Welcome the 2024 Holiday Season with the Macaroni KID McDonough - Stockbridge - Hampton -Locust Grove Holiday Fun Guide!
Here you will find so many fantastic ideas for holiday fun for the whole family. From Santa sightings to holiday parades to craft fairs... MacaroniKID McDonough has all the details for you and your family to make the most of this holiday season. Hopefully this guide will save you some time so you can experience its joy and wonder with your family.
Click on the links below for more details. Clicking on the title takes you to the calendar event and has an easy way to add to your own calendar with just a couple of clicks!
Most of the events are FREE, however, I have tried to make sure to include a price for any event that requires a fee.
I try not to make mistakes, but I am a busy mama and they do happen! Be sure to verify any details that I have included below and on the Calendar.
If you know someone who would benefit from this guide, please forward it on!
I will update this guide as the season goes on so keep checking back! If you have a tip that would contribute to this guide, please email me at laurenmc@macaronikid.com.
Happy Holidays
❤️ Lauren
Last updated: Nov 9, 2024
🎅 Local Holiday Events 🎅
🎅 Christmas at the Ranch (Jackson GA)
Nov 23 - 9am - 4pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/1394308881286449
🎅 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 Admission: $16
https://www.southernbellefarm.com/Christmas/
🎅 Santa & Mrs. Clause @ the McDonough Square
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 - Jan 6 - 5:30 - 9pm - Nightly walkable light display
https://www.facebook.com/events/1215246896428542
🎅 Concert & Visit with Santa @ Southern Roots
Nov 30 - 6-9pm $5 Cover
https://www.facebook.com/events/506809788837155/
🎅 Pancakes and Pictures with Santa @ The Ark Indoor Playroom
Dec 6 @ 10:30 (5 & under only) - Dec 7 @ 12:30 (All ages) $20
https://www.thearkmcdonough.com/calendar
🎅 Christmas in Griffin
Dec 6 - 6:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/547609191244172
🎅Christmas in the Grove
Dec 7 - 10am-2pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/483862304328373
🎅 European Christmas Market (Jackson GA)
Dec 7 - 12-6pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/4067283756892996
🎅 Family Christmas @ Henry Baptist
Dec 7 - 5:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/8769553143113881
🎅 Breakfast with Santa @ Starlite McDonough
Dec 7 - 10am - 12pm $25
https://www.facebook.com/events/542503818228052
🎅 Belle Christmas Market Day @ Southern Belle Farm
Dec 7 - 10am-5pm Admission: $16 *Free pics with Santa included
https://www.southernbellefarm.com/Christmas/
🎅 Free Photos with Santa & Grinch @ Sellers Law Firm
Dec 7 - 1-4pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/319006491034565
🎅 Southern Belle Donuts with Santa
Dec 7 & 14 - 10am-11:30am Admission: $31 / Kids Under 2 FREE
https://www.southernbellefarm.com/Christmas/
🎅 Pancakes and Pictures with the Grinch @ The Ark Indoor Playroom
Dec 13 @ 10:30 (5 & under only) - Dec 14 @ 12:30 (All ages) $20
https://www.facebook.com/events/1030673212025961
🎅 Griffin Holiday Illuminated Parade
Dec 14 - 6:30 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/902685045106656
🎄 Holiday Lights 🎄
🎄Gaddy Family Christmas Lights (Local)
Check back for updates
https://www.facebook.com/gaddylights/
🎄Stanfield's Giant Christmas Tree (Local - Near Gaddy)
Check back for updates
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064631176043
🎄Fernandes Family Light Show (Local)
Nov 28 - Jan 6
https://www.facebook.com/Fernandeslightshow/
🎄Stone Mountain
Nov 9 - Jan 5
https://stonemountainpark.com/activity/events/stone-mountain-christmas/
🎄Fernbank - Wildwoods Aglow
Nov 8 - Feb 23 Select nights from 6-9pm*
*Family-friendly event except when the experience coincides with Fernbank After Dark (adults-only nights) on Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 14
https://www.fernbankmuseum.org/experiences/exhibits/special-exhibits/wildwoods-aglow/
🎄Callaway Gardens
Nov 15 - Jan 4
https://www.callawaygardens.com/beach/events/fantasy-in-lights/
🎄Atlanta Botanical Garden
Nov 16 - Jan 12
https://atlantabg.org/
🎄Six Flags
Nov 23 - Jan 5
https://www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia
🎄Lanier Islands
Nov 27 - Jan 20
https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-at-lanier-islands/attractions/margaritavilles-lakeside-lights-spectacula
🎄Pettit Creek Farms
Nov 28 - Dec 29
https://pettitcreekfarms.com/a-country-christmas-final/
🎄Lights of Life Marietta
Nov 28 - Dec 31
https://www.life.edu/lights-of-life/
🏃♀️➡️ Looking for a way to work off that holiday meal? 🏃♀️➡️
Local Holiday Races:
🏃♀️➡️ Turkey Trot - McDonough
Academy McDonough
Nov 28 - Registration @ 7AM, Race @ 8AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/477127194946719
🏃♀️➡️ Henry County Rotary Jingle Jog - McDonough
Henry County Judicial Center
Dec 7 - 9:45 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/932655828698389
🏃♀️➡️ Tough Turkey - Griffin Park at 6th
Nov 28 - 7:30 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/8011235842290193
I will continue to update this Holiday Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often!
Do you know of a Winter Holiday event taking place in the area that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here and we will add it to our list!
