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Holiday Fun Guide By Lola McGuire Metro Atlanta is bustling with events for the holidays from now until January. Here are some of the most popular events around town suitable for the whole family. Some events and activities are free, but others may require a ticket. Garden Lights, Holiday Nights The Atlanta Botanical Garden is hosting “Garden Lights, Holiday Nights,” where the grounds are twinkling with hundreds of thousands of lights. This year, new music and choreography is showcased with even more vertical lights than ever before. The event is ongoing through Jan. 12. Get tickets at atlantabg.org. Center for Puppetry Arts Midtown’s Center for Puppetry Arts is full of holiday cheer now through Dec. 29. The beloved “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” — a puppet version of the classic stop-motion animation TV special from 1964. Tickets can be purchased at puppet, org. (See our feature story on Page ?) “A Christmas Carol” The classic stage production of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” continues through Dec. 24 at The Alliance Theatre. Tickets start at $25 at alliancetheatre.org. Holiday Punch Variety Hour Dad’s Garage Improv Theatre is hosting “The Holiday Punch Variety Hour,” which features musical comedy, rowdy sketches, special guests, and, of course, spiked eggnog. The show is every Friday through the holiday season, and tickets are available at dadsgarage.com. ILLUMINIGHTS Zoo Atlanta is hosting its magical holiday experience by filling the sky with hundreds of lanterns. The Georgia Power-sponsored event runs through Jan. 19 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets do sell out, so reserve in advance at zooatlanta.org. Atlanta Christkindl Market Experience a hybrid of modern-day Christmas celebration and German festivities at this one-of-a-kind market with two locations at Buckhead Village District and Galleria on the Park near The Battery. There are handcrafted goods, hot coco and German pretzels. Pets are welcome and pictures with Santa are on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Dec. 24. Admission is free and more information can be found at christkindlmarket.org. Callanwolde’s 2024 Winter House Callanwolde will feature an artist market, live music, historic tours, and more holiday activities through Dec. 15. Workshops will be offered, including ornament painting, wreath making, snowflake weaving, wheel throwing, glass etching and blacksmithing. There are even workshops with Santa. Get more details at callanwolde.org. Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes On the evening of Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15, families of Grant Park are opening their homes to showcase their holiday decorations. There will also be a bake sale and artisanal market for people to explore. Ticket information can be found at candlelighttourofhomes. com. Virginia-Highland Winterfest Head over to Va-Hi for the Tour of Lights Block Party on Dec. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m., take part in the annual Jingle Jog on Dec. 14 at 9 a.m., watch the Holiday Parade on Dec. 14 starting at 10 a.m., and get in some holiday shopping afterward at the Gift Market. There’s also a Kids Corner with bounce houses, face painting and more. Get all the details at .virginiahighlanddistrict.com. Christmas with the ASO The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is hosting its annual holiday shows Dec. 12 to Dec. 15 with a Christmas concert led by Norman Mackenzie featuring Morehouse College Glee and Spivey Hall Children’s Choir. There are evening and matinee options to be purchased at aso.org. Chabad Intown Celebrates Chanukah Different menorah lights will be lit all across metro-Atlanta at the following times and locations: Virginia-Highland on Dec. 25 at 4:30 p.m.; Ponce City Market on Dec. 26 at 6 p.m.; Decatur on Dec. 29 at 4:30 p.m.; and Atlantic Station on Dec. 30 at 6 pm. RSVP is required but admission is free. Find out more at chabadintown.org. Atlanta Gay Men s Chorus at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church It's Just Not Christmas Until the Gay Men Sing! Join the Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus for a free preview of their 44th Annual Holiday Show. Enjoy holiday favorites with a jazz combo and the signature blend of beauty, camp, power, and joy that makes this an Atlanta tradition! Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 805 Mount Vernon HWY NW, Atlanta, GA US 30327 f - 4M - M to : 1 l® r 1 i S JH ji J w? 8 1 1 ,/ IT . 1 mn Mh m i l aJI 1 t 26 | DECEMBER 2024 ROUGHDRAFTATLANTA.COM
