The most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching, which means a calendar full of opportunities to share special moments with loved ones. Check out the list of events in the ATL Airport District that are sure to keep you jolly this holiday season.
2000 A.D. Inc, Concepts in Floral Art's Holiday Preview
November 15 - 17
Get a jump on your holiday shopping at 2000 A.D. Inc, Concepts in Floral Art's holiday preview & pop-up shop! If you haven't already discovered this Hapeville gem, it's the perfect opportunity to venture over to the beautiful Victorian home that houses the flower shop and home decor boutique run by long-time Hapeville residents Tim Thomas and Al Dellinger.
Atlanta Printmakers Studio Fundraiser: Collector's Choice
November 16
You’re invited to join the Atlanta Printmakers Studio’s celebration of exceptional original prints and artists to support APS’ mission to advance the art of printmaking and community. Enjoy a special evening of exclusive prints, delicious food and drinks and great entertainment. It's a fantastic opportunity to find a special gift for someone on your list! Visit the studio's website to learn more and purchase tickets.
Thanksgiving at the Historic Green Manor Restaurant
November 28 | 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Skip the cooking and cleaning and spend family time enjoying a delectable Southern holiday buffet at Union City's Historic Green Manor Restaurant. You can expect their famous crispy fried chicken, traditional turkey and dressing, pineapple glazed ham, roast beef au jus and baked pollock along with a generous lineup of sides and desserts. Reservations are required and seats fill up, so don't wait!
Hapeville for the Holidays
November 26 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Hapeville's annual tree-lighting event includes free fun for the whole family! Come out and enjoy games, music, a snow play area, hot chocolate, cookies, and, of course, visits with Santa.
Pictures with Santa at Delta Flight Museum
December 1 & 8
There are two opportunities for pictures with Santa and his elves at the Delta Flight Museum this year! Visits with Santa Todd on December 1st and Santa Andre on December 8 are included with the price of admission to the museum, and visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture the special moments. Please note that the museum will be closed from December 16, 2024 - March 17, 2025 for renovations. Check their website for updates!
College Park's Light Up the City & Tinsel Trail
December 2 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
The 30th annual Light Up the City event is taking place in College Park on Monday, December 2nd! There will be hot cocoa, wine, live music, a tree-lighting ceremony, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the kick-off to the College Park Main Street Association's Tinsel Trail. Enjoy the festive trees sponsored by local businesses and cast your vote for the best decorations through December!
Union City Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 2 | 6:30 pm
Get in the holiday spirit and join Union City for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Mayors' Park! December 2nd, 2024 from 6:30 - 8 PM. Get your photo taken with Santa, enjoy some sweet treats and hot cocoa, and listen to the joyous sounds of holiday music while UC adds some sparkle to the City with our Tree!
Opening Reception for Rich's: A Southern Institution
December 6 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
The event kicks off at Hapeville's Christ Church and Carriage House with festive live orchestral music followed by a history lecture by Author and Historian, Jeff Clemmons. Following the lecture, guests may purchase a book (gift-wrapped with a museum donation) and enjoy the brand-new history exhibit over at the Hapeville Depot Museum. Please RSVP at info@hapevilledepot.org to secure your seat! The special exhibit will be on display at the Hapeville Depot Museum through January 2025 during regular museum hours.
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
Multiple Dates: December 6 - 22
For a fun and unique holiday outing for the whole family, check out the Academy Theatre's co-production with Aris Theatre of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. Performed in the style of a British panto - a popular form of theatre, incorporating song, dance, buffoonery, slapstick, cross-dressing, in-jokes, topical references, and audience participation - the show takes on both Atlanta and the traditional tale!
College Park Christmas Parade
December 7 | 9:30 - 11:30 am
Don’t miss the festive fun at the 48th Annual College Park Christmas Parade! This annual holiday tradition features colorful floats, marching bands, and a visit from Santa Claus as it winds through the heart of downtown College Park. Join the community in celebrating the season with holiday cheer and family-friendly entertainment!
Free Art Hapeville
December 7 | 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Get in the holiday spirit with Free Art Hapeville, where creativity and community come together! Thanks to grants from the Hapeville Main Street Program, talented local artists will be giving away their creations for free at this one-of-a-kind event. Discover unique treasures like TinType portraits, on-the-spot poems, ceramics, leather goods, and holiday plants. Meet inspiring Atlanta artists and printmakers, and enjoy live music while you collect your favorite pieces. And if you want to support even further, consider purchasing additional art.
Atlanta Printmakers Studio Open House
December 8 | 2 - 5 pm
Enjoy a warm welcome with refreshments, meet talented local artists, and explore the studio in person. Take home a piece of artistry with hand-printed originals for sale, including woodcuts, linoleum prints, screen prints, etchings, artist’s books, cards, bandanas, and scarves. The event also features the Path-Trayectos Print Exchange 2024 exhibit, showcasing 93 prints by artists from Atlanta and Quito, Ecuador. Plus, guests will receive a souvenir print created live by an artist during the event!
Drew Lafferty Presents A Swingin' Christmas
December 8 | 6:30 pm
Drew Lafferty is back with a holiday parade of hits! This show will get you excited for the holiday season with jazzy version and amazing ballads from the holiday song book! From Winter wonderlands to swinging versions of the Chrstmas cannon, you’ll have a great time! Everyone is welcome at this show where the Drew Lafferty Trio will swing you into the season!
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