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Atlanta Weekend Guide: Feb 21, 2025

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
Weekend of Feb 21, 2025

Need something to do this weekend? We’ve got you!  Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta.

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Art & comedy

  • Dancing with the Stars Tour at the Fox Theater – Friday at 7:30PM
  • Woodruff Park is the site of an exhibit, “Stem by Stem: Alien Boy Gives Me Flowers by Eness.” Meet inflatable creatures with digital doe eyes carrying armloads of flowers. See it through March 14.
  • See a free screening of “John Lewis: Good Trouble” at the Rialto Center for the Arts Friday at 7 p.m. Arrive at 6 to participate in activities courtesy of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. The first 200 people to arrive will receive a free treat in honor of what would have been the congressman’s 85th birthday.
  • “We Say What Black This Is” Exhibit at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art
  • AD-LIB: A Tuesday Music Social at Buteco An evening of DJs and live improvised music for a unique social experience.
  • Atlanta’s own Raymond Carr, filmmaker, puppeteer and creator of imaginative characters, enters the spotlight as the featured artist in the Puppetry NOW showcase at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Known for blending puppetry with cinematic flair and an absurdist touch, Carr has earned accolades for his innovative approach to storytelling. See it through March 16. (Fun fact: Raymond is also married to the owner of the Sentimentalist – a local bridal shop that we love!) 
  • Alliance Theatre presents “Doctor De Soto” on the Hertz Stage through March 2. The 45-minute play for audiences ages 4 to 10 includes live-action, puppetry, music and rhyme. The De Soto family dentist practice takes pity on a suffering fox with a rotten tooth. But once he opens his jaws and they must step inside, they begin to rethink their decision. 

  • Atlanta Jewish Film Festival – Screenings from Feb 19 – Mar 16 showcasing Jewish stories from around the world.

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More things to do:

  • Kirkwood Hosts the 2025 LANTA GRAS on FEB 22 2025 from 12:00 PM-5:30 – come for a parade, floats and lots of music and support a local charity! – 2025 Home | Lanta Gras Parade
  • Chattahoochee Food Works is hosting the Westside Food, Booze & Brews Fest from 2 until 6 p.m. Saturday. Tickets include beer, liquor and food samples plus a rocks class, a VIP lanyard and music from a DJ.
  • Avondale Estates Farmers Market 
  • Atlantic Station is the site for Saturday’s Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival. Enjoy this pork-o-rama from 2 until 6 p.m.
  • Roswell Roots: A Festival of Black History and Culture A month-long festival featuring art exhibits, live music, historic tours, and cultural showcases honoring Black history and culture. An art exhibition exploring contemporary Black experiences through various mediums.
  • Atlanta Chinese Lunar New Year Festival – A cultural festival featuring traditional performances, food, and crafts.
  • Join the Mardi Gras Streetcar Adventure from noon until 6 p.m. Saturday at Margaritaville Downtown. Wear a costume to add to the fun when you are paraded around Downtown and the Old Fourth Ward riding the Atlanta Streetcar. Featuring 35 participating bars, restaurants and attractions, the adventure includes food and drink specials. There will be a New Orleans street band, beads and who knows what else.

For the family:

  • Georgia Aquarium is the site Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the annual Atlanta Jewish Life Festival. The 1920s’-themed event features casino games, a costume contest, live music and plenty more. 
  • Alliance Theatre presents “Doctor De Soto” on the Hertz Stage through March 2. The 45-minute play for audiences ages 4 to 10 includes live-action, puppetry, music and rhyme. The De Soto family dentist practice takes pity on a suffering fox with a rotten tooth. But once he opens his jaws and they must step inside, they begin to rethink their decision
  • Lunar New Year Celebration in Johns Creek Celebrate the Lunar New Year with cultural performances, food trucks, and music by DJ Chika Takai. 
  • Black History Month Cultural Heritage Celebration at Le Meridien Perimeter – Features performances, African American folktales, live art, and the short film “Slavery to Legacy: The Alonzo Herndon.

  • The “Ultimate Dinosaurs” exhibit is open at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. See these prehistoric creatures come to life in the 21st century.

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: Valentine’s Weekend!

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
valentine's Day weekend

Need somethign to do this Valentine’s Day weekend? We’ve got you!  Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta.

