It is the most wonderful time of the year.
Everyone is gearing up for the holidays, even the businesses here in Gwinnett. The holidays are meant to be experienced through lights, trees and shopping. Christmas traditions are passed down from generation to generation, and it's what each person remembers when they look back on their childhood. We want to help you make family memories that will last a lifetime. Here are some fun activities for you to experience this holiday season.
Christmas Show
Who doesn't love Christmas music? Especially getting to watch performers sing it live just makes it even more magical. There a quite a few Christmas productions at Gas South District this year that will have you singing along.
The Nutcracker Presented by Northeast Atlanta Ballet (Nov 29-Dec 1)
The Nutcracker Presented by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre (Dec 13-15 & Dec 19-22))
Trans- Siberian Orchestra (Dec 15)
Christmas Canteen at The Lawrenceville Arts Center – home of the Aurora Theatre (11/29 - 12/22)
Christmas Lights
There is something magical about Christmas lights, all the different colors and designs help get you in the Christmas spirit. If you are looking for lights this year, check these places out:
Stone Mountain Christmas - Step into a winter wonderland of lights, parades, and music, this holiday experience will satisfy all your Christmas needs. Most park attractions will be open for you to enjoy.
Glow Light Show - Enjoy this drive-thru light show at Coolray Field debuting in Gwinnett for the first time ever. Stay in your car and tune the radio to a designated station for a synchronized winter wonderland experience.
Christmas Tree Farm
If you get a real tree each year then you know how fun and special it is to go pick out your tree. Here a few places selling Christmas trees:
Buford Corn Maze - This local fan favorite attraction will be selling Frazer Fir Christmas Trees from their family farm in North Carolina. Browse their selection and find that special tree to be yours!
Randy's Christmas Tree Farm - Begin a family tradition this year by going to choose a tree. They have a great selection of high-quality trees!
Christmas Events
We hope you and your family make wonderful Christmas memories! Be sure to tag us in your pictures using #exploregwinnett
Glow Light Show at Coolray Field
Glow Light Show returns this holiday season at Coolray Field beginning Nov. 14th and running through Jan. 4th. Don’t miss the Atlanta area’s most popular, budget-friendly light show the whole family…
The Magical Nights of Lights
THE MAGIC IS BACK! Start your holiday adventure at 5:00 PM each evening and drive through 6 miles of dazzling lights at Magical Nights of Lights! From shimmering displays to playful holiday scenes…
Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas
Rocky Mountain High Experience® starring Rick Schuler, America’s Top John Denver Tribute is an unforgettable, magical, and intimate experience that will take you back to the ’70s when John Denver was…
Southeastern Railway Museum: Festival of Trees
Bigger than ever, the Southeastern Railway Museum presents our annual “Festival of Trees,” featuring Holiday Trees designed and installed by a wide variety of community-minded individuals and…
"Gwinnett Glows" presented by Amazon
Join us for Gwinnettt Glows taking place right out front of our Convention Center! Come from 6 - 9 PM to enjoy a FREE lighting ceremony with food trucks, entertainment and more. We're also partnering…
Ceramic Christmas Trees Paint Party
No more fighting over who gets Grandma’s ceramic tree! Now you can paint your very own! Join our special vintage-inspired Ceramic Tree Painting Night! Join in the festivities as we crank the Christmas…
The Ice Rink @ Sugar Hill
The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill is back for another season! Come skate on a real, outdoor rink from Nov. 8th – Feb. 15th in Downtown Sugar Hill for endless frosty fun. Located behind City Hall, on…
Vintage Market Days of Greater Atlanta presents: "Everything Lovely"
For Parking, use the Davis Road entrance Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage and vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures…
2025 Georgia Festival of Trees🎄
Get into the festive spirit at the jolliest event in Georgia – the Georgia Festival of Trees! It’s the perfect tradition for families of all ages. Explore a magical forest of beautifully…
A Very Grinchy Christmas
The Grinch meets "The Nutcracker" in SBT's "A Very Grinchy Christmas". Inspired by Dr. Seuss' classic story, this new holiday favorite tells the story of the ultimate Christmas hater, The Grinch, who…
Holiday Lights and Flight Fest
Lilburn Tree Lightning & A magical night of Lights, Drones, and Community Cheer! This family-friendly event features a spectacular tree lighting ceremony and a one-of-a-kind holiday drone show…
Tree Lighting at The Forum
The most wonderful time of year calls for the most extravagant gathering of them all! Ring in the holidays with festive entertainment, family-friendly activities and more as The Forum counts down to…
Santa at The Forum! 🎄
Santa Claus is coming to The Forum! Santa will be setting up shop on The North Plaza to spread holiday magic all season long. Meet Santa at his North Pole-inspired cottage and get your holiday photos…
Lighting of the Tree
