Welcome to the ultimate guide for holiday fun in Peachtree City! Discover all the top festive activities and events. For those born and raised in Peachtree City and those just arrived, our guide is your ticket to seasonal wonder.
Popular Events: Kick off the holiday spirit with the Georgia Festival of Trees, where beautifully decorated trees bring joy and cheer to the community. Another highlight is the Holiday Tree Lighting at Atlanta History Center, featuring spectacular light displays and caroling that will certainly lift your spirits. And the North Point Celebrates Santa at North Point Mall is something you definitely don’t want to miss, with delightful activities for kids and the chance to meet Santa himself. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Peachtree City
- Georgia Festival of Trees (Atlanta)
- Holiday Tree Lighting at Atlanta History Center (Atlanta)
- North Point Celebrates Santa at North Point Mall (Alpharetta)
- The Lighting of Avalon at Avalon (Alpharetta)
- City of Alpharetta Tree Lighting at Town Green Stage (Alpharetta)
- Jingle Mingle at Historic Downtown Gainesville Square (Gainesville)
- Santa on the Square at Downtown Newnan (Newnan)
- Roswell Youth Theatre Presents Elf The Musical JR (Roswell)
- Tree Lighting at The Plaza at Battery Atlanta (Atlanta)
- Christmas Tree Lighting at Snellville Towne Green (Snellville)
See these and even more events listed below!
Peachtree City Holiday Light Displays
Holiday Tree Lighting at Atlanta History Center
What to Expect:
Children's train ride and magical snowfall
Description:
Join the Atlanta History Center for its third annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Veterans Park. The event features a 50-foot Christmas tree, musical performances, a cash bar, and activities for children, including a children's train ride and magical snowfall. AHC members enjoy early access and exclusive activities like photos with Santa and the Pink Pigs.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Holiday Tree Lighting at Atlanta History Center
City of Alpharetta Tree Lighting at Town Green Stage
What to Expect:
50-foot tree lighting with live music and snow flurries.
Description:
Join the City of Alpharetta for a 50-foot tree lighting in Downtown Alpharetta on November 23. Enjoy live music, snow flurries, and vignettes from Metropolitan Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Mr. Santa Claus will be there to capture memories with your camera.
Where: Alpharetta | More Info: City of Alpharetta Tree Lighting at Town Green Stage
The Lighting of Avalon at Avalon
What to Expect:
Annual tree lighting with Santa Claus.
Description:
The Lighting of Avalon at Avalon features the annual opening of Avalon on Ice, holiday performances, and a magnificent tree lighting with Jolly Old Saint Nick. Enjoy festive music and free activities for the whole family.
Where: Alpharetta | More Info: The Lighting of Avalon at Avalon
Christmas Tree Lighting at Snellville Towne Green
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday celebration with lighted parade and festive activities.
Description:
The Snellville Towne Green hosts a festive Christmas Tree Lighting event featuring a lighted parade, tree lighting, and family activities like cookie decorating, s'mores, and ornament making.
Where: Snellville | More Info: Christmas Tree Lighting at Snellville Towne Green
Fantasy in Lights - Callaway Resort & Gardens
What to Expect:
Immersive drive-through light display with 10 million lights and 17 Christmas scenes.
Description:
Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Resort & Gardens features 10 million twinkling lights and 17 dazzling Christmas scenes, including a 40-foot Pixel Pine Tree and a forest of perfectly decorated trees. The event includes a seven-mile drive-through experience and access to the Callaway Christmas Village for shopping, dining, and character meet-and-greets.
Where: Pine Mountain | More Info: Fantasy in Lights - Callaway Resort & Gardens
Peachtree City Holiday Shows and Entertainment
North Point Celebrates Santa at North Point Mall
What to Expect:
Meet Santa's reindeer in a festive holiday setting.
Description:
Celebrate the arrival of Santa at North Point Mall with festive activities and holiday cheer. Meet Santa's reindeer and enjoy the holiday atmosphere amidst a variety of shopping and dining options.
Where: Alpharetta | More Info: North Point Celebrates Santa at North Point Mall
Roswell Youth Theatre Presents Elf The Musical JR
What to Expect:
Fish-out-of-water comedy with musical elements.
Description:
Roswell Youth Theatre presents Elf The Musical JR, a hilarious and heart-warming story about Buddy, a young orphan who discovers his true identity after being raised as an elf at the North Pole. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and learn about Christmas.
