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What to do in Atlanta: Fairs, festivals and more | Jan. 6-13

Thousands of people pass by junk cars and the Lucas Crusader monster truck during the pit party before the start of Monster Jam at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Saturday, January 10, 2015. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL
Thousands of people pass by junk cars and the Lucas Crusader monster truck during the pit party before the start of Monster Jam at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Saturday, January 10, 2015. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL
Jan 6, 2016

Have big-time fun at Monster Jam and get slimy at Repticon Atlanta Reptile & Exotic Animal Show.

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. More than 1.5 million LED lights decorate the 30-acre garden. A new feature, the Tunnel of light joins old friends Orchestral Orbs, Glittering Galaxy, Radiant Rainforest and more. Through Jan. 9. 5-10:o0 p.m. $26 (member discounts available); $20 ages 3-12; free under 3. Parking: $10 ($5 for vehicles with four or more) 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 1-855-454-6849,atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

Snow Mountain. Through Feb. 28. $28-$39.95. Stone Mountain Park, Highway 78, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690, stonemountainpark.com.

Holiday in Lights at Centennial Olympic Park. Walk amid thousands of lights illuminating the 21-acre park. Through Jan. 10. Open 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Free. Ice skating rink is $12 per person (includes skate rental) for 90 minutes. 4:30-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays (until 11 p.m. Fridays), 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays. 265 Park Ave W. N.W., Atlanta. 404-223-4412, centennialpark.com.

Monster Jam. 7 p.m. Jan. 9. $20-$55. Tickets cost $5 more the day of show. Georgia Dome, One Georgia Dome Drive, Atlanta. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

Repticon Atlanta Reptile & Exotic Animal Show. Jan. 9-10. $5-$15. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. www.repticon.com.

"Three Kings Day, Dia del los Reyes." 1-5 p.m. Jan. 10. This is a free admission day at Atlanta History Center. 130 West Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta. atlantahistorycenter.com.

Atlanta Boat Show. Jan. 14-17. $14; ages 15 and younger free when accompanied by a paid adult. Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard, Atlanta. www.atlantaboatshow.com.

50th Atlanta Model Train And Railroadiana Show And Sale. 9 a.m. Jan. 16. $8; under age 12 free. North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court, Norcross. www.northatlantatradecenter.com.

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