Last updated: November 11, 2024
Spread the joy of the holidays in Newnan with our guide. Find out about all the festive events and activities that make this season special. Whether you're rediscovering Newnan or seeing it anew, our guide unlocks the season's magic.
Popular Events: Experience the enchanting Stone Mountain Christmas, where twinkling lights and holiday spirit fill the air. The Georgia Festival of Trees captivates visitors with beautifully decorated trees, showcasing local artistry and community creativity. And the Garden Lights, Holiday Nights is something you definitely don't want to miss, transforming the gardens into a mesmerizing display of color and illumination. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Holiday celebration with festive lights and themed decorations.
Six Flags Over Georgia transforms into a winter wonderland with festive holiday lights, themed decorations, and thrilling rides.
Where: Austell | More Info: Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia
Dazzling light displays and festive live shows.
Stone Mountain Christmas features over 2 million lights, live shows, and visits from favorite holiday characters, including a Christmas Drone Show and the World's Largest Christmas Light Show.
Where: Stone Mountain | More Info: Stone Mountain Christmas
Synchronized light and sound show with giant plant sculptures.
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden features millions of LED lights and displays, including giant plant sculptures and synchronized light and sound shows. The event includes various themed areas like Woodland Whimsy, Twinkling Terrace, and Nature's Wonders, offering a variety of holiday experiences.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
Live music and Santa's tree lighting ceremony.
The Tree Lighting at The Plaza at Battery Atlanta features live music, guest appearances, and a movie screening following the lighting of the Christmas tree. The event starts with live music at 5:30 PM and culminates with Santa lighting the tree at approximately 7 PM, followed by an outdoor showing of "Abominable" on the pavilion screen.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Tree Lighting at The Plaza at Battery Atlanta
Ugly Sweater Walking Parade and Santa letter writing stations.
Join the City of Marietta for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival at Glover Park. The event features local school and church choirs, Santa letter writing stations, and an Ugly Holiday Sweater Walking Parade. Santa arrives at 5:15 PM, followed by the tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 PM.
Where: Marietta | More Info: Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival at Glover Park
Synchronized light and sound show with interactive North Pole activities.
Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland in Marietta features a drive-through light show with custom-built displays synchronized to Christmas music, including a 300-foot RGB tunnel and 50-foot tall Christmas trees. The event also includes a visit to Santa’s Village with rides, activities, and holiday treats.
Where: Marietta | More Info: Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland: Marietta
Traditional German food and handcrafted treasures in a bustling city setting.
The Atlanta Christkindl Market at Buckhead Village offers a unique blend of traditional German festivities and Atlanta's vibrant spirit. Enjoy delicious culinary delights, handcrafted treasures, and immerse yourself in an enchanting world where old-world charm intertwines with modern energy.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Atlanta Christkindl Market at Buckhead Village
Unique blend of holiday entertainment and charity support.
The Georgia Festival of Trees is a festive event featuring a forest of fully-decorated Christmas trees, children's activities, live entertainment, boutique gift shops, sugar cookie decorating, and a Christmas Gingerbread competition.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Georgia Festival of Trees
Santa's arrival on a firetruck lights up the Courthouse Square.
Santa on the Square at Downtown Newnan features Santa arriving on a firetruck, lighting the Christmas tree, and offering photo opportunities.
Where: Newnan | More Info: Santa on the Square at Downtown Newnan
Holiday celebration with decorated mausoleums and family activities.
Explore Oakland Cemetery's Holiday Spirit event, featuring decorated mausoleums, live holiday music, a wreath sale, and a holiday gift market. Enjoy family crafts, snacks, and photo opportunities with Santa.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Holiday Spirit at Oakland Cemetery
