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In the last weekend before the Christmas holiday, this is the weekend to pack in the shopping and the get those last minute gifts. Here are some great holiday related events to help with that shopping list.
The weekend before Thanksgiving provides for holiday spirit and traveling. If you are in town, here are some special events to get you into the holiday spirit.
Lighting of Atlantic Station
This Saturday, November 20th from 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm, plan to visit the Atlantic Station’s central park for the first ever Lighting of Atlantic Station. The day will be filled with local celebrities, kid’s activities, holiday fashion show, musical performances and entertainment. At 8:00pm, over 250,000 lights will be turned on throughout Atlantic Station. At 8:15pm, the holiday classic movie “A Christmas Story”. This event is sure to get you in the holiday spirit with cheer!
For more information on the Lighting of Atlantic Station, click here.
25th Annual Cobb County Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show
All weekend at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta, Georgia, you’ll find the perfect not so usual holiday christmas gift at the 25th Annual Cobb County Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Over a period of 3 days, 36 dealers will feature jewelry, gemstones, mineral specimens, crystals, fossils, special displays, demonstrations and door prizes.
For more information on the 25th Annual Cobb County Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show, click here.
Nutcracker Holiday Market
Also all weekend is the Nutcracker Holiday Market being held at the Cobb Galleria Center. This if the first time this event is being held in Atlanta. The Nutcracker Holiday Market will host hundreds of merchants showcasing unique items including home decor, apparel, accessories, gourmet food, jewelry, toys, garden items, and much more.
For more information on the Nutcracker Holiday Market, click here.
This weekend is nothing short of things to do as far as Atlanta events. Whether it’s an event you’ve heard of or not, there’s plenty of ways to explore Atlanta!
Harvest Midtown Wine Experience
Happening Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 2 – 6 pm, the Harvest Wine Experience is a walking tour of three Atlanta restaurant: Livingston Restaurant + Bar, Baraonda Caffe Italiano, and Straits Restaurant. Each restaurant will feature various cuisines paired with different wines from around the globe. Admission is $40 in advance and $45 at the door and includes four wine tastings, a glass of wine and small food plate at each restaurant and live musical entertainment. A portion of the ticket sales and 100% of the silent auction will benefit the Ayan’s Fund charity.
For more information on the Harvest Midtown Wine Experience, click here.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Craft Show
A yearly craft festival that seems to be well known in the Atlanta craft / art show selection. Consisting of arts and crafts from various artists including: hand sewn crafts, wood crafts, pottery, jewelry, floral crafts, art and more. There will also be a silent auction and bake sale including apples pies, food, and more. This festival takes place Friday, November 12, 2010 from 9 am – 5 pm and Saturday, November 13 from 9 am – 4 pm.
For more information on Mt. Zion UMS Craft Show, click here.
Castleberry Hill 2nd Friday Art Stroll
Tonight is the 2nd Friday Art Stroll from 7 – 10 pm in the Castleberry Hill Neighborhood. Considered to be in the historic arts district, The 2nd Friday Art Stroll offers the welcoming and opening late of shops, art galleries, restaurants, and more. Plan an evening to lesiurly stroll and explore the Castleberry Hill area of Atlanta.
For more information on the Castleberry Hill 2nd Friday Art Stroll, click here.
This weekend’s activities are sure to make your feet stomp!
Chomp and Stomp
Chomp and Stomp is a chili cook-off and festival happening Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 11am – 6pm. Come early to taste the chili samples. This year, Chomp and Stomp is going green with recyclable spoons and chili cups.
For more information on Chomp and Stomp, click here.
This weekend is halloween and provides some great family activities involved around this yearly tradition kids just love. Whether you want to take the kids to the zoo or the mall or Atlantic Station, this weekend has the perfect halloween event suited just for you.
This weekend, choose from not just 1 or 2 but 3 good Atlanta events worthy of mentioning here. Choose from family, pet oriented and even tasty activities all weekend long with: Taste of Atlanta 2010, Candler Park Fall Fest and Ahimsa Wag N’ Walk! Read More→
