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ATLANTIC STATION SHINES BRIGHT THIS NOVEMBER WITH HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/6/25

The Heart of ATL comes alive with festive lights, lively performances and community gatherings

Atlantic Station welcomes the holiday season with a lineup of seasonal events and attractions kicking off the holidays in Midtown. The celebration begins with Skate the Station, transforming District Ave into Atlanta’s largest outdoor ice-skating rink surrounded by festive décor and skyline views. Light the Station returns next, where Atlantic Station’s 50-foot tree is illuminated during an evening of music, dancing, costumed characters and a Candy Land–themed parade. Following the tree lighting, guests can experience Celebration at the Station, an immersive light and video show featuring festive tunes and nightly snow flurries around Atlantic Green. Rounding out the holiday lineup, Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA brings a dreamlike vision of Mexico to life through acrobatics, music and striking visuals under the Big Top.

Atlantic Station’s November Calendar of Events includes:

Thursday, Nov. 6 – Sunday, Jan. 25: Cirque Du Soleil: Luzia

Under the Big Top (Pinnacle Lot)

Cirque du Soleil returns to Atlantic Station with LUZIA, a production that transports audiences into a dreamlike vision of Mexico. Blending traditional and contemporary elements of Mexican culture, the show moves through striking scenes brought to life through Cirque du Soleil’s signature acrobatics and artistry. Click here for more information. To view the full performance schedule and purchase tickets, visit this link.

Friday, Nov. 7 – Saturday, Nov. 22: Overtime Elite at Overtime Arena
OTE Arena |Nov. 7 – 8 | Nov. 14 – 15 | Nov. 21 – 22
Get ready for high-energy hoops and next-level talent at Overtime Elite! Fans can catch the nation’s top young basketball stars as they compete in fast-paced matchups packed with excitement, skill and unforgettable moments. Visit this link for tickets and more information.

Friday, Nov. 14: Skate the Station

District Ave. | Times Vary

Atlantic Station will once again transform into a winter wonderland with the return of Skate the Station, metro Atlanta’s largest outdoor ice-skating rink. The seasonal attraction invites guests to lace up their skates and enjoy festive fun in the heart of Midtown from Nov. 14 through Jan. 19. The open-air rink offers skyline views, holiday décor and a family-friendly atmosphere that has become a favorite annual tradition. For hours, ticket information and special event details, visit this link.

Saturday, Nov. 22: Light the Station
Atlantic Green | 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Atlantic Station ushers in the holiday season with its annual “Light the Station” celebration. Guests can kick off the        festivities at the Candy Cane Lane-themed activity village, featuring family-friendly fun, festive performances and a    special appearance by Buddy the Elf from Elf The Musical, arriving in Atlanta this December. The excitement continues  at 7 p.m. with a Candy Land-themed parade complete with floats, stilt walkers and costumed characters, culminating in Santa Claus’s arrival aboard the Atlantic Station Express. The evening concludes as Atlantic Station’s spectacular 50-foot tree is lit for the very first time this season with dazzling lights, music and snow. This event is free and open to the public. More information is available here.

Saturday, Nov. 22 – Thursday, Dec. 25: Celebration at the Station

Atlantic Green | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Atlantic Station welcomes the return of its annual Celebration at the Station, an immersive holiday experience featuring a festive light and video show set to classic seasonal tunes. Guests can enjoy the spectacle – complete with snow flurries – nightly at the top of each hour from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Every Weekend: Creator’s Market

Atlantic Green | Every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Sunday, noon to 7 p.m.

Celebrate local creativity all November long at Atlantic Station’s Creator’s Market. Every weekend, discover unique handmade art, jewelry, fashion and more – all while supporting Atlanta’s talented artisans and finding one-of-a-kind Southern treasures in the heart of the city. Visit this link for more details.

BUCKHEAD VILLAGE ANNOUNCES 2022 HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 11/13/22

Featuring Holiday Fun Including the German Christkindl Market, a Performance from Atlanta Ballet 2, a new Holiday in Technicolor Event Series, Festive Pop-Ups & More

Buckhead Village is decking the halls this holiday season with an abundance of new and returning holiday activities, inviting guests to reunite with annual favorites like The German American Cultural Foundation’s German Christkindl Market & a performance from the Atlanta Ballet 2 and explore a variety of exciting offerings like a new Holidays in Technicolor event series, festive pop-ups and more.

The property will celebrate the merriest time of year as it transforms into an abstract winter wonderland decked with sparkling globes, illuminated trees and fresh eucalyptus garland. Dashing happenings will abound all season long, including:

Signature Property Events:

  • Fri., Nov. 25 through Sat., Dec. 24, open Fri-Sun from 11:30am-9pm and Mon-Thurs from 3-8:30pm – German Christkindl Market

Join Buckhead Village in toasting the season with German Glühwein – also known as mulled wine – hot chocolate or cider, and discover delicious traditional German treats like pretzels, schnitzel, brats and more. Shop items like ornaments from Kaethe Wohlfahrt – one of Germany’s best known Christmas ornament shops – wooden toys, jewelry, clay and hardwood pipes, German handcrafts, and bath and body items, among much more.

