KidsOutAndAbout special-edition Holiday Newsletter |
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KidsOutAndAbout Atlanta Holiday Newsletter 2025 |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers,
The holiday season is filled with fun here! Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of joy and tradition. Here is your master guide to the holidays, including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more! From dazzling light displays to festive markets, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Gather with family
and friends to create lasting memories and experience the spirit of the season. You'll see right below my signature a link to our HUGE list of ideas for local fun: 101 of them! Scan the list below, then bookmark the 101 list as your go-to resource for this holiday season!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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KidsOutAndAbout's 2025 holiday events list for Atlanta is somewhat shorter this year than our traditional 101 ideas for local holiday fun, but there are still ways to make the holidays special in our area for 2025. Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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Where to get your own Xmas tree in and around Atlanta, GA. A great family Christmas tradition!
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Step into a magical holiday tradition with Alliance Theatre’s annual production of A Christmas Carol, filled with festive spirit, dazzling performances, and the timeless tale of redemption. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on his transformative journey through past, present, and future as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. With stunning sets, mesmerizing special effects, and a cast that brings Dickens’ beloved characters to life, this cherished classic is the perfect way to celebrate…
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A beloved Christmas tradition shines even brighter this holiday season! Enjoy a festive journey along the classic seven-mile light show in your own car. Experience the Callaway Christmas Village, where you’ll find Santa & friends, the 40-foot Tree of Traditions Pixel Pine, and a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, oversized ornaments, and more! Don’t miss this chance to explore 2,500 acres of holiday cheer during Fantasy In Lights Powered By Georgia Power!
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A DELICIOUS WHIMSICAL WONDERLAND! Sugar plum fairies. Gigantic gingerbread village. Sweets as far as the eye can see. Candy Rush produced by World of Illumination, is the world’s largest animated drive-through audio-visual experience, highlighting larger-than-life Christmas characters and confections. This mile-long journey, hosted by Chef Kuma, features millions of colorful lights and enchanting Christmas music that everyone in the family will enjoy — a must see treat for the entire family.
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Bigger than ever, the Southeastern Railway Museum presents our annual “Festival of Trees,” featuring Holiday Trees designed and installed by a wide variety of community-minded individuals and businesses. This year promises upwards of 70 trees decorating Building 1. Normal admission offers access to train rides as available, the entire museum and – The Festival of Trees.
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Discover Atlanta’s Ultimate Holiday Tradition: IllumiNights at the Zoo! This holiday season, Atlanta’s beloved festive event returns bigger and brighter than ever, transforming the Zoo into a dazzling nighttime wonderland. Experience hundreds of brilliantly illuminated wildlife lanterns and captivating displays that celebrate the beauty and magic of nature after dark. Looking for great holiday lights in Atlanta? IllumiNights is your must-see event! Perfect for families, couples on a…
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From the thrill of the flight to the joy of seeing Santa, “Magical Flight to the North Pole” promises an unforgettable adventure that will leave guests with cherished memories and a deeper appreciation for the magic of the holiday season. Join us on this enchanting journey and see if you have what it takes to make Santa’s Nice List.
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All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn. $6 per passenger, $4 members. The Ride-on Train is unable to operate in inclement weather. All ages are required to have a ticket. Children under the age of 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Our Rockefeller-inspired ice skating rink is back and we can’t wait to hit the rink with you. Guests will need to book ice skating reservations in advance to ensure a skating time slot. Walk-ups are also welcome, but we cannot guarantee you will be able to skate at that time.
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Experience all the warmth and charm of a Southern Family Christmas at Pettit Creek Farms! From beautiful Christmas lights to pictures with Santa AND his REINDEER, there are so many things to do! Take a lovely drive or hayride through more than a mile of beautiful Christmas lights. You only need to pay for one option, either the hayride or the drive thru. Patio heaters will be available to keep you warm but bring a blanket for the hayride!Meet and love on the animals at the petting zoo.…
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The City of Acworth, along with their partner NorthStar Church is excited to host this year’s Santa’s Arrival Presented by; Summerwell Bells Ferry! Santa arrives in Historic Downtown Acworth on Friday, December 5, 2025. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Santa is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 p.m. There will be a host of live performances and activities until 8:30 p.m. to help Santa kick off the holiday season. Bring the entire family to hear Mayor Tommy Allegood read The Night…
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‘Tis the season to be jolly when your Orchestra performs a concert filled with classical cheer celebrating holiday traditions. Bring the entire family to sing along to your favorite holiday songs, while learning about the different families of instruments in the orchestra.
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KidsOutAndAbout's list of family-friendly New Year's activities in the Atlanta, GA area.