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  • Atlanta Ballet 2 Presents The Swan Princess: Experience a family-friendly adaptation of the classic “Swan Lake” performed by Atlanta Ballet 2. Showtimes are Saturday, Feb. 15 at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
  • HeART Party at the High – 2/14 at 6PM – Registration Required 
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Fox Theatre: The renowned dance company will perform from Wednesday through Sunday, featuring world premieres and culminating with the masterpiece “Revelations.”discoveratlanta.com
  • Love Letters and Love Stinks at Whole World Theatre: On Friday, Feb. 14, at 8 p.m., watch improvisational performances of submitted love letters in “Love Letters.” At 10 p.m., the theme shifts to “Love Stinks,” with more comedic interpretations.
  • Atlanta’s own Raymond Carr, filmmaker, puppeteer and creator of imaginative characters, enters the spotlight as the featured artist in the Puppetry NOW showcase at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Known for blending puppetry with cinematic flair and an absurdist touch, Carr has earned accolades for his innovative approach to storytelling. See it through March 16.(Fun fact: Raymond is also married to the owner of the Sentimentalist – a local bridal shop that we love!) 
  • Alliance Theatre presents “Doctor De Soto” on the Hertz Stage through March 2. The 45-minute play for audiences ages 4 to 10 includes live-action, puppetry, music and rhyme. The De Soto family dentist practice takes pity on a suffering fox with a rotten tooth. But once he opens his jaws and they must step inside, they begin to rethink their decision.

More things to do:

 Valentine’s Day in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden: On Friday, Feb. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., enjoy a romantic evening with live jazz, dancing, and dining under the stars.

  • Celebrate friendship, creativity, and the love that fills the air this February at this Galentine’s Craft Party! Whether you’re flying solo or surrounded by your besties, this special evening offers the perfect blend of fun, relaxation, and a little DIY magic.
  • Bob Ross Paint & Sip Special Valentine’s Day Class – Dunwoody Nature Center – 2/14 at 6:30PM
  • Avondale Estates Farmers Market 
  • Titanic: An Immersive Voyage in Atlanta is an extraordinary expedition to the depths of the Titanic’s history. Life-sized recreations of rooms, immersive video animations, and 3D views place you onboard the ship as a passenger, offering an unparalleled experience to learn about one of history’s most iconic tragedies. –  Buy Tickets
  • Valentine’s Weekend Screening of Dirty Dancing at Aurora Cineplex  https://www.fandango.com/aurora-cineplex-aawea/theater-page
  • In honor of the deepest love of all, the love shared between gal pals, Atlantic Station will be throwing a full-blown Galentine’s Day event on Thursday, February 13, from 6:30pm-7:30pm. The team from Gussied Up Flower Truck will be providing a floral arrangement workshop. Galentine’s Day Celebration Tickets, Thu, Feb 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

For the family:

  • Valentine’s Day: LEGO Botanical Garden at Piedmont Park – Focus on your relationships through a series of interactive activities, sets of the LEGO Botanicals collection and a floral truck. Jan. 31-Feb. 2.
  • Hello Kitty Cafe Truck: The Hello Kitty Café Truck returns to Atlantic Station on Saturday, Feb. 15, offering exclusive treats and merchandise. discoveratlanta.com
  • The exhibit, “X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out,” is open at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History brings WildWoods Aglow to Atlanta. It is on exhibit through Feb. 23, 2025. 
  • The “Ultimate Dinosaurs” exhibit is open at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. See these prehistoric creatures come to life in the 21st century.

  • Family Concert: I Love Music at Atlanta Symphony Hall Explore how rhythm and melody work together to create sweet, flowing tunes that fill your heart.  Feb. 16.

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • .5K Race to End Homelessness: Participate in a 5K run on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Pemberton Place to support efforts against homelessness in Metro Atlanta. discoveratlanta.com
  • Cupid’s Undie Run: Join this fun run on Saturday, Feb. 15, at The Ivy, where participants run in their undies to raise funds for charity.
  • 2025 Atlanta United Block Party – Old Fourth Ward Skatepark – 2/15/25 at 12PM,.
  • The Atlanta Vibe plays the Indy Ignite at 6 p.m. Saturday at Gas South Arena. 
  • The Georgia State University men’s basketball Panthers play the Appalachian State Mountaineers at 2 p.m. Saturday at the GSU Convocation Center. At 5 p.m., the women’s team takes on the Appalachian State women’s team, also at the GSU Convocation Center.
  • The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men’s basketball team plays the California Golden Bears at 4 p.m. Saturday at McCamish Pavilion.
  • At noon on Sunday at McCamish Pavilion, the Georgia Tech women take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Clark Atlanta University men play Edward Waters University at 4 p.m. Saturday at L.S. Epps Gymnasium. 
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Atlanta Weekend Guide: Jan 23, 2025

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
Jan 23, 2025

Been cooped up in the house all week? We’ve got you! Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta.

