Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell · GA
Things to do with kids in Atlanta — December 2026
126 family events in December 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Nov14SatNutcracker and showsThrough Dec 27
A Christmas Carol — 2026 run
Alliance Theatre — Coca-Cola Stage
PaidAll ages
Nov19ThuNutcracker and showsThrough Dec 23
Christmas Canteen 2026 — Aurora Theatre
Aurora Theatre — Lawrenceville Arts Center
PaidAll ages
Oct22ThuArts & craftsThrough Dec 1
Contact Paper Stained-Glass — October–December 2026
Children's Museum of Atlanta
With admissionAges 4+
- Cooking
Tue, Dec 1 · 4:30 PM
Cooking with Kids: Creamy Vegetable Soup — Collins Hill Library
Collins Hill Branch, Gwinnett County Public Library
Ages 6–11
Oct22ThuSTEM & discoveryThrough Jan 10
Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit — 2026–27
Children's Museum of Atlanta
With admission
Nov19ThuCommunityThrough Jan 3
Festival of 100 Trees — Southeastern Railway Museum, Duluth
Southeastern Railway Museum
From $13
- Light displays
Through Jan 10
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights 2026–27
Atlanta Botanical Garden — Atlanta campus
PaidAll ages
- Crafts and cookies
Tue, Dec 1 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Drop-in Crafts — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
All ages
Nov21SatSports & playThrough Jan 3
Holiday in the Park — Six Flags Over Georgia
Six Flags Over Georgia
PaidAll ages
Nov14SatTrain ridesThrough Jan 10
Holiday Model Trains — Atlanta garden display
Atlanta Botanical Garden
With admission
Nov26ThuLight displaysThrough Dec 31
Lights of Life 2026 — Life University drive-through lights
Life University campus
From $15All ages
Nov28SatOutdoor rinksThrough Feb 7
Miracle on 10th Street Ice Rink at Park Tavern
Park Tavern (Piedmont Park)
Paid
Oct22ThuSTEM & discoveryThrough Dec 1
Rock Identification — October–December 2026
Children's Museum of Atlanta
With admissionAges 4+
Nov11WedSanta visitsThrough Dec 27
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — 2026 run
Center for Puppetry Arts
From $22Ages 4+
Nov23MonSanta visitsThrough Dec 24
Santa at Avalon — Santa's Cottage in Palmer Plaza
Santa's Cottage, Palmer Plaza at Avalon
From $40All ages
- Santa visits
Through Dec 13
Santa's Mailbox — The Park at City Center, Woodstock
The Park at City Center — gazebo
Nov7SatOutdoorsThrough Jan 3
Stone Mountain Christmas 2026–27
Stone Mountain Park
From $36.99
Nov23MonSanta visitsThrough Dec 22
Story Time with Santa — Avalon, Alpharetta
Santa's House, Palmer Plaza at Avalon
Oct22ThuArts & craftsThrough Dec 1
Storytime and Madlibs — October–December 2026
Children's Museum of Atlanta
With admissionAges 4+
Nov7SatOutdoorsThrough Jan 3
The North Pole Magical Experience 2026–27
Stone Mountain Park
From $30
Nov27FriNutcracker and showsThrough Dec 6
The Nutcracker — Roswell Dance Theatre at Sandy Springs PAC
Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
From $30All ages
Dec2WedArts & craftsWed, Dec 2 · 6:30 PM
Color Wheel Beginner Crochet Two-session Workshop
Color Wheel Studio
From $90Ages 11+
- Tree lightings
Wed, Dec 2 · 6:00 PM
Kennesaw Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Depot Park
All ages
Nov4WedArts & craftsWed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM
Toddler Storytime — Atlanta History Center (Nov 2026–Jan 2027)
Atlanta History Center
With admission
Dec2WedNutcracker and showsWed, Dec 2 · 10:00 AM
Trouble in Toyland — holiday puppet show
Roswell Cultural Arts Center
From $12All ages
- Community
Thu, Dec 3
'Tis the Season for Stories — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
All ages
- Santa visits
Thu, Dec 3 · 4:00 PM
Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa on the Square — Marietta
Glover Park, Historic Marietta Square
All ages
Oct22ThuOutdoorsThu, Oct 22 · 10:00 AM
Homeschool Adventures — fall 2026 nature science series
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center
From $50Ages 5–14
Dec3ThuSTEM & discoveryThrough Dec 30
Instant Snow: The Science of Polymers — December 2026
Children's Museum of Atlanta
With admissionAges 4+
Dec3ThuArts & craftsThrough Dec 30
Storytime and Puppet Show — December 2026
Children's Museum of Atlanta
With admissionAges 4+
Dec3ThuArts & craftsThrough Dec 30
