Holiday Event Planner

By Kathy Dean

The holidays are always busy with preparing for visitors and shopping for gifts. It’s also magical, with lights, music and shows that bring up old memories while creating new ones. Here are some of the many special things that are happening locally this season.

Thanksgiving Meals and More

There are many ways to celebrate Thanksgiving. Of course, there’s the traditional family get-together, but you want to try mingling with friends, getting active or supporting a worthy cause at a local community center.

Sunday Suppers with Chef

Howard: Thanksgiving Sides holiday. Cost is $90. The Cook’s Warehouse Midtown at Ansley Mall, 1544 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 403-R, Atlanta 30324. Register and learn about more Atlanta Community Food Bank events and volunteer opportunities at acfb.org.

Thanksgiving Potluck

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street, Atlanta 30309

Runs Nov. 5-Dec. 29. Tickets: $15-$35 ($9-$22.50 for members); 404-873-3391, puppet.org.

Holiday Inn

City Springs Theatre Company, City Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs 30328

Runs Dec. 13-22. Tickets: $30-$65; 706-206-2022, citysprings.com.

Black Nativity

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta 30339

Runs Dec. 13-15. Tickets: $36-$66, plus applicable fees; 770-9162800, cobbenergycentre.com.

A Tuna Christmas Georgia Ensemble Theatre Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven 30319

Runs Dec. 13-29. Tickets: $35; 770641-1260, get.org.

Madeline’s Christmas Horizon Theatre Company, 1083

Runs Nov. 15-24. Tickets: $20-$30. 770-426-4800, theatreinthesquare.net.

A Christmas Story Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Avenue, Newnan 30263

Runs Dec. 5-8, 12-15, 19-22. Tickets: $10-$20; 770-683-6282, newnantheatre.org.

A Nice Family Gathering Stage Door Players, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody 30338

Runs Nov. 22-Dec. 8. Tickets: $16 (younger than 12) -$34 (adult); 770-396-1726, stagedoorplayers. net.

A Christmas Memory

Theatrical Outfit, 84 Luckie Street, Atlanta 30303 Dec. 23. Tickets: $15-$45; 678-5281500, theatricaloutfit.org.

The Wickhams: Christmas At Pemberley

Theatrical Outfit, 84 Luckie Street, Atlanta 30303

Runs Nov. 27-Dec. 29. Tickets: $15-$45; 678-528-1500, theatricaloutfit.org.

Sunday, Nov. 10, 4-6 p.m. Learn to make tasty side dishes at Marcus Jacob Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) and then enjoy eating them in a family-style setting. Community welcome, $25; members, $20. MJCCA at Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody 30338; Howard Schreiber, 678-812-3993, howard.schreiber@atlantajcc. org.

Thanksgiving Meet & Eat

Tuesday, Nov. 12, 12-2 p.m. The traditional Thanksgiving celebration for all ages includes music, entertainment and a catered meal. It’s also a fundraiser for the senior center. Cost is $15 for residents, $18 for non-residents. C. Freeman Poole Senior Center, Magnolia Hall, 4025 Hurt Road, Smyrna 30082; 770-801-3400, cobbcounty.org.

Thanksgiving Dinner with Nathalie Dupree, Cynthia Graubart and Virginia Willis

Monday, Nov. 18, 6:30-9 p.m. Three dames of Southern cooking will share recipes, tips and techniques for a successful

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring a favorite side dish to share; turkey, dessert and drinks are provided. Sign up at the front desk. For ages 55 and up; free for residents, $1 for non-residents. North Cobb Senior Center, Movie Room, 3900 Main Street, Acworth 30101; 770-975-7740, cobbcounty.org.

Pre-Thanksgiving Pie Party

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1-2 p.m. Treat yourself to dessert and hot coffee before turkey. Choose from a variety of traditional holiday pies at the pie bar. For ages 55 and up; $5 for residents, $7 for non-residents. Senior Wellness Center, Dinner Theater, 1150 Powder Springs Street, Marietta 30064; 770-5285355, cobbcounty.org.

Thanksgiving Day Gobble Jog

Thursday, Nov. 28, 6:30 a.m. The fundraiser includes a 10K run, 5K and 1K run/walks and a Tot Trot at Marietta Square. It supports MUST Ministries, an organization that provides food, clothing, shelter and more for people in northwest metro Atlanta; gobblejog.org.

Lights & Festivals

Macy’s Pink Pig Runs Nov. 2-Jan. 5, 2020. For more than 60 years, riding the Macy’s Pink Pig has been a beloved Atlanta holiday tradition. Macy’s Lenox Square Mall, 3393 Peachtree Road, Atlanta 30326. Call Macy’s Pink Pig Ride at 404-231-2796 or 404-231-2959.

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights Runs Nov. 16-Jan. 11, 2020. Visit Atlanta Botanical Garden during its annual electrical extravaganza, open every night, even on holidays. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta 30309; atlantabg.org.

Santa Arrives by Train & Festival of Trees

Saturday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There’s refreshment and entertainment before Santa arrives at 1 p.m. The Festival of Trees runs Nov. 16 through Jan. 4, 2020. Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Highway, Duluth 30096; train-museum.org.

Winter Wonderland:

Celebrations & Traditions

Around the World Runs Nov. 22-Jan. 12, 2020. The annual holiday exhibition features trees and displays that recognize Chanukah, Christmas and other celebrations. Fernbank, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta 30307; fernbankmuseum.org.

Light Up Dunwoody

Sunday, Nov. 24. The Christmas Village opens at 3 p.m. for visits Santa, shopping for holiday treasures and refreshments. At 5:45 p.m., there’ll be a lighting of

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Christmas at Callanwolde Runs Nov. 29-Dec. 8. Visitors can tour the Designer Show House and attend other special events, including Breakfast with Santa, teas and a holiday gala. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta 30306; callanwolde.org.

Christmas Traditions

Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. Family fun includes visits with Santa, Christmas crafts, hot chocolate and holiday sweets as well as two showings of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Cost is $5. Buford Community Center, 2200 Buford Highway, Buford 30518; bufordcommunitycenter.com.

Santa on the Square in Decatur

Saturday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Santa arrives on a fire truck, shares milk and cookies and poses for photos. City of Decatur Plaza, 101 East Court Square, Decatur 30030; decaturdba.com.

Coming Home for the Holidays

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 5-8 p.m. An evening of music and holiday activities ends with a parade and tree lighting by Santa. Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna 30080; travelcobb.org.

Light Up Brookhaven

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6:30-9 p.m. A lighted Christmas tree and Hanukkah display are the highlights, but there are also Santa visits, crafts, cartoons, music and food trucks. Blackburn Park, 3494 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Brookhaven 30319; brookhavenga.gov.

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