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QUICK LINKS: Holiday Lights, Ice Skating & Unique Events Around ATL

Chanukah Celebrations, Breakfasts with Santa & More!

November 20, 2015

TREE LIGHTING CELELBRATIONS

Holiday on the Town at Town Brookhaven - Dec. 3 from 5:30 to 8pm. Christmas Tree lighting at dusk, visits with Santa, sleigh rides, musical performances by area schools & merchant specials! 
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS 

Atlanta Botanical Garden - Garden Lights, Holiday Nights.  5pm - 10pm through Jan. 9, 2016. Plus see the Holiday Model Train day and night.  
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Centennial Olympic Park Holiday in Lights - Through Jan. 2, 2016 (FREE). CLICK HERE

Lanier Islands Magical Nights of Lights (BUFORD)
 -  Nov. 27 to Jan. 3, 2016. Accommodations Available. 
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Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights (PINE MOUNTAIN) - Accommodations/ Packages available. See website, also theme nights. Through Jan. 2, 2016. 
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ICE SKATING


Skate Atlantic Station
 - Through Feb. 14. 
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Ice Skating at the St. Regis / Astor Holiday Rink - Through Jan. 3, 2016. Covered rink.  Reservations Recommended. 
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Ice Skating at Centennial Olympic Park
 - Through Jan. 10. Covered rink. 
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Ice Skating at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park - Opens Thanksgiving Day through Feb. 15, 2016. Covered rink - lessons available.  Avalon on Ice (Alpharetta)
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UNIQUE EVENTS, FESTIVALS & HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS


Macy's Pink Pig Train - 
at Lenox Mall through Jan. 3Priscilla the Pink Pig has been a beloved tradition in Atlanta since the 1950s. 
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Stone Mountain Christmas & Snow Mountain - Stone Mountain Christmas on select dates through Jan. 3rd. Snow Mountain on select dates through Feb. 28. Combo packages available.
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Winter Wonderland at Fernbank Museum of Natural History -  Nov. 20 to Jan. 10, 2016. Special Celebration Days every Saturday. 
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Festival of the SEAson at Georgia Aquarium - Through Dec. 25. See website for dates for Scuba Claus & visits with Santa, Holidazzle show, Hanukkah Celebrations & more.  
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Six Flags Over Georgia Holiday in the Park (AUSTELL) - Select Days Nov. 21- Jan. 4, 2015. Lights, shows & rides! 
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Christmas at Callanwolde
 - 
Events at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Nov. 21 to Dec. 15. Includes LEGOLAND Discovery Center Breakfast with Santa; Teddy Bear Tea  CLICK HERE.

Tea with Santa & Teddy Bear Tea at Ritz Carlton Buckhead - Multiple dates and times, Nov. 27 to Dec. 23. Make your reservations!
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Winter Adventure at Lake Lanier Islands (BUFORD) - Fun in the snow! Nov. 27 to Jan. 3. 
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Mighty Mo and More! -  FREE Annual Holiday Event. Nov. 29 at the Fox. Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long, snow falling on Peachtree,  “Miracle on 34th Street” . 
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Tuba Christmas at Underground Atlanta
 - 
Annual event is Dec. 4th outdoors from 12 to 1pm.
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Twisted Tinsel Holiday Spectacular (ROSWELL)
 - Dec. 5. Three Historic Homes will celebrate the holiday season with wacky winter activities at this free, family-friendly event.
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Reindog Parade -  Atlanta Botanical Garden, Dec. 5th. Register now! 
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The Children's Christmas Parade - Dec. 5  to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Midtown Atlanta will be transformed into Santa Claus Lane. Floats, giant helium-filled balloons & marching bands - it's the largest holiday parade in the southeast.
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Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND Discovery Center - Dec. 5 - 27. Big tree build on Dec. 6. Holiday costume contest Dec. 19 & 20. 
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Intown Atlanta Chanukah Family Fest - Dec. 6 from 2-4pm. Kid's Concert & Chanukah Party with crafts, latkes, gift shopping and more. At Inman Middle School Auditorium.
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Grand Chanukah Menorah Lightings
 -  Dec. 10 in Decatur Square & Dec. 13 in Virginia Highlands. Hosted by Chabad Intown. Music, Donut decorating, raffles & prizes, Mr. Dreidl Photo Ops & more.

Candlelight Nights at Atlanta History Center - Step back in time and experience Christmas past on Dec. 11. 
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Holiday Festivities at World of Coca-Cola - Holiday lights, seasonal exhibits and even seasonal beverages like Gingerbread Coke, Chocolate-Covered Cherry Coke; photos with Coca-Cola Polar Bear & more. 
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