10 festive things to do in Atlanta this holiday season

It is probably the most fantastic time of the yr. Listed here are some concepts to benefit from the vacation season.

1. Go ice skating

Skate the Station tickets are $16 for a 75-minute session and skate rental.

• Hours: The rink is open now by way of Jan. 16. Hours are 4-10pm Monday-Friday; 11am-11pm Saturday; and noon-8pm Sunday.
• Location: 1380 Atlantic Dr. NW

The Rink at Park Tavern ice skating tickets are $15 Monday-Thursday and $20 Friday-Sunday. Parking is $3 on weekdays and $5 on weekends. Should you do not need to skate, you possibly can spectate by a fireplace pit with seasonal cocktails.

• Hours: The rink is open for all ages 4:30-8pm Monday-Friday and 11:30am-8pm Saturday-Sunday.
• Prolonged hours: It is open 8:30pm to midnight for individuals ages 16+ every day. The rink will open at 11:30am from Dec. 19 by way of Dec. 30.
• Location: 500 tenth St. NE

2. Marvel at vacation lights

Listed here are just a few enchanting options.

Discover extra concepts right here

3. Store the Atlanta Christkindl Market

Sip Glühwein as you store from 50+ distributors on the annual German-inspired market, positioned at The Buckhead Village.

• Discover parking right here.
• The market runs by way of Dec. 24.

4. Do the Ugly Sweater Crawl

Don(ner) your ugliest vacation sweater and drink with lots of of different crawlers.

• The crawl is 5pm to midnight Dec. 10. Discover extra particulars right here.

5. See “A Christmas Carol” at Alliance Theatre

The Christmas traditional returns to Alliance Theatre with exhibits by way of Dec. 24. Tickets begin round $25 for adults.

6. Discover the very best Sufganiyot on the town

Fill your coronary heart (and abdomen) with a jelly-filled doughnut, it is a Hanukkah Custom.

7. Reserve an igloo

Skate the Sky Igloo weekday leases embrace a two-hour igloo reservation, 50 minutes of skate time and skates, $100 foods and drinks tab, a complimentary bottle of bubbles or spherical of sizzling chocolate and limitless video games at Skyline Park.

• The package deal is $300 for as much as six individuals of all ages. It is obtainable Monday-Friday.
• Discover weekend and 21+ rental particulars right here.
• Igloos are additionally obtainable for hire at 9 Mile Station.

8. Seize a festive drink

Get within the vacation spirit with festive drinks in a decked out Christmas bar, like Rockin’ Across the UrbanTree at UrbanTree Cidery or Tinsel Tavern at Dwell! at The Battery.

9. Attend the Menorah Lighting Ceremony with Chabad Intown

There are handful of menorah lightings scheduled all through Atlanta Dec. 18-22. Discover the schedule and site particulars right here.

10. See the “Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet” at Fox Theater

Have a good time Christmas Eve Eve with this beloved ballet efficiency. There is a 3pm and 7pm present on Dec. 23. Tickets run $34-$104.