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13 Weekend Happenings Around Atlanta: November 21st – 24th
From prepping for Thanksgiving to spotting the Big Guy in Red, the holiday season is upon us!! Don’t miss a moment with our Top 13 Weekend Happenings Around Atlanta This Weekend: Friday – Sunday, November 21st – 24th.
Kick off the festivities this Thursday with the much-anticipated return of the Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse & Marketplace! Plus, don’t miss a chance to spread some extra holiday joy in Decatur, where Santa will be snapping adorable photos with pets. Get your jolly on early and dive into the weekend spirit!
This Friday, dive into the holiday magic with the return of Buckhead Village’s charming German Christkindl Market. Enjoy cozy fireside hot cocoa, twinkling lights, and festive holiday shopping. Over at Fernbank Museum, the Winter Wonderland exhibit is back, showcasing stunning trees and traditions from around the world.
Throughout the weekend, don’t forget to visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden, where the holiday festivities are in full swing! From ride-on trains to visits with Santa himself, it’s a weekend celebration you won’t want to miss. Santa is continuing to make appearances throughout town, so be sure to snap a picture with Old Saint Nick!
Looking for less festive fun? Hop on over the the Atlanta BeltLine for a culmination of art and flavor for an oasis in the city – And as always, we have you covered with the city’s best Farmers Markets and a newly updated lineup of Inman Park’s best restaurants. Through all seasons, we will continue to have a spectacular lineup of fun each week – with events for couples, families, and running solo.
WildWoods: AGLOW Returns to Fernbank Museum!
WildWoods: AGLOW beckons you to explore the magnificent, sometimes hidden, worlds of nature! Fernbank Museum’s outdoor, nighttime experience is unlike anything else in Atlanta, taking guests of all ages on a multi-sensory journey through glowing displays blended with the natural woodlands.
Through February 23rd, 2025
Select Nights | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
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
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!
Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World
Showcasing celebrations from around the globe, the Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World exhibit fills Fernbank Museum with over two floors of twinkling, beautifully decorated trees throughout the holiday season!
Opens November 23rd, 2024
November 23rd, 2024 – January 12th, 2025
Adventures in Science at Fernbank Museum
Calling all science fans! Adventures in Science invites you to explore science and natural history at Fernbank Museum. Learn about different scientific fields, enjoy interactive experiments, and engage with Fernbank educations and local specialists!
2024 Event Details
Saturday | November 16th
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Included with Museum Admission
Day of the Dead Haints & Saints Halloween Parade
What started out in 2011 as a small walking parade around the Square has grown into a city-wide Halloween tradition – And this year, celebrate the Haints and Saints Halloween Parade with a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) twist!
2024 Event Details
Sunday | October 27th
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Starting Location
Decatur Cemetery | 229 Bell St.
End Location
Decatur Square | 111 E Court Square
Fright Night | Fernbank Museum
Ready for a frighteningly-fun night? Join Fernbank Museum for a screaming good time at Fright Night, the museum’s annual adults-only Halloween party!
2024 Event Details
Friday | October 25th
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
10th Annual Oakhurst Porchfest
Front porches become stages, yards become venues, and community generosity and good will rule the day at the Oakhurst Porchfest! Celebrate 10 years of the beloved grassroots traditions with hundreds of live bands (that’s over 30 per hour!).
2024 Event Details
Saturday | October 19th
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Porchfest Location
Open to all, Porchfest a celebration of music and community spread across a square mile of Decatur’s Oakhurst neighborhood. No tickets required!
2024 Winship Win the Fight 5K
On your mark, get set, let’s fight cancer! Now in its 14th year, the Winship Win the Fight 5K is returning in person with a virtual 5K option! The family-friendly event raises critical funds for innovative cancer research, treatment, and care at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.
2024 Event Details
Saturday | September 28th
8:30 a.m.
Virtual 5K Registration Available!