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25 Fun & Festive Happenings Around Atlanta: December 7th – 10th
Tis 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 25 Fun & Festive 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.
Holiday Happenings at Ponce City Market | 2023
Ponce City Market is transforming into your one-stop-shop through December to make your holiday season merry and bright! With ice skating, fireside treats, and more, these Holiday Happenings are sure to bring that bit of extra joy we all seem to need this time of year.
The Magic Begins November 24th!
Location
Ponce City Market
675 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30308
New this year, Christmas trees will also be available for purchase at Ponce City Market! Whether you’re looking for some holiday swag, goodies to bring home, or even a festive workshop – You’ll find it at the new Ponce City Tree Market.
Even kids can get in on the fun this year! Who says you have to wait until Midnight to ring in the New Year? From ice skating and games on The Roof to delicious treats and a Noon Years’ countdown, there will be an incredible lineup of holiday fun through the end of 2023.
2023 Guide: Top 21 Halloween Happenings Around Atlanta
It’s officially the season for spooking and bewitching! We couldn’t be more excited to get into the Halloween spirit with Your 2023 Guide to the Top 21 OurHalloween Happenings Around Atlanta.
With so many beloved events making the their return from previous years, there are plenty of ways to get festive all month long. From family-friendly activities to virtual events and everything in between, we have you covered with all the highlights!
Check out our list below to ensure you get more treats than tricks all throughout the month:
Old Fourth Ward Park Arts Festival | 2023
Celebrate Emerging Artists with the art-rich history of Atlanta at the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival! Bringing art to the newly completed Historic Fourth Ward Park, the festival is a great opportunity to jump into Fall and support local artists.
2023 Festival Dates
October14th – 15th
Festival Hours
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday | 11:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Named “Best New Event” by the Southeast Festivals and Events Association, the beloved two-day arts festival has become the perfect embodiment of the neighborhood’s artistic innovation! The celebration of community and tradition is presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces for people of all ages, races, customs and interests.
2023 Fall Festival on Ponce
The Festival on Ponce returns this Fall with over 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, delicious local fare, and fun for the whole family!
2023 Fall Festival Details
October 7th – 8th
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location
Olmstead Linear Park
1788 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Set against the beautiful backdrop of historic Olmsted Linear Park, Festival admission is free and all ages are welcome.
Ponce City Roof Becomes Paradise at The End of Summer Luau!
Complete with Polynesian-inspired delicacies, refreshing cocktails, and limbo contests, the Roof’s End of Summer Luau will transport you to a tropical oasis without having to leave the city this Labor Day weekend!
2023 Event Details
Saturday | September 2nd
11:00 a.m. – Midnight
Location
The Roof at Ponce City Market
675 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30308
Candler Park Tour of Homes | 2023
The Candler Park Tour of Homes isn’t your typical home tour! Showcasing the shared values of the Candler Park community, the tour features local art, incredible gardens, and a surprise or two along the way – This year, taking place one week before the official Candler Park Fall Fest.
2023 Event Details
Sunday | September 24th
Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Location
Candler Park – Atlanta
585 Candler Park Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
7th Annual Atlanta Summer Wine Festival
Atlanta Wine Festival proudly presents the Atlanta Summer Wine Fest. This year’s event will feature three sessions filled with over 50 wines, beer and cider, live music, food, and fun!
2023 Festival Dates
Saturday | August 12th
Session 1
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Session 2
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location
Guardian Works
775 Echo St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
General Admission includes entry to the festival, live entertainment, a souvenir acrylic wine glass, and all beer, wine, mimosa, and White Claw samples.
13 Ways to Celebrate 4th of July Around Atlanta | 2023
It’s time to officially kick off summertime with the biggest – and best – holiday of the season! We have you covered with 13 Ways to Celebrate 4th of July Around Atlanta in 2023. With the holiday falling on a Tuesday this year, we’ve put together ways for you to fit in your patriotic fun and festivities all weekend long – from Saturday through Tuesday!
From the family-friendly to an adult night on the town, there’s something for everyone. All through Atlanta, the city is in the spirit with a variety of events – some lasting several days!
Kick off the morning with a festive parade, explore a new neighborhood, and end the exciting holiday with a number of spectacular fireworks. The festivities are stretching all through the holiday weekend and into the week, so you won’t want to miss a moment of the fun!
Fourth of July on the Roof | Ponce City Market
Ponce City Market’s annual Fourth of July on the Roof is celebrating the red, white, and blue with Atlanta’s best panoramic skyline views and a full weekend of fun to remember. Whether you are looking to celebrate with the whole family during the day or catch some time away from the kids that night, The Roof at Ponce City Market is definitely your one-stop destination for Fourth of July weekend!
2023 Event Details
June 30th – July 4th
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
21+ Only After 5:00 p.m.