Christmas in
Atlanta Presenting
Christmas Events in Atlanta
November 3 2006 -
December 24 2006 Christmas
Carol Description: A traditional holiday classic for the whole
family. Location: Kudzu Playhouse, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite
140-B, Roswell Time: Varies by performance Cost: $18 - Adults, $16 - Students & Seniors
November 11 2006 -
December 30 2006 A Stone
Mountain Christmas Description: The spirit of the season is alive and well at
Stone Mountain where they present wonderful stories and performances
for the entire family. Location: Stone Mountain Park, U.S. Highway 78 East, Exit 8,
Stone Mountain Time: Park hours Cost: $15.00 + tax for Adults and $12.00 + tax for Kids (ages
3-11)
November 12 2006 -
January 7 2007 Holidays on
the Square 2006 Description: This is the last year of this performance that
has been delighting viewers for the past 25 years. Location: Theatre In The Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta Time: Varies by performance Cost: $24-$35
November 17 2006 –
December 31 2006 Fantasy in
Lights Description: Stay in your own car ride the trolley or walk as
you wonder at a dozen beautiful scenes and millions of holiday
lights. Shop in the Christmas Village and warm up with a cup of rich
hot chocolate. Location: Callaway Gardens, GA Hwy 18/354, Pine Mountain Time: 6:00 pm Cost: Varies
November 18 2006 –
January 8 2007 Holiday in
Lights/Ice Skating Rink Description: Ice skating in Atlanta just got better. The
original rink featuring a three-inch thick sheet of real ice,
covered observation seating, theatrical lighting on the ice and
decorative lighting in the trees surrounding the rink has a partner
for the kids. Location: Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave West NW,
Atlanta Time: Varies Cost: $6 – skates are an additional $2
November 18 2006 -
December 30 2006 Magical Nights
of Lights Description: Take a nightly ride through 6-miles of lights at
Lake Lanier Islands and afterwards visit The Santa Shop, where you
can do some holiday shopping. Don't leave before visiting and
roasting marshmallows with Santa Claus. Location: Lake Lanier Islands, 7000 Holiday Road, Lake Lanier
Islands Time: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Cost: $30 Mon-Thu, $40 Fri-Sun per car
November 19 2006 -
January 7 2007 Sanders Family
Christmas Description: The yearly performance of the Sanders family. Location: Theatre In The Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta Time: Varies Cost: $ 24-$35
November 24 2006 -
December 24 2006 Christmas
Carol Description: A Christmas classic. Location: Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree Street NE,
Atlanta, GA 30309 Time: Tue-Fri 8 pm, Sat 2:30 pm & 8:00 pm and Sun 2:30 pm &
7:30 pm Cost: Varies by performance
November 24 2006 -
December 3 2006 Christmas
House 2006 Description: Tour this beautiful English manor decorated for
the holidays. Location: Conway Manor, 660 West Conway Drive, Atlanta Time: Tue-Fri 10 am - 4 pm, Sat 10 am - 5 pm and Sun 1 pm - 5
pm Cost: $17.00 - Adults, $8.00 - kids (12-18 years of age) and
FREE - kids under 12 years old
November 24 2006 -
December 31 2006 Holidaze in
the Garden Description: The garden will be decorated with colorful
lighting, thousands of red poinsettias and white orchids. Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE,
Atlanta Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Cost: $ 12.00 - Adults, $9.00 - Seniors, $7.00 - Students,
Free - Kids under 3 & Garden Members
November 24 2006 -
November 26 2006 The Nutcracker Description: The Northeast Atlanta Ballet returns again with
our lavish production of this family classic. Location: Performing Arts Center at Gwinnett Center, 6400
Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth Time: Friday: 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am, 2:00
pm and 7:30 pm and Sunday: 2:00 pm Cost: Varies by performance
November 24 2006 –
December 23 2006 Christmas
Canteen 2006 Description: Enjoy our nostalgic musical holiday
extravaganza, now in it's 11th season. Location: Interim Theatre at Lawrenceville City Hall, 70
South Clayton Street, Lawrenceville Time: Thursdays and Fridays at 8 pm, Saturdays at 2:30 pm and
8 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm Cost: Adults: $22, Seniors (60+): $20, Students: $18
November 25 2006 –
December 24 2006 The Best
Christmas Pageant Ever Description: Adapted from the original story by Barbara
Robinson, a couple struggling to put on a church pageant is faced
with casting the Herdman kids, possibly the most inventively awful
kids in history. Location: Kudzu Playhouse, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite
140-B, Roswell Time: Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm. Cost: $ 8.00
November 28 2006 -
December 16 2006 The Littlest
Elf Description: The elves are all way behind on their roles for
toys, all due to the newest elf, Sidney. It seems that everything he
makes falls apart. Location: Kudzu Playhouse, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell Time: Thu-Sat 10:00 am Cost: $ 5
November 30 2006 Holiday in the
Square Description: Santa will arrive in Marietta around 5:30 pm and
stay until 8:00 pm to find out if your kid has been naughty or nice.
The city Christmas Tree will be lit at 6:00 pm. Location: Glover Park, 50 Park Square (Marietta Square),
Marietta Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Cost: $ FREE
November 30 2006 -
December 2 2006 Hometown
Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Description: The parade begins at Rockdale County High School
and ends at the County Courthouse with their tree lighting
celebration. Location: Olde Town Conyers Time: 4:30 pm Cost: FREE
November 30 –
December 2 2006
Excerpts from "The Nutcracker" Description: Featuring choreography by Kelly Oakes Dent. Location: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road
NE, Atlanta Time: 11/30-12/1 7pm, 12/2
9:30 am & 10:45 am Cost: $15.00 12/1
$6.00 others
December 1 - 2 2006 Holiday
Candlelight Tour of Homes Description: Park and ride the Fur Bus to tour the decorated
homes lit up for the holiday. Location: Downtown Decatur Time: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Cost: $25.00
December 1 - 14 2006 North Cobb
Arts League Christmas Shoppe
Description: A delightful holiday art fair that offers something
for everyone! Location: The Art Station Big Shanty, 2050 Kennesaw Due West
Road, Kennesaw Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $ FREE
December 1 Oakhurst Tree
Lighting Description: Tree lighting ceremony. Location: Harmony Park,
Oakview Rd. and
East Lake Drive, Decatur Time: 7:00 pm Cost: FREE
December 1 - 10 2006 'Twas the
Night Before a Broadway Christmas
Description: The classic performance on a favorite holiday
theme. Location: The Byers Studio Theatre at The Lyric, 1705
Commerce Drive, Atlanta Time: Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm Cost: $ 27.20 - Adults, $21.60 - Kids and Seniors
December 1 2006 –
December 31 2006 Winterfest Description: Carols, sparkling lights, decorated trees, and acres of holiday
decor are part of these festivities of a recreation of a Christmas
in a Wild West Town. Location: Tanglewood Farm, 171 Tanglewood Drive, Canton Time: Wed-Fri 10am-2pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5 pm Cost: $8 (free for infants under one)
December 2 2006 -
December 10 2006 Festival of
Trees Description: The decorated trees will take your breath away.
