HOLIDAY FUN GUIDE - Top Cobb County Events For The Season

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HOLIDAY LIGHTS 

Lights of Life (MARIETTA) -  Nov. 24 - Dec. 31 on the the campus of Life University (1269 Barclay Circle – off Hwy 41 just north of Dobbins AFB) from 6pm to 10pm nightly. On Fri., Sat. and Sun., there will also be a petting zoo, pony rides, and Santa for an additional fee. 

Marietta Square Winter Wonderland - Open now through  Feb. 2017. Open air ice skating rink in Historic Marietta Square. 

HOLIDAY THEATRE, DANCE & CONCERTS    

The Gift of the Magi (MARIETTA) - Nov. 17 to Dec. 11 (select dates) at Theatre in the Square. Set in Atlanta during the 1950s.
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Red and Green (ATLANTA) - Dec. 1 at Cobb Energy Centre. From the creators of Feet Don’t Fail Me Now! Rhythmic Circus presents a brand new holiday experience.
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Dave Koz Christmas Tour (ATLANTA) - Dec. 2 at Cobb Energy Centre.
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Georgia Ballet's The Nutracker (MARIETTA) - Dec. 2-4 at Cobb Civic Center
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Brian Setzer Orchestra 13th Annual Christmas Rocks Tour! (ATLANTA) -  Dec. 3 at Cobb Energy Centre. 

Georgia Symphony Holiday Pops (MARIETTA) - Dec. 3 at 3pm & 8pm at Marietta Performing Arts Center.  

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Tower of Talent (ATLANTA) - Dec. 4 at Cobb Energy Centre. Atlanta’s most talented kids ages 6 to 18 will be showcased “with kids helping kids” in this inspirational concert as they perform, sing and entertain.
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Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents Peter Pan (ATLANTA) - Dec. 9 & 10 at Cobb Energy Centre
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Will Downing Soulful Sounds of Christmas (ATLANTA) - Dec. 11 at Cobb Energy Centre. With Najee and Ken Ford.
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A Family Holiday Special with the ASO at KSU - Dec. 15 at 8pm at the Balley Center. Dance along to music from The Nutcracker, join the sing-along, and have a holly jolly Christmas with the whole family!

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A Merry Little Cabaret (MARIETTA) - Dec. 16 & 17. Experience a mix Christmas favorites and nontraditional music from Broadway and film at The Lyric Studio Theatre in the Square.
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Coming Home For The Holidays (SMYRNA) - Nov. 29 from 5-8pm on the Village Green. Santa will light the tree at 7pm. Musical performances, kids' activities, parade.
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Marietta Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa on the Square (MARIETTA SQUARE) - Dec. 1 from 5pm to 8pm. 

Vinings Jubilee Christmas Tree Lighting (VININGS) - Dec. 1 from 6-8pm in Vinings Jubilee/ Tower Stage Area. Live music, photos with Santa, Vinings Express Train.

Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting (POWDER SPRINGS) - Dec. 2 at 6pm. Christmas Tree Lighting, Free Photo with Santa, Chick-Fil-A Cows, Caroling, Cookies and Cocoa.

A Day With Santa & Tree Lighting (KENNESAW) - Dec. 3 in Downtown Kennesaw. 12pm to 6pm. Parade, free snow tubing, inflatables, crafts, live music and more.

East Cobb Park Holiday Lights Celebration (MARIETTA) - Dec. 4, 4pm to 7pm  in East Cobb Park. Musical performances + Santa will arrive in his light-powered sleigh.

SPECIAL EVENTS WITH SANTA

Santa Paws (MARIETTA) - Pet photos with Santa in Marietta Square. Thursdays, Dec. 8, 15 & 22.
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Pet Photos with Santa (KENNESAW) - Nov. 27 & Dec. 11 at Town Center at Cobb
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Caring Santa at Town Center at Cobb (Kennesaw) - Please reserve your space now. For children with special needs.  Dec. 4.
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Santa House / Aunt Fanny's Cabin (SMYRNA) - Opens Dec. 2. Check city calendar for specifics.
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Santa's Workshop in Marietta Square - Stay tuned for details.

Santa at The Melting Pot & Kids Eat Free! - Dec. 10 at all four Atlanta locations: Kennesaw, Midtown, Roswell, Duluth. Holiday menu and mocktails too.
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Kidgits PJ Party with Santa (KENNESAW) - Dec. 10 from 1-3pm at Town Center at Cobb. More details to come.

UNIQUE FESTIVALS, EVENTS & HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS

Six Flags Over Georgia Holiday in the Park (AUSTELL) - Select Days Nov. 19 - Jan. 4, 2017. Lights, shows & rides! 

Candy Cane Hunt (MABLETON) -  Dec. 3 at Mable House. Candy cane hunting plus roast marshmallows, decorate cookies & more.
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Christmas at Piedmont Church (MARIETTA) -  Dec. 9 & 10. Everything free! Snow tube rides, inflatables, petting zoo, photos w/ Santa, build with snow.
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Polar Express Adventure (KENNESAW) - Dec. 10 at The Southern Museum. 
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Christmas Royal Tea and Grand Yuletide Ball (MARIETTA) - Dec. 17, 18, & 22 at Earl Smith Strand Theatre. RoyalTEA for children followed by the ball!