North Fulton Holiday Guide 2022

A Merry Little Christmas

It’s the holiday season! The tree is lit, the mistletoe is hung, and Home Alone is playing on a loop! While the elves have been working in Santa’s workshop, I’ve been putting together this guide so you can turn North Fulton into your own winter wonderland

Inside, you’ll find a holiday gift guide, the best spots and events in North Fulton, a winter bucket list, and much more! Take the (polar) plunge let's dive in!

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Looking for some fun things to do this holiday season? I've got you covered! Check out these fun events.

MILTON Christmas in Crabapple | Dec. 3rd from 2-6pm FREE

BesuretohaveyourChristmaswishesreadyforyourvisitwithSanta,asyour specialmomentiscapturedbyalocalphotographer!Photosarecomplimentary. Thetreelightingwilltakeplaceatduskwithholidaysingalongsfromlocal choirs.Enjoycaroling,s’mores,crafts,hotcocoaandcheerasweusherinthe holidayseason.

Milton Fire Department Pancake Breakfast with Santa | Dec. 10th from 8-10am FREE

Everyyear,theMiltonFire-RescueDepartmenthosts"PancakeswithSanta,"a freeDecembereventatFireStation44,locatedat13690Highway9.Cityof Miltonfirefighterscookandservedeliciouspancakes,bacon,andmore!It'sa greattimetovisitwithSantabeforeheheadsbacktotheNorthPoletoprepare forhisbigday!

ROSWELL

A Handmade Holiday Pop-up | Nov. 18th & 19th FREE

Alllocal,allhandmade,fromover25Atlantaareaartists!Shopindoorsatthe cozyRoswellVisualArtsCenter,theperfectstopforgiftsandholidayhome decor!Fineart,sculpture,mosaic,glass,pottery,jewelry,candles,charcuterie boards,wood-turning,cards&stationery,ornaments&holidaydecor,and nibbles!

Christmas Tree Lighting | Dec. 2nd from 6-8pm FREE

TherewillbelotsofcelebratinginHeartofRoswellParkwithcarols,hot chocolate,firepits,ands'mores!Aspecialreadingof'TwastheNightBefore ChristmasbyMayorKurtWilson.Lightingofthe40footChristmastreeanda specialvisitfromSantaClaus.Thislightingwillfeaturedifferentchoirsranging fromchildrentoprofessionals.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

ALPHARETTA

Lighting of Avalon | Nov. 20th from 1-8pm FREE

Christmas Tree Lighting | Dec. 2nd from 5-9pm FREE

Treelightingceremonyat6:30p.m.ontheTownGreen,HolidayFoodDrive kickoff,andahotchocolatepartywithcharactersfromTheNutcracker.Bringa non-perishablefooditemtodonatetoNFCCatthefooddrivekick-offin exchangeforajinglebellbraceletforthesing-alongsandbringyourcamerato capturethememoriesthatwillbemade!

Photos with Santa & Karaoke | Dec. 9th from 5-9pm FREE GetyourFREEphotoswithSantaandCommunityKaraokewithBachtoRock

Alpharetta Christmas Market | Dec. 10th from 9am-4pm FREE

Visitorswillenjoyshoppingforholidaygiftsandproductsforeveryoneonyour list.Enjoyavarietyofcrafts,food,decor,jewelryandmore!TheAlpharetta ConventionandVisitorsBureauishostinga“FreePicturesWithSanta”event from10a.m.–12p.m.attheAlpharettaCommunityCenter.

Holiday Movies & Hot Cocoa | Dec. 16th from 5-9pm FREE

WatchyourholidayfavoritesontheTownGreen:RudolphtheRedNosed ReindeerandFrostytheSnowmanwillbeloopedforalltoenjoywithhotcocoa availableforpurchase.

Menorah Lighting at Avalon | Dec. 16th from 5-9pm FREE

Helplightupthenight!GuestsareinvitedtotheBoulevardtokickoffthefirst nightofChanukahwithatraditionalMenorahlightingceremony.Ourfriendsat ChabadofNorthFultonwillhelpuslightourmenorahandhavespecialgoodies forguests!

FromtheannualopeningofAvalononIcetothemagnificenttreelighting,to performances,andanappearancefromJollyOldSaintNickhimself,there's somethingexcitingforalltoenjoy.Thelightingofthemagnificent40-foottree isat7pm. Allison

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

JOHNS CREEK

Holly Jolly Block Party |Dec.3rdfrom4-8pmFREE

Theeventwillfeature:thelightingofthenew40-footCityChristmastree, Holidaymarketanddisplays,SantaClaus,ElfZone(games&activities),The GlowBandConcertandothermusicalperformances),Foodtrucks,Livellamas, andCollegefootballonTVs.

