Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell · November 15, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Christmas and holiday events for kids in Atlanta
68 tree lightings, Santa visits, light displays and holiday shows around Atlanta, November 15 to New Year’s Day. 23 are free.
Don’t miss
Nov15SunChristmasThrough Jan 1
Stone Mountain Christmas 2026–27
Stone Mountain Park
From $36.99
Nov15SunTrain ridesThrough Jan 1
Holiday Model Trains — Atlanta garden display
Atlanta Botanical Garden
With admission
- Nov15SunLight displays
Through Jan 1
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights 2026–27
Atlanta Botanical Garden — Atlanta campus
PaidAll ages
NovemberSun, Nov 15 – Mon, Nov 30
- Nov21SatSanta visits
Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PM
Santa's Post Office at The Battery Atlanta
Truist Community Corner, The Battery Atlanta
Free
- Nov21SatTree lightings
Sat, Nov 21 · 5:00 PM
Alpharetta Tree Lighting — Season of Celebration 2026
Alpharetta City Hall, Downtown Alpharetta
Free
- Nov21SatTree lightings
Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM
Cumming City Center Christmas Tree Lighting
Cumming City Center
- Nov21SatChristmas
Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 PM
A Magical Cirque Christmas — Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
From $62.50All ages
- Nov27FriNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 6
The Nutcracker — Roswell Dance Theatre at Sandy Springs PAC
Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
From $30All ages
- Nov28SatSanta visits
Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM
Welcome Back, Jingles the Elf! — Post Road Library
Post Road Library
- Nov28SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM
An Alpharetta Holiday — Alpharetta Symphony
Innovation Academy Auditorium
Paid
- Nov28SatTree lightings
Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM
Tree Lighting at The Battery Atlanta 2026
The Battery Atlanta — Georgia Power Pavilion and plaza
DecemberTue, Dec 1 – Fri, Dec 18
- Dec1TueCrafts and cookies
Tue, Dec 1 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Drop-in Crafts — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
All ages
- Dec2WedNutcracker and shows
Wed, Dec 2 · 10:00 AM
Trouble in Toyland — holiday puppet show
Roswell Cultural Arts Center
From $12All ages
- Dec2WedTree lightings
Wed, Dec 2 · 6:00 PM
Kennesaw Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Depot Park
All ages
- Dec3ThuSanta visits
Thu, Dec 3 · 4:00 PM
Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa on the Square — Marietta
Glover Park, Historic Marietta Square
All ages
- Dec4FriTree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Holly Jolly Block Party — Johns Creek Tree Lighting
The Boardwalk at Town Center
FreeAll ages
- Dec4FriTree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Roswell's Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree 2026
Heart of Roswell Park
FreeAll ages
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 AM
Wake Up with Santa
Georgia Aquarium
Free
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 AM
Wake Up with Santa
Georgia Aquarium
Free
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 8:00 AM
Wake Up with Santa — December 2026 mornings
Georgia Aquarium — Oceans Ballroom
Paid
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM
A Day with Santa & Illuminate Holly Days Parade — Kennesaw
Downtown Kennesaw — Ben Robertson Community Center, Depot Park Community House and parade route
With admission
- Dec5SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Appalachian Noël: A Mountain Dulcimer Christmas — Sharon Forks Library
Sharon Forks Library
All ages
- Dec5SatCrafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Family Gingerbread Fun — Denmark Library
Denmark Library
- Dec5SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
The Nutcracker — Gwinnett Ballet Theatre (45th production)
Gas South Theater
PaidAll ages
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5
Santa Pajama Party 2026
Children's Museum of Atlanta
- Dec6SunMarkets and festivals
Sun, Dec 6 · 1:00 PM
Kids Holiday Market at The Battery Atlanta
The Battery Atlanta
- Dec6SunLight displays
Sun, Dec 6 · 5:30 PM
Christmas Jubilee & Parade of Lights — Woodstock
The Park at City Center (festival); parade route on Main Street
FreeAll ages
- Dec6SunParades
Sun, Dec 6
Sparkle Sandy Springs — Parade & Holiday Celebration 2026
City Springs District — City Green
- Dec7MonSanta visits
Mon, Dec 7 · 4:00 PM
Learn About Reindeer — Suwanee Library
Suwanee Branch Library
FreeAges 6–11
- Dec7MonSanta visits
Mon, Dec 7 · 6:00 PM
Meet and Greet Santa Claus — Fortson Library
Fortson Public Library
Free
- Dec8TueChristmas
Tue, Dec 8 · 5:00 PM
The Great Library Christmas Treasure Hunt — Forest Park Library
Forest Park Branch Library
FreeAges 5–11
- Dec8TueChristmas
Tue, Dec 8 · 6:30 PM
The Sugar Rush Christmas Bash — Sharon Forks Library (teens)
Sharon Forks Library
- Dec9WedTree lightings
Wed, Dec 9 · 6:00 PM
Menorah Lighting — Downtown Kennesaw
Main Street Plaza, Downtown Kennesaw
FreeAll ages
- Dec9WedCrafts and cookies
Wed, Dec 9 · 6:30 PM
Hanukkah Crafts — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
All ages
Dec11FriSanta visitsFri, Dec 11 · 4:30 PM
Santa’s Garden Party — December 2026 series
Smith-Gilbert Gardens
From $25
- Dec11FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker — Atlanta Dance Theatre in Roswell
Roswell Cultural Arts Center
