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Christmas Events & Holiday Things to Do in Atlanta

Christmas lights and holiday displays in Atlanta

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HOLIDAY EVENTS, LIGHT DISPLAYS, AND FESTIVE EXPERIENCES ACROSS ATLANTA.


2026 Christmas Events



Looking for Christmas events in Atlanta? Browse holiday light displays, seasonal festivals, Christmas markets, concerts, and festive things to do across the city.

From massive light shows and holiday attractions to neighborhood markets and live performances, Atlanta offers a wide range of ways to celebrate the season throughout November and December.

This page features upcoming Christmas and holiday events in Atlanta, with listings that update as the season approaches. Events are listed by date below and expand as organizers announce schedules in late fall.

Looking for a full guide to the season? View our Christmas in Atlanta guide.

Major Christmas & Holiday Celebrations in Atlanta


Some of Atlanta’s biggest holiday traditions return every year, drawing visitors from across the region. While details are typically announced in the fall, these major events will appear in the listings below once confirmed:

  • Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden
  • Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens
  • Stone Mountain Christmas celebration
  • Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia
  • Christkindl Market-style holiday markets and pop-ups
  • Neighborhood light displays and community tree lighting ceremonies across metro Atlanta

Christmas Events in Atlanta

Holiday event listings begin appearing in November and continue through late December as schedules are finalized.

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Truist Park Tour

Wednesday May 20, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 05/20/2026 9:00 AM
Truist Park Cost: $37.70
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community::Classes and Demos, Community
Tours begin based on the following schedule:

In-Season (April-September) Monday - Saturday : 10:00am, 11:00am, Noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm Day Games: 9:00am Sundays: 1:00pm, 3:00pm

Off-Season (Oct-Mar) Monday - Saturday : 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm

Tours are 90 minutes in length.

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Colors Everywhere!

Wednesday May 20, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/20/2026 10:00 AM
The CRCA Theater Cost: $15-$25
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater, Community::Family
A joyful celebration of color through popular children's books! From clothes and classrooms to nature, hair, and even our moods, colors are everywhere. We'll explore them through stories, poems, songs, puppetry, visuals, and audience participation - all with flying colors!

 

May 20, 2026, 10:00 ... [click here for more]
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Tai Chi at City Springs

Wednesday May 20, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/20/2026 10:00 AM
City Springs Cost: $25
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community::Health and Fitness
Experience the Power of Tai Chi on the City Green! Join us every Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. for Tai Chi, brought to you by the City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department in partnership with Florin Szondi of the USA Chen Taiji Center. [click here for more]
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Access for All at the High Museum

Wednesday May 20, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/20/2026 10:00 AM
High Museum of Art Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Free Events, Arts::Visual Arts
We invite you to join art conversations, create art, enjoy performances, and explore world-class art—all day! [click here for more]
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Storybook Time

Wednesday May 20, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/20/2026 10:00 AM
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community::Nature/Outdoors, Community::Family
Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends. Join us for Storybook Time led by Ms. Ally where little ones can hear and engage with reading and interactiv... [click here for more]
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Author Trisha Addicks, "The Rush Bible"

Wednesday May 20, 2026 11:30 AM EDT 05/20/2026 11:30 AM
Swan Coach House Cost: Free, RSVP (no lunch); $22.32, RSVP w/box lunch
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Books
Trisha Addicks is coming to Atlanta to celebrate the launch of her new book: THE RUSH BIBLE: Secrets to Crush Sorority Recruitment and Find Your Forever Greek Home (Simon & Schuster; May 12, 2026). Trisha will be discussing her new book THE RUSH BIBLE, her own sorority rush journey, and all things... [click here for more]
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Pink Lemonade - Reggie Boone at Pink Lion Jazz Club

Wednesday May 20, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 05/20/2026 12:00 PM
Pink Lion Jazz Club Cost: $25.00
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Pink Lemonade featuring Reggie Boone at Pink Lion Jazz Club. Event details are based on the venue’s current website listing. [click here for more]
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Accessibility as a Brand Advantage: How Inclusive Design Impacts Marketing Success

