Plan your holiday fun in Roswell with our comprehensive guide. Whether Roswell is your hometown or your holiday destination, our guide is your festive compass.
This season, immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "The Nutcracker: Atlanta Ballet," a timeless classic that captures the magic of Christmas through stunning choreography and music. Another highlight is "A Christmas Carol at Alliance Theatre," where Charles Dickens’ beloved tale comes to life with memorable characters and vibrant performances. And the whimsical "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Center for Puppetry Arts" is something you definitely don't want to miss. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Roswell
- The Nutcracker: Atlanta Ballet (Atlanta)
- A Christmas Carol at Alliance Theatre (Atlanta)
- Stone Mountain Park Christmas (Stone Mountain)
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Center for Puppetry Arts (Atlanta)
- Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia (Austell)
- Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights (Pine Mountain)
- Disney’s Frozen in Concert (Atlanta)
- The Lighting of Avalon (Alpharetta)
- Illuminights at Zoo Atlanta (Atlanta)
- White Christmas, the Musical (Sandy Springs)
See these and even more events listed below!
Roswell Holiday Light Displays
Illuminights at Zoo Atlanta
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with illuminated lanterns.
Description:
IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta features over 200 new lanterns celebrating wildlife and nature, with interactive displays, hot beverages, and marshmallow roasts.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Illuminights at Zoo Atlanta
World of Illumination: Enchanted Safari
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and sound show with exotic animals and celestial themes.
Description:
World of Illumination's Enchanted Safari is a mile-long drive-through featuring over a million colorful lights and hundreds of animated displays, immersing families in a wild holiday adventure through land, air, and sea.
Where: Marietta | More Info: World of Illumination: Enchanted Safari
Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights
What to Expect:
10 million twinkling lights and 17 illuminated Christmas scenes.
Description:
Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights features 10 million twinkling lights and 17 illuminated Christmas scenes, including a 40-foot Pixel Pine Tree in the Callaway Christmas Village. The event offers a drive-through experience and a walk-through village with hot chocolate, seasonal shopping, and character meet-and-greets.
Where: Pine Mountain | More Info: Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights
Holiday Tree Lighting at Atlanta History Center
What to Expect:
Children's train ride and magical snowfall.
Description:
Join 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 pictures with Santa. AHC members enjoy early access and exclusive activities like photos with the Pink Pigs and a kids' craft activity.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Holiday Tree Lighting at Atlanta History Center
Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes
What to Expect:
Holiday home tour with festive decorations and community support.
Description:
Explore historic homes in Atlanta's Grant Park neighborhood, beautifully decorated for the holidays, during the 42nd Annual Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes
Roswell Holiday Markets and Shopping
Alpharetta Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique handmade items and local artisanal goods.
Description:
The Alpharetta Christmas Market offers a variety of crafts, food, decor, jewelry, and more for holiday shopping. Visitors can find unique gifts and products for everyone on their list.
Where: Alpharetta | More Info: Alpharetta Christmas Market
Heartfelt Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Handmade items by local artists with Santa photo opportunities.
Description:
The Heartfelt Holiday Market at the Alpharetta Community Center features handmade items by local artists, including jewelry, home decor, pottery, and sweet treats. Santa will be present for free photos from 11am to 1pm.
Where: Alpharetta | More Info: Heartfelt Holiday Market
Roswell Christkrindl Market
What to Expect:
Traditional German holiday market with handmade crafts and food.
Description:
The Roswell Christkindl Market is a traditional German-style holiday market featuring handmade crafts, seasonal food, and drinks, including homemade mulled wine. Located at Bulloch Hall in Roswell, Georgia, the market offers extended hours and is pet-friendly.
Where: Roswell | More Info: Roswell Christkrindl Market
Holiday Art Fair at Spruill Gallery
What to Expect:
Carefully curated selection of works by Georgia artists and artisans.
Description:
The Holiday Art Fair at Spruill Gallery features a curated selection of works by Georgia artists and artisans, showcasing local talent in a vibrant and creative setting.
Where: Dunwoody | More Info: Holiday Art Fair at Spruill Gallery
Roswell Holiday Shows and Entertainment
The Lighting of Avalon
What to Expect:
Annual tree lighting with festive music and family activities.
