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Thanksgiving Weekend Guide to Family Fun!

Includes Santa sightings, a Christmas parade, tree lighting, and more!

By Lauren McCoy - publisher Macaroni Kid McDonough, Stockbridge, Hampton, Locust Grove November 10, 2024

Hello Macaroni Families!

In this article, you will find family friendly activities for Thanksgiving weekend, including photos with Santa, a Christmas parade, a holiday concert, tree lighting, and more!

Click on the links for all the details! Check our Events Calendar for more options. If you think something should be on our list, email laurenmc@macaronikid.com with your suggestion!

You can also check out my holiday guide for more local events and places to see lights! << Just Click!

I will continue to add to the list below, so please check back for more activities. 

As always, please verify any dates, cost, and times. I try not too, but I'm a busy mama and may post an error.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Lauren






🦃 THANKSGIVING WEEKEND PICKS 🌲


🎄 Spalding Brite: Lite the Nite (Griffin GA)
Nov 26  -  5:30pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/1219398099175175

🎄 Lighting of the Tree - Locust Grove
Nov 28  -  6:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/1762083704267363

🎅 Photos with Santa @ Southern Belle
Nov 30 - Dec 15 on Saturdays and Sundays  -  Sat 12-5pm / Sun 1-5pm    $16
https://www.southernbellefarm.com/Christmas/

🎅 Santa & Mrs. Clause on the Square McDonough
Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 13  -  11am-3pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/480300181835106/

🎄 City of McDonough Christmas Parade
Nov 30  -  6-9pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/889619296059859

🎄 Christmasville Tinseltown @ Alexander Park West
Nov 30  -  5:30  -  Nightly walkable light display
https://www.facebook.com/events/1215246896428542

🎅 Concert & Visit with Santa @ Southern Roots
Nov 30  -  6-9pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/506809788837155/

Looking for a way to work off that holiday meal?

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Local Holiday Races 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

* There are costs associated with these races. Please click the link to see registration information.

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Turkey Trot - McDonough @ Academy McDonough
Nov 28  -  Registration @ 7AM, Race @ 8AM

https://www.facebook.com/events/477127194946719

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Tough Turkey @ Griffin Park at 6th
Nov 28  -  7:30 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/8011235842290193



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