Holiday calendar

ATTRACTIONS/EXHIBITS/EVENTS

2008 Priscilla the Pink Pig. A train ride through a life-size storybook that includes the original Pink Pig and her friends. Under the big tent in the Lenox Road upper-level parking deck. Benefits Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays; noon-6 p.m. Sundays. Through Dec. 30. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays. Dec. 7-28. Plus 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 1-3 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 4 (except 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 28; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 24 and Dec. 31). Closed Nov. 27 and Dec. 25. $3. Macy’s at Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 770-913-5639, www.macys.com/pinkpig.

Heck of a Hayride. The evening begins with a hayride around the park and ends with marshmallows and hot cocoa around the campfire. Registrations requested. 6-8:30 p.m. Fridays. Nov. 7-14. $9; ages 1 and younger free. Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. 770-641-3760, www.roswellgov.com.

Holiday Tour of Homes. The 12th annual home tour of the Junior Service League of Woodstock featuring two homes in Eagle Watch, two in Bridgemill and two in downtown Woodstock. Benefits Cherokee County charities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8-9. $20. 770-592-3535, www.jslwoodstock.org.

Stone Mountain Christmas. A “4-D”-enhanced version of the animated movie “The Polar Express.” Also, two live shows: “A Hometown Holiday” and “Kickin’ Up Christmas,” holiday laser show, Crossroads Christmas parade, nightly fireworks and snowfall, sing-along Christmas train and more. Times vary; check Web site. Select evenings Nov.8-Dec.30. All attractions closed Dec. 24-25. $25; $20 ages 3-11; Christmas event only tickets: $20; $17 ages 3-11. Stone Mountain Park, U.S. 78 East, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690, www.stonemountainpark.com.

ARTS & CRAFTS

Craft Show. Featuring arts and crafts vendors, silent auction, door prize, bake sale, casserole pool, quilt drawing, and pictures with Santa. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. Mount Zion United Methodist Church-Marietta, 1770 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. 770-971-1465, www.mtzionumc.org.

Decatur Art Market. Outdoor arts and crafts market in front of Decatur gallery. Ongoing. No event if raining. 5-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Through April 4. Free. Decatur Gallery, 153 Ponce de Leon Place, Decatur. 404-377-0755, www.decaturgallery.com .

Craft Show and Sale 2008. Five regional artists: Maury Fradkin (fiber), David Goldhagen (glass), Amy Leff (metal and beads), Barbara Rucket (ceramic and beads) and Marsha Vrono (jewelry). 1-9 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. Through Nov. 26; 1-6 p.m. Sundays. Through Nov. 26; 1-9 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. Nov. 28-Dec. 31; 1-6 p.m. Sundays. Nov. 28-Dec. 31. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4000, www.atlantajcc.org.

Open Studio Night. More than 200 original works by Savannah College of Art and Design students, faculty and alumni available for purchase. 7 p.m. Nov. 13. Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-253-2700, www.scad.edu.

Holiday Art Sale 2008. Handcrafted seasonal items. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Through Dec. 23. Closed Nov. 27. Arts for All Gallery, 57 Forsyth St. N.W., Suite R-1, Atlanta. 404-221-1270, www.vsaartsga.org.

Tucker Arts Guild Fall ArtFest. Original paintings, prints, photography, mixed media, clay, glass, jewelry and more are on display and for sale. Refreshments available. Raffle. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8. Tucker Woman’s Club, 4276 North Park Drive, Tucker. 770-723-1333, www.tuckerartsguild.org.

Craft Show. Hand-crafted items, bake sale, soup and salad bar. Includes more than 25 vendors. Christmas gifts. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 9. Faith Lutheran Church and School, 2111 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-529-0674, faithcraftshoppe.tripod.com.

Buy a Gift and Build a Home. Artist market featuring more than 100 vendors from across the Southeast. Benefits construction of the church’s 15th Habitat for Humanity home. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody. 770-394-0675, www.dunwoodyumc.org/holidayfestival.

Sugarplum Market. Arts, crafts and gourmet foods. Also, gift basket live auction (1 p.m.). 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8. Sugar Hill United Methodist Church, 4600 Nelson Brogdon Blvd., Sugar Hill. 770-945-2845, www.sugarhillumc.org.

Holiday Arts Sale. Pottery, jewelry, prints, original artwork. 6-8 p.m. Nov. 8.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Nov. 10-25; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Dec. 1-15. Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek. 770-623-8448, www.johnscreekarts.org.

Holiday Trade Show 2008. Eclectic holiday shopping, gifts, services, products, 100 vendor booths, live entertainment on four stages, food. 9 a.m. Nov. 8; 10 a.m. Nov. 9. $10. North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court, Norcross. 770-279-9899, www.myspace.com/imtsolutionsinc.

Magnolia Market Days. Holiday marketplace featuring arts and crafts, gourmet items, jewelry, accessories, children’s items and more. Benefits Junior League projects in DeKalb County. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 8; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9. Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-583-7899, www.jldekalb.org.

