Thanksgiving

Start a new Thanksgiving tradition with your family this year with Thanksgiving and holiday events. Don’t feel like cooking? Check out restaurants that serve delicious Thanksgiving dinner. After the turkey has been tackled and the food coma ends, it’s time to get out and enjoy all that Atlanta has to offer this holiday weekend. From iconic holiday events to music and more, the possibilities for fun are endless in Atlanta.

Modern hotel room with a large window, wooden floor, and a bed with a white comforter in Atlanta, Georgia. — Bellyard Hotel by Mark O’Tyson Photography

Stay in Comfort

Instead of having 20 members of your family sleeping in your guest rooms, book an Atlanta hotel where everyone can sleep in comfort and convenience. No matter what part of town or budget, there is an Atlanta hotel ready to celebrate Thanksgiving and welcome your family.

A group of smiling young girls and women in red running gear pose together at a race in Atlanta, Georgia.

Thanksgiving Day Marathon

Lace up your running shoes or simply watch from the sidelines at this annual, festive Thanksgiving Day half marathon and 5k. Check out these five reasons to attend Atlanta’s biggest Thanksgiving pre-game event.

Family taking a photo against holiday lights — Garden Lights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Atlanta by Jason Getz.

Plan Your Holiday

Have family visiting during the Thanksgiving holiday? There’s no need to twiddle your thumbs after the turkey is gone. There are several popular attractions open on Thanksgiving Day and even more fun things to do over the weekend in Atlanta to keep the whole family entertained.