Things to do on Thanksgiving in Atlanta
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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 averted, 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.
Things to do on Thanksgiving in Atlanta

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.

Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon
Lace up your running shoes or simply watch from the sidelines at this annual, festive half marathon and 5k. Check out these five reasons to attend Atlanta’s biggest Thanksgiving Pre-game event.
Every day until 07/04/2021
AJC Peachtree Road Race
The AJC Peachtree Road Race will return to the Fourth of July weekend in 2021….
Lenox Square
11/20/20 – 2/21/21
Lakeside Lights Spectacular
Kick start your holidays with a visit to Margaritaville’s all-new Lakeside Lights Spectacular for a…
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
11/6/20 – 2/21/21
License to Chill Snow Island
Take the crew snow tubing, get your skates on and practice your figure eights at…
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
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