St. Ives Arts and Crafts Show. Forty southeastern artisans and crafters exhibit items from jewelry to art work. Also, gourmet bake sale with holiday cakes, cookies and more. Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 9. $5. St. Ives Country Club, 1 St. Ives Country Club Drive, Duluth. 770-476-0333, stivescc.org/newsletteroct.htm.

Artists’ Market. Jewelry, fiber art, handmade soaps, prayer beads and mosaic belts available for purchase. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 13; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 15. Mary and Martha’s Place, 4393 Garmon Road, Atlanta. 404-239-9382, www.maryandmarthasplace.com.

Holiday Artists Market. Paintings, photography, jewelry and handmade ornaments created by artists with disabilities. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 13. Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-350-7792, www.shepherd.org/files/ArtistsMarket2008.pdf.

KIDS/FAMILY

Photos With Santa —- Mall of Georgia. St. Nick’s holiday home is in the lower level Nordstrom Wing. Times vary. Nov. 1-Dec. 24. Closed Nov. 27. Package prices vary. Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford. 678-482-8788, www.mallofgeorgia.com.

Photos with Santa —- Town Center at Cobb. In Center Court. Times vary. Nov. 3-Dec. 24. Closed Nov. 27. Photo package prices vary. Town Center at Cobb, 400 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw. 770-424-9486, www.towncenteratcobb.com.

Photos With Santa —- Discover Mills. Near Bass Pro Shops in the mall courtyard. Times vary. Nov. 8-Dec. 24. Closed Nov. 27. Photo package prices vary. Discover Mills, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 678-847-5000, www.discovermills.com.

Photos with Santa —- Phipps Plaza. Appointments can be made online. Times vary. Nov. 8-Dec. 24. Closed Nov. 27. Photo package prices vary. Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 404-262-0992, www.santaatphipps.com.

Santa Arrives at Lenox. Lower level near Macy’s. Times vary. Nov. 8-Dec. 24. Closed Nov. 27. Photo package prices vary. Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-233-6767, www.lenoxsquare.com.

“Santa’s Wonderland.” A village for kids with animated and live elves, model trains, remote-control cars, a Red Ryder laser arcade, a Nerf soft gun range and activity tables where they can write a letter to Santa, color and do crafts. Santa arrives on a Nitro Z9 bass boat wrapped with Christmas lights. Activities include a children’s choir singing carols, hot chocolate, cookies, tree lighting and photos with Santa (free 4- by 6-inch photo). 5-8 p.m. Nov. 9; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-7 Sundays. Santa available 5-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays; Noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Nov. 10-Dec. 24. Except 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 27 (Santa available 10 a.m.-6 p.m.). Free. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 678-847-5500, www.basspro.com.

THEATER

“The Homecoming.” It’s Christmas Eve 1933 and a family waits for the magic of Christmas to arrive —- not Santa, but Daddy —- as told by the adult Clay-Boy, remembering the journey he took on a snowy evening long ago. By Earl Hamner and Peter Coy. Directed by Tanya Carroll for Lionheart Theatre Company. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Nov. 7-23. $15; $12 senior citizens and students. Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 Britt Ave., Norcross. 770-885-0425, www.lionhearttheatre.org.

“Black Nativity.” The story unfolds through the eyes of children attending Sunday school in this gospel musical based on the original play by Langston Hughes. Baldwin Burroughs Theatre. 8 p.m. Through Nov. 8; 3 p.m. Nov. 9. $10; $5 senior citizens and students. Spelman College Fine Arts Building, 350 Spelman Lane S.W., Spelman College, Atlanta. 404-270-5488.

“The Nut Croaker Ballet: Murder on Your Toes.” The Kudzu Ballet is performing “The Peanutcracker,” a Southern version of the holiday classic. Kitty and Bubba Vanderpeterbilt are hosting the opening night gala at the new Corn Cobb Arts Center. But, before you can say “corpse de ballet,” a killer is turning toe shoes into toe tags! Top GBI agent Bulldog “Twinkletoes” Turner is called on pointe to match splits with the killer. Comedy mystery dinner theater with five-course meal. 7:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 6 p.m. Sundays. Through Jan. 14. No shows Nov. 27, Dec. 24-25, 31. $57.50-$62.50. $5 parking. Agatha’s-A Taste of Mystery, 161 Peachtree Center Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-584-2255, www.agathas.com.

“Christmas at Sweet Apple.” Warmly human yuletide yarns from the late beloved Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Celestine Sibley come to life in a show written by Phillip DePoy. Tales of Jingles the dancing cow, Miz Tippens, the “hero” of Snout Island and other characters are told to the accompaniment of traditional and original music by DePoy. Directed by Jay Freer. On the Alley Stage. 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Nov. 9-Dec. 28. Also, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 24 (No 8 p.m. Show). No show Nov. 27 and Dec. 25. $25-$35. Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369, www.theatreinthesquare.com.