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  • Steve Martin and Marin Short will be in town on Friday at the Fox at 8pm for the Dukes of Funnytown!
  • Atlanta’s own Raymond Carr, filmmaker, puppeteer and creator of imaginative characters, enters the spotlight as the featured artist in the Puppetry NOW showcase at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Known for blending puppetry with cinematic flair and an absurdist touch, Carr has earned accolades for his innovative approach to storytelling. See it through March 16.(Fun fact: Raymond is also married to the owner of the Sentimentalist – a local bridal shop that we love!) 
  • Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann conducts Beethoven Symphonies 1 and 3 Thursday and Saturday at Atlanta Symphony Hall. 
  • Hammonds House Opens Brandywine Workshop and Archive
  • High Museum of Art is featuring an exhibit of drawings belonging to artist and Georgia State University professor Medford Johnston and his wife Loraine. It is considered one of the finest collections of postwar American drawings and related objects. This exhibition features works by artists including Sol LeWitt, Brice Marden, Elizabeth Murray, Martin Puryear and Stanley Whitney.
  • Alliance Theatre presents “Doctor De Soto” on the Hertz Stage through March 2. The 45-minute play for audiences ages 4 to 10 includes live-action, puppetry, music and rhyme. The De Soto family dentist practice takes pity on a suffering fox with a rotten tooth. But once he opens his jaws and they must step inside, they begin to rethink their decision.
  • Following popular runs in 2024, “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” returns to Horizon Theatre Friday through Feb. 23. Natasha is a beautiful ingenue visiting Moscow while she waits for her beloved fiancé, Andrey, to return from the war. 
  • The Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit, “My New Yorks,” is on display at the High Museum of Art. 

More things to do:

For the family:

  • The exhibit, “X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out,” opened last Saturday at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History once again brings WildWoods Aglow to Atlanta. It is on exhibit through Feb. 23, 2025. 
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History once again brings WildWoods: Aglow to Atlanta. It is on exhibit through Feb. 23, 2025. The multi-sensory experience immerses visitors in the wonders of nature through a blend of the real environment and glowing displays curated to highlight the native flora and fauna within WildWoods.

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Hawks vs Raptors at State Farm this Saturday at 7:30pm
  • Enjoy watching the Falcons at Monday Night Garage on Sunday – Falcons Football Sundays: Falcons vs Vikings | Facebook
  • Atlanta Motor Speedway invites the public to a free open house Saturday. 
  • The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets women’s basketball team plays the Duke Blue Devils at 2 p.m. Sunday at McCamish Pavilion.
  • The Georgia State Panthers women’s basketball team plays the Old Dominion Monarchs at 1 p.m. Saturday at the GSU Convocation Center.
  • The Georgia State men play the James Madison Dukes at 4 p.m. Saturday at the GSU Convocation Center.
  • The Morehouse College men’s Maroon Tigers basketball team plays Fort Valley State Wildcats at 1 p.m. Saturday at Forbes Arena/McAfee Court.

  • The Clark Atlanta University Panthers men’s basketball team plays Albany State University Golden Rams at 4 p.m. Saturday at L.S. Epps Gymnasium.

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: Jan 17, 2025

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
Jan 17, 2025

The New Year is off to a busy start this year at Mint! We are excited for the first weekend guide of 2025, so let’s jump right in and find you all some fun things to do around town this weekend!

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Art & comedy

  • Andrew Santino: Freeze Peach Tour at Buckhead Theatre – This is an all ages, fully seated event. Doors at 7:00 PM. Show at 7:30 PM.
  • The High Museum of Art on Friday opens an exhibit featuring the drawings collection of artist and Georgia State University professor Medford Johnston and his wife Loraine. It is considered one of the finest collections of postwar American drawings and related objects. This exhibition features works by artists including Sol LeWitt, Brice Marden, Elizabeth Murray, Martin Puryear and Stanley Whitney.
  • The opening coincides with the High’s monthly Friday Jazz event. Jazz enthusiasts can visit the museum after hours, enjoy a drink and some light bites, and also get an early look at the new exhibit. Saturday brings the monthly Oasis event to the High. Oasis focuses on mindfulness and occurs the third Saturday of every month. 
  • The Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit, “My New Yorks,” is on display at the High Museum of Art. 
  • Ariana Grande Drag Brunch – City Winery Atlanta – Saturday at 12pm
  • The exhibit, “Giants from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is open at the High Museum of Art through Jan. 19, 2025.

More things to do:

  • Avondale Estates Farmers Market – Sunday Jan 19th 
  • On January 18th, spend the afternoon with ASW’s Co-Founders, Jim Chasteen and Charlie Thompson, while you enjoy delicious whiskey and hear the first-hand account of America’s most award-winning craft distillery in the U.S. since 2018 at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition!
  • Titanic: An Immersive Voyage in Atlanta is an extraordinary expedition to the depths of the Titanic’s history. Life-sized recreations of rooms, immersive video animations, and 3D views place you onboard the ship as a passenger, offering an unparalleled experience to learn about one of history’s most iconic tragedies.
  • Atlas, the Michelin one-star-rated restaurant in The St. Regis Atlanta, plans an exclusive series of special dinners to celebrate its 10th anniversary. For two weeks only, Jan. 14–18 and 21–25, with seatings from 5 until 10 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy chef Freddy Money’s 10-course tasting menu reflecting the restaurant’s top culinary creations from 2015 to 2025.
  • Join Pints and Pistons at Round Trip Brewing! Show your euro key fob for 25% off your tab. All makes and models welcome. 
  • It’s time to start planning for East Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood party. EAV need volunteers for lots of committees, including sponsorship, social media and marketing, volunteer management and the parade. Join us in the back room of Holy Taco on Sunday, Jan. 19, at noon. Can’t make it but want to volunteer? Please email info@eastatlantastrut.com

