It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for one of the most anticipated events of the season - the annual Lighting of Atlantic Station in Central Park - where the community will gather to experience the lighting of the city's brightest holiday tree, kicking off weeks of fun and festive entertainment. Atlantic Station will host the ultimate all-day celebration featuring the arrival of Santa Claus, live music, arts, crafts, delicious winter treats, fireworks and activities the whole family can enjoy. Experience a one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with LIVE REINDEER in Central Park and make unique holiday memories that will last a lifetime!
During the holidays, experience the magic of a realistic snowfall everyday in Atlantic Station as the midtown community is transformed into a winter wonderland! Gather around Atlantic Station's 50-foot tall holiday tree with Santa Claus in Central Park for FREE snow shows at 7pm Monday through Thursday; 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at 6pm on Sundays. Snow shows are weather permitting.
Children and adults of all ages can enjoy a charming miniature train ride - with a brand new sleigh car! - throughout Atlantic Station for just $3 per person. The Steel Mill Express will run Saturdays & Sundays from Noon-8pm. The Steel Mill Express is weather permitting.
Enjoy live entertainment in Central Park throughout the holidays! Local school and church choral groups will perform next to Santa around Atlantic Station's 50-foot holiday tree, filling the air with holiday music throughout the season.
Santa will have a new home in Central Park nestled against Atlantic Station's 50-foot tall tree, so children can share their holiday wish list and get a professional photo taken with Santa this season. Families can also take their own photo with Old St. Nick for an optional $10 donation to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Visit Santa Monday through Thursday from 11am-7pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30am-9:30pm and Sundays Noon-6pm. And, don't forget about Pup Photos with Santa!
We've got your gift wrapping covered! Midtown Bridge Church will offer free gift wrapping to Atlantic Station shoppers throughout the month of December on Saturdays from Noon-8pm and Sundays from Noon-6pm.
What's YOUR favorite holiday movie? We want to know! We're reaching out to our Facebook fans to find out what movie YOU want to see this holiday season. Cast your vote, and we'll host a free outdoor screening of the winning film in Central Park! To top off the evening, Kilwin's will provide delicious hot chocolate during the screening - the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit!
Let your kids explore their creative side at this kids-only canvas painting workshop. Parents can drop off their children and enjoy a day of holiday shopping while the kids have fun with an afternoon of games, cookie-decorating and painting a "surprise" gift for their parents.
Join us in the TWELVE Hotel Ballroom for a morning filled with food, fun and holiday cheer. With a delicious breakfast buffet provided by Lobby at TWELVE and a special appearance by Santa himself, this is sure to be an unforgettable event! Tickets for this buffet meal and appearance are $25 for adults, $12 for kids and FREE for children under four.
Join us for an evening celebration on December 24, where Midtown Bridge will host a special outdoor holiday service for the community to enjoy
For the most exciting shopping day of the year, Atlantic Station will host a full day of Black Friday specials from the midtown center's unique mix of retailers. Shoppers can also enjoy extra incentives - by spending $100, Atlantic Station will donate $10 to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. If shoppers spend more than $200 at Atlantic Station on Black Friday, they will receive a FREE holiday blanket by presenting same-day receipts! With five local bands - including Yacht Rock - performing throughout the day, as well as a fireworks show, shopping at Atlantic Station is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
Atlantic Station guests can take advantage of our fabulous four-week holiday gift guide, packed with incredible savings on a variety of dining and shopping as well as entertainment offerings. The guide will be released on Black Friday, just in time for the biggest shopping day of the year!
To ease the stress of holiday shopping, many of Atlantic Station's unique retailers, shops and boutiques will offer extended holiday hours to give shoppers more time to find that perfect gift. Click here to check out the complete list of Atlantic Station retailers.
Get the chance to give back - just by shopping in Atlantic Station this season! The midtown center is announcing a special holiday partnership with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Launching November 25th and continuing through the New Year, the community will donate $10 for every $100 dollars spent at Atlantic Station restaurants, boutiques and retailers, up to a $10,000 donation. And, guests who chose to take a personal photo with Santa in Central Park can also make a $10 donation to the local not-for-profit organization this season.
Help support those in need by joining us for the 29th Annual 11Alive Can-a-Thon! 11Alive will once again set up a special donation center in Central Park, inviting local Atlanta residents and visitors to bring a canned good donation to help feed Georgia's hungry this holiday season.
Who doesn't love making wishes come true? Especially during the holidays! Atlantic Station and Make-A-Wish Foundation are offering a variety of options for supporting this very special non-profit. Purchase star-shaped wands during the Lighting of Atlantic Station and help light the Make-A-Wish star that tops our 50-foot tree. Visit Santa throughout the season, and choose from a variety of adorable plush animals available for purchase - each with a wish and ready for a snuggle! - and 100% of funds benefit the foundation.
Midtown's center for entertainment will also host a special pop-up holiday concert series! Stay tuned for details!