Keep enjoying this holiday break by celebrating the season with ice skating or a stunning documentary about monarch butterflies. Here are some ideas for your Tuesday:
Ice skating at Atlantic Station
Skate Atlantic Station, believed to be Atlanta’s largest outdoor, open-air ice rink, is festive. Surrounded by twinkling lights and glowing ambiance, this 10,000-square-foot rink really sets the tone for the holidays.
Open through Jan. 21. 4 p.m. -10 p.m. Tuesday, $10-$15, season passes are available for$45. Atlantic Station. 1380 Atlantic Drive, Atlanta. 404-410-4010. atlanticstation.com
‘Winter Wonderland’ at Fernbank Museum
Decorated trees and displays showcase the diversity of celebrations, holidays, traditions and events from around the world. Through Jan. 6. Museum admission $18-$20. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. fernbankmuseum.org.
‘Flight of the Butterflies’
For those looking for entertainment inside, consider “Flight of the Butterflies”—a breathtaking giant screen adventure making its return to the 4-story Giant Screen Theater also at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History — this time in 3D. “Flight of the Butterflies” is scheduled to show daily now through Jan. 10.
Projected on an impressive four-story screen, “Flight of the Butterflies 3D” will show daily at Fernbank’s Giant Screen Theatre, and will also show Friday evenings during Fernbank After Dark. 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4
p.m. daily showings including Tuesday. Now through Jan. 10. $8-$13. 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta. 404-929-6400, fernbankmuseum.org.
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Imagination Nights at the Georgia Aquarium
Head to the Georgia Aquarium after 4 p.m. to enjoy shorter lines, smaller crowds – and a nicely reduced ticket price, with savings of over 30 percent off regular ticket prices. Imagination Night allows you to enjoy full access to the Aquarium, including the opportunity to view dolphin and sea lion presentations. Open Tuesday until 9 p.m. $26.95. Children 2 and under free. Note: tickets for Imagination Nights must be purchased online or by calling 404-581-4000.Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-581-4000, georgiaaquarium.org.
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