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Jesus & The Beatles, December 13, 7 pm
Jesus & The Beatles, December 13, 7 pm
Dec 13 @ 7:00pm Inman Park Church
Winter Wonderettes
Winter Wonderettes
Dec 18 @ 10:30am ART Station Contemporary Arts Center and Theatre Company
To Kids from One to 92
To Kids from One to 92
Dec 21 @ 7:00pm Church at Ponce & Highland
RUMC Christmas Festival Concerts
RUMC Christmas Festival Concerts
Dec 13 @ 7:30pm Roswell United Methodist Church
The Nutcracker: Clara's Winter Dream
The Nutcracker: Clara's Winter Dream
Dec 14 @ 7:00pm Decatur High School Performing Arts Center
The ATL Holiday Market
The ATL Holiday Market
Dec 15 @ 10:00am Piedmont Park
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Santa’s Post Office Presented by Truist
Santa’s Post Office Presented by Truist
Nov 22 - Dec 24 Truist Park
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGO Discovery Center
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGO Discovery Center
Nov 29 - Dec 31 Phipps Plaza
Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil
Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil
Nov 29 - Dec 15 The Fox Theatre
Atlanta Christkindl Market Opens 2nd Location at Galleria On The Park
Atlanta Christkindl Market Opens 2nd Location at Galleria...
Dec 6 - Dec 22 Atlanta Christkindl Market - Galleria On The Park
Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec 7 - Dec 26 Cobb Energy Centre
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Festivals

Atlanta Christkindl Market Returns to Buckhead Village District
Atlanta Christkindl Market Returns to Buckhead Village Di...
Nov 22 - Dec 24 Atlanta Christkindl Market
Six Flags Holiday at the Park
Six Flags Holiday at the Park
Nov 23 - Jan 5 Six Flags Over Georgia
Atlanta Christkindl Market Opens 2nd Location at Galleria On The Park
Atlanta Christkindl Market Opens 2nd Location at Galleria...
Dec 6 - Dec 22 Atlanta Christkindl Market - Galleria On The Park
Anime Weekend Atlanta
Anime Weekend Atlanta
Dec 12 - Dec 15 Decatur Square
IllumiNights at the Zoo
IllumiNights at the Zoo
Dec 12 @ 5:30pm Zoo Atlanta
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Dec 12 @ 7:00pm Alliance Theatre Coca-Cola Stage at the Woodruff Arts Center
IllumiNights at the Zoo
IllumiNights at the Zoo
Dec 13 @ 5:30pm Zoo Atlanta
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Dec 13 @ 7:00pm Alliance Theatre Coca-Cola Stage at the Woodruff Arts Center
Santa Paws
Santa Paws
Dec 14 @ 12:00pm Firemaker Brewing Co
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Dec 14 @ 2:00pm Alliance Theatre Coca-Cola Stage at the Woodruff Arts Center
Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: Duluth, GA
Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: Duluth, GA
Dec 14 @ 2:00pm Downtown Duluth Bars
Alpharetta Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: 2nd Annual
Alpharetta Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: 2nd Annual
Dec 14 @ 2:00pm Carries Christmas Bar (Carries Conservatory)
Roswell Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: 4th Annual
Roswell Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: 4th Annual
Dec 14 @ 2:00pm Downtown Roswell Bars
IllumiNights at the Zoo
IllumiNights at the Zoo
Dec 14 @ 5:30pm Zoo Atlanta
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Dec 15 @ 2:00pm Alliance Theatre Coca-Cola Stage at the Woodruff Arts Center
IllumiNights at the Zoo
IllumiNights at the Zoo
Dec 15 @ 5:30pm Zoo Atlanta
IllumiNights at the Zoo
IllumiNights at the Zoo
Dec 18 @ 5:30pm Zoo Atlanta
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Dec 18 @ 7:00pm Alliance Theatre Coca-Cola Stage at the Woodruff Arts Center
IllumiNights at the Zoo
IllumiNights at the Zoo
Dec 19 @ 5:30pm Zoo Atlanta
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Dec 19 @ 7:00pm Alliance Theatre Coca-Cola Stage at the Woodruff Arts Center
IllumiNights at the Zoo
IllumiNights at the Zoo
Dec 20 @ 5:30pm Zoo Atlanta
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Dec 20 @ 7:00pm Alliance Theatre Coca-Cola Stage at the Woodruff Arts Center
10th Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl: Atlanta, Midtown
10th Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl: Atlanta, Midtown
Dec 21 - Dec 22 Registration at X Midtown (TEN)
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Dec 21 @ 2:00pm Alliance Theatre Coca-Cola Stage at the Woodruff Arts Center