Winter Landscape Oil Pastels — December 2026
Children's Museum of Atlanta
With admissionAges 4+
Dec4FriTree lightingsFri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Holly Jolly Block Party — Johns Creek Tree Lighting
The Boardwalk at Town Center
FreeAll ages
Dec4FriParadesFri, Dec 4 · 6:30 PM
Jingle Jamboree Christmas Parade and Celebration — Douglasville
Church Street and Douglasville Town Green
Free
Dec4FriTree lightingsFri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Roswell's Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree 2026
Heart of Roswell Park
FreeAll ages
Dec4FriSanta visitsFri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Santa's Arrival — Historic Downtown Acworth
Historic Downtown Acworth — the Plaza behind Henry's
Nov21SatSanta visitsSat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PM
Santa's Post Office at The Battery Atlanta
Truist Community Corner, The Battery Atlanta
Free
- Santa 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
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Appalachian Noël: A Mountain Dulcimer Christmas — Sharon Forks Library
Sharon Forks Library
All ages
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 8:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa at Avalon
Avalon — Chick-fil-A (Dec 5) and Oak Steakhouse (Dec 6)
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Christmas in Acworth — Santa at Depot Park and Horse & Carriage Rides
Historic Downtown Acworth (Depot Park on Dec 5)
Free
- Parades
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Christmas in Carrollton — Christmas Parade and Merry Market
Downtown Carrollton — Adamson Square and parade route; Merry Market at East Carrollton Park
Dec5SatParadesSat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Conyers Christmas Parade 2026
Parade route, Rowland Road to Milstead Avenue, Conyers
All ages
Dec5SatCommunitySat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Deck the Hall — Downtown Duluth
Downtown Duluth
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Family Gingerbread Fun — Denmark Library
Denmark Library
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Family Saturday — November and December 2026
High Museum of Art
With admission
Nov7SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 7 · 9:15 AM
Little Sprouts — Smith-Gilbert Gardens (Nov 2026–Jan 2027)
Smith-Gilbert Gardens
With admissionAges 0–4
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
McDonough Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on the Square
McDonough Square
Dec5SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Roswell Makers Market 2026
Roswell Visual Arts Center
FreeAll ages
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5
Santa Pajama Party 2026
Children's Museum of Atlanta
Dec5SatNutcracker and showsThrough Dec 26
The Nutcracker — Atlanta Ballet 2026
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Paid
Dec5SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
The Nutcracker — Gwinnett Ballet Theatre (45th production)
Gas South Theater
PaidAll ages
Dec5SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
The Roswell City Spectacular — Roswell Dance Starz
Roswell Cultural Arts Center
From $20
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 8:00 AM
Wake Up with Santa
Georgia Aquarium
Free
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, 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
Dec5SatCommunitySat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Winter Fest 2026 — Atlanta History Center
Atlanta History Center
PaidAll ages
- Light 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
Dec6SunMarkets and festivalsSun, Dec 6 · 1:00 PM
Kids Holiday Market at The Battery Atlanta
The Battery Atlanta
- Nov1SunSTEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM
Sensory Friendly Playtime — fall 2026
Children's Museum of Atlanta
With admission
Dec6SunParadesSun, Dec 6
Sparkle Sandy Springs — Parade & Holiday Celebration 2026
City Springs District — City Green
- Community
Mon, Nov 9
Wacky Winter Portraits — Post Road Library
Post Road Library
All ages
- Santa visits
Mon, Dec 7 · 4:00 PM
Learn About Reindeer — Suwanee Library
Suwanee Branch Library
FreeAges 6–11
- Santa visits
Mon, Dec 7 · 6:00 PM
