenox Holiday Mini Market
Join the festivities at Shops Around Lenox for a Holiday Mini Market! Enjoy free and…
Shops Around Lenox
Multiple dates until 12/11/2022
Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Holiday Concert
Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Spivey Hall Tour Choir Dr. Martha Shaw, conductor Judy Mason, accompanist…
Spivey Hall
12/11/22
Pet Photos with Santa
Pet photos with Santa allow families to take photos with their beloved pets and our…
Lenox Square
12/11/22
Resurgens Orthopaedics Atlanta Jingle Bell Jog 5K
The Atlanta Jingle Bell Jog 5K is an annual running event that champions all things…
Piedmont Park
12/11/22
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Holiday Tour
Later in 2022, Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be bringing their annual holiday spectacular back to North…
Gas South Arena
12/13/22
Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland
Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland is a must-see holiday event to usher in the magic of…
State Farm Arena
Multiple dates until 12/17/2022
Holiday Event for Babies, Toddlers, & More!
Who doesn’t love a sing-along? Come sing, dance, shake, and drum your heart out. Join…
First Baptist Church Decatur
12/13/22
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
A unique and joyful holiday mash-up for the whole family, THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER is…
Fox Theatre
12/15/22
Sounds of the Season with John Driskell Hopkins
John Driskell Hopkins (of the Zac Brown Band) brings many of his musical friends to…
Byers Theatre
12/15/22
Ugly Sweater Party at The Office Bar
‘Tis the season to break out your holiday worst & join us at The Office…
Epicurean Atlanta
12/15/22
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball: Sam Smith, Pitbull, AJR
Get ready to celebrate the holidays in the best way, because the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball…
State Farm Arena
Multiple dates until 12/18/2022
Christmas Spectacular at Free Chapel
Kick off the Christmas season with an unforgettable live production including Christmas musical favorites, live…
Free Chapel Gainesville
12/16/22
Low, How a Rose: An Advent Songfest
Amethyst Baroque Ensemble celebrates Advent through music that dates as far back as the 16th…
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
12/17/22
2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl: Roswell
Join us for the 2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl! Get that Goodwill sweater, find those…
Downtown Roswell
12/17/22 – 12/18/22
Holiday “In”
After the past two years of there being no place BUT home for the holidays,…
Woodruff Arts Center – Rich Auditorium
12/17/22
Winter Wonderland Performance at Lenox Square
Join us for an afternoon of entertainment as mirror ballerinas and a life-sized snow globe…
Lenox Square
12/18/22
Christmas EXTRAVAGANZA Popup Shop
Come shop for the holiday season with Empowered Women Empower!
WEBB GINN FORUM
12/18/22
Flamenco & Paella – Holiday Edition
Celebrate the Holiday Season with Flamenco & Paella! Enjoy authentic Spanish paellas by The Spaniard…
Bravo! Venue
Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar
12/18/22
The Santa Hustle Atlanta
There will be cookies, candy, and music, and Santa is bringing coziness to the swag…
ASW Distillery
12/18/22
Winter White Affair
Celebrate the season with us! You’re invited to a holiday party for family and friends….
The House Of Fashion Killa
Multiple dates until 12/22/2022
Madrigal Singers Boar’s Head Feast
Tis the season to be jolly with celebrations and music! Capitol City Opera Company’s Madrigal…
Petite Violette Restaurant
12/19/22
TC Carson at Eddie’s Attic
TC Carson It’s no secret that there are countless famous singers, actors, and dancers who…
Eddie’s Attic
12/20/22 – 12/21/22
A Christmas Carol: Reimagined
A live theater performance of the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge presented by STORYBOOK Theater….
