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Holiday Lights, Ice Skating & Unique Events in Metro Atlanta

By Michelle Sisco, Smyrna-Vinings-Marietta Macaroni Kid December 7, 2016
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TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATIONS 

Macy's Great Tree Lighting at Lenox Square Mall -  Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7:00pm. Ring in the Holiday Season with soul star Aloe Blacc, country artist Craig Campbell, the multi-talented Michelle Williams, with hosts Jovita Moore and Zach Klein and the Macy's All-Star Choir as they light the Great Tree in style! Also live on WSB-TV.

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Holiday on the Town at Town Brookhaven - Dec. 1 from 5:30 to 8pm. Christmas Tree lighting at dusk, visits with Santa and reindeer, sleigh rides, musical performances & merchant specials! 
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS 

Atlanta Botanical Garden - Garden Lights, Holiday Nights - Nov. 12 - Jan. 7 from 5pm - 10pm nightly. Plus see the Holiday Model Train day and night.  
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Christmas at Callanwolde - Nov. 21 to Dec. 29. New this year - Christmas at Callanwolde Light Show include a 20+ foot programmed Christmas tree which is digitized to music, a singing forest, and a kids-only area featuring snow! Outdoor illumination is nightly from 6-10pm. Additional special events include LEGOLAND Discovery Center Breakfast with Santa (Dec. 3 & 10); Teddy Bear Tea (Dec. 4 & 11) & more.
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Lanier Islands Magical Nights of Lights (BUFORD)
 -  Nov. 18 to Jan. 3. One of the best holiday light displays in the southeast. Drive through miles of dazzling lights and experience the joy of the season. Accommodations Available. 
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Holiday Light Spectacular by Christmas Decor - Nov. 25 - Dec. 30  The route will take visitors through the Atlanta Motor Speedway infield, more than two million LED lights, Christmas Village and more.
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Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights (PINE MOUNTAIN) -  Nov. 18 - Jan. 7. One of the world's "Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights." Accommodations/ Packages available. See website, also theme nights. 
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ICE SKATING 
Skate Atlantic Station - Nov. 19 to Feb. 17. 
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Ice Skating at the St. Regis / Astor Holiday Rink
 - Nov. 19 to Jan. 1 (select dates). Reservations Recommended. 
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Ice Skating at Centennial Olympic Park
 - Nov. 18 to Jan. 8. 
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Ice Skating at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park - Open Thanksgiving Day through Feb. 20. 
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Avalon on Ice (Alpharetta) - Open Nov. 20 to Jan. 22. Rockefeller-inspired rink.
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UNIQUE EVENTS, FESTIVALS & HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS

Macy's Pink Pig Train - at Lenox Mall open now through Jan. 3. Priscilla the Pink Pig has been a beloved tradition in Atlanta since the 1950s. 
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Stone Mountain Christmas & Snow Mountain
 - Enjoy Stone Mountain Christmas on select dates Nov. 12 through Jan. 4. Snow Mountain on select dates Nov. 19 to Feb. 26. Combo packages available.
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Winter Wonderland at Fernbank Museum of Natural History
 -  Nov. 18 to Jan. 8. Displays recognize the diversity of celebrations, holidays, traditions and events from around the world. 
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Festival of the SEAson at Georgia Aquarium - Nov. 19 to Jan. 1. See website for dates for Scuba Claus & visits with Santa, Holidazzle show, Hanukkah Celebrations & more.  
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Tea with Santa & Teddy Bear Tea at Ritz Carlton Buckhead - Multiple dates and times, Nov. 27 to Dec. 23. Make your reservations!
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Lanierworld's Winter Adventure (BUFORD) -  Nov. 27 to Jan. 3. In addition to the drive-through lights, you can stay and play in the snow (play zones & slides), enjoy carnival rides, holiday shopping and more. 
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Reindog Parade-  Atlanta Botanical Garden, Dec. 3. Register now! Dress your pooch in holiday finery to compete for prizes or to just show off. 
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The Children's Christmas Parade - Dec. 3  to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Midtown Atlanta will be transformed into Santa Claus Lane. Floats, giant helium-filled balloons & marching bands - it's the largest holiday parade in the southeast.
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Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
 - Every weekend in December. Big tree build on Dec. 3 & 4.
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Candlelight Nights at Atlanta History Center - Dec. 9 & 16. Step back in time and experience Christmas past.
Chanukah Grand Menorah Lightings & Celebrations -  Dec. 25 in Virginia Highlands, Dec. 26 in Decatur Square, Dec. 27 at Atlantic Station on the green & Dec. 28 at Avondale Estates. Hosted by Chabad Intown. Music, Donut decorating, raffles & prizes, photo ops & more.
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Mighty Mo and More! -  FREE annual holiday event Dec. 19 at the Fox. 
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