Top Things to do: The Nutcracker, Magical Night of Lights, FREE events, and more!

FREE EVENTS:

Saturday, December 7th

Line the streets and take in all the floats, helium-filled balloons, marching bands and more at the Children's Christmas Parade on Peachtree Street. If you can't make it to the parade, watch it live on WSB-TV at 10:30am!

December 8

In honor of the Coca-Cola Company's 100th anniversary of being a publicly traded company, you can visit on Sunday for FREE!

Tuesday, Dec. 10

The Aeronauts' Incredible Journey – The Cross Country Ballooning Fair

You're Invited On An Incredible Journey! In honor of its new film, The Aeronauts—in theaters December 6 and available on Prime Video December 20—Amazon Prime Video is bringing the spirit and magic of 1862 to cities all across the country. Families, schemers, dreamers and altitude enthusiasts of all ages will be awed by The Aeronauts' Incredible Journey—a sprawling Victorian fair featuring period performers, breathtaking exhibits, and two hot air balloons.

Things that cost a few $$:

Take in a performance of Atlanta Ballet's The Nutcracker. A thrilling journey through space and time, where everyday objects grow in extraordinary size and the pages of E.T.A. Hoffmann's beloved story come alive!  Tickets start at $35.

December 7

Colony Square hosts a pre-parade breakfast benefiting CHOA. Enjoy all kinds of activities including face painting, photo booths, crafts and more.

Southeastern Puppy Championship

This Saturday, at Fetch Park, Atlanta's dog park bar, don't miss the Southeastern Puppy Championship! Two teams of puppies will compete for all the glory! Josh Murray from "The Bachelorette" will host.

Now through December 24th

The Alliance Theatre presents A Christmas Carol. Celebrate the holidays with Ebenezer Scrooge and the beloved Dickens classic in this Broadway-scale production. It includes beautiful live music and an all-star Atlanta cast. Ticket prices vary.

Now through January 5th

Experience Magical Night of Lights! You will love the hundreds of impressive light displays spread throughout a seven-mile meandering drive at Lanier Islands. A car for 1-10 passengers is $45.

Head to Centennial Olympic Park and check out over 25 different kinds of handcrafted animal lanterns from both land and sea. Tickets are $18.

Art, technology, nostalgia and more! Visit Santa's Fantastical for an unforgettable holiday experience the whole family can enjoy. Tickets

for kids 3-12 start at $19.95, adults start at $24.95.

Through January 4th

8 million lights,15 dazzling scenes, and a magical night not to forget! The Fantasy In Lights exhibit at Callaway Gardens is one spectacular holiday light and sound show! Ticket prices vary.

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