The Atlanta Christmas Season is always bustling and this year is no exception. We are breaking down all the best activities this season. From the Atlanta Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies, Atlanta’s Christmas shows and plays, to the outdoor ice skating rinks popping up in town.
Check out our 2023 guide for Atlanta Christmas Lights: Where To Find Them. We cover all the big shows plus the best home displays around town.
Atlanta Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies
City of Canton Tree Lighting
- When: November 16th; 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Where: Downtown Canton
- More Info: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Light The Station
- When: November 18th; 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Where: 1380 Atlantic Dr NW, Atlanta
- More Info: Light The Station Website
City of Alpharetta Tree Lighting
- When: November 18th; 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Town Green – 2 Park Plaza Alpharetta
- More Info: Alpharetta Tree Lighting
The Tree Lighting of Avalon in Alpharetta
- When: November 19th; 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Where: Avalon – 400 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta
- More Info: The Lighting of Avalon
City of Dallas Tree Lighting
- When: November 25th; 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Where: Main Street Dallas
- More Info: 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
City of Marietta Tree Lighting
- When: November 30th; 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Glover Park at the Marietta Square
- More Info: Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa on the Square
City of Acworth Tree Lighting
- When: December 1st; 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Santa Arrives at 6:30 PM)
- Where: Downtown Acworth – 4835 N Main St, Acworth
- More Info: Santa’s Arrival
City of Roswell Tree Lighting
- When: December 1st; 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Heart of Roswell Park – 925 Canton Street, Roswell
- More Info: Roswell’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
City of Powder Springs Tree Lighting
- When: December 1st; 6:30 PM
- Where: Thurman Springs Park – 4485 Pineview Dr, Powder Springs
- More Info: Christmas Holiday Fun
City of Kennesaw Tree Lighting
- When: December 2nd; 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Where: Historic Downtown Kennesaw
- More Info: A Day With Santa
City of Sandy Springs Tree Lighting
- When: December 3rd; 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Where: The Green at City Springs – Sandy Springs
- More Info: Sparkle Sandy Springs
City of Woodstock Tree Lighting
- When: December 3rd; 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Where: Downtown Woodstock
- More Info: Christmas Jubilee and Parade of Lights
East Cobb Park Tree Lighting
- When: December 3rd; 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Where: East Cobb Park – 3322 Roswell Rd, Marietta
- More Info: Holiday Lights Celebration
Atlanta Christmas Markets & Festivals
Georgia Festival of Trees
- When: November 18th – 26th
- Where: Georgia World Congress Center- 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
- More Info: Georgia Festival of Trees
Stone Mountain Christmas Festival
- When: November 11th – January 2nd
- Where: Old 78 Hwy W, Stone Mountain
- More Info: Stone Mountain Website
ChristKindl Market
- When: November 24th – December 24th (Preview weekend November 17th – 19th)
- Where: Buckhead Village District – 290 East Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta
- More Info: ChristKindl Market
Woodstock ChristKindl Market and Festival
- When: December 3rd; 10:00 AM
- Where: Woodstock Arts Event Green – 111 Elm Street, Woodstock
- More Info: ChristKindl Market and Festival
Atlanta Holiday Plays, Shows, & Ballets
Rudolph Puppet Show
- When: November 8th – December 31st
- Where: Center for Puppetry Arts – 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta
- More Info: Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer Puppet Show
A Christmas Carol – Alliance Theater
- When: November 11th – December 24th
- Where: Alliance Theater – 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
- More Info: A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ – Shakespeare Theater
- When: December 2nd – December 23rd
- Where: Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse – 499 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
- More Info: A Christmas Carol
Twas The Night Before Christmas – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
- When: December 3rd; 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM
- Where: Atlanta Symphony Hall – 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
- More Info: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
- When: December 8th – December 26th
- Where: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center – 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta
- More Info: The Nutcracker Ballet
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
- When: December 10th; 2:00 PM
- Where: Gas South Arena – 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth
- More Info: Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Charlie Brown Christmas – Live on Stage
- When: December 13th; 7:00 PM
- Where: Atlanta Symphony Hall – 1280 Peachtree Street NE
- More Info: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
- When: December 15th – December 16th
- Where: Fox Theater – 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
- More Info: Nutcracker Ballet
A Christmas Tradition – The Strand Theater
- When: December 15th – December 23rd
- Where: The Earl & Rachel Smith Strand Theater – 117 N Park Square, Marietta
- More Info: A Christmas Tradition
The Holiday – Live in Concert
- When: December 16th & 17th
- Where: Atlanta Symphony Hall – 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
- More Info: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Atlanta Christmas Activities
License to Chill- Snow Island – Ice Rink, Snow Tubing, and Lights
- When: November 4th – February 25th
- Where: 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford
- More Info: Lake Lanier – Margaritaville
Letter’s to Santa
- When: November 27th – December 8th
- Where: Smyrna Public Library – 100 Village Green Cir, Smyrna
- More Info: Letter’s To Santa
Marietta Home Tours
- When: December 1st – December 3rd
- Where: Marietta Welcome Center – 4 Depot St NE, Marietta
- More Info: Marietta Home Tours
Reindeer Scavenger Hunt
- When: December 3rd – January 5th
- Where: The Bookworm Bookstore – 4451 Marietta St, Powder Springs
- More Info: Reindeer Scavenger Hunt
Warm Hugs with Olaf
- When: December 4th; 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
- Where: Smyrna Public Library – 100 Village Green Circle, Smyrna
- More Info: Warm Hugs with Olaf
Breakfast with the Grinch
- When: December 10th; 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
- Where: Acworth Community Center – 4361 Cherokee St, Acworth
- More Info: Breakfast with the Grinch
Atlanta Ice Skating
The Rink – Park Tavern ‘A Miracle on 10th Street’
- When: November 24th – December 31st
- Where: Park Tavern – Piedmont Park – 500 10th Street NE, Atlanta
- More Info: The Rink at Park Tavern
Avalon on Ice
- When: November 19th – January 15th
- Where: Avalon – 2200 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta
- More Info: Avalon on Ice
Skate the Station
- When: November 17th – January 15th
- Where: 1380 Atlantic Drive NW, Atlanta
- More Info: Skate the Station Website
License to Chill Snow Island – Ice Rink
- When: November 4th – February 25th
- Where: 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford
- More Info: Lake Lanier – Margaritaville Resort
Check out our 2023 guide for Atlanta Christmas Lights: Where To Find Them. We cover all the big shows plus the best home displays around town.