Gas South Arena
12/21/22
Menorah Lighting Ceremony with Chabad Intown
Join Ponce City Market and Chabad Intown for a traditional menorah lighting ceremony to celebrate…
Ponce City Market
12/21/22
Myrna Clayton – Special Holiday Performance
Join us for this special holiday performance by Myrna Clayton. Audiences around the world get…
Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University
12/23/22
NUTCRACKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet
This Christmas, bring the whole family back to a simpler time with “NUTCRACKER! Magic of…
Fox Theatre
12/24/22
Christmas Eve Dinner at Brassica
For an elegant Christmas Eve dinner celebration, join Brassica on Sunday, December 25th for a…
W Atlanta Buckhead
12/24/22
Christmas Eve Maker’s Market
Shop local and celebrate Atlanta’s unstoppable creativity. Find festive art, jewelry, couture and more, all…
Atlantic Station
12/24/22 – 12/25/22
Wild Leap Atlanta’s Bagel Ball 2022
Single, taken or looking to connect with friends in town for the holidays? Join us…
Wild Leap Atlanta
Multiple dates until 12/17/2022
A Christmas Carol
The Alliance Theatre’s beloved production A CHRISTMAS CAROL returns to The Coca-Cola Stage with its…
Alliance Theatre
11/30/22 – 12/23/22
Spruill Gallery Holiday Artists Market
This well-loved Holiday Artist’s Market kicks off on Nov. 16 with high quality, handcrafted goods…
Spruill Gallery
11/30/22 – 12/24/22
Lenox Square Announces Santa’s Arrival
Lenox Square is pleased to announce its 2022 holiday programming will kick off with the…
Lenox Square
Multiple dates until 12/11/2022
Photos with Santa at Lenox Square
Families are invited to visit Santa on the Mall Level in Macy’s Court and get…
Lenox Square
Multiple dates until 12/31/2022
Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park
Brook Run Park
11/30/22 – 12/31/22
Holiday Catering with Grecian Gyro
Share the gift of Grecian Gyro with all this holiday season! The Koulouris family and…
Multiple Locations
11/30/22 – 12/31/22
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
A Holiday Classic Returns to the Stage Based on the classic television special Adapted by…
Center For Puppetry Arts
11/30/22 – 1/14/23
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
The 12th annual Garden Lights, Holiday Nights shines Nov. 12, 2022 – Jan. 14, 2023….
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Inc.
11/30/22 – 1/1/23
Reindeer Road by World of Illumination
A merrily magical journey Grab your sled and join World of Illumination on a trek…
Six Flags WHITE WATER
11/30/22 – 3/5/23
WildWoods AGLOW
This all-new, limited-run nighttime experience offers a different experience within WildWoods, a 10-acre natural habitat…
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
11/30/22 – 1/1/23
Shine Light Show at Coolray Field
Making its debut at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, GA this holiday season, Shine Light Show…
Coolray Field
11/30/22 – 1/16/23
Skate the Station
Get into the holiday spirit at Atlanta’s largest ice-skating rink at Atlantic Station! Skate the…
Atlantic Station
11/30/22 – 1/3/23
Celebration at the Station
Start a new holiday tradition with friends and family and gather around the dazzling tree…
Atlantic Green
11/30/22 – 1/8/23
Rockin’ Around the UrbanTree: A Christmas Bar!
Be sure to join us this holiday season for our first ever Christmas bar: Rockin’…
UrbanTree Cidery
11/30/22 – 1/8/23
Igloos on The Roof
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Reserve one of our cozy, private igloos,…
Ponce City Market
11/30/22 – 1/8/23
Igloos on the Roof
Cozy up this holiday season in private, six-person igloos on Ponce City Market’s Roof, located…
9 Mile Station
11/30/22 – 1/16/23
A Miracle on 10th Street Returns to Park Tavern
A Miracle on 10th Street Returns to Park Tavern Get ready to mingle and jingle…
Park Tavern
Multiple dates until 01/29/2023
Lakeside Lights Spectacular
Visit Margaritaville’s Lakeside Lights Spectacular for a night of nostalgic wintry fun. The Lakeside Lights…
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
Multiple dates until 12/23/2022
Misfit DIY Wrapping Co.
Come one, come all and stop by Misfit DIY Wrapping Co. to jazz up gifts…
Ponce City Market
Multiple dates until 12/31/2022
Stone Mountain Christmas
Each day during Stone Mountain Christmas, you can enjoy park attractions including Summit Skyride, Scenic…
Stone Mountain Park
Discover More
Get to know Atlanta, and discover the best things to do around the city.
Outdoor Family Fun in Atlanta and Beyond
Winter Festivals
Summer Festivals
Free Events
Spring Festivals
Music & Performing Art
11/30/22 – 12/18/22
“In Hope for a Better Future” Art Exhibition
11/30/22 – 12/18/22
Holiday Tree Market in the Courtyard
11/30/22 – 1/15/23
Illuminights at the Zoo: Chinese Lantern Festival
11/30/22 – 1/2/23
Holiday Celebration at World of Coca-Cola
11/30/22 – 12/2/22
Kokomo Wine Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel
11/30/22 – 1/16/23