Fun Things To Do This Holiday Season (4/4)

Nothing signals the start of the holiday season like the return of pumpkin spice lattes to the menu of neighborhood coffee shops and eggnog beginning to grace local grocery store shelves. With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away and the winter holidays on its heels, there is no better time to start planning your holiday season than right now, and Alpharetta has it all.

Located about twenty miles north of downtown Atlanta, Alpharetta has become a destination hot spot for chef-driven dining, upscale shopping, outdoor recreation and community events, so why not plan to spend the most wonderful time of the year enjoying all the festivities that Alpharetta has to offer this holiday season. From tree lighting events and ice skating at Avalon to holiday plays and visits with Santa, there is a wealth of events for everyone to enjoy.

Get in the joyous spirit by adding these upcoming events to your holiday schedule and celebrate the best of the season in Alpharetta.

• The Lighting of Avalon: Get in the holiday spirit with festive music and free activities for the whole family. From the annual opening of Avalon on Ice to the magnificent tree lighting and an appearance from Jolly Old Saint Nick himself, there’s something exciting for all to enjoy.
• Downtown Alpharetta Tree Lighting: Singalong with Santa and take in the splendor of thousands of twinkling lights as Alpharetta kicks off the season with the annual lighting of the tree in historic downtown.
• Menorah Lighting: Head to Avalon and join the Chabad of North Fulton to kick off the first night of Chanukah with special goodies for guests and a traditional Menorah lighting ceremony.
• Avalon on Ice: Alpharetta’s monumental Rockefeller-inspired ice skating rink is back for another season. Lace up your skates and glide into the holiday spirit at Avalon on Ice! Be sure to book an ice skating reservation in advance to ensure a skating time slot is available.
• Holiday Dinner Wine & Dine: Looking to take your holiday gathering to the next level? Let the Publix Aprons Cooking School help you. Learn how to make some new dishes and pair them with the perfect wine for a meal your guests will long remember.
• Arts Alpharetta – Artist’s Holiday Market: If you are trying to find a unique gift, try giving the gift of art this holiday season. Artists will display and sell small works in a seasonal gift market, giving buyers and guests the opportunity to purchase original artwork.
• A Christmas Story – The Musical: Based on the movie that runs round-the-clock on television every holiday season, A Christmas Story is set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, where 9-year-old Ralphie Parker is on a quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. This musical production of the holiday classic is a must-see for all ages.
• Holiday Movie & Hot Chocolate: Pack your coziest blankets and chairs and head over to Alpharetta’s Town Green to catch a holiday movie under the stars. Local vendors will have plenty of hot chocolate to keep you warm.

While you are in the neighborhood, why not check out these fabulous properties just minutes from the festivities? Known for its strong sense of community, Alpharetta is home to a wide variety of year-round activities, culminating with a series of holiday events that are second to none. Come for the fun and explore what makes Alpharetta such a special place to call home.