For the family:

  • The exhibit, “X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out,” opened last Saturday at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History once again brings WildWoods Aglow to Atlanta. It is on exhibit through Feb. 23, 2025. 
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History once again brings WildWoods: Aglow to Atlanta. It is on exhibit through Feb. 23, 2025. The multi-sensory experience immerses visitors in the wonders of nature through a blend of the real environment and glowing displays curated to highlight the native flora and fauna within WildWoods.
  • Zoo Atlanta’s annual IllumiNights showcases vistas of brilliantly illuminated wildlife and captivating sights that celebrate the wonders of nature. This year, the zoo introduces new lanterns and experiences, transforming Zoo Atlanta into a nighttime wonderland. IllumiNights opens Thursday and continues through Jan. 19, 2025.

  • Celebrate MLK Day all weekend long at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta! Learn about Martin Luther King Jr., his message of hope and acceptance, and more with fun activities!

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • All weekend long and through Monday ahead of the big game, College Football Playoff Fan Central is open and free to the public at the Georgia World Congress Center. Even if you don’t have a ticket for the game, you can experience the excitement of the College Football Playoff National Championship, which kicks off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20. The family-friendly fan event includes games, clinics, pep rallies, band performances, special guest appearances, autograph signings and exhibits celebrating college football and its history. On Sunday, Georgia Aquarium will host a ticketed event, Taste of the Championship, offering fans the opportunity to indulge in gourmet food and drink.
  • Atlanta’s pro volleyball team, Atlanta Vibe, plays at home at Gas South Arena at 6 p.m. Sunday. The Vibe host the Grand Rapids Rise.
  • Join a beginner-friendly bird-watching adventure through two beautiful Wylde Center gardens in Decatur: Hawk Hollow and Sugar Creek.
  • The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets women’s basketball team hosts the Clemson Tigers women’s team at 2 p.m. Sunday at McCamish Pavilion.
  • Hank Aaron Exhibit at Atlanta History Center.
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Atlanta Weekend Guide: Jan 10, 2025!

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
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The New Year is off to a busy start this year at Mint! We are excited for the first weekend guide of 2025, so let’s jump right in and find you all some fun things to do around town this weekend!

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Art & comedy

  • Sarah Siverman will be at Cobb Energy Center this Sunday.
  • “& Juliet” is showing at the Fox. Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? 
  • Everyone receives FREE admission to the High Museum of Art on the second Sunday of each month. Enjoy special family-friendly programming from 1 to 4 pm.
  • Georgia Mountain String Band Live and in person at Waller’s Coffee Shop Expect a night of original bluegrass and country music.
  • Open Mic Comedy in Buckhead – Sunday 7-9
  • “Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World” is open at Fernbank Museum of Natural History through Sunday.
  • Hear the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra perform Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” Friday and Sunday at Atlanta Symphony Hall. David Coucheron conducts. 
  • The Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit, “My New Yorks,” is on display at the High Museum of Art. 
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • The exhibit, “Giants from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is open at the High Museum of Art through Jan. 19, 2025.
  • Clueless vs Mean Girls drag brunch at City Winery.

More things to do:

  • Atlanta Botanical Garden’s annual lighting extravaganza, Garden Lights, Holiday Nights continues through Sunday.
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s monthly event for adults, Fernbank After Dark, is set for 7 p.m. Friday. Enjoy themed cocktails and test your electrical knowledge with activities such as using a Van der Graaf machine and learning some electrifying party tricks.  
  • The annual chance to think about warm weather out on the lake starts Thursday when the Discover Boating Atlanta Show opens at Georgia World Congress Center. Through Sunday, sun lovers can shop boats, marine gear and accessories and dream about summer days. 
  • Portraits & Prosecco – Thompson Buckhead Hotel – 1/10 – Join Thompson Atlanta – Buckhead for a glass of Mionetto Prosecco and capture your best side with high-quality headshots from Andre Brown and team. Connect with fellow professionals in a chic and sophisticated setting while enhancing your personal brand. 
  • Titanic: An Immersive Voyage in Atlanta is an extraordinary expedition to the depths of the Titanic’s history. Life-sized recreations of rooms, immersive video animations, and 3D views place you onboard the ship as a passenger, offering an unparalleled experience to learn about one of history’s most iconic tragedies.
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For the family:

  • Atlanta Botanical Garden’s annual lighting extravaganza, Garden Lights, Holiday Nights continues through Sunday.
  • Smores at the Wylde Center. Edgewood Garden comes to life with our free S’mores in the Garden event! Gather around the fire to roast marshmallows, make s’mores, and connect with friends, family, and nature. This family-friendly event is open to all, and we’ll provide everything you need for a cozy night outdoors. Come enjoy the warmth of the fire and the beauty of the garden at Edgewood!
  • The exhibit, “X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out,” opens Saturday at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History once again brings WildWoods Aglow to Atlanta. It is on exhibit through Feb. 23, 2025. 
  • Zoo Atlanta’s annual IllumiNights showcases vistas of brilliantly illuminated wildlife and captivating sights that celebrate the wonders of nature. This year, the zoo introduces new lanterns and experiences, transforming Zoo Atlanta into a nighttime wonderland. IllumiNights opens Thursday and continues through Jan. 19, 2025.
  • Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s fall featured exhibit, “Wallace & Gromit: Get Cracking,” The exhibit will educate and entertain kids through Jan. 12, 2025. 

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Grab your skates. There is still time to go skating in Sandy Springs, at Atlantic Station and at Park Tavern!
  • The Atlanta Hawks play the Houston Rockets at 3 p.m. Saturday at State Farm Arena. It’s Kids Day at the arena, which means there will be family fun including Harry the Hawk and the ATL Dancers. The first 5,000 kids who enter get a Harry Squish Pillow Plush. 
  • The Georgia State Panthers men’s basketball team plays the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at 4 p.m. Saturday at the GSU Convocation Center.
  • Puppy Yoga in Smryna –  Join a pawsitively fun time at PuppyYoga – where downward dog meets actual dogs for a unique and adorable yoga experience!
  • The Georgia State women’s basketball team plays the Troy Trojans at 1 p.m. Saturday at the GSU Convocation. Center.
  • Hank Aaron Exhibit at Atlanta History Center.
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Atlanta Holiday Guide

Atlanta Holiday Guide

Atlanta holiday guide

Your go-to guide for all things Holiday in Atlanta!

Updated: 12/11/2024

classic atlanta holiday:

holiday markets:

  • Spruill Arts Holiday Art Fair
  • The Atlanta Christkindl Market is open daily through Sunday. The market brings German holiday traditions including culinary delights and handcrafted treasures.
  • Holiday Artists Market + FREE Pics with Santa at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market 8:30 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | The Cathedral of St. Philip (Buckhead) Learn more here
  • Christkindl Market at Galleria on the Park November 29 – December 22 Details here.
  • Deck the Hall, Duluth Holiday Market  December 7, 2:00 PM – 8:00 Visit Duluth
  • Virginia Highland Winterfest Holiday Market December 14, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Details here
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December. 
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trees & Menorahs!

    • Menorah Lighting at Ponce City Market: Celebrate Hanukkah with music and refreshments. Details
    • Annual Winter Fest and Tree Lighting in Summerhill – Dec 14th
    • Annual Menorah Lighting at Marietta Square – Join Marietta and Congregation Ner Tamid at this ceremony. Dec. 28 – Marietta Square
    • Chanukah Menorah Lighting at Town Green Stage (Alpharetta)
    • Join Chabad and the City of Alpharetta at this annual lighting.
    • Dec. 25 – City of Alpharetta
    • GLT Hanukkah Party at Congregation Gesher L’Torah Celebrate with a 1970s-themed skate party, menorah lighting, singing prayers and more.
    • Dec. 25 Congregation Gesher L’Torah
    • Nightly Tree Shows at Colony Square: Hourly light shows with festive music. Details
    • Miracle on Peachtree (12/11-12/14) is back for the fifth year with family-friendly events and activities. On Friday, Santa and his elves take over the Buc shuttle. Livable Buckhead plans Hot Chocolate Crawls on Saturday from 4 until 7 p.m. The official tree lighting is set for Saturday as well with festivities beginning at 6:50 p.m. in Charlie Loudermilk Park.
    • Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa on the Square: Enjoy the tree lighting, Santa photos, and hot cocoa in Marietta. Details

festivals & events:

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holiday pop ups & bars:

Check out one of the many Holiday pop up bars around the city. All Holiday Bar Pop Up’s Instagrams linked below! Be sure to designate a driver, grab a ride share or take Marta to your favorite destination!

