Looking for something to do in metro Atlanta this weekend? Millions of lights will illuminate both Six Flags Over Georgia and Stone Mountain, and you can also see community Christmas trees lit in several counties.
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Check out the following 16 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend:
Cobb
Holiday in the Park. Select dates and times Nov. 24-Jan. 5. Ticket prices vary. Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell. 770-739-3400. sixflags.com.
Six Flags Over Georgia's Holiday in the Park kicks off on Nov. 24 with more than one million LED lights, dozens of Christmas trees, festive shows, culinary treats and more.
Artists' Fall Open Studio Event. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. reception/art party Friday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. Free. Artisan Resource Center, 585 Cobb Parkway South, Marietta. 770-423-0049. http://www.artisanresourcecenter.net/.
Artists and craftsmen open their doors so you can see how a professional art studio operates. Functional, visual, film and performance artists will be featured, and Friday's opening reception includes aerialist silk performances.
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Tree Lighting at the Battery Atlanta. 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free. The Battery Atlanta, 800 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-494-1150. batteryatl.com.
The Battery's third annual tree lighting will include an evening of festivities, including Santa photos, an appearance by an Atlanta Braves player, music, entertainment and a showing of "The Grinch" movie.
The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical. noon and 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23. $35.50 plus fees. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 770-916-2800. cobbenergycentre.com.
“The Elf on the Shelf” musical gives a glimpse into the lives of Scout Elves.
DeKalb
Light Up Dunwoody. 3 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. free with refreshments available for purchase. Corner of Mt. Vernon and Chamblee-Dunwoody roads, between the Cheek-Spruill House and Dunwoody Animal Hospital. 731-693-4679. dunwoodyga.org.
Welcome the holiday season with the lighting of the tree and menorah, performances from local music and dance groups, Santa photos, face painting, cookie decorating and more.
Stone Mountain Christmas. Select dates through Jan. 5. Adults $31.95 and up, kids age 3-11 $29.95 and up. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 1-800-401-2407. stonemountainpark.com.
Millions of lights, festive music, shows and visits from holiday characters are highlights of Stone Mountain Christmas.
"Dark Night." 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. $12 plus fees for general admission, $6 for kids/students and $4 for DeKalb School of the Arts students. DeKalb School of the Arts, Kyle Theater, 1192 Clarendon Ave., Avondale Estates. http://www.dsa.dekalb.k12.ga.us/.
The DeKalb School of the Arts presents a series of original plays that are appropriate for ages 13 and up.
AWARE Tour. 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Free. Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, 4158 Klondike Road, Lithonia. 404-484-3060. 404-484-3060. arabiaalliance.org.
The Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort (AWARE) will host a tour that lets you meet and learn about some of its ambassador animals. They may include owls, snakes, hawks, possums and/or turtles.
North Fulton
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. $25 per person. Barrington Hall Barn Activity Room, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. roswellgov.com.
Participants age 12 and up can make and take a Thanksgiving centerpiece of fresh flowers in a small pumpkin vase.
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The Lighting of Avalon. 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. 400 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. 770-765-2000. experienceavalon.com.
Holiday performances, face painting, balloon art and more will get you in the holiday spirit before counting down to the lighting of the 40-foot Avalon tree.
A Gershwin Celebration. 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, Burtenshaw Hall, 13560 Cogburn Road, Milton. 770-521-0207. staidans.org.
Eileen Ponich and the Jazz Birds will perform favorites and unknown treasures from Gershwin.
"Frozen"-Themed Ice Cream and Paint Party. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. $27. Painting with a Twist, 11770 Haynes Bridge Road #801, Alpharetta. 470-294-0051. paintingwithatwist.com.
Adults and kids ages 4 and up can make a "Frozen"-themed painting while enjoying complimentary ice cream.
Gwinnett
"A Very Grinchy Christmas." 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. $16.50 and up. Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-813-7500. Infiniteenergycenter.com.
The Southern Ballet Theatre presents "A Very Grinchy Christmas," which was inspired by Dr. Seuss' classic story.
Lilburn Tree Lighting. 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Lilburn City Hall, 340 Main St., Lilburn. cityoflilburn.com.
The lighting of Lilburn's big tree will be accompanied by holiday music and kids' crafts. You can also bring your camera and have your family's picture taken in a life-sized snow globe.
Football on the Big Screen. 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Free admission. Peachtree Corners Town Green, 5140 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners. 678-691-1200. peachtreecornersga.gov.
Bring a cooler or buy food and drinks from a Town Center restaurant before cheering on UGA as the Dawgs take on Texas A&M.
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Festive Painting Party. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. $10. OneStop Centerville, 3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville. gwinnettcounty.com.
Bring the family (ages 10 and up), no matter what their skill level, and unleash your inner artist. Materials and light refreshments are included.
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