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Christmas Weekend Happenings Around Atlanta | 2024
Looking for a fun and festive way to keep friends and families entertained over Christmas weekend? While many local spots will be closing for the holiday, there are still plenty of fun-filled events for kids from 1 to 92 all weekend long!
From twinkling lights for the perfect selfie opportunity to kid-friendly performances and a bit of Christmas magic, Atlanta is bustling all weekend long with holiday cheer. Whether you are looking to spot Santa before his big day, enjoy a night out with the kids, or find fun for the whole family, we have you covered with 12 Christmas Weekend Happenings Around Atlanta.
Happy holidays from our families to yours!
6 Unique Ways to Ring in 2025 Around Atlanta
The holidays are officially upon us, and we are already gearing up for a brand new year ahead!
Whether you are looking to kick off 2025 with some new resolutions (or even enjoy breaking old ones!), this year offers several events to celebrate the holiday.
From kid-friendly countdowns to cocktails without the kids, we have you covered with our Top 6 Ways to Ring in the New Year Around Atlanta!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Bring One for the Chipper in January | 2025
You may be wondering what to do with your Christmas tree after the holiday, and there’s no better time to Bring One for the Chipper!
2025 Event Details
Saturday | January 4th
Some locations run various dates from December 26th through January 31st.
Instead of placing the tree on the curb (which will eventually end up in a landfill), bring it to one of the several “Bring One for the Chipper” tree recycling events.
The annual Georgia Christmas tree recycling program has recycled over 6 million trees and counting, recycling them into mulch donated to playgrounds, government beautification projects, parks, and individual yards.
Park Tavern’s Y2K New Year’s Bash
Ring in the New Year with some of Atlanta’s favorite skyline views at Park Tavern’s Y2K NYE Party! The all-inclusive celebration will have your drinks, food, and entertainment covered all night long, complete with a Midnight Countdown.
2024 Event Details
Tuesday | December 31st
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Location
Park Tavern
500 10th Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Get Ready to Party Like It’s 1999 at Park Tavern’s Y2K New Year’s Bash!
Zoo Atlanta Illuminights: A Chinese Lantern Festival
Zoo Atlanta is transforming into a nighttime wonderland, showcasing an illuminated celebration of nature! Warm up with a hot cocoa (spiked for the grownups!), roast marshmallows by the fire, and bask in the holiday glow at the Zoo’s Illuminights.
Event Dates
Through January 19th, 2025
Event Hours
5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Last entry at 8:00 p.m.
New Year’s Bubble Bash | Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Countdown to 2025 with Atlanta’s favorite NYE party for families at Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s New Year’s Bubble Bash! With 3 different times and countdowns to choose from, children of all ages will get to celebrate the New Year.
December 31st, 2024
Location
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
275 Olympic Park Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Join along for a special kid-friendly New Year’s countdown! Kids of all ages will laugh, dance to music by a live DJ, play games, and enjoy hands-on fun. What better way to ring in the new year than with a yearly bubble-wrap-popping tradition?!
Georgia Aquarium New Years Eve Celebration – Ring in 2025!
Georgia Aquarium invites you to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 at Atlanta’s most unique New Year’s Eve Celebration!
2024 – 2025 Event Details
Tuesday | December 31st
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Location
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable night at an exclusive VIP celebration! You’ll enjoy after-hours access to all aquarium galleries, groove to live DJs, and dance the night away on energetic dance floors. Lounge in the elegant Oceans Ballroom, savor gourmet dishes crafted by Wolfgang Puck Catering, and treat yourself to delicious takeaway goodies (while supplies last). Plus, a premium open bar will keep your glass full as you toast to the New Year in style.
Get ready for the thrill of not one but two midnight countdowns—one in the atrium and another in the ballroom—both surrounded by stunning aquatic views.
Best of all, your night of celebration supports a meaningful cause. Proceeds from this event contribute to vital ocean conservation efforts, helping protect marine life and our blue planet. Let’s make a difference together while welcoming the New Year!
Atlanta Wine Festivals New Year’s Eve | Guardian Works
Ring in the new year with an incredible selection of wines, music, great company, and delicious food at the Atlanta Wine Festivals New Year’s Eve!
2024 – 2025 Event Details
Tuesday, December 31st
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
VIP – 8:00 p.m. Early Entry
Cocktail Attire | Guests 21+
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration on the Roof
Who says New Year’s Eve has to only be for adults? Grab the kiddos and head over to Skyline Park for a very special Noon Year’s Eve celebration!
2024 Event Details
Tuesday | December 31st
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location
Skyline Park
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Kids will enjoy live entertainment, All-You-Can-Drink hot chocolate, and a ton of festive fun! At 11:59 a.m., be sure to gather around for the countdown to 2025 at Noon!
Tickets | $25
Children 3 years old and under are free.
Tickets included unlimited access to boardwalk games, mini golf, Heege tower, 3-story slide, and all-you-can-drink hot cocoa!
Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes
The 42nd Annual Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes is back with a festive evening excursion through houses decorated for the holidays in Atlanta’s historic neighborhood. Experience the Grant Park neighborhood in an intimate setting as you’re enchanted by the warm glow of candles & holiday lights at every stop!
2024 Details
December 14th – 15th
Saturday | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday | 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
This year’s tour proudly includes a drive for gloves, socks, and winter hats, which will be distributed to friends at Intown Cares and the Central Outreach and Advocacy Center.
Funds raised benefit St. Paul United Methodist Church (UMC), the Grant Park Cooperative Preschool (GPCP), and the Grant Park Parents Network (GPPN).