Christmas in Atlanta

Let this sink in: You'll never experience Christmas at this age again...ever. For me, with a young 3yo and growing 7yo, that hits home. These are the special years, when Santa and lights and falling snow are still magical.

Christmas is our family's favorite time of year. We love the lights, the chilly temps in front of a fire with the Christmas tree glowing, photos with Santa and working a few dozen holiday shows into our schedule. Below you will find dozens upon dozens of Christmas events around Atlanta, and we promise to add more weekly as we learn about them.

Horizon Theatre 1083 Austin Avenue Northeast Atlanta, Ga View Website We are not able to make it this year...I am so sad to miss it. Don't make the same mistake! It's only an hour long, perfect for kids 3 yo and older...

Best Christmas Events in Atlanta: The Christmas season can get chaotic. There are meals to make, families to visit, gifts to purchase, decorations to put up...you know the drill. Regardless, these are the Atlanta holiday events that our family just doesn't miss. They are our favorites, and have become wonderful traditions in our household.

This post is part of our 12 Days of Christmas in Atlanta series. Click through to read about additional holiday events and opportunities around the city. Christmas can be so expensive. The gifts, the decorations, the food, the events. Any time there is opportunity to enjoy Christmas festivities for FREE, we're all over it!

I struggled with how to present holiday ideas this year. Events? Gifts? Free? I asked for help on Facebook, and almost everyone gave me different answers. With that, I decided to scap the typical "Fifty-Two" post this month, and offer some ideas in a different way. The benefit to you?

Looking for the best-of-the-best holiday events around Atlanta? My recent article on Trekaroo will give you the scoop on all of them!

Halloween is behind us; it's time to prepare for Christmas. One of the first events of the season is Radio City in Atlanta. See the Rockettes, the Parade of Wooden Soldiers, and the Living Nativity. Only in November at Cobb Energy Center. http://www.cobbenergycentre.com/event/radio-city-christmas-spectacular/

3500 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, Ga Santa Website | Phipps Website We visited the Santa Phipps Plaza for the first time this year. Honestly, this was the first year my oldest was willing to pose with the Jolly Old Elf; I'm glad we did it right!

Holiday Date Nights in Atlanta View Website From an article I wrote for ExploreGeorgia.org..... Holiday Date Nights in Atlanta Christmas is not only for...