Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Several fun runs, including a Jolly Jog in Decatur where you can munch cookies every quarter-mile, will be bringing the holiday spirit. If you still have some gifts to check off of your list, head to marketplaces in Atlanta, Marietta, Sugar Hill and more.
Check out the following 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend:
Intown Atlanta
Virginia Highland District’s Winterfest
Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14. $20 each for Tour of Lights Block Party and Jingle Jog. Virginia Highland District, Atlanta.
Enjoy a winter wonderland with a Tour of Lights Block Party, holiday parade, Jingle Jog, gift market and kids corner.
Holiday Market and Free Pet Adoptions
Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Atlanta Animal Center, 1551 Perry Blvd. NW, Atlanta. 404-875-5331.
Find gifts for animal lovers, and handcrafted good from local vendors and small businesses. You also can have your photo taken with Santa. Animal adoptions are free during the event and throughout the weekend.
Noon Saturday, Dec. 14. $35 and up. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta.
Watch the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champion South Carolina State Bulldogs take on the Southwestern Athletic Conference champion Jackson State Tigers.
Cobb
1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. $20 child/adult pair, $10 for each additional child. Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. 770-919-0248.
Learn about plants and create crafts such as pine cone door hangers inspired by what you’ll see at Smith-Gilbert Gardens in winter.
Cobb Parks Holiday Artisan Market
4-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Free admission. Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. 770-528-8800.
Shop for handmade goods and enjoy musical performances, visits from Santa, kids’ crafts, and more.
3-7 p.m. check-in time, 3-10 p.m. event time. Saturday, Dec. 14. $17.50 through Wednesday, Dec. 11, then $25 after; all tickets online only. Check in at Brickyard 129 Church St., Marietta. Block party at Marietta Square, 99 S. Park Square NE, Marietta.
Wear your most outrageously awful holiday sweater and get free admission to more than 25 bars and restaurants, complimentary shots, drink and food specials, party beads, and entertainment.
DeKalb
Jolly Jog: Santa’s Milk and Cookie Mile
8-9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. $15. 31 West Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur.
Don a festive Santa suit to run a quarter-mile at a time, indulging in cookies at each stop before reaching the finish line and rewarding yourself with a glass of milk or milk alternative.
Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Cafe
5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Clairemont Elementary School, 155 Erie Ave., Decatur.
Shop with regional artists and makers while you enjoy music from Uncle Stormy, who performs 6:45-8 p.m. Friday.
10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. $30. Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody. 770-394-3322.
Take a break from the holiday hubbub to relax with a candlelit gong sound bath nestled among the trees.
North Fulton
Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Included with general admission of $14-$20, free for members and children 2 and younger. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9130 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055.
Discover fairy houses and gnome homes on the Enchanted Woodland Trail, embark on a whimsical winter quest, have fun playing games and more.
8 a.m. Fun Run, 8:30 a.m. 5K. Saturday, Dec. 14. $35 5K, $20 Fun Run (for ages 12 and under.) Sweet Apple Elementary School/Sweet Apple Park, 12025 Etris Road, Roswell.
Run to benefit the Roswell High School men’s and women’s soccer teams, who will share equally in all proceeds from the event.
Holidays with the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. $22-$55. Mount Pisgah Church, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. 678-748-5802.
Enjoy expressive arrangements of seasonal classics with guest conductor Paul Bhasin and the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra along with guest vocalist Bethany Mamola and the Johns Creek Chorale.
Gwinnett
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Free. Duluth Festival Center, 3142 Hill St., Duluth. 770-476-3434.
Bring the kids for free cookies, crafts and a free professional picture taken with Santa. Hot cocoa will be available for purchase.
Continuing 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13; 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Starting at $25. Aurora Theatre, Metro Waterproofing main stage, 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222.
Enjoy a cabaret-style show featuring all your Motown Christmas favorites.
5-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Free. Downtown Sugar Hill. 770-945-6716.
Score a free photo with Santa as well as a cup of hot chocolate from a station where you can add your own toppings, and follow it up with live performances and a festive holiday market at The Landing.
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