Atlanta.net
December 7, 2016
"Game of Thrones" told us that “winter is coming,” but luckily for us, it doesn’t mean anything bad. If you’re getting into the bundled up holiday spirit, check out a few of these cold weather delights.
Explore the special holiday exhibit at World of Coca-Cola while learning the history of Coca-Cola, sampling holiday beverages like Gingerbread Coke and snapping photos with the beloved polar bear.
Stay tuned for winter concerts at Philips Arena including the Jingle Ball, V-103 Winterfest 2016, the Bon Jovi Tour, Old School Hip Hop Festival, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and even Game of Thrones Live.
Stone Mountain Christmas puts the magic of the season in the air with more than 2 million lights, festive music, holiday characters and Snow Mountain. Through Jan. 4, 2017. (Snow Mountain is open through Feb. 26, 2017.)
The Centennial Olympic Park Ice Rink and Holiday in Lights display, presented by Coca-Cola, kicks off the holidays in Downtown Atlanta with a 115-by-64 foot ice rink and thousands of lights. Through Jan. 1, 2017.
Centennial Olympic Park hosts a Chinese Lantern Festival featuring 25 handcrafted lanterns, a three-story pagoda and a 200-foot-long Chinese dragon, as well as nightly entertainment. Dec. 9 - Jan. 15.
Enjoy winter fun runs like the Ugly Sweater Run 5K, Atlanta Santa Speedo Run, Cupid's Undie Run and more.
Catch an Atlanta Falcons home game at the Georgia Dome.
Cheer the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena.
Winter Wonderland celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights and other cultures with bright lights, decorated trees, ornaments and emblems at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Through Jan. 8, 2017.
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights features 1 million colorful lights, costumed characters, attractions and snacks at the 30-acre Atlanta Botanical Garden. Through Jan. 7, 2017.
A hallmark of the Atlanta holiday season, the "Nutcracker" celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, performed by the Atlanta Ballet. Dec. 9 - 24.
Enjoy floats, giant balloons, costumed characters and marching bands at the Children’s Christmas Parade in December.
Check out holiday theater at the Shakespeare Tavern, the Center for Puppetry Arts, the Rialto and the Woodruff Arts Center.
Register and dress up your dog at the Reindog Parade at Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Watch an exciting college football playoff at this year’s Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in the Georgia Dome. Dec. 31.
Enjoy the circus. Between Cirque du Soleil shows, Ringling Bros. and Universoul Circus, several spectacular shows bring their acts to various Atlanta venues.
Visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site for MLK's birthday.
Beth Clark is a writer and foodie who loves to roam around Atlanta, uncovering the city's quirky, glam, upscale and down-home character. Curiosity is her compass, and you'll find her writing on www.thecitydweller.me.
