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Holidays in Decatur | 2024
For the holidays, you can’t beat hometown. Shop and celebrate locally in November and December at Holidays in Decatur!
November – December, 2024
Knock out your holiday shopping with special in-store events, discounts, and treats at local shops, restaurants, and services. Participating shops will also stay open late, offering a variety of festive fun! With twinkling lights, cheery music, festive window displays, and family-friendly events — Decatur is your family-friendly destination throughout the holiday season.
Holidays at the High: Annual Member Celebration | 2024
Celebrate the holidays with High Museum at a holly-jolly event for members of all ages! From festive cocktails to hot cocoa and beloved holiday stories, nothing says “Tis the Season” like Holidays at the High!
2024 Event Details
December 7th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
The event is free for Members, featuring separate programming for both families and adults throughout the day.
Holidays at Georgia Aquarium | 2024
With a variety of festive events and activities for the whole family, you won’t want to miss this year’s Holidays at Georgia Aquarium!
2024 – 2025 Event Details
November 15th – January 2nd
Location
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker Street
Atlanta, GA 30313
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. Read More
The Callanwolde Winter House Returns this Holiday Season!
Immerse yourself in all that Callanwolde has to offer through a welcoming, family-friendly art experience this holiday season! Filled with twinkling lights, laughter, and delectable treats, Winter House offers 9 days of art and holiday magic all in one place.
2024 Event Details
November 30th – December 15th
Location
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
980 Briarcliff Road
Atlanta, GA 30306
Holiday Tree Lighting Returns to Atlanta History Center for 2024!
Atlanta History Center is kicking off the holiday season with the returns of an annual tradition at the Holiday Tree Lighting! With fun for all ages, both children and adults are invited to ring in the holiday season as the new 50-foot Christmas tree lights the way for a festive evening ahead.
2024 Event Details
Thursday, November 15th
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location
Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
The festive evening will be filled with music, children’s activities, roaming pictures with the Santa and the Pink Pigs, and more fun throughout the Museum! A cash bar will be available, and hot cocoa and Chickfila will be available for sale. Following the tree lighting, Santa will take pictures with the public in front of the Locomotive.
New for 2024: A children’s train ride and a magical snowfall!
Waldorf School of Atlanta Holiday Fair | 2024
The Waldorf School of Atlanta celebrates its 35th Anniversary with the annual Holiday Fair!
2024 Event Details
Saturday | November 9th
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Adult Only Preview Evening
Friday | November 8th
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location
The Waldorf School of Atlanta
827 Kirk Road
Decatur, GA 30030
Admission is FREE with fees for activities!
Guests of all ages will enjoy a range of interactive and activities, one-of-a-kind shopping, live entertainment, and artful displays. Don’t miss this festive annual tradition!
43rd Annual Atlanta Veteran’s Day Parade
The 43rd Annual Atlanta Veteran’s Day Parade is back in person, proudly celebrating the nation’s veterans with a day of festivity and commemoration!
2024 Event Details
Saturday | November 9th
Opening Ceremony at 10:45 a.m.
Observance Ceremony
Free & Open to the Public
Location
Midtown Atlanta – Peachtree Street from 15th to 5th Street
Taking place in Midtown, the Observance Ceremony offers plenty of room for families to bring chairs and enjoy the amazing event! In addition to the formal event, military vehicles will be showcased in addition to historical displays to educate guests on the history of the United States Military.
Holiday Happenings at Atlanta Botanical Garden | 2024
It’s the most magical time of year, and the Atlanta Botanical Garden is filled with holiday wonder all season long!
In addition to the beloved Garden Lights, Holiday Nights spectacular display, there are plenty of ways to festive through the end of the year – all in one place! Come get your jolly on with the 2024 Holiday Happenings at Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Festivities Kick Off November 18th, 2024
Location
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30309
Decatur Holiday Marketplace Returns for 2024
Get ready to shop and celebrate the season! The Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Café celebrates its 32nd anniversary at Clairemont Elementary, where the school will magically transform into a festive atmosphere complete with an inviting artists’ market accompanied by delicious food.
2024 Event Dates
December 13th – 14th
Marketplace + Cafe Hours
Friday | 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location
Clairemont Elementary
155 Erie Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
Light Up Brookhaven | Blackburn Park
Light Up Brookhaven
is bringing a sleigh full of joy complete with falling snow, twinkling lights, and a visit from St. Nick and his reindeer!
2024 Event Details
Wednesday, December 4th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location
Blackburn Park
3493 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
The evening is complete with activities for ages from 1 to 92! Let’s welcome back the holiday spirit with the annual tree and menorah lighting, music, candy cane hunts, the snow hill, live reindeer, and more.