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.
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 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.
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.
12/1/22 – 1/2/23
Fantasy In Lights
Celebrate 30 years of family tradition with a new spectacular scene on the lake, 10…
Callaway Gardens
12/1/22 – 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
12/1/22 – 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
12/1/22 – 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
12/1/22 – 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.
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