Watch the strolling performers and storytellers. Kids can enjoy
visits with Santa (photos available for additional charge or take
your own!), face painting, and interactive train display. Ride a
roller coaster, carousel, train, super slide, samba balloon and
crazy cars. Decorate cookies, play games and shop for gourmet
international foods, stocking stuffers an custom ornaments. Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Exhibit Hall A-1,
285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta Time: Mon-Sat, 10 am-9 pm & Sun, noon-6 pm Cost: $ 12 - Adults, $6 - Kids (2-12) & Senior Citizens (65
and older) and Kids under 2 are free
December 2 2006 -
December 30 2006
The Nutcracker Description: A Christmas Classic as performed by the Atlanta Ballet. Location: The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta Time: Varies by performance Cost: Varies by performance
December 2 2006
Children’s Christmas Parade Description: Marching bands, adorable dogs dressed in their finest
holiday attire, classic antique cars, dance groups, holiday themed
and animated floats, helium balloons, cheerleaders, dozens of happy
clowns and of course Santa Claus! Location: Peachtree Street near Baker Street, turns right onto Marietta Street, turns left and end on Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $ 10 - Grandstand seats, $30 - Breakfast package
December 3 2006
A Michael O'Neil Singers Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Brass
Quintet Description: The Michael O'Neal Singers present a Christmas concert
for the whole family with chorus, brass and organ, an even an
audience sing-along. Location: Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Road, Roswell,
GA 30075 Time: 3:00 pm Cost: $ 20 adult and $15 students/seniors
December 3 2006 29th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration Description: Mayor Arthur Letchas and his wife, Sally, will light the city's Christmas tree and Santa Claus and
Mrs. Claus will rid an Alpharetta fire truck into the downtown area. Location: Milton Avenue and Main Street, Alpharetta Time: 5:00 pm Cost: FREE
December 5 2006 -
December 23 2006
Christmas Carol Description: A Christmas Classic. Location: The New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree
Street NE, Atlanta Time: Thursday thru Wednesday - 10:00 am (December 5 - December 14),
Thursday thru Saturday - 7:30 pm and Sunday - 6:30 pm Cost: $10
December 6, 7,
11, 12, 18 and 19 2006
Christmas High Tea Description: Two course tea is served by gracious ladies in
period clothing, followed by a tour of the house decorated
for Christmas. Reservations required. Location: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell Time: 4:00 pm Cost: $35
December 8, 2006
An Olde Town Conyers Christmas Description: Two shows presented by Conyers Kids Location: Center Street Arts, 910 Center Street, Conyers Time: Varies Cost: FREE
December 8 2006
Tuba Christmas Description: Listen to the sounds of over 350 tuba and euphonium
players from all over the world. Location: Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama Street, Atlanta
Georgia 30303 Time: 10:00 am Cost: FREE
December 8 2006 -
December 9 2006 Babes in Toyland Description: The is the classic story of good overcoming evil, where
the audience gets to boo for the bad guys and cheer for good guys! Location: Atlanta Dance Theatre, 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road,
Suite 118, Alpharetta Time: Varies Cost: $ 10.00 - Kids/ Senior Citizens and $16.50 - Adults
December 8 2006
Olde Town Christmas Party
Description: Carriage rides, visits with Santa and nostalgic
shopping. Location: Center Street Arts, 910 Center Street, Olde Town Conyers Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Cost: FREE
December 8 2006 Spivey Hall Young Artists with the Spivey Hall Children's Choir Description: Musical performance Location: Clayton State University, Spivey Hall, 2000 Clayton
State Boulevard, Morrow Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $20
December 9 2006
Christmas for Kids Description: Yule log and candy cane hunt, snack, craft, story
teller and a visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. Location: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $10
December 9 2006
A Booth Cowboy Christmas Description: Kids will use the artwork in the 3rd Annual Kids Cowboy
Up exhibit to learn how to tour a museum and look at the artwork.
