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Through Dec. 23
The Festival of Trees at Lawrenceville Arts Center. Check out the Lawrenceville Arts Center decorated with trees by area businesses. Vote by leaving unwrapped toys and nonperishable grocery goods under your favorite tree. Free.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Explore Gwinnett
Credit: Photo courtesy of Explore Gwinnett
Dec. 23-Jan. 1, 2025
Gwinnett Winter Lantern Festival at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Live entertainment by the Zigong Acrobatic Troupe, food, drinks and gifts accompany more than 1,000 Chinese lanterns, all handmade by artisans with decades of experience. Tickets: $16.99-$55.
Through Jan. 5, 2025
Stone Mountain Christmas at Stone Mountain Park. Each night, regular park attractions become immersed in holiday magic with festive music, millions of lights, spectacular shows and visits from holiday characters. Tickets: $34.99-$49.99.
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia. For the 10th year, Six Flags offers its usual park amenities, plus food, shows, North Pole visits and fun for the whole family. Tickets: $25 and up.
Jan. 25, 2025
Atlanta Winter Wine Festival at Guardian Works. Enjoy samples of more than 50 wines with DJ Q-Tip and a free souvenir glass — held in two sessions. Tickets: $40 and up.
Atlanta Chinese Dance Company’s Lunar New Year Celebration at Lawrenceville Art Center. Experience traditional Chinese music and dance and even participate in the show as the company guides audiences into the year of the snake. Tickets: $7.
Credit: Steve Schaefer
Credit: Steve Schaefer
Feb. 2, 2025
Decatur Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake at Ebster Recreation Center. The fourth annual festival includes celebrations of the customs of Vietnam, South Korea, China, Thailand, Japan and the Philippines.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Atlantic Station.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Atlantic Station.
Feb. 22, 2025
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival at Atlantic Station. Smoked meat, 40-plus bourbons, bluegrass music and more can be had in Midtown, complete with a tasting theater and VIP area. Tickets: $45-$1,950.
Credit: ArtsATL
Credit: ArtsATL
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