Canton Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Canton and surrounding areas
Canton welcomes the festive season with illuminations around Downtown Canton and the Etowah River corridor, offering a lively calendar of events and seasonal charm. Highlights include Christmas at The Mill Festival, Downtown Canton Tree Lighting, and the Night of Lights Christmas Parade paired with local Christmas markets and plenty of things to do. Enjoy family-friendly activities, seasonal performances, and festive events that invite both residents and visitors to celebrate Canton’s holiday traditions.
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Christmas Lights
30 eventsAnnual Christmas Jubilee and Parade of Lights
Christmas Shows
14 eventsReimagined, larger-than-life production with live orchestra.
Christmas Markets
13 events5th annual Christmas festival with ice skating and Santa visits
Christmas Activities
37 eventsIntricate model train displays in a botanical garden setting
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Christmas at The Mill Festival
5th annual Christmas festival with ice skating and Santa visits
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Holidays at Georgia Aquarium
(Atlanta)
Scuba Claus dives with whale sharks and manta rays.
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New Year's Eve Rooftop Party at Virtue Rooftop
(Atlanta)
Rooftop New Year's Eve party with city views
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Holiday Model Trains
(Atlanta)
Intricate model train displays in a botanical garden setting
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Life University Lights of Life
(Marietta)
Over a million sparkling lights on a university campus.
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Christmas Jubilee & Parade of Lights
(Woodstock)
Annual Christmas Jubilee and Parade of Lights
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Christmas Parties Near Canton
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Canton.
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Canton Christmas FAQ
The Holiday Light Up in Stadium Park and Light Up Downtown are among Canton’s largest annual Christmas events, featuring tree lightings, live entertainment, and community gatherings.
Canton’s long-running Holiday Light Up in Stadium Park and the tradition of neighborhood light displays are local highlights, along with downtown tree lighting ceremonies that bring the community together.
Stadium Park is the centerpiece for organized light displays, while residential areas throughout Canton often feature impressive home and neighborhood displays worth exploring.
Christmas markets and craft fairs are typically held in downtown Canton, community centers, and local event spaces during the holiday season, offering a chance to shop from local artisans and vendors.
Enjoying the Holiday Light Up in Stadium Park, strolling through neighborhood light displays, and attending downtown tree lighting ceremonies are all free ways to celebrate the season in Canton.
Families will enjoy the Holiday Light Up in Stadium Park with its visits from Santa, hot cocoa, and festive activities, as well as downtown events with live entertainment and seasonal treats.