Exhibits

Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration
Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration
Aug 31 - Jan 1 Fernbank Museum
“Wallace & Gromit™: Get Cracking!” Opens Sept. 21 at Children’s Museum of Atlanta
“Wallace & Gromit™: Get Cracking!” Opens Sept. 21 at Chil...
Sep 21 - Jan 15 Children's Museum of Atlanta
Armored Animals
Armored Animals
Oct 5 - Jan 5 Fernbank Museum
WildWoods: AGLOW
WildWoods: AGLOW
Nov 8 - Feb 23 Fernbank Museum
Spruill Gallery 31st Annual Holiday Art Fair
Spruill Gallery 31st Annual Holiday Art Fair
Nov 15 - Dec 23 Spruill Gallery & Gift Shop
2024 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse
2024 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse
Nov 21 - Dec 15 2024 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
Nov 23 - Jan 12 Fernbank Museum
Elephant Wild Encounter
Elephant Wild Encounter
Dec 12 - Dec 16 Zoo Atlanta
Harif Guzman Private Art Preview
Harif Guzman Private Art Preview
Dec 12 @ 4:00pm Moda404
Petting Zoo Painters Wild Encounter
Petting Zoo Painters Wild Encounter
Dec 14 @ 3:15pm Zoo Atlanta
Elephant Wild Encounter
Elephant Wild Encounter
Dec 19 - Dec 23 Zoo Atlanta
Petting Zoo Painters Wild Encounter
Petting Zoo Painters Wild Encounter
Dec 21 @ 3:15pm Zoo Atlanta
Elephant Wild Encounter
Elephant Wild Encounter
Dec 26 - Dec 30 Zoo Atlanta
Petting Zoo Painters Wild Encounter
Petting Zoo Painters Wild Encounter
Dec 28 @ 3:15pm Zoo Atlanta
Art Dance Party: End of the Year Art Show and Warehouse Party
Art Dance Party: End of the Year Art Show and Warehouse P...
Dec 28 @ 8:00pm Shutterspace
Winter Safari Camp
Winter Safari Camp
Dec 30 @ 9:00am Zoo Atlanta
Winter Safari Camp
Winter Safari Camp
Dec 31 @ 9:00am Zoo Atlanta
Winter Safari Camp
Winter Safari Camp
Jan 1 @ 9:00am Zoo Atlanta
Winter Safari Camp
Winter Safari Camp
Jan 2 @ 9:00am Zoo Atlanta
Winter Safari Camp
Winter Safari Camp
Jan 3 @ 9:00am Zoo Atlanta
Winter Safari Camp
Winter Safari Camp
Jan 6 @ 9:00am Zoo Atlanta
X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out
X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out
Jan 11 @ 10:00am Fernbank Museum
Ultimate Dinosaurs
Ultimate Dinosaurs
Feb 8 - May 4 Fernbank Museum
Winter Safari Camp
Winter Safari Camp
Feb 17 @ 9:00am Zoo Atlanta

