Christmas Events and Holiday Activities
in Atlanta for Kids

Stone Mountain Christmas
Stone Mountain
Select days, November 8, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Stone Mountain Park celebrates the magic of Christmas with music, lights, live shows, and visits from familiar holiday-season friends. Website

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Puppet Show
Midtown
Select days, November 12 - December 28, 2025
Children delight in seeing this classic tale played out in puppet form at the Center for Puppetry Arts this holiday season. Website

Candy Rush Light Show by World of Illumination
Marietta
Select nights, November 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Take a trip through sugar plum fairies, a gigantic gingerbread village and sweets as far as the eye can see. Candy Rush is the world’s largest animated drive-through audio-visual experience, highlighting larger-than-life Christmas characters and confections. Website

Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights
Pine Mountain
November 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights is an annual Christmas lights display that spans the size of two football fields. Visitors can experience it in a car, on a trolley or on foot. Website

Glow Light Show
Lawrenceville
November 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Glow Light Show returns this holiday season at Coolray Field beginning Nov. 14 and running through Jan. 4. Don’t miss the Atlanta area’s most popular, budget-friendly light show the whole family can enjoy! Website

WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank
Atlanta
Select nights, November 14, 2025 - February 28, 2026
WildWoods: AGLOW highlights nature's hidden wonders using light projections and music. The immersive night-time journey through 10 acres of woodlands includes glowing mushrooms, blooming wildflowers, and nocturnal animals. Website

A Christmas Carol at Alliance Theatre
Midtown
Select days, November 15 - December 24, 2025
This year's production of the holiday classic A Christmas Carol returns to Alliance Theatre's Coca-Cola Stage. Website

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Midtown
November 15, 2025 - January 11, 2026
One of Atlanta’s favorite holiday light displays returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden for Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. Expect new music and choreography with more vertical lights than ever. Website

License to Chill Snow Island at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands
Buford
Select dates, November 15, 2025 - February 22, 2026
License to Chill Snow Island is a seasonal amusement park at Lake Lanier Islands that features one of the fastest snow tubing hills in North America. It includes winter-themed carnival rides, an ice skating rink, fire pit with s’mores, and specialty winter drinks and snacks. Website

Georgia Festival of Trees
Duluth
Select dates, November 21 - 30, 2025
The Georgia Festival of Trees is back in a their new location (Gas South Convention Center in Duluth) and with a special guest - The Pink Pig! Celebrate the holiday season with beautiful trees, live entertainment, children's games and crafts, and of course, Santa! Website

Noel Magic Light Show at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Hampton
November 21, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Drive through this huge holiday light show at Atlanta Motor Speedway, synchronized to Christmas music for all ages. Website

IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta
Grant Park
Select nights, November 21, 2025 - January 18, 2026
​Experience the magic of Atlanta holiday lights! IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival is back at Zoo Atlanta. The lanterns create a wonderland for zoo visitors to enjoy. Website

Winter Wonderland at Fernbank
Atlanta
November 22, 2025 - January 11, 2026
During the holidays at Fernbank, museum visitors enjoy winter traditions from across the globe. Website

Light Up the Season at Piedmont Park
Midtown - FREE
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Be part of a new Atlanta tradition! The Piedmont Park Conservancy is proud to introduce a dazzling new tradition: a 50-foot holiday tree, a menorah, and a kinara that will shine bright over Atlanta. Website

Avalon on Ice
Alpharetta
November 23, 2025 - January 19, 2026
The greenspace at Avalon is transformed into an ice skating rink from November to January. Skaters are encouraged to book reservations online in advance to ensure spots. Admission includes skate rental. Website

Lights of LIFE at Life University
Marietta
November 27 - December 31, 2025
A drive-through holiday light showcase awaits at Life University. In addition to the magical display, a petting zoo, train rides, and pony rides are available for children. Website

Atlanta Christkindl Market in Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville - FREE
Select days, November 28 - December 24, 2025
New location! Atlanta parents and kids get to visit this authentic German marketplace in Lawrenceville all season long. The Atlanta Christkindl Market features holiday items, as well as German food, treats, drinks, and more. Santa will be there for photos! Website

Holiday Express at Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Blue Ridge
Select dates, November 28 - December 24, 2025
Families head north to the mountains for this one-hour holiday train ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, featuring the story, The Night Before Christmas. Riders are also treated to holiday music, an activity packet, a candy cane, and a jingle bell. Parents can purchase snacks and hot chocolate while on board. Website

Skate the Sky on The Roof at Ponce City Market
Midtown
November 28, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Skate among the stars on The Roof at Ponce City Market! "Skate the Sky" features a 3,500-square-foot ice skating rink overlooking the City of Atlanta atop PCM's rooftop terrace. Website

The Battery Tree Lighting Ceremony
Northwest Atlanta- FREE
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Families come to The Battery the Saturday after Thanksgiving for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Presented by Wellstar, complete with entertainment from The Free. Mark Owens and Atlanta Braves’ mascot BLOOPER will watch the skies to help track Santa as he nears closer to The Battery Atlanta. Website

Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park
Dunwoody - FREE
December 3 - 31, 2025
Families love this free month long light display at Brook Run Park. This year's theme is Cosmic Wonderland. Website

Decatur Christmas Tree Lighting
Decatur - FREE
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The City of Decatur is hosting its Christmas tree lighting in downtown Decatur. Guests enjoy carolers, cookies, hot cocoa, and "snow" on Decatur Square. Santa will turn on the tree at 7pm. Website

Atlanta Ballet's The Nutcracker
NW Atlanta
Select days, December 6 - 27, 2025
Atlanta Ballet brings The Nutcracker to life at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Yuri Possokhov's production uses striking costumes, immersive video projections, and bold sets to provide a magical night of this holiday classic. Website

Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Midtown
December 11-14, 2025
Ring in the holidays with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Christmas concert. The chorus and musicians perform holiday carols, hymns, and more, as well as welcome additional ensembles and special guests. Website

Virginia Highland Winterfest
Virginia Highland - FREE
December 12 & 13, 2025
Winterfest in Va-Hi kicks off with a ticketed Tour of Lights on Friday night. Families stroll around the historic neighborhood and receive beverages and treats at participating homes. On Saturday morning Winterfest starts with a Jingle Jog followed by a parade and a huge holiday market. Website

Chabad Intown's Menorah Lightings
Various locations - FREE
Select nights, December 14 - 21, 2025
Celebrate Hanukkah with Menorah lightings around the city, taking place from December 14 - 21. Website

Elf the Musical at Fox Theatre Atlanta
Midtown
December 16 - 21, 2025
If you loved the holiday movie Elf, don't miss this live-theatre production designed for audiences of all ages. Held at the iconic Fox Theatre, the performance follows the adventures of Buddy, an elf from the North Pole who finds himself in New York City. Website


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