Using gallery games, children can assess the artwork and select
their favorites, visit with Cowboy Santa and make a holiday tree
ornament to take home. Location: Booth Western Art Museum, 501 Museum Drive,
Cartersville Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $8.00 - Adults, $6.00 - Seniors (65 and over)/Military with
I.D., $5.00 and Free - Kids 12 and under
December 10 2006
Spivey Hall Children's Choir Description: Musical Performance Location: Clayton State University, Spivey Hall, 2000 Clayton
State Boulevard, Morrow Time: 3:00 pm Cost: $20
December 11 2006
Winter Wonderland Description: Kids up to 5 years old love this fun educational
program designed just for them! Location: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road
NW, Atlanta Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am Cost: $6 Adults; $5 kids
December 12 2006
Atlanta Boy Choir's Christmas Concert
Description: Come to hear the voices of these well trained
boys. Location: Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Hwy 212 SW,
Conyers Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $25 – Adults and $12 – (kids 15 years-old and younger)
December 12 & 19, 2006
Candlelight Nights Description: Enjoy the winter landscape of the Atlanta History
Center at dusk with your family. Candlelit paths light up 33 acres
of gardens and wooden trails. See the old-fashioned holiday display
at Tullie Smith Farm and the elaborately decorated Swan House
mansion. Location: Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road
NW, Atlanta Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Cost: Adults $15, Kids $7
December 13 2006 -
December 23 2006
A Christmas Memory & Thanksgiving Visitor Description: Tom Key brings to life two Truman Capote short stories
in this Readers Theater production that has become an Atlanta
holiday tradition. Location: Balzer Theater, 84 Luckie Street NW, Atlanta Time: Varies by performance Cost: Varies by performance
December 13 2006 -
December 24 2006 The Magic Dreidels Description: Jakob meets a Goblin who gives him magic dreidels. One
spins out potato lathes, another makes gold coins appear! But before
he can get his prizes home, Jakob is tricked out of the magic
dreidels by his busybody neighbor. No performance on Friday,
December 15. Location: Jewish Theatre of the South, 5342 Tilly Mill Road,
Dunwoody Time: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: 7:30 pm, Fridays and
Sundays: 10:00 am, 1:00 & 3:00 pm Cost: $12 - Adults, $10 - kids 12 and younger
December 13 2006
Cookies with the Clauses Description: Visit with Santa and Mrs. Clause while decorating and
eating cookies. Location: Alpharetta Community Center,175 Roswell Street,
Alpharetta Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cost: Varies
December 15 2006
Boys of the Lough – A Celtic Christmas Description: The Boys of the Lough combines beautiful Christmas
songs and instrumentals from throughout the British Isles and
Ireland with fascinating stories of the history of this great
musical tradition. Location: Ferst Center for Arts, Georgia Tech, 349 Ferst
Drive NW, Atlanta Time: 8:00 pm Cost: $20 (youth), $27 - $37
December 16 2006 Breakfast With Santa Description: Enjoy the buffet after Santa arrives on a Decatur fire
truck. Call 404 371-9583 for reservations. Location: Holiday Inn Select Decatur, Conference Center, 130
Claremont Avenue, Decatur Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am Cost: $7 Adults and $3 Kids
December 16 2006
Freddy Cole's Christmas Description: Musical Performance Location: Clayton State University, Spivey Hall, 2000 Clayton
State Boulevard, Morrow Time: 8:15 pm Cost: $30
December 16 2006
A Glenn Miller Christmas Description: A Georgia Brass Band performance. Location: Rockdale Auditorium, 903 Main Street, Conyers Time: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Cost: $10. 00
Great Gifts!
December 18 2006
Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus Description: Santa and Mrs. Claus, invite children ages 10 and under
to breakfast. Pre-registration is required no later than December
13th. Location: Senior Activity Center, 13450 Cogburn Road,
Alpharetta Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am Cost: Varies
December 21 2006
Holiday Bonfire & Marshmallow Roast Description: Roast marshmallows and enjoy music including an act by
Santa
Claus. Location: Decatur Square, 100 Claremont Ave., Decatur Time: 7pm Cost: FREE
December 31 2006 - January 1 2007 Peach Drop 2007 Description: A full day of family fun and an evening of top-notch
entertainment, beginning with kids activities and followed by the dropping of the 800-pound peach
at midnight. Location: Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama Street,
Atlanta Time: 12:00pm Cost: FREE