Description:
The Lighting of Avalon is an annual holiday event featuring the opening of Avalon on Ice, a magnificent tree lighting, and an appearance by Jolly Old Saint Nick. Enjoy free activities, festive music, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Where: Alpharetta | More Info: The Lighting of Avalon
An Alpharetta Holiday
What to Expect:
Classical holiday music performance by hometown orchestra.
Description:
Join the Alpharetta Symphony for an evening of holiday music, featuring themes from beloved holiday movies, beautiful carols, and classical hits. The event will be a delightful blend of traditional and modern music, making you feel cozy by the fire with hot chocolate in hand.
Where: Alpharetta | More Info: An Alpharetta Holiday
A Christmas Carol at Alliance Theatre
What to Expect:
Brilliantly reimagined set design and striking new costumes.
Description:
A Christmas Carol at Alliance Theatre is a timeless adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale, featuring a stunning new set design and striking costumes. The production transports audiences to the streets of London to revisit Ebenezer Scrooge's journey to redemption, told with beautiful live music and an all-star cast.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: A Christmas Carol at Alliance Theatre
White Christmas, the Musical
What to Expect:
Classic musical with iconic Irving Berlin songs and a nostalgic World War II setting.
Description:
Irving Berlin's White Christmas is a heartwarming musical featuring veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis as they follow beautiful singing sisters to a Vermont lodge, owned by their former army commander. The show boasts a dazzling score with well-known standards like "Blue Skies," "I Love A Piano," and the title song "White Christmas."
Where: Sandy Springs | More Info: White Christmas, the Musical
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Center for Puppetry Arts
What to Expect:
Heartwarming puppet adaptation of a holiday classic.
Description:
Join Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his friends on a heartwarming adventure of acceptance and self-discovery. This faithful adaptation of the 1964 stop-motion animated special features puppets in various styles, including rod, body, and blacklight. The show includes a Create-a-Puppet Workshop and admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Center for Puppetry Arts
The Nutcracker: Atlanta Ballet
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Atlanta Ballet's The Nutcracker is a reimagined, larger-than-life production set to the iconic Tchaikovsky score, featuring elaborate sets, costumes, and video projections. This holiday celebration transports audiences into a dream-like world of delights, guided by falling snowflakes, twirling flowers, and spinning stars.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: The Nutcracker: Atlanta Ballet
Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil
What to Expect:
Breathtaking acrobatics and re-invented holiday classics.
Description:
Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil is an exhilarating holiday show featuring thrilling acrobatics, lovable characters, and a soundtrack of re-invented holiday classics. The story follows a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays through a fantastical journey with her father.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil
Disney’s Frozen in Concert
What to Expect:
Live orchestral performance of Disney's Frozen soundtrack.
Description:
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra presents Walt Disney Animation Studios' Frozen in Concert, featuring Christophe Beck's GRAMMY-nominated score performed live to the film. The concert is led by conductor Susie Seiter and features the voices of Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana, and Alan Tudyk. The film tells the epic journey of Princess Anna and Kristoff as they battle to save the kingdom of Arendelle from eternal winter.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Disney’s Frozen in Concert
Stone Mountain Park Christmas
What to Expect:
Dazzling light displays and live holiday entertainment.
Description:
Stone Mountain Park Christmas features live shows, millions of twinkling lights, and visits from favorite holiday characters, offering a variety of festive activities and family-friendly attractions.
Where: Stone Mountain | More Info: Stone Mountain Park Christmas
Roswell Youth Theatre Presents Elf The Musical JR
What to Expect:
Heartwarming musical comedy about a human raised as an elf.
Description:
Roswell Youth Theatre presents Elf The Musical JR, a hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy about Buddy the Elf's quest to find his true identity. Based on the beloved holiday film, this story follows Buddy, a young orphan mistakenly transported to the North Pole, as he embarks on a journey to New York City to discover his birth father and learn about Christmas.
Where: Roswell | More Info: Roswell Youth Theatre Presents Elf The Musical JR
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage
What to Expect:
Live stage adaptation of the classic Peanuts holiday special.
Description:
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage brings the timeless Peanuts holiday special to life with a live performance featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang. The show includes all-new immersive sets, lighting, choreography, and colorful costumes, celebrating the true meaning of Christmas with songs from the unforgettable musical score by Vince Guaraldi. The event is a Broadway-style production that has sold over 300,000 tickets in prior holiday seasons.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with festive lights and thrilling rides.
