Top 10 Happenings Around Atlanta This Thanksgiving | 2023

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Thanksgiving is finally here, and the holiday hustle is fast-approaching! Take a break from all the recipe planning, and explore the Top 10 Happenings Around Atlanta This Thanksgiving: 2023.

With so much more to do than Black Friday shopping, it’s easier than ever to keep your family happy and engaged this 2023 Thanksgiving holiday!

From holiday interior decor to dining, activities for all ages – and even some unconventional fun – we have all your tastes covered even if turkey isn’t on the menu this year.

Winter House
November 25th – December 10th
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Complete with visits from Santa himself, the 27,000 square-foot historic mansion will be filled with laughter, holiday magic, activities, and workshops for all! Cozy up next to a blazing fire in the Wine Bar and Beer Garden, and step outside to make s’mores by the outdoor fire pits as jazzy holiday tunes fill the air. Guests can play classic board games, build and decorate gingerbread houses, and explore the holiday artist market for that special gift this season!

Holiday Happenings at PCM
November 24th – December 31st
Ponce City Market & The Roof

Ponce City Market is transforming into your one-stop-shop this December to make your holiday season merry and bright! With special visits from Santa, festive pop-ups, ice skating, fireside treats, and more, these Holiday Happenings are sure to bring that bit of extra joy we all seem to need this year.

Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse & Gardens
Through December 10th
Chastain Park
Home for the Holidays will showcase Atlanta’s leading design industry talents while celebrating design and effortless elegance. Situated in Chastain Park, this year’s newly constructed stucco home sprawls 12,000 square feet, boasting airy spaces for daily living, intimate cocktail parties, and large gatherings year-round.

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
Through January 14th
Atlanta Botanical Gardens

Explore the Botanical Gardens unlike ever before on Thanksgiving night. Sip on a hot cocoa as you stroll through the millions of sparkling lights and roast s’mores by a toasty fire. Seasonal favorites such as the Orchestral Orbs, Glittering Galaxy, and Model Trains also return to make your
long Thanksgiving weekend the ultimate experience to kicking off the holiday season!

Holiday Happenings at Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Through January 14th
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
While enjoy the Gardens’ remarkable twinkling light displays, don’t miss out on the other holiday happenings! Visit Botanical Saint Nick as he makes his first appearance on Saturday, hop aboard the ride-on train, and get in the holiday spirit.

Atlanta Half Marathon & Thanksgiving Day 5k
Thursday, November 23rd
Spend Thanksgiving morning working up an appetite for that turkey and pumpkin pie! The annual Thanksgiving Day tradition has become one of the largest half marathons in the country. Join the day’s festivities at the Thanksgiving Day 5k or participate in the 50-Meter Dash – both open to children and families!Chastain Tree Sale

Chastain Park Holiday Tree Sale
Sunday, November 26th
Chastain Horse Park Red Lot

Looking for the most beautiful and long-lasting trees in Atlanta? The Holiday Tree Sale boasts beautiful trees by Barefoot Mountain for sale in the Chastain Horse Park’s Park Red Lot. Enjoy a Thanksgiving weekend tradition while holiday shopping for fraser fir wreaths, garland, and trees!

Winter Wonderland at Fernbank Museum
Through January 7th
Showcasing celebrations from around the globe, Winter Wonderland fills Fernbank Museum with over two floors of twinkling, beautifully decorated trees throughout the holiday season! The variety of trees will be adorned with twinkling with lights, glimmer with color, and shine with a variety of cultural objects.  The displays throughout the museum recognize the diversity of celebrations, holidays, traditions, and events from around the world.

Holidays at Georgia Aquarium
Through January 1st
The atrium will be filled with the sights and sounds of the holiday season, complete with holiday music and a live 40-foot tree! With some new surprises and old favorite (like pictures with Santa himself!), the Georgia Aquarium invites you and your family to take in all the magic of the holidays.  Snap some photos of Santa in scuba gear, enjoy singing carolers strolling through the Aquarium, take in some delicious cafe offerings, and more!

Snap a photo with Santa!
He’s making a list, and he’s checking it twice – Santa Claus is coming to town! We’ve put together a list where you can be sure to spot him in 2023 and get a picture with your family and pets.