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Free Christmas Events and Activities
for Kids in Atlanta 2025

Holiday Art Fair at Spruill Gallery
Dunwoody
Through December 23, 2025
Spruill Gallery hosts its annual Holiday Art Fair, offering unique decor, one-of-a-kind items, and gifts from local artists this holiday season. Website

Roswell Christkindlmarket
Roswell
Through December 23, 2025
The Roswell Christkindl Market returns for the holidays at Roswell's historic Bulloch Hall. Pictures with Santa are available every Friday through Sunday from 4-7pm. Website

Atlanta Christkindl Market in Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville
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

Macon Christmas Lights Extravaganza
Macon
November 28, 2025 -January 4, 2026
Families won't want to miss this free walk-through light show spanning over five blocks in downtown Macon. The 45-minute light show, which begins on the hour (6pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm) nightly, encompasses over a million lights synchronized to holiday music from the Macon Pops. No reservations needed. Website

Winter House at Callanwolde
Virginia-Highland
Select days November 29 - December 14, 2025
The Winter House features items for sale by Callanwolde artists, as well as live performances, s'mores, storytime, board games, and more inside the 27,000-square-foot mansion. Website

Christmasville Tinseltown in McDonough
McDonough
Nightly November 29 through January 4, 2026
The City of McDonough offers this free, walkable light show all throughout the holiday season at Alexander Park West. Website

Kennesaw's Holiday Extravaganza
Kennesaw
December 1, 2025 through January 6, 2026
Kennesaw's Depot Park turns into a wonderland of festive Christmas trees during the holiday season. Walk around and take pictures of the one-of-a-kind trees, each individually decorated by a local business, school, or family. Website

Kennesaw Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Depot Park, Kennesaw
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Don't miss a visit from Santa at the City of Kennesaw's Annual Tree Lighting at Depot Park. Holiday festivities begin with choral performances at 6:30pm, followed by the tree lighting at 7pm. Website

Light Up Brookhaven
Blackburn Park, Brookhaven
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
This festive holiday event is back with bouncy houses, a petting zoo, reindeer, face painting, and of course, Santa! Website

Snow Day Movie Matinee in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Celebrate the start of winter with a Snow Day at City Springs. Enjoy an afternoon pajama party and movie matinee featuring, Frozen. Meet the characters, enjoy our hot chocolate and snack bar, and take home a goody bag. This is an inclusive event designed to create an opportunity for people with disabilities and their families to connect within the community. Website

Santa comes to The Avenue West Cobb
Marietta
December 3, 10, & 17, 2025
Santa is coming to The Avenue West Cobb for some holiday fun! Bring the family and take a free photo with Santa on the first three Wednesdays of December. Website

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

Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa on the Marietta Square
Glover Park, Marietta
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The City of Marietta's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting returns with Santa's arrival to the square. The fun begins at 4PM with performances by local school and church choirs, then Santa makes his Grand Entrance to help the Mayor and the City of Marietta light the tree. Website

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

Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting - Powder Springs
Thurman Springs Park, Powder Springs
Friday, December 5, 2025
Pose for a free photo with Santa following the Christmas parade and tree lighting in Thurman Springs Park. Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, in addition to live entertainment, provided. Website

Photos and Cookies with Santa in Peachtree City
Peachtree Visitors Center, Peachtree City
Friday, December 5, 2025
Guess who’s hitching a ride with Peachtree City Fire Rescue? Santa of Senoia! He’s trading in his sleigh for a fire truck and plans to roll in on December 5 at 5 PM sharp! Stick around for cookies, cocoa, and some holiday cheer—all for a great cause: the Fire Rescue's annual toy drive and the Bloom's Angel Tree. Website

Roswell Christmas Tree Lighting
Heart of Roswell Park, Roswell
Friday, December 5, 2025
The City of Roswell launches the holiday season with their annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree at Heart of Roswell Park on Canton Street, between Norcross Street and Magnolia Street. The free event includes choral performances, hot chocolate, fire pits and s’mores, a visit from Santa Claus, and of course, the tree lighting. Website

Santa's Arrival in Acworth
Acworth Community Center
4361 Cherokee St, Acworth
Friday, December 5, 2025
At this annual Acworth celebration, families wait for Santa to arrive and enjoy live performances, the festival of trees, and a reading of The Night Before Christmas by Acworth's mayor. Stay for the lighting of the tree and photos with Santa. (Parents take their own photos for free!) Website