Meet and Greet Santa Claus — Fortson Library
Fortson Public Library
Free
Oct26MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Oct 26 · 11:00 AM
Virtual Reality for Homeschool Teens — Central Library
Central Library — Best Buy Teen Tech Center
- Community
Tue, Dec 8 · 5:00 PM
The Great Library Christmas Treasure Hunt — Forest Park Library
Forest Park Branch Library
FreeAges 5–11
- Community
Tue, Dec 8 · 6:30 PM
The Sugar Rush Christmas Bash — Sharon Forks Library (teens)
Sharon Forks Library
Nov10TueSTEM & discoveryTue, Nov 10 · 9:00 AM
Tuesdays in the Field — fall 2026 homeschool series
Georgia Aquarium — Oceans Ballroom
Paid
Dec8TueSTEM & discoveryTue, Dec 8 · 9:00 AM
Tuesdays in the Field December
Georgia Aquarium
Free
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 8 · 5:00 PM
Winter Book Arts Studio — Northwest Branch Library, Riverdale
Northwest Branch, Clayton County Library System
Ages 6–11
- Crafts and cookies
Wed, Dec 9 · 6:30 PM
Hanukkah Crafts — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
All ages
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Homeschool Workshops — Southern Museum (Nov 2026–Jan 2027)
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
With admissionAges 5–12
- Tree lightings
Wed, Dec 9 · 6:00 PM
Menorah Lighting — Downtown Kennesaw
Main Street Plaza, Downtown Kennesaw
FreeAll ages
- Crafts and cookies
Thu, Dec 10 · 6:00 PM
Family Gingerbread Houses — Cochran Public Library, Stockbridge
Cochran Public Library
All ages
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Dec 10 · 4:00 PM
The Floor is Lava STEM Challenge — McDonough Library
McDonough Public Library
FreeAges 4–7
Dec11FriSanta visitsFri, Dec 11 · 4:30 PM
Santa’s Garden Party — December 2026 series
Smith-Gilbert Gardens
From $25
Dec11FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker — Atlanta Dance Theatre in Roswell
Roswell Cultural Arts Center
From $29.50
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 AM
All Aboard for Holiday Fun! at the Southern Museum
Southern Museum
From $5All ages
Dec12SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with the Grinch — Acworth Community Center
Acworth Community Center
- Light displays
Sat, Dec 12 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Glow — Peachtree Corners Town Green
Peachtree Corners Town Green
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Kids Shop & Drop with Snapology — Kennesaw
Ben Robertson Community Center
From $49Ages 5–12
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Holly Jolly Play Day — Lilburn Library
Lilburn Branch, Gwinnett County Public Library
All ages
Dec12SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 12 · 1:30 PM
Snacks with Santa — Johns Creek
Park Place at Newtown Park
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
Sounds of Christmas with the King's Ringers — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
All ages
Dec12SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Woodland Friends Ornament Workshop — Roswell
Roswell Visual Arts Center
From $24
Nov8SunOutdoorsSun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AM
Fernbank Morning Hikes — November and December 2026
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
From $20
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 13 · 6:00 PM
Glimmer & Glee: Holiday Drone Show — Kennesaw
Depot Park — United Bankshares Amphitheater
- Dec13SunSanta visits
Sun, Dec 13 · 8:00 AM
Wake Up with Santa
Georgia Aquarium
Free
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Dec 14 · 1:30 PM
Birds of Prey — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
Ages 3+
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Nov 23 · 6:30 PM
Telescope Viewing Night — Lilburn Library
Lilburn Branch Library
FreeAll ages
- Community
Tue, Dec 15 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Movie Night — Forest Park Branch Library
Forest Park Branch, Clayton County Library System
- Nutcracker and shows
Tue, Dec 15 · 5:30 PM
Make A Joyful Noise: A Holiday Musical Recital — Forest Park Library
Forest Park Branch Library
Free
- Crafts and cookies
Wed, Dec 16 · 4:00 PM
Christmas Craft-ernoon — Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Library
Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch Library
FreeAges 6+
