Top things to do in and around Atlanta this week

ATLANTA — Here is a look at some of the upcoming events in the Atlanta area.

Dec. 6

Senoia celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with the annual Light Up Senoia parade on December 6,beginning at 6:30 PM. The Christmas Parade and the Main Street Tree Lighting event brings the community together for an evening of festivities including Santa’s Workshop, Holiday Entertainment, Food Trucks and more.

Dec. 9

1,000-drone holiday magic show at Piedmont Park

Chevrolet is bringing Holiday Magic to Atlanta with a free, family-friendly community celebration at The Promenade in Piedmont Park.

Ferrari in America opens

When some folks hear the name Ferrari, they think of Italy. However, the brand has been a favorite in America for decades. This exhibition at the Savoy Museum features Ferrari automobiles throughout the decades.

Dec. 11-14

Christmas with the ASO

Sing along to your favorite Christmas songs and create cherished family memories at this beloved annual concert featuring the Morehouse College Glee Club, Atlanta Young Singers and the ASO Chorus.

Dec. 12

Fernbank After Dark: Gin-gle Bells + WildWoods: AGLOW

Deck the halls with science as you sleigh through our holiday-themed evening featuring twinkling cocktails, festive hands-on activities, and our illuminating WildWoods: AGLOW exhibit. Gin-gle Bellswill leave you glowing with holiday spirit!

Dec. 12-31

Too Fast, Too Festivus

Dad’s Garage and Horizon Theatre take on the holidays in Atlanta with scenes, songs and laughs to get audiences through the festivus season. Those who previously loved Y’allmark Christmas or The Santaland Diaries at Horizon Theatre won’t want to miss this new merry mayhem. Dad’s Garage’s award-winning ensemble members have handmade this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that lovingly pokes fun at the holidays in Atlanta and serves up the city’s quirks with a festive twist.

Dec. 13

Downtown Blairsville Cookie Crawl

The second annual Christmas Cookie Crawl is set to take place downtown from 11am to 5pm. The event promises to be a festive and delicious experience. The $20 event ticket includes 12 gourmet cookies from local merchants, plus an exclusive canvas tote bag.

CCS Holiday Horror Con

Step into the dark side of the holidays, where twinkling lights meet twisted delights. It’s a frightfully fun celebration for horror fans, “Stranger Things” lovers and more. Events include a Thriller Dance-Off, Eleven’s Eggo Eating Contest, cosplay and more.

Dickens in Dillard – A Charles Dickens Christmas Festival

Inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol, this open-air festival will transform the City Hall outdoor grounds into a festive Victorian village filled with warmth, charm, and community spirit.

Holiday PJ Party

Tellus invites families to its Holiday PJ Party — a festive, hands-on celebration where kids can explore STEM-themed toys, create merry make-and-take projects, and enjoy an indoor snowball battle complete with complimentary cookies and milk. The event also features a sensory-friendly hour from 9–10 AM.

City of Newnan Christmas Parade

The annual City of Newnan Christmas Parade returns to downtown Newnan. This year’s theme of “A Nutcracker Christmas” which will be honored through the music and floats. This tradition captures the heart of Newnan and celebrates the people who call the city home.

Dec. 13-14

Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes

The event celebrates a century of architectural charm and neighborhood pride with a showcase of 10 beautifully decorated homes, including some featured in Architectural Digest and House Beautiful. This year, these coveted homes will be beautifully dressed in their holiday best.

Athens Symphony Orchestra: Christmas Concert

The Athens Symphony Orchestra returns to The Classic Center Theatre for its Christmas Concert, showcasing a masterful blend of strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Guests will enjoy classic holiday hits performed with seasonal flair.

Dec. 14

Candlelight Tour of Homes

Senoia’s Candlelight Tour of Homes invites visitors to step into the community’s beautifully decorated homes, glowing with festive lights, twinkling candles and stunning decor. The magic of the season can be felt in each home throughout Historic Downtown Senoia on this charming stroll. Booklets of participating homes are available for pickup at the Senoia Welcome Center.

Dec. 16-21

Elf the Musical

Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, who embarks on a journey to New York City and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.

Select nights in Dec. & Jan.

Illuminights at Zoo Atlanta

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.

Now-Dec. 24

Marietta Square Winter Wonderland

Kick off the holiday season with a favorite annual tradition, the Marietta Square Winter Wonderland. Glover Park transforms into a winter wonderland for the entire month of December with festive trees, lights and displays showcasing the spirit of the season.

Now-Dec. 27

The Nutcracker

As the grandest production of The Nutcracker ballet in the Southeast, the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra will perform the Tchaikovsky score, bringing the beautiful and intricate dance work to life. Atlanta Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker has been lauded as one of the most technically advanced versions of the holiday classic, transporting audiences to a charming yuletide German city for its whimsical story involving an unexpected gift, a mysterious journey and two acts of enchantment.

Now-Dec. 31

Tour of Trees

Join the Blairsville Chamber for their annual Tour of Trees! Explore over 50 beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths, each created by local businesses and organizations. Stroll through this winter wonderland and enjoy a whimsical Gingerbread Village. Open throughout December, it’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!

Madeline’s Christmas

Madeline’s Christmas returns to Horizon Theatre for its 15th joyous year, spreading cheer. A collaboration between Horizon Theatre and Atlanta Children’s Theatre, this heartwarming musical adaptation of Ludwig Bemelmans’ beloved classic continues to delight audiences of all ages with its timeless charm, catchy tunes and holiday spirit.

Now-Dec. 28

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph soars back into town with this faithful adaptation of the 1964 stop-motion animated special. This celebrated holiday classic follows Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Hermey the Elf, two misfits on the run. The unlikely friends set off on a merry and heartwarming adventure of acceptance and self-discovery, even with Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster on their trail. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday adventure that speaks to the misfit in all of us!

Now-Jan 25

Cirque du Soleil

Take a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA, set in a make-believe Mexico, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances.

Now-Feb. 28

Wildwoods AGLOW

On select nights from November 14, 2025, through February, 28, 2026, Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors.

Nov. 20-Dec. 14

2025 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse

Hosted by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and presented by Livingston Fine Homes, the showcase benefiting The Atlanta History Center will display rooms designed by Atlanta’s premier interior designers inside a contemporary home.

Dec. 12 - 28

City Springs Theatre Company‘s The Wizard of Oz

City Springs Theatre Company invites Atlanta-area audiences to journey “over the rainbow” with the exciting stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, December 12 through 28 at the Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs.

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