Atlanta Real Estate Talk
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).
Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
A staple among Atlanta families, Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra returns this holiday season!
2024 Event Details
December 12th – 15th
Beloved Music Director Robert Shaw started the holiday tradition many years ago, and families throughout Atlanta have cherished the performances ever since! This year, join Director of Choruses Norman Mackenzie as he leads the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in an evening of timeless Christmas carols and hymns to help you celebrate the season.
Enchanted Woodland Wonders at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Celebrate the season with a day of family fun at Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Enchanted Woodland Wonders!
2024 Event Details
Sunday | December 15th
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location
Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road
Roswell, GA 30075
Part of Chattahoochee Nature Center’s series of Family Fun Days, this is the perfect chance to find some holiday cheer with the whole family. Pack a picnic, and plan for a full day of festive activities for all ages – Even meet a real reindeer!
Avondale Estates Christmas Tour of Homes
Join Avondale Estates in the holiday spirit as the 32nd Annual Avondale Estates Christmas Tour of Homes returns for 2024! Adding to the festive cheer, the entire city will be glowing with holiday lights—from every street to the Avondale Estates Business District and plazas. Residents are encouraged to join the tradition and help “Light Up Avondale!”
2024 Event Details
Sunday | December 15th
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Avondale Holiday Market
Noon – 6:00 p.m.
The six homes on this year’s tour represent the various styles of architecture in our city will be featured for the tour.. In past years, two of the Avondale “originals” were built when the city was established in 1926, alongside a 40s bungalow, two recently renovated 50s bungalows, and an entirely updated 60 two-story home.
GIANT Wine Night | High Museum of Art
Indulge in an evening of art and wine at the GIANT Wine Night at High Museum of Art!
2024 Event Details
Thursday | December 12th
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
The evening includes exclusive after-hours access to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. The exhibition spotlights work by Black artists across geographies, including twentieth-century legends such as Nick Cave and Lorna Simpson and artists of a younger generation, such as Deana Lawson and Amy Sherald, who are expanding the legacies of those who came before them. After exploring the galleries, savor wine from Black-owned wineries and Black winemakers, who will introduce and pair wine selections with works from the exhibition. Impress your friends at the next party with your new wine and art knowledge.