Wednesday May 20, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 05/20/2026 12:00 PM
Atlanta Apartment Association Inc. Cost: $45-$60
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community::Classes and Demos, Community::Lectures
Accessibility isn't just a compliance requirement; it's a powerful brand differentiator. Today's consumers expect websites, social content and in-person experiences to be designed for everyone, regardless of ability, age, or device. This session explores how accessibility in marketing and communicat... [click here for more]
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Drop-In Garden Tours

Wednesday May 20, 2026 01:30 PM EDT 05/20/2026 1:30 PM
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free with Garden Admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community::Nature/Outdoors
Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.

Schedule: Tuesday – Friday Location: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center. Time: Feb. 17 – May 29, 1:30 p.m. | June 2 – Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m. | Sept. 1 – Dec. 18, 1:30 p.m.

Please note: Tours begin earlier... [click here for more]
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Celebrating the Global Games: Star Players on a Global Stage

Wednesday May 20, 2026 05:00 PM EDT 05/20/2026 5:00 PM
College Football Hall of Fame Cost: 25.24-164.69
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Sports::Soccer
Join AMA-Atlanta as we kick off celebrating the Global Games coming to Atlanta! Set against the iconic backdrop of the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, this dynamic evening brings together marketing professionals, global brands, agencies, and soccer fans for live interactive demonstrations... [click here for more]
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Sweet Auburn Barbecue Brings Back Good Luck Smoke Show

Wednesday May 20, 2026 05:00 PM EDT 05/20/2026 5:00 PM
Sweet Auburn BBQ Cost: $85+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Festivals, Food and Drink
Atlanta-based Sweet Auburn Barbecue brings back Good Luck Smoke Show on Wednesday, May 20, a one-night celebration timed with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month that brings together an award-winning mix of chefs for an evening of food, music, culture, and block party energy. Now in i... [click here for more]
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R&B Karaoke And Line Dancing Night With Dj Nae – May 20 at Perfect Note

Wednesday May 20, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/20/2026 6:00 PM
Perfect Note Atlanta Cost: $0.00
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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R&B Karaoke and Line Dancing Night with DJ Nae – MAY 20 Start May 20, 2026 6:00 pm End May 20, 2026 9:00 pm $0.00 FREE ENTRY!! Karaoke and Line Dancing Night with Food and Drink Specials ALL NIGHT! $10 min food and/or beverage purchase per person required. Check out our Rush Hour Specials Do... [click here for more]
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Pulse Run Club at Atlantic Station

Wednesday May 20, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/20/2026 6:00 PM
Atlantic Station Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community::Health and Fitness, Free Events
Pulse Run Club is taking over the Station! Join them every Wednesday at Millennium Gate - meet at 6 PM, run starts at 6:30 PM.

Choose from 1-mile, 2-mile or 4-mile route options. This event is open to the community, and all paces are welcome!

No sign up or registration required. Just show up rea... [click here for more]
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Sensory-Friendly Evening at the High Museum

Wednesday May 20, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/20/2026 6:00 PM
High Museum of Art Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community, Arts::Visual Arts
We invite adults of all ages who identify as disabled or neurodivergent to join us along with their friends and family for a Sensory-Friendly Evening. This after-hours program includes drop-in art-making workshops, wellness programs, and guides for exploring art and ideas in the galleries. Experienc... [click here for more]
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Tio Lucho’s Ceviche Sessions Returns May 20

Wednesday May 20, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/20/2026 6:00 PM
Tio Lucho's Cost: $100
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Food and Drink
By popular demand, Ceviche Sessions returns to Tio Lucho’s with the next installment set for May 20, 2026, continuing the restaurant’s interactive, chef-led seafood dinner series. This intimate dining experience places seafood front and center, with Owner and Executive Chef Arnaldo Castillo breaking... [click here for more]
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Wellness Wednesday at Atlantic Station

Wednesday May 20, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/20/2026 6:30 PM
Atlantic Station Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community::Health and Fitness, Free Events
Find your calm in the center of Atlantic Station. Our guided yoga sessions on the Atlantic Green help melt away stress, build balance, and reconnect your mind and body. Breathe, stretch, and flow with your community every Wellness Wednesday. Classes will take place every Wednesday from April 1st t... [click here for more]
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Fresh Plates Dinner: Akhtar Nawab

Wednesday May 20, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/20/2026 6:30 PM
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $95 – $100
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Food and Drink::Dining/Tasting Events
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning as Chef Akhtar Nawab, Brasserie Lundi prepares a four-part small plate menu. Learn new recipes and taste freshly prepared courses and wine. 

