Thanksgiving in Atlanta 2024

Home Alone in Concert - Atlanta, GA - Nov 25 to Nov 26, 2023
A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

ATL Holiday Lights - Atlanta, GA - Nov 24 to Dec 30, 2023
Get into the holiday spirit from the comfort of your car with a twinkling light display drive-through with themes from everyone’s favorite holiday movies, a mini neighborhood featuring some local Atlanta establishments and more.

Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile and Dash - Atlanta, GA - Nov 23, 2023
Atlanta’s Thanksgiving tradition is back! The Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash returns to Georgia State Stadium!

Gobble Jog - Marietta, GA - Nov 23, 2023
Runners and walkers choose between a 10K, 5K, 1K, Tot Trot (50 yards) or phantom runner and run on November 25. Gobble Jog is MUST Ministries’ #1 fundraising event of the year

Lakeside Lights Spectacular - Buford, GA - Nov 22 to Jan 15, 2024
Kick start your holidays with a visit to Margaritaville’s all-new Lakeside Lights Spectacular for a night of nostalgic wintry fun. The Lakeside Lights Spectacular will take you on a magical walk through an amazing lighting extravaganza with festive seasonal music. Great for the whole family!

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights - Atlanta, GA - Nov 18 to Jan 14, 2024
The annual holiday extravaganza dazzles the Garden nightly with millions of brilliantly-colored LED lights and displays.

Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia - Austell, GA - Nov 18 to Jan 3, 2024
Tis the season for glittering lights, festive performances, delicious hot chocolate…and s’more!

Holiday Model Train Show - Atlanta, GA - Nov 18 to Jan 14, 2024
Join kids and the kids at heart for this holiday favorite, running day and night on the Alston Overlook.

Lighting of Atlantic Station - Atlanta, GA - Nov 18, 2023
Watch as they light the 50-foot tree on Atlantic Green for the first time of the season! This event will feature the official first tree lighting, a fireworks display and Santa sightings.

Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens - Pine Mountain, GA - Nov 17 to Jan 1, 2024
Step out of your car and into the All-New Callaway Christmas Village! Wander through an immersive Winter Wonderland where you’ll explore a forest of twinkling lights and larger-than-life Christmas scenes featuring towering nutcrackers and gigantic snowflakes! Next, stroll through a forest of perfectly decorated trees on Christmas Tree Lane and stop for seasonal snacks and character meet-and-greets at the Christmas Market! The fun continues with our classic drive-through experience, now featuring an enchanting Tunnel of Lights! Journey through the beloved seven-mile Fantasy In Lights Enchanted Forest, where festive music fills the air and the mesmerizing Magical Field of Lights returns to delight your family for another year. Make the most out of your magical night of lights with an overnight stay in a cozy Cottage, Villa or The Lodge & Spa.

Rock City’s Enchanted Garden in Lights - Lookout Mountain, GA - Nov 17 to Jan 6, 2024
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland. Located a quick drive from downtown Chattanooga, this magical Christmas lights experience is one of Chattanooga’s memorable winter events.

Illuminights at Zoo Atlanta - Atlanta, GA - Nov 16 to Jan 14, 2024
Wildlife lights the night at the all-NEW IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival. Private and member only events for the first few nights, then open to the general public for the rest of the season.

Illumination – Marietta - Marietta, GA - Nov 15 to Dec 31, 2023
Georgia’s largest drive-through light show is in two locations this year, both in the Atlanta metro area – millions of lights on hundreds of displays, plus synchronized music.

Stone Mountain Christmas - Stone Mountain, GA - Nov 11 to Jan 2, 2024
Each day of Stone Mountain Christmas, you can enjoy park attractions including Summit Skyride and the Scenic Railroad. Then, immerse yourself in holiday magic with evenings full of festive music, millions of dazzling lights, spectacular shows and visits from some of your favorite holiday characters (including Santa himself!), enjoy The Polar Express experience, and much more. Plus, be sure to tube down Snow Mountain and throw snowballs in the snow play area. Snow and Christmas combo tickets are available online. Either a Christmas Attractions Pass (limited) or annual Mountain Membership is required to enjoy this event..

Snow Island - Buford, GA - Nov 11 to Feb 25, 2024
Take the crew snow tubing, get your skates on and practice your figure eights at the ice rink, hop on the carnival rides, make snow angels, warm up with s’ mores and hot cocoa, and shop in Santa’s Workshop. Don’t forget to stop in and let the little ones tell Jolly Ole St. Nick what they hope to find under the tree.

Christmas at Callanwolde – Winter House - Atlanta, GA - Nov 25 to Dec 10, 2022
Winter House is a brand new 16-day event at Callanwolde where families can enjoy a welcoming, art-filled holiday experience that reflects their passion for arts education. Tons of activities available – check their website for the schedule

Reindeer Dash Scavenger Hunt - Buford, GA - Dec 1 to Dec 31, 2021
Cruise the Islands on a 4 or 6 seater resort cart to complete this festive scavenger hunt.

Botanical Saint Nick at Atlanta Botanical Gardens - Atlanta, GA - Nov 27 to Dec 18, 2021
Meet Botanical Saint Nick on Saturday! Bring your camera and come tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy adorned in green

Macy’s Great Tree Lighting - Atlanta, GA - Nov 19 to Jan 1, 2022
Returning to Macy’s Lenox Square for the 74th consecutive holiday season, the Atlanta Great Tree is an eco-friendly, reusable tree which stands 56 feet tall & is adorned with 45,00 multicolor sparkling LED lights that span more than eight miles from end to end.

Illumination – Hampton - Hampton, GA - Nov 17 to Jan 2, 2022
Georgia’s largest drive-through light show is in two locations this year, both in the Atlanta metro area – Artic Adventure in Hampton, featuring a 32-foot-tall snowman and all of his tundra-bound friends, is one mile with millions of lights on hundreds of displays, plus synchronized music.