Where: Roswell | More Info: Roswell Youth Theatre Presents Elf The Musical JR
Tree Lighting at The Plaza at Battery Atlanta
What to Expect:
Live music and guest appearances during the tree lighting ceremony.
Description:
The Tree Lighting at The Plaza at Battery Atlanta features live music, guest appearances, and a movie screening following the lighting of the Christmas tree. Families can enjoy entertainment from world-class talent and watch Santa light the tree with the help of Mark Owens and Blooper.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Tree Lighting at The Plaza at Battery Atlanta
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting at Downtown Loganville
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with local participation.
Description:
The Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting at Downtown Loganville features over 75 entries from local businesses and civic groups, culminating in Santa's arrival and the lighting of the Christmas tree on the Town Green.
Where: Loganville | More Info: Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting at Downtown Loganville
Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival at Glover Park
What to Expect:
Ugly sweater parade and Santa letter-writing stations.
Description:
Join us at Glover Park in Historic Marietta Square for the City of Marietta's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The event features local school and church choirs performing throughout the night, Santa's arrival at 5:15 PM, and a tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 PM. Enjoy the Ugly Holiday Sweater Walking Parade and letter-writing stations with Santa's elves.
Where: Marietta | More Info: Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival at Glover Park
Peachtree City Other Holiday Activities
Georgia Festival of Trees
What to Expect:
Unique blend of holiday activities and charity support.
Description:
The Georgia Festival of Trees is a festive event featuring a forest of fully-decorated Christmas trees, children's activities, live entertainment, boutique gift shops, sugar cookie decorating, and a Christmas Gingerbread competition.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Georgia Festival of Trees
Jingle Mingle at Historic Downtown Gainesville Square
What to Expect:
Unique holiday celebration with a giant metal chicken lighting ceremony.
Description:
Join us at Historic Downtown Gainesville Square for Jingle Mingle, a family-friendly event featuring live music, carriage rides, kiddie train rides, Santa's arrival on a fire engine, and the grand Lighting of the 25-foot metal chicken sculpture.
Where: Gainesville | More Info: Jingle Mingle at Historic Downtown Gainesville Square
Santa on the Square at Downtown Newnan
What to Expect:
Santa's arrival on a firetruck lights the Christmas tree.
Description:
Santa on the Square at Downtown Newnan features Santa arriving on a firetruck, lighting the Christmas tree, and offering photo opportunities amidst holiday shopping and dining.
Where: Newnan | More Info: Santa on the Square at Downtown Newnan
Holiday Spirit at Oakland Cemetery
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration featuring decorated mausoleums and family activities.
Description:
Oakland Cemetery transforms into a holiday hub with decorated mausoleums, live music, a wreath sale, and a holiday gift market. Families can enjoy photo opportunities with Santa, participate in family crafts, and explore select mausoleums with a Victorian guide.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Holiday Spirit at Oakland Cemetery
Santa's Wonderland - Bass Pro Shops
What to Expect:
Free photo opportunities with Santa Claus.
Description:
Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops offers free 4×6 studio-quality photos with Santa, holiday giveaways, and a variety of games and crafts for families to enjoy.
Where: Lawrenceville | More Info: Santa's Wonderland - Bass Pro Shops
Santa Photo Experience - Mall of Georgia
What to Expect:
Sensory-friendly and pet-friendly Santa photo sessions available.
Description:
Meet Santa Claus at the Mall of Georgia for a festive holiday photo experience. Photo packages include a phone call from Santa and are available for $39-$99-$49.99. Special sessions include Caring Santa on December 3 and Pet Night on December 10.
Where: Buford | More Info: Santa Photo Experience - Mall of Georgia
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Newnan (12 miles)
- Union City (14 miles)
- South Fulton (14 miles)
- East Point (22 miles)
- Griffin (22 miles)
- Stockbridge (23 miles)
- Douglasville (26 miles)
- McDonough (26 miles)
- Atlanta (27 miles)
- Mableton (29 miles)
- Candler-McAfee (29 miles)
- Carrollton (30 miles)
- Decatur (31 miles)
- Smyrna (34 miles)
- Stonecrest (34 miles)
- Brookhaven (35 miles)
- LaGrange (35 miles)
- North Atlanta (36 miles)
- Redan (36 miles)
- Chamblee (38 miles)
- Tucker (38 miles)
- Marietta (38 miles)
- Sandy Springs (39 miles)
- Dunwoody (41 miles)
- Kennesaw (43 miles)