Christmas in Atlanta is one of the most festive times of the year, filled with light displays, holiday markets, seasonal shows, family attractions, and winter traditions across the city. From classic Christmas events to pop-up experiences and neighborhood celebrations, this guide brings together the best ways to celebrate the holiday season in Atlanta.
Christmas is both a religious holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and a widely observed cultural celebration centered on family, giving, and seasonal traditions. In Atlanta, the holiday season blends religious observances with festive public events, performances, and attractions throughout November and December.
Across metro Atlanta, Christmas is celebrated with a mix of large-scale attractions and local traditions. Visitors and residents alike can explore light displays, attend holiday concerts and performances, shop seasonal markets, and enjoy themed dining and pop-up experiences. Many venues transform into winter wonderlands, offering activities for families, couples, and groups.
These are some of the key holiday events and anchor experiences to check out this season.
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11/20/2026 5:00 PM
Lanier Islands Resort
Bigger and brighter, Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands Resort promises More Lights, More Magic, and More Memories this holiday season. Priced by the vehicle, this modern-day sleigh ride through mile after mile o...
11/20/2026 5:00 PM
Lanier Islands Resort
Lanier Islands Resort is asking guests to bring 5 or more canned goods to the gate between Magical Nights of Lights' debut on November 20 and the end of the month on November 30 to provide food for people in need this ho...
11/20/2026 7:30 PM
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play adapts the beloved holiday story for the stage as a 1940s-style radio broadcast with live actors and sound effects.
11/21/2026 10:00 AM
Gas South Convention Center
The Georgia Festival of Trees is Georgia’s premier holiday celebration, bringing together families, businesses, and volunteers to create unforgettable Christmas memories while supporting efforts to protect vulnerable chi...
11/21/2026 10:00 AM
Atlanta Botanical Garden
All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
11/21/2026 10:00 AM
High Museum of Art
Shop handcrafted gifts, artisan foods, and festive drinks from local vendors at the High’s Holiday Market. Find something special for everyone on your list.
11/21/2026 10:00 AM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Celebrate the season through a global lens when Fernbank Museum’s “Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World” returns Nov. 21, 2026 through Jan. 10, 2027. Now in its 17th year, this annual cultural ex...
11/21/2026 2:00 PM
Reeves House Visual Arts Center
Grab your crew and join us on the Green for our Holiday Family Fun Day! Tis’ the season to craft it up with the kids. This family-friendly event is the perfect occasion to start your holiday season off right. Know Before...
11/21/2026 2:00 PM
Reeves House Visual Arts Center
Grab your crew and join us on the Green for our Holiday Family Fun Day! Tis’ the season to craft it up with the kids.
This family-friendly event is the perfect occasion to start your holiday season off right.
11/21/2026 3:00 PM
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play adapts the beloved holiday story for the stage as a 1940s-style radio broadcast with live actors and sound effects.
11/21/2026 4:00 PM
The Rest Spot
This holiday season, The Rest Spot is transforming our one-acre Smyrna property into an intimate holiday journey. Bring the whole family.
Step into the holiday magic at The Rest Spot in Smyrna, where glowing lights, fe...
11/21/2026 5:00 PM
Lanier Islands Resort
Bigger and brighter, Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands Resort promises More Lights, More Magic, and More Memories this holiday season. Priced by the vehicle, this modern-day sleigh ride through mile after mile o...
11/21/2026 7:30 PM
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play adapts the beloved holiday story for the stage as a 1940s-style radio broadcast with live actors and sound effects.
11/22/2026 10:00 AM
Gas South Convention Center
The Georgia Festival of Trees is Georgia’s premier holiday celebration, bringing together families, businesses, and volunteers to create unforgettable Christmas memories while supporting efforts to protect vulnerable chi...
11/22/2026 10:00 AM
Atlanta Botanical Garden
All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn.
11/22/2026 3:00 PM
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play adapts the beloved holiday story for the stage as a 1940s-style radio broadcast with live actors and sound effects.
11/22/2026 5:00 PM
Piedmont Park Greystone
Presented by the Piedmont Park Conservancy, Light Up the Season invites the community to celebrate the holidays with an evening of light, music and festive fun in Piedmont Park. Guests can create their own lantern, enjoy...
11/22/2026 5:00 PM
Lanier Islands Resort
Bigger and brighter, Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands Resort promises More Lights, More Magic, and More Memories this holiday season. Priced by the vehicle, this modern-day sleigh ride through mile after mile o...
11/23/2026 9:00 AM
Gas South Convention Center
The Georgia Festival of Trees is Georgia’s premier holiday celebration, bringing together families, businesses, and volunteers to create unforgettable Christmas memories while supporting efforts to protect vulnerable chi...
11/23/2026 5:00 PM
Lanier Islands Resort
Bigger and brighter, Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands Resort promises More Lights, More Magic, and More Memories this holiday season. Priced by the vehicle, this modern-day sleigh ride through mile after mile o...
11/23/2026 8:00 PM
Dad's Garage Theatre
The award-winning Dad's Garage Ensemble skewers and twists the quintessential holiday play, A Christmas Carol, in our Dad’s Garage original show, Invasion: Christmas Carol!
11/24/2026 10:00 AM
Gas South Convention Center
The Georgia Festival of Trees is a holiday experience for all ages featuring a forest of fully decorated Christmas trees, children’s activities, live entertainment, boutique gift shops, sugar cookie decorating, a Christm...
11/24/2026 5:00 PM
Lanier Islands Resort
Bigger and brighter, Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands Resort promises More Lights, More Magic, and More Memories this holiday season. Priced by the vehicle, this modern-day sleigh ride through mile after mile o...
11/24/2026 5:30 PM
Jess Lucas Y-Teen Park
Celebrate the holiday season at the City of Hapeville’s annual tree lighting on Tuesday, November 24, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Guests can enjoy an evening of holiday entertainment, including music and games, festive treats an...
11/24/2026 8:00 PM
Dad's Garage Theatre
The award-winning Dad's Garage Ensemble skewers and twists the quintessential holiday play, A Christmas Carol, in our Dad’s Garage original show, Invasion: Christmas Carol!
For many, Christmas is a time of reflection, celebration, and connection. In Atlanta, the holiday season brings together communities through shared traditions, public events, and seasonal experiences that highlight the spirit of giving and togetherness.
For archived coverage, past roundups, and additional holiday content, see our wiki archive page: christmas and seasonal events.