Get out and explore! Georgia's State Parks are a real bargain. And there are quite a few ways to enjoy them on the cheap, either as a day trip or an overnight camping experience. Below are current and upcoming deals for admission and tours to … [Read more...] about The best Georgia State Parks close to Atlanta
Winter
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 Skate the Station ice rink at Atlantic Station, closing Monday
Skate the Station returns to Atlantic Station, just in time for the 2020 holiday season! This is your chance to skate beneath the stars with the midtown skyline in view, at the largest outdoor ice rink in the Southeast. The ice rink … [Read more...] about LAST CALL for Skate the Station ice rink at Atlantic Station, closing Monday
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
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
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
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
Celebrate Hanukkah at Avalon’s menorah lighting ceremony this Thursday
The Lighting of Avalon returns to Avalon, in Alpharetta, in a format that has been re-imagined for 2020. It all begins on Sunday, November 22nd and runs through Thursday, December 3rd. The annual tree lighting event will be a 12-day … [Read more...] about Celebrate Hanukkah at Avalon’s menorah lighting ceremony this Thursday
Atlanta Chinese Lantern Festival at Centennial Olympic Park
UPDATED on 11/27/2020: With Centennial Olympic Park still closed indefinitely, it looks like there will NOT be a Chinese Lantern Festival in 2020. Check out our huge list of places to see Christmas lights, including neighborhoods, private homes, … [Read more...] about Atlanta Chinese Lantern Festival at Centennial Olympic Park
UPDATE on Atlanta’s Christkindl Market in Centennial Park
UPDATED on 11/1/2020 There will be no Christkindl Market in 2020. In a Facebook post, the organizers made this statement: We planned and hoped for another magical season. Sadly, the decision was made to postpone the 2020 Christkindl … [Read more...] about UPDATE on Atlanta’s Christkindl Market in Centennial Park
Ice Days outdoor ice skating rink in Olde Town Conyers is open through Feb. 23rd
Ice Days Skating Rink is now open for the 2019 holiday season! The covered, outdoor rink is located in the Old Town Pavilion in Conyers. The rink will operate from November 15, 2019 through February 23, 2020. The hours vary by date -- it's best … [Read more...] about Ice Days outdoor ice skating rink in Olde Town Conyers is open through Feb. 23rd
