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Christmas in Crabapple and Milton Tree Lighting

Visitors can enjoy face painting, balloon art, and seasonal music played by an on-site DJ and sung by local performers, including the Milton High chorus. Families can craft and decorate their own ornaments and cookies or write letters to Santa. Guests can also meet Santa to share wish lists and gather for a community tree lighting accompanied by holiday singalongs.

What to Expect

Holiday celebration with Santa visits, crafts, and a dusk tree lighting.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Crabapple

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

City of Milton

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and communal

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Broadwell Pavilion
12615 Broadwell Road
Milton, GA
30004

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: 2 - 6 p.m.; tree lighting at dusk.

Tips & Advice

  • You don't need to reserve a Santa visit, since he meets anyone who comes by and the professional photographer's snapshots are shared free afterward.
  • Stay until dusk for the tree lighting, when local musicians lead holiday singalongs to close out the afternoon.
  • Leave time for the craft tables, where kids can decorate ornaments and cookies or write their letters to Santa.
  • Have the kids think through their wish lists ahead of time, because Santa is there to hear gift requests and pose for pictures.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Professional photographer snapshots during Santa visits are shared free of charge.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation to meet Santa?

No. Santa meets anyone who comes by. He hears gift requests and poses for pictures, and the city shares its professional photographer's snapshots free of charge.

What is there for kids to do?

Kids can get snowflakes, candy canes and more painted on their cheeks. There's a balloon artist too. They can also decorate ornaments and cookies or write letters to Santa.

What kind of music is there?

An on-site DJ spins Christmas tunes, and local musicians sing, including Milton High's chorus. Local musicians also lead holiday singalongs at the tree lighting.

What happens at the tree lighting?

The tree is lit at dusk, and local musicians lead holiday singalongs.

Who is the event for?

It's a city-hosted community event with activities for kids, and anyone who stops by can meet Santa.

Tags

family friendlySanta visitstree lightingcommunity celebrationlive musicchildrens activitiesfestive atmosphereholiday tradition

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team