Santa sightings:

  • Santa Con: Dece,ber 14th – Visit Decatur Georgia
  • Zoo Atlanta: December 7–8; $25–$30; includes photo and cookie kit.
  • Phipps Plaza: November 1–December 23; pre-registration required; photo packages vary.
  • The Battery: November 24–December 24; free DIY photos and letter drop-off.
  • Stone Mountain Park: November 9–January 5; $35+; photos at Santa’s North Pole office.
  • Bass Pro Shops: November 18–December 24; free 4×6 photo; advanced registration required.
  • Atlanta Botanical Gardens: November 16–January 12 (Saturdays); free with admission.
  • Avalon: November 25–December 24; $40 photos; Santa Tuck-Ins available (extra cost).
  • Georgia Festival of Trees: November 22–December 1; $15–$21; photos and festive activities.
  • Rhodes Hall: November 16–December 15 (weekends); $50 with photo; reservation required.
  • Georgia Aquarium: November 25–December 24 (select dates); admission + photo package.
  • Marietta Square: November 24–December 24; TBD cost; Santa’s workshop and carousel rides.
  • Roswell Christkindl Market: November 22–December 22; free; pet-friendly holiday market.
  • Southern Belle Farm: November 24–December 17; $16; rustic Santa experience and farm activities.

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Atlanta: Small Business Shopping Guide 2024

Atlanta small business shopping guide:

When you shop local this holiday season, you make a BIG impact by supporting the local businesses that make Atlanta unique. You are also working to keep more money in our local community!

Below are some of our favorite Atlanta local businesses. Be sure to show them support this Small Business Saturday and all year round!

We have also indicated which of these local businesses are Black-Owned (🤎), which are Women-Owned (💖) and which are Veteran-Owned (🎖️)!

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: November 22nd

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
November 21st

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Art & comedy

  • Mariah Carey: Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time this Saturday Nov 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM at State Farm Arena
  • Jo Koy is at the Fox this Saturday November 23rd
  • Atlanta Comedy Bus Tour – Satruday from 2-3:30
  • ASW Distillery presents a Singer-Songwriter Showcase featuring local talent on Saturday from 1 to 5 pm
  • The High exhibit, “Tyler Mitchell: Idyllic Space,” features the photographer and filmmaker’s works that center on Black self-determination and empowerment through scenes of love, leisure and camaraderie. 
  • The exhibit, “Characters: Type in Action,” is open at MODA (the Museum of Design Atlanta). The exhibit delves into the impact of typography on social justice, examining its history and its role in today’s movements.
  • First Voices Festival, a celebration of indigenous cultures, opens at 7 Stages Theatre on Thursday and continues through Nov. 24. Events include a performance about what it means to be multiracial in America; a pow-wow; and a screening of “Bad River.”
  • See “Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” at Shakespeare Tavern Saturday through Dec. 1. 
  • The Alliance Theatre’s annual production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” begins on Saturday and runs through Dec. 24. 
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • The exhibit, “Giants from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is open at the High Museum of Art through Jan. 19, 2025.
  • The exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is open at Fernbank Museum of Natural History through Jan. 1, 2025. The exhibit showcases the art and science found in yellow plants. 
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December. 

More things to do:

  • GVG Events and Midtown Alliance are excited to present Midtown Artisan Market- Holiday Edition on Sunday 11/24/24!
    This event will showcase 40 of the best local artists, vintage curators and handmade artisans from around the Southeast!
    FREE hot chocolate and apple cider to the first 250 people!
    Food truck on site!
  • Tucker Holiday Market at Tucker Brewing Company this Saturday – Come support local from 12pm – 5pm
  • The Georgia Festival of Trees begins on Saturday and continues through Dec. 1. The festival features a forest of fully-decorated Christmas trees available for auction, live music and entertainment, visits with Santa, boutique gift shops, sugar cookie decorating and a Christmas Gingerbread competition. Plus, Penny the Pink Pig will make her debut this year during the festival. 
  • Experience the magic of the holiday season at Atlanta Christkindl Market, a fusion of traditional German festivities and the spirit of Atlanta. 
  • Atlantic Station’s Celebration at the Station begins on Friday and runs through Dec. 25. Skate the Station at the ice-skating rink while listening to holiday classics. Bring back the British Invasion during the holiday parade, followed by the annual lighting of the tree on Atlantic Green at Light the Station on Saturday. 
  • The annual holiday extravaganza Stone Mountain Christmas begins on Saturday at Stone Mountain Park and continues through Jan. 5, 2025. 
  • During Holidays at Georgia Aquarium you’ll find a completely transformed atrium with festive music, winter inspired projections and our 40-foot live tree. There will be photos with Santa, daily lighting of our tree and holiday-themed dolphin presentations. All the swimmers at the aquarium cannot wait to sea you. Festivities begin Friday and continue through Jan. 2, 2025.

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For the family:

  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History once again brings WildWoods Aglow to Atlanta. It is on exhibit through Feb. 23, 2025. 
  • The Armored Animals exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History tells a story of protection and defense through artifacts, spiny displays and casts from animals like fish and dinosaurs. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 5, 2025.  
  • Zoo Atlanta’s annual IllumiNights showcases vistas of brilliantly illuminated wildlife and captivating sights that celebrate the wonders of nature. This year, the zoo introduces new lanterns and experiences, transforming Zoo Atlanta into a nighttime wonderland. IllumiNights opens Thursday and continues through Jan. 19, 2025.
  • The Center for Puppetry Arts presents its annual production of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” starting Thursday and continuing through Dec. 29. 
  • Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s fall featured exhibit, “Wallace & Gromit: Get Cracking,” The exhibit will educate and entertain kids through Jan. 12, 2025. 