City of Mableton Holiday Movie Night
Mableton Town Square Park
5220 Church St. SW, Mableton
Friday, December 5, 2025
Bring blankets and lawn chairs to watch The Polar Express at Mableton Town Square Park. Food trucks will be on-site and you are welcome to bring coolers and snacks. Website

Johns Creek Holly Jolly Block Party
Johns Creek City Hall
Friday, December 5, 2025
Bring the family to watch the lighting of the 40-foot tree located at Johns Creek City Hall. This free event also includes visits with Santa, live music, holiday llamas, and more. Website

Holiday Celebration in Norcross
Thrasher Park, Norcross
Friday, December 5, 2025
Visitors to Thrasher Park in downtown Norcross celebrate the holiday season with carol-singing choirs, The Grinch, Santa, and lighting up Norcross. Website

Jolly Holly Days & Market in Suwanee
Suwanee Town Center Park
December 5 & 6, 2025
Families will want to bring their little ones to this annual event at Town Center Park in Suwanee. On Friday evening from 5-9pm, Santa arrives to greet children, pose for photos, and collect wish lists. Several school choirs will provide musical entertainment, and Santa will light the holiday tree. Website

Holiday Spirit at Oakland Cemetery
Downtown
December 5 & 6, 2025
Everyone is invited to Holiday Spirit at Oakland, a free two-day celebration featuring a community tree lighting on Friday evening, holiday market, photos with Santa, live music, holiday guided tours, and family-friendly activities. Website

Holiday Artisan Market at Cobb County Civic Center
Marietta
December 5-7, 2025
This festival will feature retailers and artists and will showcase handmade goods, fine arts, musical performances, visits from Santa, free kids crafts, and more. Website

Free Carriage Rides in Norcross
Norcross
Select evenings December 5-19, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Skin Alley, Behind 45 South Cafe
45 S Peachtree Street
Experience the wonder of the holidays with a horse-drawn carriage ride through Historic Downtown Norcross. Website

Lights on the Loop in Alpharetta
Alpha Loop, Alpharetta
Weekends December 5 -20, 2025
Lights on the Loop is a month-long celebration featuring a spectacular light display along a one-mile stretch of the Alpha Loop trail. Watch for themed weekends, live entertainment, and a curated Winter Village. Website

Christmas in Acworth
Acworth City Hall 
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Bring your camera to take pictures with Santa in Depot Park from 1–5pm. Website

Historic Norcross Christmas Village
Downtown Norcross
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Families will enjoy a full day of holiday events in downtown Norcross. Festivities include face painting, photos with Santa, free carriage rides (6:30-8:30pm), live music, the Candy Cane Lane Kids Zone, and more. Website

Christmas in Crabapple & Tree Lighting
Broadwell Pavillion, Milton
Saturday, December 6, 2025
The City of Milton hosts this quaint holiday event in historic downtown Crabapple at the Broadwell Pavilion. There will be face painting, Christmas tunes, a balloon artist, and a chance to decorate cookies and ornaments. Website

Kennesaw Holly Days Parade & Pictures with Santa
Depot Park, Kennesaw
Saturday, December 6, 2025
The holidays kick off with the Holly Days Parade in downtown Kennesaw at 11:30am. From 12:30-2:30pm, Santa will be at Depot Park for free walk-up photos. You can also reserve a 4-5 minute Santa session with a professional photographer later in the afternoon for $15, which includes a digital download. Website

Deck the Hall in Duluth
Duluth Town Green
Saturday, December 6, 2025
This annual event has grown from a tree-lighting ceremony to an all-day extravaganza. Visitors to the Duluth Town Green enjoy music, winter activities, and carolers. Website

Miracle on Peachtree Hot Chocolate Crawl
Lenox Square Mall, Buckhead
December 6 & 13, 2025
Sip delicious hot chocolate while you shop in Buckead during the holidays. The hot chocolate crawl includes festive music, twinkling lights, treats, and of course, hot chocolate. The event is free, but registration is required. Website

Holiday Market at The Battery
NW Atlanta
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Head to the The Battery for an afternoon of seasonal fun at their Holiday Market. Browse unique vendor booths filled with handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts. Website

Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park
East Cobb Park, Marietta
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Parents and kids enjoy the magic of this free event at East Cobb Park which includes live music, games, a tree lighting and of course, a visit from Santa! Website

Glimmer & Glee: A Holly Days Flight
Depot Park, Kennesaw
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Enjoy a festive holiday drone light show at Depot Park in Kennesaw. The light show begins at 7:30 pm, but seasonal musical performances will start at 6:00 pm. Website

Sparkle Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Visitors to Sandy Springs City Springs enjoy a parade and a beautiful display of lit, miniature homes (around all month long). Following the parade, families are treated to both menorah and tree lightings. Website

Woodstock Christmas Jubilee and Parade
Woodstock
Sunday, December 7, 2025
The City of Woodstock kicks off the holiday season with their Christmas Jubilee & Parade of Lights. The parade starts at Woodstock Elementary School on Rope Mill Rd. and travels down Main St. to Sam’s Club at Highway 92. After the parade, folks walk over to The Park at City Center to visit with Santa, see the tree lighting, enjoy kids' activities, decorate cupcakes, and more. Website

Christmas in Grayson
Grayson City Park 
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Celebrate the holiday season with this annual festival featuring performances by Grayson Cluster Schools, craft activities for kids, train rides, visits with Santa, and more. Website

Cups of Cheer
Kennesaw
Monday, December 8, 2025
The City of Kennesaw is serving hot chocolate, hot apple cider and cookies at both the Ben Robertson Community Center and Adams Park. Website

Lawrenceville Lights
LV First United Methodist Church Campground
395 W. Crogan St. , Lawrenceville
December 11-13 and 18-20, 2025
Lawrenceville Lights (or LV Lights) is a popular free drive-thru light display, wowing visitors at the campground of Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church (just outside of downtown Lawrenceville). This year it runs for two weekends! Website

Atlanta International Night Market: Passport to the Holidays
Lillian Webb Park, 105 College St. NW, Norcross
December 12 & 13, 2025
Discover diverse holiday traditions from all over the world at this festival featuring multicultural performances, music, artists, and cuisine. Website

Virginia Highland Winterfest
Virginia-Highland
December 12 -14, 2025
Price: Free parade and market; $20 Tour of Lights
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

Pancake Breakfast with Santa in Milton
Fire Station 44
13690 Hwy 9, Milton 
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Families enjoy delicious breakfast foods, including pancakes, served by Milton firefighters at this festive event at Station 44's bay. Other activities include balloon animals created by one of Santa's elves, a raffle, and even a visit by the Grinch (after its heart grew)! Website

Snow Day at Alpharetta City Center
Alpharetta
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Families descend on the Town Green to experience a winter wonderland with snow flurries plus family-friendly activities, a photo booth, and holiday-themed treats. Website

Glow Strong: A Family Hanukkah Celebration
MJCCA - Zaban Park, Dunwoody
Sunday, December 14, 2025
This community-wide event is open to the public. Families will gather for Hanukkah crafts, games, and traditions while learning about the power of resilience through interactive stations. Website

Chabad Intown's Menorah Lightings
Decatur - December 14, 2025
Atlantic Station - December 15, 2025
Virginia-Highland - December 18, 2025
Ponce City Market - December 21, 2025
Celebrate Hanukkah with Menorah lightings around the city, taking place from December 14 - 21. Website

Holiday Movie Matinee at East Cobb Library
Marietta
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Children ages five and up are welcome to watch the hit holiday movie Elf at the East Cobb Library, accompanied by complimentary snacks. There will also be opportunities to enter and win raffle prizes. Website

Holiday Craft-a-thon at Gritters Library
Marietta
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Create holiday crafts and decorate cookies while sipping hot chocolate at this neighborhood library located in Shaw Park. Activities include making cards, an ornament, and wrapping paper. Website

Family Fun Day at the MJCCA
Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, Dunwoody
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Everyone is invited to Family Fun Day at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) for a winter-themed celebration featuring crafts, activities, and games. Website

New Year's Eve Bash at The Battery
Atlanta NW
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The Battery hosts a New Year's Eve celebration that has something for everyone. The Early Innings party, geared towards families, starts at 6pm and wraps up at 8pm with an inflatable baseball drop. Website

 

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