Concerts

Black Nativity
Black Nativity
Dec 12 - Dec 23 Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech
Usher: PAST PRESENT FUTURE Tour
Usher: PAST PRESENT FUTURE Tour
Dec 12 @ 8:00pm State Farm Arena
Friday and Saturday, December 13th & 14th: Reggie Hines’ Holiday Soul Soiree w/ Kevi Redding
Friday and Saturday, December 13th & 14th: Reggie Hines’ ...
Dec 13 @ 7:30pm Velvet Note
Kris Allen. Opening: Walker Burroughs
Kris Allen. Opening: Walker Burroughs
Dec 13 @ 8:00pm Red Clay Music Foundry
Friday and Saturday, December 13th & 14th: Reggie Hines’ Holiday Soul Soiree w/ Kevi Redding
Friday and Saturday, December 13th & 14th: Reggie Hines’ ...
Dec 13 @ 9:30pm Velvet Note
Friday and Saturday, December 13th & 14th: Reggie Hines’ Holiday Soul Soiree w/ Kevi Redding
Friday and Saturday, December 13th & 14th: Reggie Hines’ ...
Dec 14 @ 7:30pm Velvet Note
Chloe Agnew And The Brave Collide Christmas Show
Chloe Agnew And The Brave Collide Christmas Show
Dec 14 @ 8:00pm Red Clay Music Foundry
Friday and Saturday, December 13th & 14th: Reggie Hines’ Holiday Soul Soiree w/ Kevi Redding
Friday and Saturday, December 13th & 14th: Reggie Hines’ ...
Dec 14 @ 9:30pm Velvet Note
Sunday, December 15th: Jennifer Wrobleski’s Christmas Show
Sunday, December 15th: Jennifer Wrobleski’s Christmas Show
Dec 15 @ 2:00pm Velvet Note
Joe Gransden and His Big Band Holiday Concert
Joe Gransden and His Big Band Holiday Concert
Dec 16 @ 7:30pm Lawrenceville Arts Center
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Dec 18 @ 6:45pm The Wimbish House
Third Stream Big Band Christmas Show
Third Stream Big Band Christmas Show
Dec 18 @ 8:00pm Red Clay Music Foundry
SCAD Bee Sharps present Holiday Spectacular
SCAD Bee Sharps present Holiday Spectacular
Dec 19 @ 7:00pm SCADshow
Breaking Sound ATL at NOVEL West Midtown 12/19
Breaking Sound ATL at NOVEL West Midtown 12/19
Dec 19 @ 7:00pm NOVEL West Midtown 
96.1 The Beat's Jingle Ball: Sexyy Red, T.I., T-Pain, Saweetie & The Kid Laroi
96.1 The Beat's Jingle Ball: Sexyy Red, T.I., T-Pain, Saw...
Dec 19 @ 7:30pm State Farm Arena
Breaking Sound ATL at NOVEL West Midtown 12/19
Breaking Sound ATL at NOVEL West Midtown 12/19
Dec 19 @ 8:00pm NOVEL West Midtown 
Gate City Brass Christmas Concert
Gate City Brass Christmas Concert
Dec 20 @ 7:00pm Waller's Coffee Shop
Friday and Saturday, December 20th and 21st: The Life and Music of The Legendary Nancy Wilson
Friday and Saturday, December 20th and 21st: The Life and...
Dec 20 @ 7:30pm Velvet Note
Swingin' Through The Holidays With Joe Gransden! With Special Guest Robin Latimore
Swingin' Through The Holidays With Joe Gransden! With Spe...
Dec 20 @ 8:00pm Red Clay Music Foundry
Friday and Saturday, December 20th and 21st: The Life and Music of The Legendary Nancy Wilson
Friday and Saturday, December 20th and 21st: The Life and...
Dec 20 @ 9:30pm Velvet Note
To Kids from One to 92
To Kids from One to 92
Dec 21 @ 7:00pm Church at Ponce & Highland
Friday and Saturday, December 20th and 21st: The Life and Music of The Legendary Nancy Wilson
Friday and Saturday, December 20th and 21st: The Life and...
Dec 21 @ 7:30pm Velvet Note
A Banks & Shane Christmas
A Banks & Shane Christmas
Dec 21 @ 8:00pm Red Clay Music Foundry
Friday and Saturday, December 20th and 21st: The Life and Music of The Legendary Nancy Wilson
Friday and Saturday, December 20th and 21st: The Life and...
Dec 21 @ 9:30pm Velvet Note

