Things to do this week in Metro Atlanta: Nov. 28 – Dec. 2

ATLANTA – We have our eyes on a ton of holiday-themed occasions completely deliberate for the household, or singles.

Meet the Claus’ or marvel on the vacation lights round city. Stuff your face at an area market, or present us your finest pirouette on the ice. We’ll present you ways you are able to do all that and extra this week in metro Atlanta.

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Beat the Bomb: Discounted Tickets

Beat the Bomb Atlanta; 1483 Chattahoochee Avenue NW, Atlanta

Nov. 28

With the code “BOMBIE30”, you will get 30% off of tickets this weak at Beat the Bomb Atlanta. Prepare to color the town neon with the world’s largest paint bomb expertise. Apart from your one-hour-long mission itself, there are different points of interest and loads of meals accessible. Our FOX 5 Good Day Atlanta group visited and had a blast.

Wild Encounter

Zoo Atlanta; 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, Atlanta

Nice Panda at 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Nov. 28

Elephant 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Nov. 28

Aldabra Tortoise 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Nov. 28

Get a one-on-one along with your favourite animal within the kingdom. You’ll be able to select a session with a Big Panda, an African Elephant or one of many largest dwelling tortoise species on this planet. For an hour, you may be up-close and private with the animal and an Animal Care Workforce member who will train you every little thing you must know concerning the animal and its habitat. Ticket prices range, you possibly can look them up right here.

Have fun the Vacation Season at The Avenue Peachtree Metropolis

The Avenue Peachtree Metropolis; 289 Metropolis Circle, Suite 1050, Peachtree Metropolis

Nov. 28 – Dec. 17

Take pleasure in all issues holiday-themed on the mall. How a few selfie with an ‘elfie’? Or a particular Christmas Live performance with Gracepoint Church? Each Monday, Saturday and Sunday there’s one thing new to stay up for, and each occasion is free to attend. Verify their vacation schedule out right here.

Rudolph the Pink-Nosed Reindeer

Heart for Puppetry Arts; 1404 Spring Road NW, Atlanta

Nov. 28 – Dec. 31

In the event you cherished the 1964 stop-motion model of Rudolph, you may be a fan of this live-action puppet present. The red-nosed reindeer and buddies are studying a lesson in vanity and vacation cheer in a present excellent for the youngsters and the kids-at-heart. Snag a ticket to the vacation basic right here.

Vacation Celebration

The Bowl at Sugar Hill; 5039 West Broad Road NE, Sugar Hill

Nov. 28 – Feb. 19

Welcome winter with a slew of vacation enjoyable. We’re speaking about ice skating, free photographs with Santa, carriage rides, even a vacation market. Common admission tickets begin at $13 for youngsters beneath 8.

Atlanta Christkindl Market

Buckhead Village District; 290 East Paces Ferry Street NE / 3035 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta

Nov. 28 – Dec. 24

Welcome to Atlanta’s first and largest winter vacation pageant. Get the household within the spirit with genuine holiday-themed German meals, drinks and items and ‘distinctive’ festivities. Better of all: Admission is free!

Lights of LIFE

Life College; 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta

Nov. 28 – Dec. 31

Since 1989, Lights of LIFE has been bringing cheer and vibrant lights to our metropolis, rain or shine. Pull up by your self or with a gaggle for a 1.5-mile drive via seasonal leisure. Buses are $20, vehicles are $10. Organizers mentioned their famed pony and prepare rides and petting zoo will return.

Santa’s Secret ‘Stache

Avalon; 400 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta

3 p.m. – 11 p.m. Nov. 28 – Dec. 31

Santa is not the one one craving cookies and little milk round right here. This festive pop-up store presents cocktails and scrumptious desserts themed for the season. Doorways are open daily till 11 p.m. After 7 p.m. solely patrons 21 and up are allowed. See extra info right here.

Shine Gentle Present

6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Nov. 28 – Jan. 1

Coolray Area; 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville

This timed and ticketed expertise is totally interactive when you tune into their designated radio station and expertise the present with catered sounds of the season. You should buy tickets by the weekday or weekend right here.

Avalon on Ice

Avalon; 300 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta

Nov. 28 – Jan. 14

Lace up your skates and hit these determine eights. The ice rink at Avalon is formally open. Instances range by day, so try the schedule forward of time right here.

Backyard Lights, Vacation Nights

Atlanta Botanical Backyard; 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta

5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Nov. 28 – Jan. 14

Prepare for a magical evening full of beautiful sights. Tis the season for “Backyard Lights, Vacation Nights”. This 12 months’s expertise consists of the brand new “Glowing Grove alongside the Flower Stroll”. Yow will discover extra info and the charges right here.

World of Illumination Reindeer Street

Six Flags White Water; 250 Cobb Parkway N, Marietta

Nov. 28 – Jan. 1

Think about a sledding winter wonderland, as a result of that is precisely what organizers say you possibly can count on. Go to the most important animated toy store on this planet at Santa’s Workshop. They are saying you may even catch Previous Saint Nick and his miniature helpers making your present. This occasion is open till January.

Dino Safari

North Level Mall; 1000 North Level Circle, Alpharetta

11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Nov. 28-30

Dinosaurs take over the mall for the kid-friendly, walk-through exhibit. Tickets are $19 for teenagers and adults. 

Duluth Vacation Market

Duluth Metropolis Corridor; 3167 Fundamental Road; Duluth

2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Dec. 3

Deck the Halls in Duluth on the handmade vacation market. Over 30 distributors are anticipated to return. You’ll be able to store, benefit from the stay leisure, make arts and crafts along with your youngsters and even take photographs with Santa. Did we point out there’s an actual snow playground and snow slide?

Vacation Trip-on Prepare

Atlanta Botanical Backyard; 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta

Saturdays and Sundays Dec. 3 – Dec. 18, 24, 31, Jan. 7-8

All aboard! Ebook your seat on the Botanical Categorical. On choose Saturdays and Sundays, the prepare will take you and your little ones for an journey across the Nice Garden. Tickets are $5 per passenger.