On the first Friday of certain months, catch a FREE concert at the Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center. The concerts feature different types of music, including jazz, rhythm and blues, and funk. They take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on concert … [Read more...] about FREE: First Friday concerts in Norcross are back for 2021
Holiday Fun
LAST CALL for Lakeside Lights Spectacular & Snow Island, closing Feb. 21st
The winter attractions at Lanier Islands are a mix of old favorites and fresh options in 2021. The drive-through light show, Magical Nights of Lights, is gone this year. It has been replaced with a brand new walk-through light display known as … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for Lakeside Lights Spectacular & Snow Island, closing Feb. 21st
LAST CALL for Festival of Lights drive-thru event at Atlantic Station
UPDATED on 1/3/2021 -- the price has dropped to $25 per car for all remaining dates! It's another drive-through holiday light show, and this one is inside the perimeter! Atlantic Station will host its Festival of Lights from Tuesday, December … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for Festival of Lights drive-thru event at Atlantic Station
LAST CALL for Avalon On Ice, open thru Jan.18th
UPDATED for 2020! At Avalon on Ice, you can take advantage of open-air ice skating at Avalon in Alpharetta. Avalon’s ice skating rink is open to the public from November 22, 2020 to January 18, 2021. The rink is open on Christmas Eve and … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for Avalon On Ice, open thru Jan.18th
EXTENDED: Candy Rush drive-thru animated light show, in Marietta
UPDATE! The attraction has been extended through January 24th. Pricing is now $49.95 per vehicle, which comes to $63.45 after taxes and fees. All the details are below in the original post, but the rule is that you can have as many … [Read more...] about EXTENDED: Candy Rush drive-thru animated light show, in Marietta
New Year’s Eve fireworks over Truist Park
Update for 2020 The Battery is NOT holding its huge New Year's Eve Bash in 2020, for obvious reasons. However, there will be live music in The Plaza starting at 9 p.m. and fireworks over Truist Park at midnight -- along with FREE parking for … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve fireworks over Truist Park
LAST CALL for discounted tickets to Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens, open thru Jan. 4th
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Fantasy in Lights is a beloved holiday tradition at Callaway Gardens each year. The spectacular light display opens for the season on November 20, 2020. It runs through January 4, 2021. Now is the time to snag discount tickets. There are a couple … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for discounted tickets to Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens, open thru Jan. 4th
Guided “First Day Hikes” at Georgia State Parks on January 1st and 2nd, 2021
First Day Hikes are a New Year's Day tradition. This info is for First Day Hikes taking place on New Year's Day, 2021, in GA State Parks. Good news! Because of limited capacity this year, some parks are offering hikes on January 2, … [Read more...] about Guided “First Day Hikes” at Georgia State Parks on January 1st and 2nd, 2021
FREE Winter Lights display at Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta
Woodruff Park will host the exhibition PRISM: Winter Lights, which will be on display for two months. It is FREE and open to the public. This year's exhibit will explore the theme of water. It will feature three light-based landmark sculptures … [Read more...] about FREE Winter Lights display at Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta
Discounts for “Garden Lights, Holiday Nights” at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Updated for 2020! Looking for general info about visiting the Atlanta Botanical Garden this fall? CLICK HERE. The Atlanta Botanical Garden is once again presenting Garden Lights, Holiday Nights for the 2020 holiday season. The nightly capacity … [Read more...] about Discounts for “Garden Lights, Holiday Nights” at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day around metro Atlanta
New Year's Eve is different this year. It's never been a cheap night out, but limited capacity requirements are now driving up prices. And, many of the popular New Year’s events aren’t taking place this year at all. Read on for some ideas of how … [Read more...] about Celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day around metro Atlanta
FREE: Stream “The Nutcracker” ballet thru January 1st
The Nutcracker is a beloved holiday tradition that we've largely missed out on this year, at least in person. Last year was the final year to see Atlanta Ballet's version of The Nutcracker at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. It was scheduled to move to the … [Read more...] about FREE: Stream “The Nutcracker” ballet thru January 1st
LAST CALL for discounted tickets to Stone Mountain Christmas, thru Jan. 3rd
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Ready to get into the holiday spirit? Want to play in the snow this winter? 'Tis the season for Stone Mountain Christmas discounts. Stone Mountain Christmas runs from November 14, 2020 through January 3, 2021. Read on for details -- including … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for discounted tickets to Stone Mountain Christmas, thru Jan. 3rd
Where to see holiday lights in 2020 — in neighborhoods, parks, local attractions, and more
Atlantans love their holiday lights! Whether you're looking for an immersive experience with an admission fee or just a leisurely drive through a really lit neighborhood, we've got the info you're looking for. The first half of this post is a list … [Read more...] about Where to see holiday lights in 2020 — in neighborhoods, parks, local attractions, and more
Smyrna “Bright Lights” interactive map points you to spectacular lit-up homes
Where can you see the largest lit-up holiday wreath (seven-foot diameter!) in Smyrna? A new community project, Smyrna Bright Nights, highlights Smyrna homes with light displays, through a fun website and interactive map. There are currently … [Read more...] about Smyrna “Bright Lights” interactive map points you to spectacular lit-up homes
LAST CALL for FREE holiday lights at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody, thru Dec. 28
Brook Run Park will be all decked out in lights this holiday season. The spectacular display features 25,000 lights, a 20-foot tree, reindeer barn, and a holiday train that's perfect for photos. The lights will be on from December 12th … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for FREE holiday lights at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody, thru Dec. 28
Atlanta area restaurants that are open on Christmas Day
Updated for 2020. A number of restaurants serve a special Christmas Day menu -- either a buffet or a fixed-price menu. Other restaurants are open and serving their regular menu -- like many of Atlanta's Asian restaurants. Among the … [Read more...] about Atlanta area restaurants that are open on Christmas Day
Things to do with family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
If there's ever been a Christmas made for hunkering down at home, this is it. But if you're feeling the cabin fever, or need a little cheer, here are some ideas for safe, festive fun. UPDATE: The weather outside is frightful! Please check for … [Read more...] about Things to do with family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Day-by-day guide to 2020 holiday events around Atlanta and suburbs
This is a now a dwindling list of holiday events in the metro Atlanta area. The list gets shorter as 2021 draws closer. Our day-by-day guide includes events happening from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. We're still in the process of adding more … [Read more...] about Day-by-day guide to 2020 holiday events around Atlanta and suburbs
Holiday movies at The Springs Drive-in: “Elf,” “Scrooged,” and more
UPDATED on 11/12/2020 -- Now that it gets dark earlier, the Springs is offering two films most nights, for an early show and late show. The Springs Cinema & Taphouse is hosting a pop-up drive-in movie theater on weekends (Friday, … [Read more...] about Holiday movies at The Springs Drive-in: “Elf,” “Scrooged,” and more
How to view the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn that some are calling “the Christmas star”
Here's how to view the Christmas star -- the Great Conjunction of Jupiter & Saturn -- from locations around metro Atlanta and other places in Georgia. UPDATED on 12/22/2020 -- If you missed the conjunction at its peak on Dec. 21st, … [Read more...] about How to view the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn that some are calling “the Christmas star”
FREE holiday carriage rides in downtown Norcross this week
'Tis the season for a winter carriage ride through the streets of downtown Norcross. The rides are FREE and happen every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event runs from December 1st through 23rd. Masks are required. … [Read more...] about FREE holiday carriage rides in downtown Norcross this week
LAST CALL for Lawrenceville Lights: a FREE drive-thru light show experience this weekend
The First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville has created a winter wonderland of lights at its campground, located at 700 Braselton Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. All are welcome to join in the fun and experience the magic. This is a FREE … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for Lawrenceville Lights: a FREE drive-thru light show experience this weekend
The Battery: FREE outdoor showing of “The Grinch” on Friday
Come to The Battery for a FREE outdoor showing of The Grinch. The family-friendly event takes place on Friday, December 18th, with a showtime of 7 p.m. This is a "movie under the stars" and NOT a drive-in movie -- so you'll want to bundle … [Read more...] about The Battery: FREE outdoor showing of “The Grinch” on Friday
Santa’s Post Office at The Battery: FREE socially-distant Santa photos every day thru Dec. 24th
Santa Claus will be on site at The Battery this holiday season! Your kids can experience the magic of the holiday season with a socially-distanced Santa outing. This event is FREE and open to the public. Parking is FREE for the first three … [Read more...] about Santa’s Post Office at The Battery: FREE socially-distant Santa photos every day thru Dec. 24th
