I am seriously in Christmas overdrive. My oldest brother is flying in from Californina tonight and I'm so excited! I haven't seen him since I went to Cali for Spring Break in March. Our house is decorated, we're playing Christmas music (and a little Beyonce), and I'm wrapping gifts this weekend!
Since Dec. 1, my friends and family have been asking me for suggestions on fun Christmas events in ATL. As the Real College Student of Atlanta, it's kind of my job to know…so I don't mind people asking and I love making suggestions. And I wanted to share them with you too. Here's my edited list of fun Christmas events in ATL via Access Atlanta.
I put an (*) beside the events I've been to or that I'm going to this month, eek!
Stone Mountain Christmas. Through Jan. 1. Christmas Adventure pass $28; $22 ages 3-11; free ages 2 and younger. $10 parking per vehicle. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690,www.stonemountainpark.com.
*Snow Mountain. Through Feb. 17. Snow Mountain pass $28. Snow Mountain and Christmas combo pass $45. $10 parking per vehicle. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690,www.stonemountainpark.com.
“Marco Polo: Man & Myth.” Through Jan. 5. $15.50-$17.50. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta. www.fernbankmuseum.org.
*Lake Lanier Islands Resort’s Magical Nights of Lights. 5 to 10 p.m. nightly. Through Dec. 31. $60 per carload (1-9 people). 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford. 770- 945-8787, www.lakelanierislands.com.
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. Through Jan. 4. $11-$20. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
Christmas at Bulloch. Through Dec. 30. $6-$8. Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. 770-992-1731, www.bullochhall.org.
*Global Winter Wonderland. Through Jan. 5. $16.99-$24.99. Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Drive S.E., Atlanta. 404-226-0507, www.globalwonderland.com.
Festival of the SEAson. The Georgia Aquarium celebrates the holidays with a light show and special events (including the Weeki Wachee Mermaids the first three weekends in December). Through Jan. 4. $23.95-$34.95. 225 Baker St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-581-4000,www.georgiaaquarium.org.
“Winter Wonderland.” Learn about international holiday celebrations. Through Jan. 5. $15.50-$17.50. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-929-6400,www.fernbankmuseum.org.
PERFORMING ARTS
“The Nut Croaker Ballet: Murder on Your Toes.” Through Jan. 7. $65-$68.50. Agatha’s: A Taste of Mystery Dinner Theatre, 161 Peachtree Center Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404- 584-2255,www.agathas.com.
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Through Dec. 29. $16.50. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-873-3089, www.puppet.org.
“The Santaland Diaries.” Through Dec. 31. $25-$55. Horizon Theatre Company, 1083 Austin Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.horizontheatre.com.
“A Christmas Carol.” Through Dec. 29. $21-$60. Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000, alliancetheatre.org.
“Sanders Family Christmas.” Through Dec. 22. $12-$23. OnStage Atlanta, 2969 East Ponce De Leon Avenue, Decatur. 404-897-1802, www.onstageatlanta.com.
“A Broadway Christmas Carol.” Through Dec. 22. $18-$25. ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain. 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org.
“Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.” Through Dec. 23. $15-$36. The New American Shakespeare Tavern, 499 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-874-5299,www.shakespearetavern.com.
Atlanta Ballet: “The Nutcracker.” Through Dec. 29. $20-$120. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 855-285-8499, www.atlantaballet.com.
“Peter Pan and Wendy.” Through Dec. 29. $10-20. Synchronicity Theatre at 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-484-8636, synchrotheatre.com.
“Seussical Jr. The Musical.” Through Dec. 21. $7-10. OnStage Atlanta, 2969 East Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur. 404/897-1802, www.onstageatlanta.com
“Madeline’s Christmas.” Through Dec. 31. $12-$15. Horizon Theatre Company, 1083 Austin Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.horizontheatre.com
“It’s a Wonderful Life.” Presented by Gypsy Theatre Company. Through Dec. 29. $35-$45. Ferst Center for the Arts, 349 Ferst Drive N.W., Atlanta. www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu.
Celtic Christmas: Music, Dance and the Soul of the Season. Dec. 21-22. $17.50-$60. Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta. www.thecelticcompany.com.
VISUAL ARTS
“Rendering Atlanta.” Through Feb. 28. Free. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta. www.atlantahistorycenter.com.
“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.” Ongoing.Currently booking through Feb. 28. $16-$24; $16 ages 4-12; $22 senior citizens; $30 combo ticket with “Bodies … The Exhibition. Premier Exhibition Center, Atlantic Station, 265 18th St., Atlanta. 866-866-8265, www.atlanticstation.com.
“Bodies … The Exhibition.” Ongoing. $16-$24. Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station, 265 18th St. Atlanta. 866-866-8265, www.atlanticstation.com.
Looks like your Christmas is going to be really grand and full of joy..
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Hello from Spain: Merry Christmas. I read that you are going to celebrate a family Christmas. So do I. Great holiday events in your city. Keep in touch
ReplyDeletewe don't have much in my town. We had a christmas parade, but I missed it being at work at the time.
ReplyDeleteI, too, am totally feeling the Christmas spirit this year! How wonderful your brother will be with you over the holidays! Wow--a lot of fab events in Atlanta--great town, BTW! Happy holidays! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteOhh, ou have quite a few events comin' up. Enjoy and stay warm
ReplyDeleteAll of these sound absolutely wonderful! I'm a Nutcracker girl! I would have loved to see it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
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