Get a comprehensive look at the festive season in Duluth. Our guide covers all the essential holiday events. From Duluth natives to seasonal visitors, our guide ensures you don't miss a moment of yuletide joy.
Popular events this holiday season include the Georgia Festival of Trees, where dazzling displays of beautifully decorated trees create a heartwarming atmosphere. Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia offers thrilling rides alongside stunning light displays, perfect for families. And the Festival of Trees at the Southeastern Railway Museum is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing a unique blend of holiday spirit and local history. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Duluth
- Georgia Festival of Trees (Roswell)
- Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia (Austell)
- Festival of Trees - Southeastern Railway Museum
- A Country Christmas - Pettit Creek Farm (Cartersville)
- Visit with Santa - Stone Mountain (Stone Mountain)
- Deck the Hall
- Cookies and Cocoa
- The Lighting of Avalon (Alpharetta)
- Santa on the Square at Downtown Newnan (Newnan)
See these and even more events listed below!
Duluth Holiday Light Displays
A Country Christmas - Pettit Creek Farm
What to Expect:
Unique blend of festive lights, animal encounters, and holiday activities.
Description:
A Country Christmas at Pettit Creek Farm features beautiful Christmas lights, a petting zoo, and visits with Santa and his reindeer. Enjoy a drive or hayride through the festive lights, warm up by the fire with s'mores and hot chocolate, and select a fresh-cut Christmas tree for your home.
Where: Cartersville | More Info: A Country Christmas - Pettit Creek Farm
Duluth Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with festive lights and themed rides.
Description:
Six Flags Over Georgia transforms into a holiday destination with festive lights, themed decorations, and thrilling rides.
Where: Austell | More Info: Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia
Visit with Santa - Stone Mountain
What to Expect:
Meet Santa Claus in person at his holiday office.
Description:
Visit Santa at his North Pole office, where you can share your Christmas wishes and get a peek at where all the holiday magic begins.
Where: Stone Mountain | More Info: Visit with Santa - Stone Mountain
Deck the Hall
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with local school carolers and electrified town decorations.
Description:
Deck the Hall is an annual event at Duluth Town Green, featuring outdoor winter activities, music, and carolers from local schools. The highlight includes the electrification of City Hall and the Town Green in holiday colors, with Santa Claus making an appearance.
Where: Duluth | More Info: Deck the Hall
Cookies and Cocoa
What to Expect:
Free professional Santa photos with holiday treats.
Description:
Join Santa and his elves at the Duluth Festival Center for free cookies and crafts while supplies last. Get a free professional picture taken with Santa as the little ones tell him what they want for Christmas. Santa pictures will be posted on the city's Facebook page for free download later.
Where: Duluth | More Info: Cookies and Cocoa
The Lighting of Avalon
What to Expect:
Annual tree lighting with festive music and family activities.
Description:
Join The Lighting of Avalon for a family-friendly celebration featuring festive music, free activities, and the annual opening of Avalon on Ice, culminating in a magnificent tree lighting and an appearance by Jolly Old Saint Nick.
Where: Alpharetta | More Info: The Lighting of Avalon
Duluth Other Holiday Activities
Georgia Festival of Trees
What to Expect:
Fully-decorated Christmas trees auctioned to raise funds for charity.
Description:
The Georgia Festival of Trees is a holiday event featuring a forest of fully-decorated Christmas trees, children's activities, live entertainment, boutique gift shops, and more. Proceeds benefit organizations fighting commercial sexual exploitation.
Where: Roswell | More Info: Georgia Festival of Trees
Festival of Trees - Southeastern Railway Museum
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with artistic displays.
Description:
The 8th annual Festival of Trees at the Southeastern Railway Museum is a beautiful showcase of community spirit during the holiday season. The event features a partnership with the Duluth Fine Arts League, bringing together a delightful and enchanting experience for all to enjoy.
Where: Duluth | More Info: Festival of Trees - Southeastern Railway Museum
Santa on the Square at Downtown Newnan
What to Expect:
Santa arrives on a firetruck to light the Christmas tree.
Description:
Join us in downtown Newnan for Santa on the Square, where Santa arrives on a firetruck and lights the Christmas tree on Courthouse Square. Enjoy shopping, dining, and taking photos with Santa.
Where: Newnan | More Info: Santa on the Square at Downtown Newnan
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Johns Creek (4 miles)
- Peachtree Corners (5 miles)
- Lawrenceville (10 miles)
- Sugar Hill (10 miles)
- Alpharetta (10 miles)
- Tucker (11 miles)
- Dunwoody (12 miles)
- Chamblee (12 miles)
- Roswell (13 miles)
- Milton (13 miles)
- Sandy Springs (14 miles)
- North Atlanta (15 miles)
- Brookhaven (15 miles)
- Redan (18 miles)
- Decatur (18 miles)
- Stonecrest (20 miles)
- Candler-McAfee (20 miles)
- Atlanta (22 miles)
- Woodstock (23 miles)
- Smyrna (23 miles)
- Marietta (23 miles)
- Canton (26 miles)
- Kennesaw (27 miles)
- Gainesville (27 miles)
- East Point (28 miles)
- Mableton (28 miles)
- Acworth (31 miles)
- Stockbridge (32 miles)
- Union City (37 miles)
- McDonough (38 miles)
- Douglasville (39 miles)
- Cartersville (39 miles)
- South Fulton (42 miles)
- Athens (44 miles)