Eight Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Atlanta
Atlanta offers numerous options for enjoying the winter holidays on a budget.
Students walk on the Fifth Street bridge during the January 2014 snow storm. Photo courtesy of GVU Center
Dec 17, 2014
— Atlanta, GA
With the holidays near and the cold settling in, students are officially on winter break through Jan. 5. Soon, campus will close for the week, giving employees a chance to rest as well.
For those in town for the holidays and looking for activities to do during the break, Atlanta has plenty of options.
Dec.19–21
- A Broadway Christmas Carol
Time: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Location: Onstage Atlanta Theatre Company
What: Three actors take on the role of 200 characters in this fun and humorous adaptation of a Broadway Christmas Carol.
Dec. 22
- Up On the Housetop!
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Onstage Atlanta Theatre Company
What: A family fun Christmas tale of Santa and his helpers.
Dec. 15 – Jan. 4
- Garden Lights
Time: 5 – 10 p.m.
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden
What: The Atlanta Botanical Garden is decorated for the winter holidays with special decorations and sights only found this time of the year.
- Winter Wonderland
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Fernbank Museum of Natural History
What: The Fernbank Museum’s Winter Wonderland showcases different celebrations of Christmas from around the world.
- Stone Mountain Christmas
Time: See select shows for details
Location: Stone Mountain Park
What: A wide variety of holiday activities from musicals to interactive shows that allow guests to experience multiple holiday traditions.
- Centennial Olympic Park Ice Rink
Time: Holiday hours may vary, please check website for specific date timings
Location: Centennial Olympic Park
What: For just $12, a 90-minute ice skating session takes you from here to a icy winter wonderland. Admission price also includes skate rentals.
Dec. 31
- Atlanta Peach Drop
Time: 11 a.m. – Midnight
Location: Underground Atlanta
What: Every year Atlanta celebrates the arrival of the New Year with its famous peach drop. The day consists of musical performances, carnival rides, food vendors, and much more fun for friends and families.
- New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Time: Varies with different celebration parties
Location: Atlanta
What: Provided in the link is a list of New Year’s Eve parties going on in Atlanta clubs and bars. For more information on specific events, links can be found in the descriptions of the events. New Year’s events are on the right side of the page.