Schedule: Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee: $100 (Members $95) Deadline: One week before session 

JOIN ... [click here for more]
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Gwinnett Stripers vs. Charlotte Knights

Wednesday May 20, 2026 06:35 PM EDT 05/20/2026 6:35 PM
Coolray Field Cost: $13.55+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Sports::Baseball
The Gwinnett Stripers are the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, playing in the International League. [click here for more]
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Confessions of a Traitor, Fight From Within, Exit Wounds, Spiritless, Joythief

Wednesday May 20, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/20/2026 7:00 PM
Boggs Social & Supply Cost: $15 ADV / $20 DOS
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Wednesday, May 20th at Boggs Social & Supply: Confessions of a Traitor, Fight From Within, Exit Wounds, Spiritless, Joythief. 5/20 | 7PM | $15 ADV / $20 DOS | 18+. [click here for more]
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Atlanta Americana Presents: Greenwood Rye at Eddie's Attic

Wednesday May 20, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/20/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: $26.70
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Greenwood Rye live at Eddie's Attic presented by Atlanta Americana! Greenwood Rye is a modern jam-grass band, formed in Nashville during pandemic-times as the house band for the award-winning bluegrass supper club, Jane's Hideaway. The band, led by Shawn Spencer on Guitar and Vocals, and a main ca... [click here for more]
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Team Trivia & 1/2 Price Wings

Wednesday May 20, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/20/2026 7:00 PM
37 Main Restaurant + Bar Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Nightlife::Trivia
COME ON IN! NO TICKETS REQUIRED**

DOORS: 5 PM | ALL AGES | TRIVIA: 7PM

ALL SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED** Make Wednesday night a family night at 37 Main!

Join us for Team Trivia every Wednesday at 7 PM — bring your friends, coworkers, and the whole family for a fun night of questions, laughs... [click here for more]
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Nate Nelson at Fat Matt's

Wednesday May 20, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/20/2026 7:00 PM
Fat Matt's Rib Shack Cost: No Cover
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
Featuring: Nate Nelson
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Weekly Wednesday at 7:00 pm

Live blues performance

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Jeopardy Bar League - Every Wednesday In The Restaurant! at MadLife

Wednesday May 20, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/20/2026 7:00 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: No Cover
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Nightlife::Trivia
Jeopardy Bar League - Every Wednesday in the Restaurant!Top OrganizerByMadLife Stage & Studios25.8k followers5233 events10y hosting469.1k total attendees FollowMadLife PatioWoodstock, GAWednesday, May 20 • 7 PM - 9 PMMadLife Grill (No Cover)OverviewJeopardy Bar League is a FREE EVENT - Every Wednesd... [click here for more]
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Indie Film Series 2026

Wednesday May 20, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 05/20/2026 7:30 PM
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre Cost: $10.60
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Film, Festivals::Film, Video, & Anime Festivals
Join us once a month for independent filmmaking at its finest January through June!

Indie Film Night is a bite-sized film festival one Wednesday evening a month, serving up an eclectic selection of both short and feature-length independent films from around the country and the world.

IFN showcas... [click here for more]
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Sonic Union at MadLife

Wednesday May 20, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 05/20/2026 7:30 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: From $14.50
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Music::Live-Music
doesn’t chase eras-they fuse them. Built on classic rock muscle and AOR hooks, driven by funk rhythm, sharpened with grunge edge, and colored by new-wave textures, Sonic Union delivers a live show that’s equal parts danceable, aggressive, and melodic. [click here for more]

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