Holiday Happenings Metro Atlantans celebrate the holiday season by continuing old traditions, decorating public spaces and putting on plays. The EAST COBBER is happy to provide a sampling of those special events to help you get in the holiday spirit.
CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES THROUGH DECEMBER 24 Santa's Fantastical. A family-friendly interactive wonderland of immersive worlds. The ultimate modern-day mashup of art, technology, and nostalgia. Times vary daily. Visit website to purchase tickets and secure a time slot as well as a reservation with Santa. $34 adults. $26 ages 3-12. Free ages under 3. 1155 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs info@santasfantastical.com | santasfantastical.com
DECEMBER 1-31 Toy Exhibit. This display will feature a collection of antique toys, some belonging to the Smith family and others on loan to the plantation. Toys date back to the 19th century. $8 adults, $7 seniors, $6 children. Smith Plantation Home 935 Alpharetta Street, Roswell 770-641-3978 | southerntriology.com
DECEMBER 8 Gingerbread Christmas. Learn how to prepare and decorate gingerbread cookies for baking over the open hearth in the historic 1863 cookhouse. Children will also have the opportunity to make a holiday craft ornament. 10am-3pm. $5 per child. Reservations required. Smith Plantation Home 935 Alpharetta Street, Roswell 770-641-3978 | southerntriology.com
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DECEMBER 8 Christmas for Kids. Kids will make a seasonal craft and participate in the Candy Cane hunt and sing-along. Enjoy a light snack and stories, and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tour of the house will be included. 10am-12pm. $15. Reservations required. Ages 5-11. Bulloch Hall 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell 770-992-1731 | www.bullochhall.org
DECEMBER 9 Enchanted Woodland Wonders Family Fun Day. This holiday highlight brings you and your family live holiday performances, winter crafts, face painting, live reindeer and lots more under the twilight sky. 2-6pm. $10 adults, $7 students/seniors, $6 children, ages 2 and under free. Free for CNC members. Chattahoochee Nature Center 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell 770-992-2055 ext. 238 | www.chattnaturecenter.org
DECEMBER 11 Scandinavian Christmas Dinner Cooking Class. Menu includes: Thyme Honey Glazed Ham, Potato Gratin with Goat Cheese, Swedish Red Cabbage and Apples, Danish Dream Cake. After preparing the meal, participants will dine on their creations in the home’s spacious modern kitchen. Complimentary wine is served with dinner and a free mini-tour. 6:30-9pm. $50 per person. Reservations required. Barrington Hall 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell 770-640-3855 | www.southerntrilogy.com
DECEMBER 12 Holiday Card Make-and-Take. Families with children of all ages can create cards for the holidays during this drop-in program. No registration required. Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 3-5pm. East Cobb Library 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta/East Cobb www.cobbcat.org www.eastcobber.com