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Holiday Events Around Atlanta through New Year's

Ice Skating, Lights, Shows and More!

By Compiled by Stephanie Gilbert, Publisher Atlanta Macaroni Kid November 25, 2015

Macy’s Pink Pig

Oct 31-Jan 3, 2016  Hop aboard this 60-year Atlanta tradition and ride Priscilla the Pink Pig on train tracks through a life-sized storybook. $3.  MORE INFO:  
Macy’s Great Tree Lighting at Lenox Square Mall  Nov 22nd 7pm.   MORE INFO: HERE  

Children’s Christmas Parade

December 05, 2015  10:30 a.m.  Midtown Atlanta transforms into Santa Claus Lane with the sights and sounds of the season at the largest holiday parade in the southeast.  MORE INFO: HERE

Holiday Nights Atlanta Botanical Garden

November 14 – January 9, 2016  Hours 5 – 10 p.m.  Holiday Model Train Show  November 14 - January 9
MORE INFO: HERE
Holiday Light Spectacular by Christmas Decor

Nov 27- Dec 30th.  The route will take visitors through the Atlanta Motor Speedway infield, more than two million LED lights,  Christmas Village and more.  MORE INFO: HERE

A Coca-Cola Christmas Celebration

World of Coca-Cola Free exhibit, on display in the Hub  MORE INFO: HERE
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Nov 12 - Dec 27 2015 Center for Puppetry Arts.  Rudolph and his friends take the stage in what the AJC describes as a “holly-jolly holiday adventure for theater-goers of all ages.”  MORE INFO: HERE

Gwinnett Ballet's Nutcracker

Dec 4th - 20th  This annual production is the second largest in the city of Atlanta because patrons have found and continue to visit our show filled with top quality dancing, live music, gorgeous sets and costumes, and a wonderful experience for the entire family.   MORE INFO: HERE

Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker

Dec 11-27th.  Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker is the hallmark of the Atlanta holiday season, and this year marks its 20th anniversary at the Fox Theatre.   MORE INFO: HERE

Cirque Dreams: Holidaze

Nov 25th & 27th  THIS IS A SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED… it’s a cirque show…Broadway musical…holiday spectacular..and family show all in one.   MORE INFO: HERE

Lanier Islands Christmas

Nov 20 - Jan 3rd.  Drive across the Lanier Islands bridge and into a world of lights! Magical Nights of Lights, our Christmas classic, continues when the sun sets on Lanier Islands this holiday season.  MORE INFO: HERE

Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens

Nov 13-Jan 2nd.  Callaway Gardens' Fantasy In Lights is one of the world's "Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights," as named by National Geographic Traveler.   MORE INFO: HERE

Mighty Mo

December 22nd 7:30pm. To celebrate the holiday season, and feature the magnificent theatre organ, the Fox Theatre will give the Atlanta community an early gift.   MORE INFO: HERE

Winter Wonderland at Fernbank Museum
November 20 - January 10th.  See more than 30 trees and other displays recognize the diversity of celebrations, holidays, traditions and events from around the world.  MORE INFO: HERE

Holiday in Lights/Ice Rink

November 21- January 10, 2016 - Centennial Olympic Park Lights: FREE. Skate: $12.00 per person for a 90-minute session (includes skate rental) - Hours can vary.  MORE INFO: HERE
Stone Mountain Christmas
November 7 - January 3 (Select Dates) 
Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park  November 21, 2014 - February 28, 2015 (Select Dates)

MORE INFO: HERE
Southwest Rink at Park Tavern on Piedmont Park
Nov. 26 - Feb. 15, 2016 Rink at Park Tavern offers all-day skate for $15 - $20 for all ages until 8pm. At 8:30pm the SW Rink is a 21+ venue until Midnight.  MORE INFO: HERE
The St. Regis Hotel’s Astor Holiday Ice Skating Rink
Nov. 21 till Jan. 3, 2016, and $30/hr for adults and $18/hr for under 16. Noon-9pm Weekdays and 10am-9pm Saturday & Sunday. Reservations are recommended.   MORE INFO:HERE
Skate Atlantic Station
Nov 21 - February 14th! Monday through Thursday from 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 3 to 11 p.m. and Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Adults $13. $10 for kids, seniors, students and military.   MORE INFO:HERE
Six Flags Over Georgia Holidays In the Park
November 21 - January 3  The holiday classic will include sparkling lights, festive shows, tasty culinary treats and of course, the Big Man: Santa Claus.   MORE INFO:HERE
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