Description:
Six Flags Over Georgia transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with festive lights, themed decorations, and thrilling rides.
Where: Austell | More Info: Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia
Roswell Other Holiday Activities
Avalon on Ice
What to Expect:
Rockefeller-inspired ice skating rink with advance reservation required.
Description:
Avalon on Ice features a Rockefeller-inspired ice skating rink open from November 24th to January 20th. Guests must book reservations in advance to secure a skating time slot, with walk-ups also welcome. The rink operates from 3 PM to 10 PM on weekdays, 10 AM to 10 PM on Saturdays, and 12 PM to 7 PM on Sundays, with extended hours during holidays.
Where: Alpharetta | More Info: Avalon on Ice
Noon Year’s Eve
What to Expect:
Family-friendly celebration with live music and balloon drop.
Description:
Join Avalon's family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebration with live music, face painting, crafts, and a giant balloon drop at noon. Enjoy complimentary snacks, a kids-only bubbly bar, and photo opportunities.
Where: Alpharetta | More Info: Noon Year’s Eve
Channukah Menorah Lighting
What to Expect:
Annual community Menorah lighting ceremony.
Description:
Join Chabad and the City of Alpharetta for the annual lighting of the Alpharetta Menorah on the Town Green. This event celebrates the spirit of Chanukah with a traditional Menorah lighting ceremony, offering a meaningful and community-driven experience.
Where: Alpharetta | More Info: Channukah Menorah Lighting
Georgia Festival of Trees
What to Expect:
Dazzling Christmas tree auction and live entertainment.
Description:
The Georgia Festival of Trees is an annual holiday 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. It supports local nonprofits fighting human trafficking.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Georgia Festival of Trees
Ugly Sweater Block Party Marietta Square
What to Expect:
Unique holiday celebration with outrageous and colorful sweaters.
Description:
Join us for a night of fun and laughter as you celebrate the holiday season with the Ugly Sweater Block Party in Marietta Square. Raid your closet for the most gloriously gaudy outfit and enjoy free admission to 10+ bars and restaurants, complimentary shots, drink and food specials, entertainment, and party beads.
Where: Marietta | More Info: Ugly Sweater Block Party Marietta Square
Pop-In For Family Fun: Holiday Crafts
What to Expect:
Hands-on holiday crafts for families.
Description:
The Marietta History Center's Pop-In for Family Fun: Holiday Crafts event offers a variety of activities and crafts that celebrate the holiday season. Families can engage in creative projects and enjoy festive atmosphere without the commercial trappings.
Where: Marietta | More Info: Pop-In For Family Fun: Holiday Crafts
Atlanta Jingle Bell Jog
What to Expect:
Santa Suit costumes and Jingle Bells for participants.
Description:
The Atlanta Jingle Bell Jog is an annual 5K running event that celebrates the festive winter holidays with Santa, Mistletoe, Reindeer, and Elves. Participants receive a Santa Suit costume and Jingle Bells to tie to their running shoes. The event takes place in Piedmont Park, featuring holiday-themed medals for all finishers.
Where: Atlanta | More Info: Atlanta Jingle Bell Jog
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Alpharetta (5 miles)
- Dunwoody (6 miles)
- Sandy Springs (7 miles)
- Milton (8 miles)
- Peachtree Corners (9 miles)
- Johns Creek (9 miles)
- Chamblee (10 miles)
- Woodstock (11 miles)
- North Atlanta (11 miles)
- Brookhaven (11 miles)
- Marietta (12 miles)
- Duluth (13 miles)
- Smyrna (13 miles)
- Tucker (14 miles)
- Kennesaw (15 miles)
- Canton (17 miles)
- Decatur (18 miles)
- Acworth (18 miles)
- Mableton (19 miles)
- Atlanta (19 miles)
- Sugar Hill (20 miles)
- Candler-McAfee (21 miles)
- Lawrenceville (22 miles)
- Redan (23 miles)
- East Point (24 miles)
- Stonecrest (25 miles)
- Cartersville (27 miles)
- Douglasville (29 miles)
- Union City (32 miles)
- Stockbridge (34 miles)
- South Fulton (35 miles)
- Gainesville (36 miles)
- McDonough (42 miles)