Food & Drink

Santa's Hideaway: Holiday Pop-Up at AltaToro
Santa's Hideaway: Holiday Pop-Up at AltaToro
Nov 20 - Dec 24 AltaToro
Rooftop Dining Igloos
Rooftop Dining Igloos
Nov 29 - Feb 14 @ 12:00am 9 Mile Station
Rooftop Dining Igloos
Rooftop Dining Igloos
Dec 5 - Jan 6 9 Mile Station
Bonfire + Marshmallow Roast
Bonfire + Marshmallow Roast
Dec 12 @ 6:00pm Decatur Square
Asian Fusion Dumplings Cooking Class
Asian Fusion Dumplings Cooking Class
Dec 12 @ 6:30pm Round Trip Brewing Company
The Art of French Pastry
The Art of French Pastry
Dec 13 @ 6:30pm Howdy ATL biscuit cafe
Morningside Farmers Market
Morningside Farmers Market
Dec 14 @ 8:00am Morningside Farmers Market
Rooftop Brunch
Rooftop Brunch
Dec 14 @ 11:00am 9 Mile Station
Rooftop Brunch
Rooftop Brunch
Dec 15 @ 11:00am 9 Mile Station
Paella Making with Chef Rochelle at Buena Vida Tapas
Paella Making with Chef Rochelle at Buena Vida Tapas
Dec 15 @ 7:00pm Buena Vida Tapas & Sol
Pasta Making with Chef Chris at Schoolhouse Brewing
Pasta Making with Chef Chris at Schoolhouse Brewing
Dec 18 @ 7:00pm Schoolhouse Brewing
Pasta Making with Chef Chris at Schoolhouse Brewing
Pasta Making with Chef Chris at Schoolhouse Brewing
Dec 18 @ 7:00pm Schoolhouse Brewing
Speed Puzzles at Round Trip Brewing
Speed Puzzles at Round Trip Brewing
Dec 19 @ 6:00pm Round Trip Brewing Co.
Pasta Making with Chef Chris at Schoolhouse Brewing
Pasta Making with Chef Chris at Schoolhouse Brewing
Dec 19 @ 7:00pm Schoolhouse Brewing
Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop
Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop
Dec 20 @ 6:00pm Epicurean Atlanta
Morningside Farmers Market
Morningside Farmers Market
Dec 21 @ 8:00am Morningside Farmers Market
Rooftop Brunch
Rooftop Brunch
Dec 21 @ 11:00am 9 Mile Station
Make Sushi With Chef Jace at a local Brewery
Make Sushi With Chef Jace at a local Brewery
Dec 21 @ 4:00pm Schoolhouse Brewing
Vintage Christmas Afternoon Tea
Vintage Christmas Afternoon Tea
Dec 21 Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
Rooftop Brunch
Rooftop Brunch
Dec 22 @ 11:00am 9 Mile Station
Make Sushi With Chef Jace at a local Brewery
Make Sushi With Chef Jace at a local Brewery
Dec 27 @ 6:00pm Schoolhouse Brewing
Morningside Farmers Market
Morningside Farmers Market
Dec 28 @ 8:00am Morningside Farmers Market
Rooftop Brunch
Rooftop Brunch
Dec 28 @ 11:00am 9 Mile Station
Art Dance Party: End of the Year Art Show and Warehouse Party
Art Dance Party: End of the Year Art Show and Warehouse P...
Dec 28 @ 8:00pm Shutterspace

Outdoors

Free Self-guided Street Art Walking Tours of Atlanta
Free Self-guided Street Art Walking Tours of Atlanta
Mar 5 - Dec 31 Multiple Locations
Skate City Springs
Skate City Springs
Nov 20 - Jan 20 City Springs (Sandy Springs)
New Activation: Coca-Cola Holiday Express in Downtown Atlanta
New Activation: Coca-Cola Holiday Express in Downtown Atl...
Dec 7 - Dec 29 @ 10:00am Pemberton Place
Bonfire + Marshmallow Roast
Bonfire + Marshmallow Roast
Dec 12 @ 6:00pm Decatur Square
Tree Tour: History and Change on the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail
Tree Tour: History and Change on the Atlanta Beltline Eas...
Dec 14 @ 2:00pm Inman Perk Coffee
Serenbe Farm Tours
Serenbe Farm Tours
Dec 14 @ 3:00pm Serenbe Farms
Holiday Tree Tour & Book Exchange: Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Southwest Trail
Holiday Tree Tour & Book Exchange: Atlanta Beltline Arbor...
Dec 15 @ 2:30pm Best End Brewing
Farm Volunteer Day
Farm Volunteer Day
Dec 18 @ 10:00am Serenbe Farms
Book Signing with Jonah McDonald and Zana Pouncey, Authors of "Hiking Intown Atlanta's Hidden Forests"
Book Signing with Jonah McDonald and Zana Pouncey, Author...
Dec 19 @ 7:00pm 44th & 3rd Bookseller
Holiday Ugly Sweater Adult Night at LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta
Holiday Ugly Sweater Adult Night at LEGO Discovery Center...
Dec 20 @ 6:00pm LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta
Serenbe Farm Tours
Serenbe Farm Tours
Dec 21 @ 3:00pm Serenbe Farms
Farm Volunteer Day
Farm Volunteer Day
Dec 25 @ 10:00am Serenbe Farms
Tree Tour: History and Change on the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Eastside Trail
Tree Tour: History and Change on the Atlanta Beltline Arb...
Jan 11 @ 9:00am Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail

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