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Atlanta Botanical Garden’s annual lighting extravaganza, Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, begins on Saturday and continues through Jan. 12, 2025.
  • The Georgia State men’s basketball team plays North Carolina Central at 7 p.m. Friday at the GSU Convocation Center.
  • The Georgia Tech men’s basketball team plays Cincinnati at McCamish Pavilion at 2 p.m. Saturday.
  • Hank Aaron Exhibit at Atlanta History Center.
  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole
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  • Everyone receives FREE admission to the High Museum of Art on the second Sunday of each month. Enjoy special family-friendly programming from 1 to 4 pm.
  • Cyndi Lauper is at State Farm Arena this weekend.
  • IrishFest Atlanta 2024 – 11.8.2024-11.10.2024 at Roswell Cultural Arts Center
  • The Atlanta Opera brings Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” to life at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. See it on Friday or Sunday. 
  • First Voices Festival, a celebration of indigenous cultures, opens at 7 Stages Theatre on Thursday and continues through Nov. 24. Events include a performance about what it means to be multiracial in America; a pow-wow; and a screening of “Bad River.”
  • See “Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” at Shakespeare Tavern Saturday through Dec. 1. 
  • The Alliance Theatre’s annual production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” begins on Saturday and runs through Dec. 24. 
  • “Murder, She Improvised” is on stage at Dad’s Garage Theatre Fridays through Nov. 15. 
  • The Indie Craft Experience Holiday Shopping event is set for 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Yaarab Shrine Center. Shop more than 100 craft, art and vintage vendors and local food vendors The first 100 shoppers get a tote bag. Santa Steve will drop by as well. Admission is $5. Children 12 and younger get free admittance.
  • The Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit, “My New Yorks,” is on display at the High Museum of Art. 
  • “Hairspray‘ is on stage at Out Front Theatre Thursday through Nov. 9. 
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • The exhibit, “Giants from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is open at the High Museum of Art through Jan. 19, 2025.

More things to do:

  • The 8th Annual Highlands Food & Wine festival will feature renowned chefs from across the Southeast, fine wine, spirits and live music from artists including Greensky Bluegrass, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Love Canon and Wilder Woods. Tickets are on sale now starting at $270 per person. For more information and ticket sales, visit highlandsfoodandwine.com
  • City Winery Atlanta and WUSSY Mag presents The Wicked Wiz of Oz Drag Brunch on Saturday, November 9th at 12:30pm!
  • The annual holiday extravaganza Stone Mountain Christmas begins on Saturday at Stone Mountain Park and continues through Jan. 5, 2025. 
  • Did you know Mint Mobile Detail is a Veteran-Owned business? Atlanta Veterans Day Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday, starting on Peachtree Street near the High Museum of Arts/Woodruff Arts Center and ends near the Fox Theatre. The parade starts at 11 a.m. There will be an Observance Ceremony at the Galleria, inside the Alliance Theatre, at 9:30 a.m. The Veterans Expo will be at Calloway Plaza, outside of the Woodruff Arts Center, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
  • Join us at the Babe Walls Mural Festival as we celebrate the power and creativity of women and non-binary artists! This four-day mural festival starts November 7-10, 2024, stretching along the Chamblee Rail Trail from the Keswick Softball Field and the Clairmont Bridge Piano (behind Walmart). 30 artists will come together to celebrate women and non-binary folk through the transformative power of public art on 20 murals. This free and unique festival will feature live mural creation, artsy vendors, and a variety of food trucks. Let’s honor creativity without boundaries!
  • NETHERWORLD Haunted House is open through Nov. 9. 
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December. 

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For the family:

  • Calling all Girl Scouts! Join your troop and others for a day at Fernbank Museum made just for you. Explore the museum to find activities and games designed to help you earn badges, visit exhibits, including our special exhibit Armored Animals, and see a film in our Giant Screen Theater.
    You can even sign up for a guided hike in Fernbank Forest led by a Ranger and earn your Trail Adventure or Hiker badge.
    Self-guided activities will be available all day. 
  • See “Pinocchio” at the Center for Puppetry Arts beginning Wednesday and running through Nov. 10. 
  • The Armored Animal exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History tells a story of protection and defense through artifacts, spiny displays and casts from animals like fish and dinosaurs. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 5, 2025.
  • Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s fall featured exhibit, “Wallace & Gromit: Get Cracking,” The exhibit will educate and entertain kids through Jan. 12, 2025. 