From $29.50
- Dec12SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Kids Shop & Drop with Snapology — Kennesaw
Ben Robertson Community Center
From $49Ages 5–12
- Dec12SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:30 PM
Snacks with Santa — Johns Creek
Park Place at Newtown Park
- Dec12SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
Sounds of Christmas with the King's Ringers — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
All ages
- Dec12SatLight displays
Sat, Dec 12 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Glow — Peachtree Corners Town Green
Peachtree Corners Town Green
- Dec13SunSanta visits
Sun, Dec 13 · 8:00 AM
Wake Up with Santa
Georgia Aquarium
Free
- Dec13SunNutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 13 · 6:00 PM
Glimmer & Glee: Holiday Drone Show — Kennesaw
Depot Park — United Bankshares Amphitheater
- Dec15TueNutcracker and shows
Tue, Dec 15 · 5:30 PM
Make A Joyful Noise: A Holiday Musical Recital — Forest Park Library
Forest Park Branch Library
Free
- Dec16WedCrafts and cookies
Wed, Dec 16 · 4:00 PM
Christmas Craft-ernoon — Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Library
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch Library
FreeAges 6+
- Dec16WedChristmas
Wed, Dec 16 · 4:30 PM
Holiday Circuitry — Collins Hill Library
Collins Hill Branch Library
FreeAges 6–11
- Dec16WedChristmas
Wed, Dec 16 · 5:00 PM
Sounds of Christmas with the Michael Wheeler Holiday Band — Forest Park Library
Forest Park Branch Library
Free
- Dec17ThuNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 22
The Nutcracker — The Georgia Ballet, Marietta
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
PaidAll ages
- Dec18FriChristmas
Fri, Dec 18 · 3:30 PM
World of Wonder: Holiday Edition — Sharon Forks Library
Sharon Forks Library
Christmas breakSat, Dec 19 – Fri, Jan 1
- Dec20SunSanta visits
Sun, Dec 20 · 8:00 AM
Wake Up with Santa
Georgia Aquarium
Free
- Dec21MonNutcracker and shows
Mon, Dec 21 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Juggling Show with Ron Anglin
Roswell Cultural Arts Center
From $12All ages
- Dec22TueChristmas
Tue, Dec 22 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Puppetpalooza — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
All ages
- Dec22TueChristmas
Tue, Dec 22 · 3:00 PM
A Holiday Heist for Honey — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
Free
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 9:30 AM
New Year’s Bubble Bash 2026
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
From $10
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve — Five Forks Library
Five Forks Branch Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve — Hamilton Mill Library
Hamilton Mill Branch Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:15 AM
Noon Year's Eve — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
All ages
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:15 AM
Noon Year's Eve — Post Road Library
Post Road Library
All ages
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve — Grayson Library
Grayson Branch Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve Celebration — Denmark Library
Denmark Library
All ages
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 2:00 PM
New Year's Eve: The Early Edition — Locust Grove Library
Locust Grove Public Library
Free
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Through Jan 1
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Georgia Aquarium
Free
Dec31ThuNew Year’s EveThu, Dec 31
New Year's Bubble Bash 2026
Children's Museum of Atlanta
From $25
All seasonLight displays, Santa visits, shows and exhibits that run for weeks. Check the organizer’s page for open nights and times.
Nov15SunNutcracker and showsThrough Dec 27
A Christmas Carol — 2026 run
Alliance Theatre — Coca-Cola Stage
PaidAll ages
- Nov15SunLight displays
Through Jan 1
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights 2026–27
Atlanta Botanical Garden — Atlanta campus
PaidAll ages
- Nov15SunTrain rides
Through Jan 1
Holiday Model Trains — Atlanta garden display
Atlanta Botanical Garden
With admission
Nov15SunSanta visitsThrough Dec 27
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — 2026 run
Center for Puppetry Arts
From $22Ages 4+
- Nov15SunChristmas
Through Jan 1
Stone Mountain Christmas 2026–27
Stone Mountain Park
From $36.99
- Nov19ThuNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 23
Christmas Canteen 2026 — Aurora Theatre
Aurora Theatre — Lawrenceville Arts Center
PaidAll ages
- Nov21SatChristmas
Through Jan 1
Holiday in the Park — Six Flags Over Georgia
Six Flags Over Georgia
PaidAll ages
- Nov26ThuSanta visits
Through Dec 13
Santa's Mailbox — The Park at City Center, Woodstock
The Park at City Center — gazebo
- Dec5SatNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 26
The Nutcracker — Atlanta Ballet 2026
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Paid
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How this list works
Tree lightings, Santa visits, light displays, Nutcrackers, menorah lightings and Noon Year’s Eve parties, beyond your own block. This page collects every event and program in our Atlanta listings whose title names Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Santa, holiday lights, the New Year or the like, dated between November 15 and January 1. 68 are still ahead. Each one opens its listing page, which links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. Dates are in Eastern Time.