The tradition continues as the Great Tree is lit on the lawn of the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse on Thanksgiving evening. Santa will arrive to light the tree at 6:00pm and then will receive visitors…
Christkindl Market
Experience the magic of the holiday season with the Atlanta Christkindl Market, a unique fusion of traditional German festivities and the vibrant spirit of Atlanta. From delicious culinary delights to…
Christmas Canteen 2025
Aurora Theatre’s Christmas Canteen returns for a swinging 30th Season! To celebrate, we are adding a horn section to trumpet in the holidays. This high-energy spectacle filled with stunning musical…
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting🎄
One of the longest standing traditions in Loganville is the city's annual Christmas parade, which will return to its roots and be combined with the lighting of the tree at the Town Green. Join us as…
Holiday Handprints - Black Friday Sale
Let our team of talented artists turn your child’s print into a keepsake for years to come. All we need is 15 min to press your those precious prints into clay. Choose from either a festive tree or a…
Holiday Happenings in the DTL
Kick off the most wonderful time of the year at our Holiday Happenings, a joyful pop-up series running November 28th through December 7th, 2025. Enjoy festive holiday markets, enchanting photo ops…
Holidays Happenings - A Pop-Up Series
Welcome to Holiday Happenings - a pop-up series! Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland of joy and festivities designed for the whole family from November 28 through December 7, 2025. Capture the…
Northeast Atlanta Ballet presents: The Nutcracker
Ring in the Holidays with the Northeast Atlanta Ballet’s classic rendition of E.T.A. Hoffman’s tale, “The Nutcracker”. Join Clara and her Nutcracker prince as they set out on a wonder-filled journey…
Après Ski at Perry Street Chophouse
Pack your appetite — the Italian mountains are coming to Lawrenceville. This December, Perry St. Chophouse transforms into Après Ski, a full holiday pop-up inspired by the cozy charm of an alpine…
Holly Jolly Hangout with Santa
Spend an evening hanging out with Santa this holiday season! Join us on The Plaza for an exclusive holiday experience, including cocoa, cookies & a classic holiday tale read by the Big Man…
Sip & Sparkle Christmas Market
Christmas Market Girls’ Night Out Holiday Shopping With Heart Benefiting Room Redux Georgia where we transformed the rooms of children who have been physically, emotionally, sexually abused.
A Christmas Carol Reimagined
This holiday season, experience A Christmas Carol Reimagined — a bold, heartfelt retelling of Dickens’ beloved classic, filled with soaring music, stunning visuals, and a message that speaks to the…
Holiday Glow on the Town Green
Celebrate the most magical time of the year at Holiday Glow, a free community event that lights up the Town Green with festive cheer and family fun! Enjoy an evening packed with seasonal excitement…
Mike Farris Sings the Soul of Christmas!
Grammy, Americana and Dove Award Winner, Mike Farris lights up the season each year with his acclaimed holiday show; “ Mike Farris Sings! The Soul of Christmas! ” Since 2014, this Christmas concert…
Downtown Norcross Carriage Rides
It's time to sleigh the holiday season in Downtown Norcross! Join us for complimentary Carriage Rides every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. from December 5 to December 19…
Festive Flicks at The Forum
Celebrate the holiday season with us and enjoy holiday movie classics in The Plaza, every Friday in December leading up to Christmas. Holiday Movie Schedule: 12/5: Elf 12/12: How The Grinch Stole…
Home By Dark - Christmas Edition 2025
Experience the magic of the season with HOME BY DARK, returning to Gas South Theater for a heartwarming Christmas concert that blends songwriting, storytelling, world-class musicianship, and…
Norcross Holiday Celebration🎄🎅
Fa-la-la your way to our Holiday Celebration, where festive fun awaits! Enjoy carriage rides, holiday hits, cozy hot cocoa, and a special appearance by Santa and his not-so-jolly friend, the Grinch!…
Suwanee's Jolly Holly Day
The beloved Jolly Holly Day has now expanded to become a two-day event, Jolly Holly Days! Join us for two days filled with holiday magic in Town Center Park on Friday, December 5th and Saturday…
4th Annual Neighborhood Christmas Train + Brick Whistlestop
The 4th Annual Neighborhood Christmas Train promises to be the most kid-friendly experience ever. Our Engineer Training Center has kids put on their engineer cap and learn to run their own Polar…
An Old Fashioned Christmas - Presented by Stephanie Adlington
Nashville’s multi-award-winning jazz vocalist, Stephanie Adlington—known as "The Siren of the South"—presents "An Old Fashioned Christmas," a sultry Southern spin on holiday classics. For the first…
Aurora Children's Playhouse presents: Trouble In Toyland
Trouble in Toyland with Puppet Guy Productions The toys aren’t finished. The elves are on strike. Rudolph has a cold, & Santa has lost his laugh. And to make it all worse… it’s Christmas Eve! Join…
Buford Holiday Festival and Parade
Join us for the 2025 Buford Holiday Festival & Parade! 🎅🐾 There's still time to participate in the day's fun. 🛒 Sign up to be a vendor during the festival. 🎁 Show your community support by…
Christmas Traditions - Celebrate The Magic of The Season!
