The most wonderful time of the year is here! With sleigh bells ringing, Christmas music playing, and holiday lights sparkling, it’s no surprise that spirits tend to be brighter this time of year. Make the holiday season all the merrier by taking the family to festive events! Stonegate in East Point, Rockhaven’s newest community, has the nearby Christmas fun you’ve been looking for! Discover all of the festive opportunities close by when you live in Stonegate.
Is there anything classier than a Christmas ballet to celebrate the holiday season? If you’re a fan of the theater, be sure to get tickets for Atlanta’s Ballet The Nutcracker. Located at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, tickets are available for various shows through December 26th. Get ready for a winter wonderland onstage full of falling snowflakes, twirling flowers, and spinning stars. Check out their available showtimes!
Known as one of Atlanta’s most treasured holiday traditions, A Christmas Carol at Alliance Theater is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Embrace nostalgia in this lighthearted, family-friendly musical that features beautiful live music and an all-star cast. A Christmas Carol is suitable for all ages and offers performances through December 24th.
There are certain Atlanta holiday classics that get better with each passing year, and the Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden is one of them. Celebrating its 13th year, this event is known for its breathtaking lights and displays, accompanied by beloved Christmas songs. There are snack and drink stands placed throughout the Garden so you can enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate or a spiked Eggnog as you watch the light displays. Garden Lights, Holiday Nights lasts through January 14th. See available dates to get tickets.
Open select nights through January 14th, Illuminights at Zoo Atlanta is a must-see this year. The show is a Chinese Lantern Festival and features brilliantly illuminated wildlife, new lanterns, and captivating performances, all part of a nighttime wonderland like you’ve never seen before. Make sure to roast some marshmallows and grab some hot chocolate or a signature holiday cocktail during your visit!
For an exhilarating amusement park experience, visit Six Flags Over Georgia’s Holiday in the Park! It’s open until January 3rd and offers incredible experiences like VIP igloos, live shows, a candle carousel, holiday express, and dazzling Christmas lights throughout the park. Take the family to Six Flags Over Georgia this season and see all the fun offers.
The Georgia Aquarium just got even more magical! Plan a trip to Holidays at the Georgia Aquarium until January 1st to witness the completely transformed atrium with festive music, a 40-foot live tree, and winter-inspired projections. In addition, you’ll have the chance to get pictures with Santa, view holiday-themed dolphin presentations, and even see Scuba Claus among the whale sharks and manta rays!