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KidsOutAndAbout's 2025 holiday events list for Atlanta is somewhat shorter this year than our traditional 101 ideas for local holiday fun, but there are still ways to make the holidays special in our area for 2025. Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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Where to get your own Xmas tree in and around Atlanta, GA. A great family Christmas tradition!
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Step into a magical holiday tradition with Alliance Theatre’s annual production of A Christmas Carol, filled with festive spirit, dazzling performances, and the timeless tale of redemption. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on his transformative journey through past, present, and future as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. With stunning sets, mesmerizing special effects, and a cast that brings Dickens’ beloved characters to life, this cherished classic is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends.
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A beloved Christmas tradition shines even brighter this holiday season! Enjoy a festive journey along the classic seven-mile light show in your own car. Experience the Callaway Christmas Village, where you’ll find Santa & friends, the 40-foot Tree of Traditions Pixel Pine, and a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, oversized ornaments, and more! Don’t miss this chance to explore 2,500 acres of holiday cheer during Fantasy In Lights Powered By Georgia Power!
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A DELICIOUS WHIMSICAL WONDERLAND! Sugar plum fairies. Gigantic gingerbread village. Sweets as far as the eye can see. Candy Rush produced by World of Illumination, is the world’s largest animated drive-through audio-visual experience, highlighting larger-than-life Christmas characters and confections. This mile-long journey, hosted by Chef Kuma, features millions of colorful lights and enchanting Christmas music that everyone in the family will enjoy — a must see treat for the entire family.
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Bigger than ever, the Southeastern Railway Museum presents our annual “Festival of Trees,” featuring Holiday Trees designed and installed by a wide variety of community-minded individuals and businesses. This year promises upwards of 70 trees decorating Building 1. Normal admission offers access to train rides as available, the entire museum and – The Festival of Trees.
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Discover Atlanta’s Ultimate Holiday Tradition: IllumiNights at the Zoo! This holiday season, Atlanta’s beloved festive event returns bigger and brighter than ever, transforming the Zoo into a dazzling nighttime wonderland. Experience hundreds of brilliantly illuminated wildlife lanterns and captivating displays that celebrate the beauty and magic of nature after dark. Looking for great holiday lights in Atlanta? IllumiNights is your must-see event! Perfect for families, couples on a romantic date night, or friends looking for unforgettable fun, this one-of-a-kind holiday lights experience fills your evening with sparkling joy and wonder.
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From the thrill of the flight to the joy of seeing Santa, “Magical Flight to the North Pole” promises an unforgettable adventure that will leave guests with cherished memories and a deeper appreciation for the magic of the holiday season. Join us on this enchanting journey and see if you have what it takes to make Santa’s Nice List.
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All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn. $6 per passenger, $4 members. The Ride-on Train is unable to operate in inclement weather. All ages are required to have a ticket. Children under the age of 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Our Rockefeller-inspired ice skating rink is back and we can’t wait to hit the rink with you. Guests will need to book ice skating reservations in advance to ensure a skating time slot. Walk-ups are also welcome, but we cannot guarantee you will be able to skate at that time.
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Experience all the warmth and charm of a Southern Family Christmas at Pettit Creek Farms! From beautiful Christmas lights to pictures with Santa AND his REINDEER, there are so many things to do! Take a lovely drive or hayride through more than a mile of beautiful Christmas lights. You only need to pay for one option, either the hayride or the drive thru. Patio heaters will be available to keep you warm but bring a blanket for the hayride!Meet and love on the animals at the petting zoo. You might even get a grateful kiss from a camel if you feed it a treat! Capture holiday memories and visit Santa and his reindeer, Comet and Cupid, at Santa’s Cottage. Pictures with your camera are…
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The City of Acworth, along with their partner NorthStar Church is excited to host this year’s Santa’s Arrival Presented by; Summerwell Bells Ferry! Santa arrives in Historic Downtown Acworth on Friday, December 5, 2025. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Santa is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 p.m. There will be a host of live performances and activities until 8:30 p.m. to help Santa kick off the holiday season. Bring the entire family to hear Mayor Tommy Allegood read The Night Before Christmas and watch the lighting of the tree on the Plaza behind Henry’s. Enjoy pictures with Mr. Claus, eating candy canes with all his elves, and filling the streets with the holiday spirit.…
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‘Tis the season to be jolly when your Orchestra performs a concert filled with classical cheer celebrating holiday traditions. Bring the entire family to sing along to your favorite holiday songs, while learning about the different families of instruments in the orchestra.
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KidsOutAndAbout's list of family-friendly New Year's activities in the Atlanta, GA area.
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