A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Tuesday, Dec. 16 – Sunday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. (Thursday – Saturday); 3 p.m. (Sunday) ,Newnan Theater Company, 24 1st Ave., Newnan The Fandale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of “A Christmas Carol” features a fictional amateur drama group that stumbles in its attempts to bring to life on stage Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Future and Present. In the midst of a blizzard, most of the cast is stuck in transit. The three ladies who have made it to the theatre decide the show must go on. Actors try their best, botch their lines, and argue while trying to perform – but the show goes on in all of its festive, comedic glory. For more information, go to newnantheater.org.
CHRISTMAS AT CALLANWOLDE Monday, Dec. 1 – Tuesday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (weekdays); 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (weekends), Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd., NE, Atlanta
Christmas at Callanwolde is an Atlanta Christmas destination and designer showroom.
Tour the 27,000 square-foot historic mansion, elaborately decorated for the holidays, and enjoy the artist market and themed events for all ages. Kids will love the LEGOLAND Room, the Teddy Bear Room, and the Gingerbread Room. For more information, go to events@callanwolde.org.
FANTASY OF LIGHTS Monday, Dec. 1 – Tuesday, Dec. 30, 6 p.m., Callaway Gardens, Hwy 27, Pine Mountain Callaway Gardens’ Fantasy In Lights is not only the South’s most spectacular holiday light and sound show, but one of the world’s “Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights,” as named by National Geographic Traveler.
Enjoy over 8 million lights and 15 magical scenes. Advanced ticket purchase suggested. For ticket information, call 855-923-7580.
WINTER WONDERLAND Monday, Dec. 1 – Wednesday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Monday – Saturday); noon – 5 p.m. (Sunday), Fernbank Museum, 767 Clifton Rd., NE, Atlanta Celebrate holidays, traditions and cultures during Fernbank’s 5th annual Winter Wonderland.
This holiday-inspired exhibition features trees and other displays decorated by local cultural partners that recognize celebrations including Christmas, Hanukkah and the Festival of Lights, as well as traditions and practices like origami, indigenous art and national symbols.
Admission to Winter Wonderland is included with museum admission. For more information, go to fernbankmuseum.org.
GARDEN LIGHTS/HOLIDAY NIGHTS Monday, Dec. 1 – Saturday, Jan. 3, 5 – 10 p.m., Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta Garden Lights features a spectacular light display throughout the garden with the appearance of butterflies, a unicorn and frogs from Imaginary Worlds.
Enjoy model trains, orchestral orbs, strolling carolers, roasted s’mores and much more. For ticket information, go to atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
HOLIDAY LIGHT SPECTACULAR GIFT OF LIGHTS Monday, Dec. 1 – Friday, Jan. 3, 6 – 9 p.m. (Sunday – Thursday); 6 – 10 p.m. (Friday – Saturday), Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton Celebrate the holiday season as Atlanta Motor Speedway turns into one of the area’s biggest drive-through Christmas light parks!
The route will once again include portions of the legendary racing surface. The route will be lit up by more than a million LED lights. For more information, go to atlantamotorspeedway.com.
THE PINK PIG Monday, Dec. 1 – Sunday, Jan. 4, various times, Macy’s at Lenox Square, upper level parking deck, 3393 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta General Admission: $3 per ride. Hop aboard this 60-year Atlanta tradition and ride Priscilla the Pink Pig on train tracks through a life-sized storybook. Before leaving the giant, pink 1950s-themed tent, peel off the much anticipated “I Rode the Pink Pig” sticker and wear it proudly.
A portion of the proceeds benefits Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. For more information, call 404-231-2800.
STONE MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS Monday, Dec. 1 – Sunday, Jan. 4, 4:30 p.m., Stone Mountain, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain Enjoy the magic of the season and the glow of over two million lights, festive music, a sing-along train, wonderland walk and visits from your favorite holiday characters.
Experience the nightly Christmas parade and a visit with Santa Claus. For ticket information, go to stonemountainpark.com/events/Stone-Mountain-Christmas.