The City of Buford is proud to host a festive day of family fun, holiday cheer, and timeless Christmas traditions! Children 2 & under: Free Admission Includes: Professional photos with Santa Hot…
City of Lilburn Holiday Parade
Join us on December 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. for the Holiday Parade, a cherished tradition featuring dazzling marching bands, fabulous floats, and plenty of holiday cheer to celebrate the season!
DECK THE HALL🎅
Help us Deck the Hall as we kick off the holiday season! This event features live entertainment, crafts for the kids, a real snow playground and snow slide, photo ops with Santa, holiday market and…
HappyFeat Run, Run Rudolph 5K
Grab your “tacky” sweaters, festive holiday wear, and lace up your sneakers to help raise FUN (and funds!) for this annual event supporting HappyFeat. HappyFeat is a nonprofit organization 501(c) 3…
Historic Norcross Christmas Village🎁🎄
Step into a winter wonderland at the Historic Norcross Business Association ’s Historic Norcross Christmas Village. The day will be decked out with face painting, photos with Santa, Christmas carolers…
Brunch with Santa
All Aboard the North Pole Express! Children of all ages will delight in a yummy brunch, making fun crafts, and sharing their wish list with Santa personally! Bring your little ones dressed in pajamas…
Christmas in Grayson
Christmas in Grayson is a beloved annual tradition that brings the community together to celebrate the joy of the holiday season. This family-friendly event offers something for everyone, with a…
Ebnezer Scrooge's BIG Norcross Christmas Show
One of the holiday season’s favorite tales has been transformed into a gut-busting, fun, and family-friendly theatrical experience that incorporates the details of your own theatre into the script…
The Nutcracker presented by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre
Mark your calendars for December 12 through December 21, 2025—this holiday season, Gas South Theater in Duluth transforms into a realm of winter wonder, sparkling with festive charm and spirited…
Brunch with Santa
All Aboard the North Pole Express! Children of all ages will delight in a yummy brunch, making fun crafts, and sharing their wish list with Santa personally! Bring your little ones dressed in pajamas…
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Trans-Siberian Orchestra is an American rock band founded in 1996 by producer, composer, and lyricist Paul O'Neill, who brought together Jon Oliva and Al Pitrelli and keyboardist and co-producer…
Christmas Cabaret w/ The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra
“The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra presents "Christmas Cabaret", a festive show featuring the incomparable voice of Clay Johnson backed by the jubilant sounds of the big band. This joyful production…
OTSCT Presents: Frozen (Kids)
You’ll love this fanciful and heartwarming stage adaptation of the celebrated animated film. Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, and all of your favorite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled…
Swingin’ Through the Holidays with Joe Gransden!
Joe Gransden is one of those rare musicians that has it all. He is an incredible instrumentalist with the technique of a virtuoso.
Gimme Springsteen Christmas Show!
Gimme Springsteen pays tribute to the one and only Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, performing both well-known classics and deep cuts, in an energized and unforgettable live show Come join…
Grinch on the Green
Join us in The Village for a special visit from The Grinch, bounce houses, games and more!
Holiday Open House
Visitors are welcomed to enjoy self-guided tours of the beautifully decorated Courthouse, including the lovely Superior Court Ballroom, beautiful Blue Ready Room, quaint Intimate Wedding room, and…
Cinema at Red Clay: "Abominable"
Sponsored by the City of Duluth! ALL-AGES | First Come/First Served Abominable After discovering a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building, teenage Yi and her two friends embark on an epic quest to…
