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Santa’s Fantastical is a holiday destination full of art, technology, and nostalgia. Photo courtesy of Santa's Fantastical
Santa’s Fantastical is a holiday destination full of art, technology, and nostalgia. Photo courtesy of Santa's Fantastical
12/4/19 - By James Smith

As the calendar inches toward Christmas, Atlanta is just brimming with seasonal celebrations. This weekend, check out one of our favorite holiday lights shows at the botanical garden, a continuing celebration of Chinese culture at Olympic Park, the annual Christmas tree lighting at Zoo Atlanta, and more.

Families can enjoy presentations of The Nutcracker, a time-honored Christmas tradition, at Decatur High School Performing Arts Center and Fox Theatre.

The official start of wnter is right around the corner, and that means ice skating at Atlantic Station or Ponce City Market. As always, see our holiday guide for the best seasonal entertainment in Atlanta. And remember, our events calendar is loaded with fun, family events right through New Year's Day.

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The Atlanta Ballet performs The Nutcracker, based upon the story of E.T.A. Hoffmann, with accompaniment by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra at the Fox Theater.  READ MORE

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As part of the International Winter Wonderland, the 2019 Chinese Lantern Festival features more than 25 lanterns in Centennial Olympic Park. READ MORE

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Jungle Bells Tree Lighting at Zoo Atlanta

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Design Club Day at MODA

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