Reindeer Day: 4 ways to have the best weekend in North Fulton

“Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker” will premiere on Dec. 9 and run through Dec. 24. CONTRIBUTED BY CHARLIE MCCULLERS, COURTESY OF ATLANTA BALLET

“Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker” will premiere on Dec. 9 and run through Dec. 24. CONTRIBUTED BY CHARLIE MCCULLERS, COURTESY OF ATLANTA BALLET

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in North Fulton County. You'll find exciting holiday activities all around town this weekend to make your season bright. Check out these events:

The Nutcracker with Atlanta Dance Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 through 11. $23.50 for adults, $15.50 for children and seniors. Roswell Cultural Arts Center. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 404-438-3028. www.atlantadancetheatre.org.

The Atlanta Dance Theatre will perform the Nutcracker this weekend at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, featuring choreography by Shelley Grames. This full length show will entertain the entire family and makes the perfect activity to really get your season started.

Santa Fun Run. 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. $25 per racer, free to watch. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. 678-994-4210. www.calendarwiz.com.

Get fit this holiday season while raising money for disadvantaged and disabled kids at the Santa Fun Run taking place in Johns Creek. This special holiday race encourages seasonal costumes, so bring on the Santa suits and get ready to help children in need.

Breakfast with Santa. 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Free. Alpharetta Adult Activity Center. 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta.

678-297-6140. www.awesomealpharetta.com.

Bring your children spend a little time with the Big Guy this Saturday wit the Breakfast with Santa event taking place in Alpharetta. Kids will get a chance to eat alongside Santa, have pictures taken together and enjoy a day that they'll always remember.

Reindeer Day at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Noon. Sunday, Dec. 11. Free with admission to CNC. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055. www.chattnaturecenter.org.

If you want to give your kids an experience they'll never forget this holiday season, bring them over to the Chattahoochee Nature Center this Sunday for Reindeer Day. Not only will you get a chance to see live reindeer, but this event will also feature live performances, face painting and crafts.