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Atlanta, GA | Posted: December 16, 2022
Steven Gagliano - Communications Officer
Institute Communications
Summary Sentence:
There are plenty of ways to stay festive around Atlanta this holiday season.
Full Summary:
There are plenty of ways to stay festive around Atlanta this holiday season.
Tech Tower with FireworksTraveling during the holidays can be a headache, so if you decided to stay put here in Atlanta, there are plenty of ways you can stay in the festive spirit around town.
With more than 50 vendors setting up shop, this festive marketplace is in the perfect place to knock out some last-minute shopping or just to unwind this holiday season. The market will be open until 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Hours:
Location: Buckhead Village District, 290 East Paces Ferry Road NE / Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Cost: Free
To enjoy one of several pop-up holiday bars around town, head over to Miracle on Monroe — located inside Tapa Tapa — for themed cocktails and decorations. Seating is first come, first served.
Location: 931 Monroe Drive NE, Ste C-106 Atlanta, GA 30308
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 5 p.m. – midnight
On display through Jan. 6, 2023, this seasonal exhibit at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History adds a festive element to what is already a perfect activity for a chilly winter day. Along with trees decorated by local experts to reflect cultures around the world, the exhibit also highlights visual arts, cuisines, and traditions.
Location: 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307
Cost: Included with price of admission ($24.95)
Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed Christmas Day)
Hannukah began Dec. 18, and what better way to celebrate the festival of lights than with a menorah lighting? Chabad Intown will be hosting several around Atlanta in the coming days with music, food and drinks.
Locations/Dates:
Cost: Free ($18 suggested donation)
Registration encouraged - https://chabadintown.org/events/chanukah-2/
While school may not be in session over winter break, the Athletics calendar carries on. So, if you’re in town, head over to McCamish Pavilion to show the men’s and women’s Yellow Jackets basketball squads some support as ACC play begins.
Cost: Free with BuzzCard
As we prepare to say goodbye to 2022, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the arrival of 2023 around Atlanta. Check out a few options here:
