On-Point! Estate Sales

The evening starts with music and the arrival of Santa; the tree is lit up at 6 p.m., followed by the start of the Festival of Trees. Glover Park, 50 North Park Square, Marietta 30060; winterwonderlandmarietta.com.

Decatur Tree Lighting

Thursday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m. There’ll be hot cocoa, caroling and “snow” before Santa flips the switch at 7 p.m. to light the Christmas tree. MARTA Plaza, 400 Church Street, Decatur 30030; visitdecaturgeorgia.com.

Winter Wonderland at Brook Run Park

Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. There’s ice skating, food trucks, a movie and more holiday fun. Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody 30338; discoverdunwoody.com.

Christmas Jubilee and Parade of Lights

Saturday, Dec. 7, 5:30-8:30 p.m. After the parade, Santa and the mayor switch the lights on the 30-foot tall Christmas tree. Downtown Woodstock, 30188; visitwoodstockga.com.

Bonfire on the Square

Thursday, Dec. 12, 7-8 p.m. Listen to student choral groups and holiday music while roasting marshmallows on the 10 x 20-foot bonfire. 116 East Trinity Place, Decatur 30030; decaturdba.com.

Candlelight Nights▼

Fridays, Dec. 13 & 20, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Visitors are invited to stroll the decorated grounds, shop at the Christmas Market and enjoy food, music and special activities. Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta 30305; atlantahistorycenter.com.

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Concerts & Shows

The Nutcracker: Land of the Sweets ► Friday & Saturday, Nov. 29 & 30, 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. both days. Dance & Music Academy presents Clara’s holiday adventure. Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell 30075; woodstocknutcracker.com.

A Kid’s Christmas

Saturday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Johns Creek Symphony offers a holiday musical event for the whole family. Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30097; johnscreeksymphony.org.

‘Tis the Season to Be Merry

Friday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m. Former and original Celtic Woman Chloë Agnew and the Atlanta Pops Orchestra Ensemble perform fan favorites and holiday tunes.

Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell 30075; roswellgov.com, click on ‘Discover Us’, then ‘Cultural Arts Center.’

Christmas Festival Concert

Friday, Dec. 13, 7:30-9 p.m. RUMC choirs join with the Georgia Philharmonic to present a collection of traditional and popular holiday songs and carols. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell 30075; rumc.com.

Browse and Shop

The holidays bring wonderful shopping opportunities. Markets spring up throughout the area, filled with unique items from local artists and vendors.

Holiday Shopping

Elegant Elf Marketplace

Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 9 & 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A premier fundraiser for the Sandy Springs Society, this marketplace is a destination event for Atlanta shoppers. City Springs Civic & Cultural Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs 30328; sandyspringssociety.org.

Atlanta Christkindl Market

Opens Thursday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m., runs through Dec. 24. There’s entertainment, shopping, special events and German food at this fundraiser for the German American Cultural Foundation. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Avenue, Atlanta 30313; christkindlmarket.org.

ICE Holiday Shopping Spectacular

Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 23 & 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Indie Craft Experience (ICE) brings together 200 craft and vintage vendors. Georgia World Congress Center, 235 Northside Drive, Atlanta 30313; ice-atlanta.com.

Back to Nature Holiday Market

Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 40 local vendors and artisans offer unique handmade and eco-friendly gifts. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell 30075; chattnaturecenter.org.

Decatur Holiday Marketplace & Café

Friday, Dec. 13 5:30-9:30 p.m. & Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Local food, live music and more than 100 local artisans and crafters draw shoppers every year. Clairemont Elementary School, 155 Erie Avenue, Decatur 30030; decaturholidaymarketplace. com.

Holiday Market

Sunday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Take care of last-minute holiday shopping from craft and vintage vendors. Yaarab Temple, 400 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta 30308; ice-atlanta.com.