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • The Atlanta Hawks play at home Saturday when the Chicago Bulls come to State Farm Arena for a 7:30 p.m. game. 
  • The Georgia Tech women’s basketball team takes on the Georgia State team at McCamish Pavilion Friday at 7 p.m. 
  •  The Georgia Tech men’s basketball team plays North Florida at 1 p.m. Sunday at McCamish Pavilion.
  • The Georgia Tech football Yellow Jackets play the Miami Hurricanes at Hyundai Field at Bobby Dodd Stadium Saturday at noon.
  • The Clark Atlanta University Panthers and the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at B.T. Harvey Stadium.
  • Hank Aaron Exhibit at Atlanta History Center.
  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole
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  • See “Ghostbusters” in concert with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Friday and Saturday at Atlanta Symphony Hall. 
  • The Atlanta Opera brings Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” to life starting Saturday at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. 
  • Billie Eilish is at State Farm Arena this weekend.
  • “Murder, She Improvised” is on stage at Dad’s Garage Theatre Fridays through Nov. 15. 
  • The Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit, “My New Yorks,” is on display at the High Museum of Art. 
  • “Hairspray‘ is on stage at Out Front Theatre Thursday through Nov. 9. 
  • The Academy Theatre and Lynna Schmidt Productions are presenting Clue: The Musical the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Parker Brothers board game. 
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • For a scary good time, stop by the Starlight Drive-In in East Atlanta to catch “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” from the comfort of your car.
  • See “Dracula: The Failings of Men” Saturday through Nov. 3 at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. 
  • The exhibit, “Giants from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is open at the High Museum of Art through Jan. 19, 2025.
  • The Native American Festival & Pow Wow at Stone Mountain Park begins Thursday and runs through Sunday. With multiple tribes represented, the festival is considered the largest gathering of its kind in Georgia and a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society.

More things to do:

  • The Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival is this Saturday and Sunday!
  • The annual Cabbagetown Chomp & Stomp occurs Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.  Enjoy chili, beer and bluegrass music in Cabbagetown, right through Krog Street Tunnel.
  • The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will host its third annual Día de los Muertos Festival on Saturday from noon until 5 pm at Woodruff Arts Center. The free and family-friendly festival is open to the public and will include live mariachi music and dancers, ofrendas, stilt walkers, interactive photo booths and a children’s area with face painting, storytelling and games with prizes.
  • Join a Día de Los Muertos celebration at Ponce City Market brought to you in collaboration with Danceando Promotions!
  • Atlanta Whiskey Riot is *THE* event of the year for whiskey lovers and the whiskey curious where you’ll get to try over 200 whiskies, taste creative whiskey cocktails, meet fellow whiskey lovers, and more.
  • Halloween falls on a Thursday this year, but the festivities continue through the weekend with Atlanta “Boos Fest” Halloween Bar Crawl lighting up Midtown ATL on Saturday, November 2.
  • NETHERWORLD Haunted House is open through Nov. 9. 
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December. 

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For the family:

  • Come join The Home Depot Backyard for its annual Fall-O-Ween Festival featuring a Día de los Muertos Movie Night on Friday, November 1 from 6:00-10:30pm
  • Stone Mountain Park’s annual Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night is open through Sunday. New this year is Cinderella’s Tree Lighting Show. 
  • See “Pinocchio” at the Center for Puppetry Arts beginning Wednesday and running through Nov. 10. 
  • The Armored Animal exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History tells a story of protection and defense through artifacts, spiny displays and casts from animals like fish and dinosaurs. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 5, 2025.
  • Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s fall featured exhibit, “Wallace & Gromit: Get Cracking,” is open. Inspired by the film and television characters, this interactive exhibit invites visitors to engage in creative, hands-on activities that promote problem-solving and resilience – through Jan 12th.
  • Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. it’s Family Saturday at the High museum. Friends and families of any age can experiment, play and make art in studio workshops and learn about art on view through gallery tours. Whether you’re joining Toddler Saturday, Studio Sessions or Teen Art Afternoon, there is something for everyone to do.
  • Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s fall featured exhibit, “Wallace & Gromit: Get Cracking,” The exhibit will educate and entertain kids through Jan. 12, 2025. 

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Plan to Celebrate Howl-o-ween 2024 with your dog at Piedmont Park this weekend!
  • Atlanta’s popular fall tradition is back for its 22nd year. Scarecrows in the Garden returns, celebrating autumn with colorful creations from the community through Sunday.
  • Atlanta United FC hosts Inter Miami CF at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday at 7 p.m. 
  • The Atlanta Hawks host the Sacramento Kings at 7:30 p.m. Friday at State Farm Arena. 
  • Game time is 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium when the Atlanta Falcons play the Dallas Cowboys.
  • It’s senior day at CAU Panther Stadium when the Clark Atlanta University Panthers take on the Tuskegee University Golden Tigers Saturday at 1 p.m.
  • Hank Aaron Exhibit at Atlanta History Center.
  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole
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