Special Holiday Events

Find Magic This Holiday Season Make lasting holiday memories at these top-notch attractions and destinations.

Atlanta’s Most Heartwarming Christmas Celebration Stone Mountain Christmas, a family favorite tradition, is filled with festive music, dazzling lights and captivating shows. Celebrate the spirit of the season with the allnew Christmas Laser Show. Wander through the Musical Frosted Forest and be mesmerized by beautiful lights, sights and sounds. Marvel at the Enchanted Tree Lighting Ceremony, see a special appearance from Santa himself as he flies overhead, and catch the exciting new Snow Angel’s Christmas Parade on the laser lawn! End the evening with Angelina the Snow Angel as she takes flight and creates one last magical snowfall! Nov. 14-Jan. 3 (select dates). stonemountainpark.com; 800-401-2407.

Holiday Overnight Fun Like Nowhere Else in Georgia Lakeside fun is year-round at Lanier Islands in Buford! This beautiful resort located 45 minutes north of Atlanta hosts a myriad of lakeside holiday activities. Join them this year for an overnight stay with a holiday breakfast buffet and a visit with Santa included. Or sign up for their newest holiday package, the Elf PJ Story Time – kids will enjoy a socially distanced gathering with a bedtime story read by Santa’s favorite elves. For those looking for some adventure, the Winter Family Fun package is full of high speed, frozen fun with tickets to Snow Island included for a day full of snow tubing and carnival rides. lanierIslands.com; 770-945-8787.

A Flurry of Fun There’s “snow” much fun coming to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands this winter! License to Chill Snow Island features one of the fastest snow tubing hills in North America. Play in the snow and challenge friends to a snowball fight at Snowball Alley. Don’t miss the winterthemed carnival rides, ice skating rink, fire pit with s’mores, photos with Santa at his workshop and specialty winter drinks and snacks. Nov. 6-Feb. 21. The all-new Lakeside Lights Spectacular is a magical walk through an amazing lighting extravaganza with festive seasonal music, themed displays and light tunnels. Nov. 20-Feb. 21. margaritavilleatlanierislands.com; 470-323-3440.

Festive Fun Beyond Atlanta

Celebrate the holidays with a family-friendly getaway to one of these top destinations.

Spend the Holidays in Liberty County Plan a holiday vacation to beautiful Liberty County, a unique place where true Southern hospitality is still very much alive. With a melting pot of cultures and just the right blend of history and modern amenities, its charm envelops and captivates. Visitors can always find something to do outdoors while enjoying the beautiful scenery, whether it’s kayaking, dog walking or exploring Cay Creek Wetlands. Visit libertycounty.org or call 912-368-4445 and make plans for a memorable holiday!

Alpine Winter Lights The Alpine Bavarian Community of Helen magically transforms into a Christmas wonderland and brings lights, a German Christmas market, parade and even a mountain coaster! Kick off the holiday season Nov. 27 with Helen’s Annual Lighting of the Village, beginning at 5 p.m. The Alpine Lights of Helen lets families extend their holiday memories from Thanksgiving through February. Don’t miss the annual Helen Christmas Parade with floats, bands, and lots of merriment winding through downtown on Dec. 12, beginning at 2 p.m. Nov. 27-Feb. 28. For more information, visit helenga.org or call 800-858-8027.

A Country Christmas There is no better way to celebrate the holiday season in Nashville than gathering your family for holiday fun during A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland. Explore acres of twinkling lights and decorations, as well as exciting holiday activities, shows and events, from ice tubing and ice skating to the all-new I Love Christmas Movies™ pop-up experience and The Oak Ridge Boys “Christmas in Tennessee” dinner show! Nov. 13-Jan 3. christmasatgaylordopryland.marriott.com; 615-889-1000.