Open to the public from Friday, November 25 through Saturday, December 24, the market will be located on the corner of East Paces Ferry and Peachtree Road (290 East Paces Ferry Road NE & Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305) and feature over 50 vendors offering seasonal food and beverage and delightful dazzles to shop & discover. Visitors can celebrate on the weekends with live music and entertainment.
 

  • Sat., Nov. 26, 6pm – Atlanta Ballet 2 Performance

Buckhead Village will transform into a music- and dance-inspired holiday nirvana, inviting the community to enjoy magical performances by the Atlanta Ballet 2, presenting selections from classics like The Nutcracker and Snow White plus other contemporary works. Selected by audition from all over the world, Atlanta Ballet 2 represents the highest level of training in the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education. 

Cozy up alongside fire pits in the open-air space across from Le Bilboquet to enjoy the performances. Performances will be free and open to the public – no tickets required. 

Prefer to spectate with a cocktail in hand? Guests can also reserve a special dining experience at Le Bilboquet’s outdoor patio to enjoy the performances. Reservations are available on OpenTable & will require a $95 per person minimum spend on food & beverage.

  • Saturdays beginning Sat., Nov. 26 through Sat., Dec. 17, noon-6pm – Holidays in Technicolor Event Series

Create new traditions with Buckhead Village’s Holidays in Technicolor event series, set to transform The Veranda into a whimsical Christmas Tree-scape with the help of renowned and decorated florist Canaan Marshall of HBO Max’s “Full Bloom.” One of the city’s most anticipated photo ops of the season, the technicolor wonderland will don an array of traditional flocked Christmas trees mixed with contemporary painted trees adorned with cozy lighting, unique jewel-tones, dramatic ornaments and bows, lifesize ornaments throughout the space, a dusting of snow throughout The Veranda and other colorful, themed accents.

The series will also kick off with the unveiling of a new mural by Hvass&Hannibal, a Copenhagen design studio, that will debut the artist’s signature style along with a rich color scheme that seamlessly blends with the jewel toned hues from Marshall’s enchanted wonderland.

Stop by to experience a revolving door of family-friendly activities and crafts like ornament and cookie decorating, appearances throughout the day from Stylish Santa, Lilac Wine, Tinsletone Carolers and snowglobe ballerinas, plus restaurant specials and in-store events from shops around the property. Seasonal treats from Saint Germain Bakery, Georgetown Cupcakes, Bella Cucina, Shake Shack and The Southern Gentleman will be available with donation to the Atlanta Ballet. 

Additional Events, Workshops & Happenings:

  • Thurs.-Sun. beginning Thurs., Nov. 17 through Sun., Dec 18, 11am-5pm – Girl Gang x Buckhead Village Members Mart Pop-Up

Looking to shop small and support local this holiday season? Stop into The Girl Gang Members Mart, a pop-up market spotlighting female-owned, local businesses offering a one-stop-shop for one of a kind jewelry, art, clothing, candles, home decor and other holiday-inspired gifts. Vendors will rotate weekly.

  • Sat., Dec. 3, 10:30am-12:30pm – Le Jardin Français Holiday Wreath Making Workshop in The Veranda

Next up in Buckhead Village’s Curated Series, a series of bespoke workshops for the creative and curious, is a wreath-making workshop with Le Jardin Français. Under the impeccable direction of floral extraordinaire Marie-Laure Coste-Dujols, attendees will embark on a journey to master the art of French floral design and create inspired holiday wreaths using the season’s best materials. Tickets are available for $325 and can be purchased here. 

Hosted on Buckhead Avenue, Buckhead Village has partnered with Livable Buckhead to kick off a community tree decorating event set to transform Buckhead Village’s streets into a forest of fully-decorated Christmas trees that will remain on display throughout the weekend before they are donated to the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation to spread this season’s holiday cheer. The event will take place from noon to 3pm, alongside festivities from the day’s Holidays in Technicolor event that will continue until 6pm. Buckhead Avenue will be closed on Sat., Dec. 3 for this event.

In addition to donning this season’s pines with festive lights, cards and fire truck ornaments, attendees can enjoy s’mores by the fire pits, festive blooms from Gussied Up Flower Truck, kid-friendly ornament decorating stations, live street art from Atlanta-based chalk muralist Jessi Queen, a vintage photo booth from Atlanta Photo Camper and holiday performances by Xiamara (noon-2pm), Tinsletone Carolers (2-6pm), Tune Union (3-6pm) and Stylish Santa (noon-4pm). Seasonal treats including hot chocolate from Saint Germain Bakery and bites from Georgetown Cupcakes will be available with donation to the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation.

For those who are not able to attend but would like to support City of Atlanta firefighters, please visit www.atlfrf.org. 

Join Chabad Buckhead for a celebratory, family-friendly menorah lighting outside of The Veranda from 7 to 9:30pm, followed by a ticketed (21 and up) after party that will kick-off at 10pm and go until midnight. For more information, visit the official website. 

  • All season long – Fire Pits

Buckhead Village encourages guests to stop by and cozy up by the fire pits next to The Veranda all season long. There will also be s’mores served throughout the Holiday in Technicolor activations each Saturday for visitors and shoppers to enjoy!