Breakfast with Santa |Dec.10th9am&10:30am "BreakfastwithSanta"givesourspecialgueststimewiththeBigElfhimself,lots ofdelectablegoodies,musicandholidaycrafts.Breakfastincludestwoseating times,9a.m.and10:30a.m.Thecostis$20perresidentchild,$30pernonresidentchild.Registrationisrequired.

SANDY SPRINGS

Sparkle Sandy Springs |Dec.4thfrom4-7pmFREE Inadditiontothetraditionalmenorahandtreelighting,thisyear'seventwill includeafestiveconcertfeaturingTheRupert'sOrchestraandtheSparkle HolidayGiftMarket.TheeventushersintheSparkleVillage,amonth-long displayofminiaturelithomes.Thesesix-foot-tallwoodenhousesaredecorated bylocalbusinesses,schools,andnonprofits.

ICE SKATING

Avalon on Ice | Alpharetta | Nov. 20th - Jan 16th

Tis’theseasontolaceupyourskatesandglideintotheholidayspirit atAvalononIce!TheRockefeller-inspirediceskatingrinkisback. The Cooler | Alpharetta | Open Year-round Center Ice Arena | Sandy Springs | Open Year-round

Hunter's Christmas Tree Farm | Milton 14680WoodRoad,Milton,GA30004

Scottsdale Farms | Milton 15639BirminghamHwy.,Milton,GA30004

Berry Patch Farms | Woodstock 786ArnoldMillRoad,Woodstock,GA30188

Big John's Christmas Trees | Dunwoody 5555ChambleeDunwoodyRd.,Dunwoody,GA30338

Big John's Christmas Trees | John's Creek 3651PeachtreeParkway,Suwanee,GA30024

Christmas Trees | Sandy Springs 7770RoswellRd.,SandySprings,GA30350

Northbrook Church | Roswell 11225CrabappleRoad,Roswell,GA30075

HOLIDAY SIPS

Santa's Secret Stache | Alpharetta | Nov. 11th - Dec. 31st Stepintothisfantasticalwonderlandforover-the-topseasonallythemedcocktails +decedentdessertsfromNewYorkCity-basedMilkBar,aswellasotherlocal bakeries.Openfrom3-11pmDaily.After7pm,itis21+only.

Drinksgiving at Rock 'N' Taco | Roswell | Nov. 23rd

Bringyourattitudeofgratitudeandhangoutwithusononeofthebusiest nightsoftheyear!Wehaveaspecialperformancebyoneofourspecialguests JUSTINfrom9pmtomidnight.

Up on the Rooftop | Alpharetta | Dec. 1st, 8th, & 15th Clink!Clink!Clink!Grabyourmostfestivefriendandjoinusforaspecial holidayhappyhourfrom6-8pmforexclusivecocktails&appetizersonthe rooftopsofBarleygarden,TheCape,andCRU!Yourticketincludesonedrink& oneappetizerfromeachparticipatingrestaurant.Allticketproceedsbenefit NorthsideHospital.

Mercantile Social Pop-Up | Alpharetta | Nov. 7th - Dec. 31st

MercantileSocialhasbeenknownasoneoftheonlyThemeBarsintheGreater AtlantaArea.JoinusforanALLOUTexperiencehighlightingthemost miserableresidentinallofWhoville,theGrinch!

Winter Wonderland at The Select Restaurant + Bar | Sandy Springs

Withtheceilingdeckedoutlikeawinterwonderlandinsideasnowglobe,the SandySpringsrestaurantisservingaspecialholidaycocktailmenuthroughout theseasontoincludedrinkslikespikedhotchocolateandacoffeeandcoffee liqueur-lacedtoasteds’morescocktails.

GUIDEGift

There are so many wish lists; so many people to shop for. Luckily, I've curated the ultimate gift guide so you know exactly what to get everyone.

Note: Early shopping is critical

Given the supply chain issues we've experienced this year, I highly suggest checking availability and delivery times early

Christmas Toffee What

How To Make:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper

Ritz Crackers on the sheet

spread into

In a pot, bring butter and brown sugar to a boil, stirring consistently for 2-3 minutes, until thickened

Pour mixture over Ritz Crackers and spread out evenly with a spoon or spatula

Bake for 3-5 minutes, until the edges start to brown and bubble

Remove from oven. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow to set and melt for about 5 minutes, then spread chocolate evenly and add your favorite holiday sprinkles

01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. Place in the fridge or freezer for 30, or until set. Use your hands to break into pieces. ENJOY!

I hope this guide helps you enjoy this holiday season a little more!

North Fulton is such a great place to live all year long, which is why as your local real estate agent, I love helping people like you get plugged into the community.

I am more than a realtor. I'm a lover of all things holidays and local and I hope this guide makes you love them a little more, too.