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QUICK LINKS - Holiday Fun in Cobb County & Vinings Area

This Section is Dedicated Primarily to Cobb County - Holiday Lights, Shows, Attractions

November 19, 2015

HOLIDAY LIGHTS

City of Smyrna Holiday Lights (SMYRNA) -  Beginning Dec. 1st enjoy the lights in downtown Smyrna around the Village Green, through the holiday season. FREE. 

Lights of Life (MARIETTA) -  Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 on the the campus of Life University (1269 Barclay Circle – off Hwy 41 just north of Dobbins AFB, Marietta) from 6pm to 10pm nightly. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, there will also be a petting zoo, pony rides, and Santa for an additional fee.
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HOLIDAY THEATRE, DANCE & MUSICAL PERFORMANCES


Dave Koz and Friends Christmas 2015
(ATLANTA) - Dec. 2. Multi-GRAMMY® nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns with the must-see show of the holiday season. At Cobb Energy Centre.
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A Christmas Tradition (MARIETTA) - Fri- Sun, Dec. 4-20. Holiday song and dance revue. Earl Smith Strand Theatre. 
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Georgia Ballet's The Nutracker (MARIETTA) - Dec. 4-6 at Cobb Civic Center. CLICK HERE

Brian Setzer Orchestra 12th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour (ATLANTA) -  Dec. 5th at Cobb Energy Centre.
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Georgia Symphony Holiday Pops (MARIETTA)
 - Dec. 5, 3pm and 8pm at Marietta Performing Arts Center.  
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The Forgotten Carols (ATLANTA) - Dec. 6 at Cobb Energy Centre. 
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The Nutcracker Highlights (SMYRNA) -
Dec. 13 at 4pm. The International City School of Ballet, in partnership with Smyrna Parks and Recreation, present a performance of Highlights of the Nutcracker at the Campbell High School Theater in a festive program of excerpts from Tchaikovsky's classical ballet.
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Jeffrey Butzer and T.T. Mahony's Charlie Brown Christmas Tribute (MARIETTA)
 - Dec. 15 at at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. 
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Very Merry Holiday POPS! at Kennesaw State University - Dec. 18 at the Balley Center. Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski leads the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Atlanta's favorite holiday tradition.
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TREE LIGHTING CEREMONIES
 (WITH SANTA)


Coming Home For The Holidays (SMYRNA) - Dec. 1 from 5-8pm on the Village Green. Santa will light the tree at 7pm. Musical performances, kids' activities, parade. CLICK HERE

Marietta Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa on the Square (MARIETTA SQUARE) - Dec. 3 from 5pm to 8pm. 
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Vinings
Jubilee Christmas Tree Lighting (VININGS) - Dec. 3 in Vinings Jubilee/ Tower Stage Area. Live music, photos with Santa, Vinings Express Train.
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Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting (POWDER SPRINGS)
 -
Dec. 4 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Christmas Tree Lighting, Free Photo with Santa, Chick-Fil-A Cows, Caroling, Cookies and Cocoa
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A Day With Santa & Tree Lighting (KENNESAW)
 - Dec. 5 in Downtown Kennesaw. 12pm to 6pm. Parade, Free snow tubing and NEW this year - holiday laser show at 5:30pm!
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East Cobb Park Holiday Lights Celebration (MARIETTA) - Dec. 6, 5pm to 8pm  in East Cobb Park. Musical performances + Santa will arrive in his light-powered sleigh.
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SPECIAL EVENTS WITH SANTA

Pet Photos with Santa (KENNESAW) - Nov. 29 & Dec. 13 at Town Center at Cobb. CLICK HERE

Santa House / Aunt Fanny's Cabin (SMYRNA) - Santa House will be open from 6-8pm each weekend in December until Dec. 22.
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Santa's Workshop in Marietta Square - Santa's workshop will be open to visitors December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19-24.
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Kidgits PJ Party with Santa (KENNESAW)
 - Dec. 5 from 1-3pm at Town Center at Cobb.
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UNIQUE FESTIVALS, EVENTS & HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS


Six Flags Over Georgia Holiday in the Park (AUSTELL) - Select Days Nov. 21- Jan. 4, 2015. Lights, shows & rides!
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Holiday at the Museum (KENNESAW)
 - Dec. 5 from 9:30am to 6pm at The Southern Museum. Special showings of "The Polar Express" Movie; Winter Wonderland Holiday Model Train Layout & more.
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Candy Cane Hunt (MABLETON) - 
 Dec. 5 from 10am to 12pm at Mable House. Activities include cookie decorating, crafts, marshmallow roasting, photos with Santa and of course the Candy Cane Hunt complete with prizes. FREE.
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Menorah Workshop at Home Depot Merchant's Walk (MARIETTA)
- Dec. 6 from 1 to 3pm. Build your own menorah, Chanukah Treats & More. FREE
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Christmas at Piedmont (MARIETTA) - Dec. 11 from 5-9pm at Piedmont Church. FREE. Live Music, arts & crafts, petting zoo, free photos w/ Santa, snow machine ride and more.
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Menorah Lighting on Marietta Square - Dec. 13 at 6:30pm. Join Congregation Ner Tamid for a Menorah Lighting on the Glover Park stage. Holiday music, children's games - everyone is welcome. 
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Christmas Royal Tea and Grand Yuletide Ball (MARIETTA)
 - Dec. 19, 20, 26 & 27 at Earl Smith Strand Theatre. 
RoyalTEA for children followed by the ball!
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ICE SKATING

Marietta Square Winter Wonderland - NEW in 2015! - Nov. 20 to Jan. 4, 2016. Open air ice skating rink in Historic Marietta Square.
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