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Dec 16 · 4:30 PM
Holiday Circuitry — Collins Hill Library
Collins Hill Branch Library
FreeAges 6–11
Dec16WedCommunityWed, Dec 16 · 6:00 PM
Light Up Main PTV Parade — Acworth
Cauble Park and the downtown Acworth parade route
Free
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Dec 16 · 5:00 PM
Snowstorm Jar — Snellville Library
Snellville Branch Library
FreeAges 6–11
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 16 · 5:00 PM
Sounds of Christmas with the Michael Wheeler Holiday Band — Forest Park Library
Forest Park Branch Library
Free
- Community
Wed, Dec 16 · 6:00 PM
Stuffed Animal Sleepover — Grayson Library
Grayson Branch Library
FreeAges 0–5
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Dec 17 · 5:30 PM
Candy Cane Engineering — Hamilton Mill Library
Hamilton Mill Branch Library
FreeAges 6–11
Dec17ThuNutcracker and showsThrough Dec 22
The Nutcracker — The Georgia Ballet, Marietta
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
PaidAll ages
Dec18FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Dec 18 · 7:30 PM
WinterTide After Hours
Georgia Aquarium
Free
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 18 · 3:30 PM
World of Wonder: Holiday Edition — Sharon Forks Library
Sharon Forks Library
Dec19SatOutdoorsThrough Feb 28
Enchanted Woodland Trail — winter 2026–27
Chattahoochee Nature Center
From $14
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM
Trouble in Toyland — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 20 · 6:30 PM
Madhatters Skating Academy Holiday Show
Atlanta Ice House at the Compete Center
All ages
- Dec20SunSanta visits
Sun, Dec 20 · 8:00 AM
Wake Up with Santa
Georgia Aquarium
Free
- Cooking
Mon, Dec 21 · 2:00 PM
Cute Holiday Snacks — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
Free
Dec21MonNutcracker and showsMon, Dec 21 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Juggling Show with Ron Anglin
Roswell Cultural Arts Center
From $12All ages
Dec21MonNutcracker and showsMon, Dec 21 · 10:00 AM
Movies at the Wadsworth: The Muppet Christmas Carol — Newnan
Charles Wadsworth Auditorium
Free
Dec21MonSTEM & discoveryThrough Dec 23
Training Treats — Winter Safari Camp
Zoo Atlanta — Safari Camp
From $240Ages 5–11
- Outdoors
Mon, Dec 21
Winter Break I nature camps 2026
Dunwoody Nature Center
Paid
Nov3TueArts & craftsTue, Nov 3 · 8:30 AM
Zone of Light 2026 No-school Creative Arts Days
Zone of Light Studio
From $100Ages 5–12
- Sports & play
Tue, Dec 22 · 3:00 PM
A Holiday Heist for Honey — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 22 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Puppetpalooza — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
All ages
- Dec28MonSTEM & discovery
Through Jan 1
Interdependent Animals — Winter Safari Camp
Zoo Atlanta — Safari Camp
From $400Ages 5–11
- Outdoors
Mon, Dec 28
Winter Break II nature camps 2026–27
Dunwoody Nature Center
Paid
Dec31ThuNew Year’s EveThu, Dec 31
New Year's Bubble Bash 2026
Children's Museum of Atlanta
From $25
Dec31ThuNew Year’s EveThu, Dec 31 · 9:30 AM
New Year’s Bubble Bash 2026
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
From $10
Dec31ThuNew Year’s EveThrough Jan 1
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Georgia Aquarium
Free
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 6:00 PM
New Year's Eve Early Innings Family Countdown — The Battery Atlanta
The Battery Atlanta
Free
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 2:00 PM
New Year's Eve: The Early Edition — Locust Grove Library
Locust Grove Public Library
Free
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:15 AM
Noon Year's Eve — Cumming Library
Cumming Library
All ages
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve — Five Forks Library
Five Forks Branch Library
FreeAges 0–5
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve — Grayson Library
Grayson Branch Library
FreeAges 0–5
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve — Hamilton Mill Library
Hamilton Mill Branch Library
FreeAges 0–5
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:15 AM
Noon Year's Eve — Post Road Library
Post Road Library
All ages
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve Celebration — Denmark Library
Denmark Library
All ages