24 Jolly Weekend Happenings Around Atlanta: December 7th – 10th

Callanwolde Gingerbread HouseTis the season to be jolly! Get ready for the peak of seasonal events  – and some majorly festive fun – by getting the most out of your weekend plans with our Top 24 Happenings Around Atlanta This Weekend: Thursday – Sunday, December 7th – 10th, 2023.

Kick off the weekend on Thursday as Holiday on the Town celebrates all things holly and jolly at Town Brookhaven! The Anne Irwin Fine Art Gallery also kicks off the weekend with a new holiday group exhibit, followed by some immersive mix-and-mingling at a special Fernbank After Dark. The family fun will carry you into the weekend with art, flavor, and fun over at the Virginia Highlands Winterfest through Saturday!

As we continue thorough the weekend, Callanwolde’s Winter House closes out the weekend with twinkling lights, laughter, and delectable treats. Be sure to get the kiddos and enjoy a family-friendly weekend shopping the Decatur Holiday Marketplace, lacing up those running shoes along the Atlanta BeltLine, exploring woodland wonders at Chattahoochee Nature Center, and even spotting a certain red-nosed reindeer.

The winter wonder continues all weekend (and season!) long with exciting installations at all your favorite stops from the Georgia Aquarium to Fernbank Museum, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, and Ponce City Market.

As always, we have you covered with the city’s best Farmers Markets and eclectic flavors of Inman Park. Through all seasons, we will continue to have a spectacular lineup of fun each week – with events for couples, families, and running solo.

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Zoo Atlanta Illuminights: A Chinese Lantern Festival

Atlanta Zoo IlluminightsZoo 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 14th, 2024

Event Hours
5:30 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
Last entry at 8:00 p.m.

Location
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30315

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January High Frequency Friday | High Museum of Art

High Frequency FridayIt’s Happy Hour meets Art Party with January’s HIGH Frequency Friday! Enjoy a moment of respite and fun as you explore the High Museum galleries this month. With a soundtrack to enhance your cultural experience, the evening is the High Museum’s sell-out event of art and music!

2024 Event Details
Friday | January 5th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Location
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309

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Atlanta Wine Festivals New Year’s Eve | Guardian Works

Guardian Works NYE 2023-2024Ring 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!

2023 – 2024 Event Details
Sunday, December 31st
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

VIP – 8:00 p.m. Early Entry

Cocktail Attire | Guests 21+Location
Guardian Works
775 Echo St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

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December Friday Jazz | High Museum of Art

Friday Jazz at the HighFriday Jazz returns to the High Museum of Art for an entirely new twist on your favorite musical experience. Not your typical Friday Jazz, enjoy an evening with a signature cocktail and music in two locations throughout the Museum!

2023 Event Details
Friday | December 15th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Location
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309

Relax with a cold cocktail, explore the museum’s permanent collections, and enjoy the incredible variety of jazz from straight ahead to free jazz, bebop to swing, and more. The immersive experience will feature local talents layering notes, improvising melodies, and drawing on inspiration from jazz history. 

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Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

ASO HolidayA staple among Atlanta families, Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra returns this holiday season!

2023 Event Details
December 9th – 10th

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.

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Holidays at the High: Annual Member Celebration | 2023

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!

2023 Event Details
December 2nd
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 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.

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Season of Hope | Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Season of HopeDon your holiday festive cocktail attire to celebrate the Season of Hope! In support of the Marcus Autism Center, the sixth annual event hopes – and diligently strives – toward a better future where every child can reach their full potential.

2023 Event Details
Thursday, November 30th
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Location
Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30305

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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.

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Where to Spot Santa – And Snap a Photo! – Around Atlanta in 2023

Santa - phippsHe’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 Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick in 2023 and snap a picture with your family while finding some festive fun along the way. 

This year, a few new favorite spots have popped up in addition to Atlanta’s classic favorites. From Seaside Saint Nick at Georgia Aquarium to Stylish Santa at Buckhead Village, you’ll even spot Santa in some unexpected locations! Catch Santa illuminating extraordinary live trees, sip on hot cocoa as you sing holiday carols, and maybe even spot a few of his reindeer as you search your way through the city to catch the Big Guy in Red (or green!).

The holidays may rush by, but we’ve put our elves to work to help you find Santa no matter where you are in the city. So don’t miss out on seeing The Big Man in Red as he makes all his stops through Christmas Eve!

Happy Holidays!

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