Not interested in spending all day long in the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day? Click on the link for a list of Atlanta area restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner!
Before stuffing yourself with all the delicious Thanksgiving fare, run the Atlanta Half Marathon! And for those not interested in running 13.1 miles, there’s also a 5K and a Fun Run.
Don't miss the 67th annual lighting of the Macy's Great Tree at Lenox Square at 5 p.m. There will be live performances by the Isley Brothers, Pentatonix, and Timothy Miller. If you can't make it to the show, watch it LIVE on WSB-TV, hosted by Jovita Moore and Craig Lucie!
Ongoing
Started by Life University in 1989, Lights of Life has grown to be the most affordable holiday light show in the Southeast. It’s a visual treat the whole family will enjoy. Some days include train and pony rides, a petting zoo, live music, and the man himself – Santa Claus!
Experience the magic and wonder of the holiday season at Bulloch Hall, Barrington Hall, and Smith Plantation in Roswell. Tour decorated homes, enjoy a high-tea with Mrs. Claus, and musical performances during this old-fashioned Christmas celebration. There are also a few Santa sightings!
Tour a magnificent Tudor Revival mansion decorated by designers for Christmas at Callanwolde. Visitors of all ages will enjoy holiday displays, an artists’ market, and themed events. Kids will love the Legoland and Teddy Bear building rooms!
Upcoming
Santa "Koz" is coming to town! The multi-Grammy nominee and saxophone extraordinaire Dave Koz will bring his high-energy holiday tour to the Cobb Galleria Center, which celebrates its 17th anniversary this year!
Kick off the holiday season with a school chorus, Santa, and a tree-lighting ceremony at Glover Park in Marietta! This event is FREE.
Enjoy the 25th annual nighttime Hometown Holiday Parade in Downtown Forsyth! Parade-goers will fill the streets singing along to music, watching their kids ride a float they created, and some friendly competition in the float contest. And of course, the highlight of the night is seeing Mr. & Mrs. Claus!
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra celebrates a holiday tradition with the joyful Handel’s Messiah. Start the holiday season with this moving work, telling the story of Christmas.
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