Halcyon is a mixed-use district in Forsyth County, just north of Alpharetta on GA-400.
It is hosting the following holiday events, which take place in the common green area.
Holiday kickoff event with parade and Santa’s arrival
Saturday, Dec. 5th
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come for entertainment by local musicians, dancers, and singers. There will also be free face painting, a caricature artist, and a vintage photo booth.
At noon, there will be a parade around Halcyon — featuring your favorite princesses and superheroes, a fire engine, police cars, miniature horses, cheerleaders, dogs, and Santa!
Santa will have a socially-distanced meet and greet after the parade, until 3 pm. Bring your phone or camera and get your photo with Santa!
Visit the Facebook event page
Christmas market & free Santa photos
Saturday, Dec. 5th
Sunday, Dec. 6th
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This pop-up market will include local makers and artists. Also, live music and other festive happenings.
Free photos with Santa:
♦ 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday
♦ noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday
Visit the Facebook event page
Santa Paws pet photos, benefiting FurKids
Sunday, Dec. 13th
1 to 5 p.m.
This special event is a benefit for FurKids Animal Rescue.
Your $20 donation gets you:
- Professional photo shoot of your pet, with high-res digital download
- Free Puppicino treat at Land of a Thousand Hills
- Halcyon dog gift
- Paw-print ornament from Board & Brush
- Peanut butter treat from Cherry Street Brewpub.
Popbar Alpharetta will also have $2 pupPacks available for purchase.
Stay and dine on one of Halcyon’s pet-friendly patios including: Cherry Street Brewpub, Butcher & Brew, Hobnob, Never Enough Thyme, or Ocean & Acre.
Register for a pet photo with Santa
Winter Wonderland kids’ activities
Saturday, Dec. 19th
1 to 4 p.m.
Enjoy a socially-distant meet-and-greet with Elsa, Olaf, and the Frozen crew. You’ll also find kids’ crafts, face painting, and more.
Visit the Facebook event page
Santa Claus visits Kids Club
Wednesday, Dec. 16th
Wednesday, Dec. 23rd
10 a.m. to noon
Santa will make an appearance at this program designed for pre-schoolers. Parents, one of you must stay with your child.
No reservations needed! Bring your own camera or phone, and take photos with Santa. Plus, enjoy holiday crafts and activities.
Visit the Facebook event page
Christmas concerts by Ace Suggs
Saturday, Dec. 19th
Thursday, Dec. 24th
noon to 3 p.m.
Free photos with Santa on Christmas Eve
Thursday, Dec. 24th
Noon to 3 p.m.
No reservation needed!
We assume this is a socially-distant event where parents snap their own pictures, but the info supplied by Halcyon is unclear.
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