77 Fun And Festive Things To Do In Atlanta This December
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Mulled wine, magical moments, and Mariah Carey! 🎅🏻
December is here, folks. There’s plenty of merry and bright things to go around in the ATL this holiday season. Find out the most fun and festive things to do in Atlanta this December and fill yourself with some holiday cheer.
When it comes to active winter activities, there’s no sport more festive and ceremonial of the holiday season than ice skating. There’s no shortage of spectacular ice skating rinks in and around at Altanta. Check out a few recommendations below, or click here for our full roundup.
The breathtaking Candlelight concert series is continuously transforming Atlanta’s most beautiful venues into a candlelit musical paradise. Experience classical music like never before, bathed in gorgeous Candlelight, with so many unmissable themed evenings to check out. Here’s what’s happening this month, including their breathtaking festive offerings!
Igloo dining has become a winter phenomenon, that was originally only available at select locations. Nowadays, more and more ATL venues and bars are getting creative in the winter months. Several festive winter igloos are popping up across the city, and here are a few of our favorites you need to check out this season.
This scavenger hunt meets foodie tour is the perfect winter date to have this holiday season in Atlanta. Enjoy a lovely picnic spread for 2 with this ultimate date night experience. Take part in games and conversation starters, and do the recommending walking routes provided. You will be met with a stunning picnic spread! Click here for more information.
The holidays are alive in the south. Despite all the madness, the City of Atlanta is lighting up with magical holiday cheer. There are so many incredible light shows and festivals across the city, guaranteed to help the grouchiest Grinch get into the holiday spirit. Check out a few recommendations below, before heading to our full round-up.
If you haven’t checked out Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at Pullman Yards, then your missing out. Now’s the perfect time to indulge in this magical exhibition, delving into everything you need to know about the iconic post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh. Watch his artwork come to life in a 360-degree digital spectacle that’s currently illuminating and transforming the historic ATL landmark.
Head to Underground Atlanta for The Art of Banksy: Without Limits, then you are missing out. This unbeatable exhibition boasts more than 140 pieces and provides incredible insight on the world’s most famous street artist.
Now due to popular demand, the exhibition will be on display for an extra week, concluding on Sunday January, 16. Make sure you head to Underground Atlanta for this unmissable exhibition, before its too late!
Don’t miss out. Make sure you book your tickets for this spectacular exhibition!
Our favorite holiday tradition is back and in full fruition, here in the ATL! Holiday pop-up bars have returned and they’re the perfect way to get into the spirit of the festive season! Enjoy specialty cocktails in your own heated igloo, or under crazy lighting displays at one of these incredible bars in the city. Check our favorite holiday bars that’ve popped up in Atlanta for the holidays.
This holiday season, Illuminarium will become a magical ‘WINTERLAND’. From a luxurious winter palace to an enchanted holiday paradise, discover scenes that remind us of the festive traditions that make the holidays so wonderful. Make sure you get your tickets for this utterly beautiful immersive tribute to winter!
Every Thursday, the Trap Music Museum hosts an epic celebration, celebrating all things trap! You’ll get a private tour of the museum, and a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival. There’s even happy hour specials, if you wish to keep the party going throughout your visit. There’s immersive art, touching tributes, and informative exhibitions nestled throughout the beloved museum, founded by T.I.
Surprise your senses and test out your taste buds at this Dining in the Dark experience. Just choose from a veggie, seafood, or meat menu, and let your senses do the rest! Eminent psychologists have been advocating dining in the dark as the ultimate taste experience for many years, due to the studies that show 80 percent of people eat with their eyes.
Make sure you reserve your table for this sensational event taking over Atlanta.
Surprise your partner, or get your friends together, for these incredible mystery picnics in Atlanta. An all-inclusive mystery picnic date experience for two to eight people, with a stunning picnic spread from local artisan producers, including your traditional picnic foods. Perfect for those sunny winter days! Check out the two options below:
Always remember that throughout history, you’ve managed to live the same time as ‘barcade’ culture, and that’s pretty special. Grab a couple of friends, have a couple of drinks, and let’s play some games! Check out some of our favorite hotspots, accumulating thousands of arcade games, hundreds of bowling balls, and epic nights to remember.
Don’t be late for this very important date! An Alice in Wonderland inspired cocktail tea party is coming to Atlanta, and you don’t want to miss it. With curious beverages and even curiouser characters, watch the beloved storybook come to life at this immersive bash! Make sure you book your tickets to avoid disappointment, or it’ll be off with your head!
Guaranteed fun for all the family, Georgia Aquarium is one of Atlanta’s most beloved attractions! It’s actually the largest aquarium in the western hemisphere, boasting several exhibits starring Beluga Whales, penguins, sharks, and so much more! They’ve even given the place a major festive makeover!
With evenings getting cooler and Georgia’s gorgeous climate all year round, nothing beats enjoying a couple of drinks out on one of the outdoor patios available at some of Atlanta’s finest eateries. Check out some of our recommendations below.
Puzzling Adventures™ host this epic experience that’s part scavenger hunt, part informative self-guided tour, mixed with The Amazing Race®. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer questions or solve puzzles to receive your next instruction. Explore the ATL and have an awesome time in the process. Click here for more information and tickets.
Atlanta’s craft beer scene is thriving, and there’s no sign of it stopping. Check out our recent roundup of our favorite ATL breweries.
If beer isn’t your thing, how about a crisp, refreshing cider from one of our awesome cideries across the city. Tis’ the season after all! Click here to check out our full cidery roundup.
Transport yourselves to an authentic German market this Christmas! Buckhead Village is home to Atlanta’s Christkindl Market. Formerly at the Centennial Olympic Park and after a short hiatus due to the pandemic, the beloved festive favorite is back for the holiday season.
Coming to the end of a good book? Want to get some books as a gift this holiday season? These awesome bookshops in Atlanta are perfect for book lovers.
If you’re looking for even more spectacular art exhibitions in Atlanta, then you don’t have to look far. Here’s some more art exhibitions that we recommend this month.
This free public light exhibition is taking over Downtown Atlanta for two months beginning December 4. The artists showing their work this year are Dan Lam, Fabian Williams, In Kyoung Chun, Alice Lovelace, and Theresa Davis. For more information on the artists and this unmissable exhibition, click here.
If you’re a fan of the multi-award winning television show Downton Abbey, then you don’t want to miss out! Watch the characters and the iconic house come to life as your completely immersed in the fascinating social history, culture, and some of the most memorable moments from the show’s six-season run.
For more information on this unmissable exhibition, click here.
From crafty cocktails to robot waiters, check out our roundup of the best crazy ideas that became a reality in Atlanta. Our city has a vast selection of restaurants, bars and experiences that prove anything is possible! And you’ll have a great time in the process. Here are a few we recommend:
Searching for your new cocktail safe haven in Atlanta? Look no further, as we’ve broken down some of the best cocktail bars in the city! Check a few reccs below, or click here for the full roundup.
Atlanta is home to so many gorgeous hiking trails. With trails for every ability and the colors change in full swing, it’s the perfect time to take a hike in Georgia! We’ve even found one that involves a wine tasting for those who need the extra motivation.
There’s always a new food hall popping up in Atlanta. This year alone we’ve seen a couple outstanding additions to the scene! Check out some of our faves below: