The holiday season is here, and there's no better way to celebrate than exploring the festive events happening in Conyers, Covington, and Stonecrest. From dazzling light displays and charming Christmas markets to family-friendly parades and live performances, this guide is your ultimate resource for holiday fun in Georgia's vibrant metro area. Whether you're a local or visiting, get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of the season. Keep reading to find the top holiday activities, dates, and insider tips to make your celebrations unforgettable!
Kids Workshops
Crafts With Ms. Toni: Wreaths (November 23)
Holiday Ornament: Edible Bells for Outdoor Birds (December 4)
Christmas Crafting - Edible Bells for Birds (December 4)
Home Depot Kids DIY Workshop (In Store-Conyers) (December 7)
Home Depot Kids DIY Workshop (In Store-Decatur) (December 7)
Home Depot Kids DIY Workshop (In Store-Covington) (December 7)
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Spinning Snowflake (Lithonia) (December 14)
Lowe's Kids Workshop: Spinning Snowflake (Conyers) (December 14)
Concerts & Theater
The Soul Collective Band (Oxford) (November 21)
Oxford Holiday Concert (December 5 &6)
Christmas at Porter with the Oxford Singers (December 6-8)
The Nutcracker with Covington Regional Ballet (December 13-15)
Sounds of the Holidays with the Newton County Community Band (December 16)
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Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It's A Christmas Tour, Gas South District (December 4)
Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (December 12, 14 & 15)
Santa Sightings
Check out our Santa Sightings Guide HERE
Parades
Porterdale Christmas Parade (December 6)
Annual Lion's Club Christmas Parade (Covington) (December 7)
Conyers Christmas Parade (December 7)
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Monroe Christmas Parade (December 5)
Holiday Markets
Gifts and Grilling, Cowan Ace Hardware (December 7)
Lights @ Legion Kickoff & Mistletoe Market (December 7)
Oxford Winter Fest (December 14)
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Annual Holiday Wreath Sale, Oakland Cemetery Grounds (November 4-December 1)
Holiday Events
Christmas Farm Day with Santa & Newton County Farm Bureau (November 16)
Lighting of the Square (Covington) (November 21)
Berry's Tree Farm (Covington) (Opens November 23)
Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration in Social Circle (November 22)
Lighting of the Arabia Mountain Vineyard (November 23)
5th Annual Light Up Stonecrest (December 7)
Lights @ Legion Kickoff & Mistletoe Market (December 7)
Twilights at Chimney Park (December 8)
Food Truck Fridays @ Legion Field! (December 13)
A HOLIDAY TO REMEMBER (December 13)
The Nutcracker with Covington Regional Ballet (December 13-15)
Food Truck Fridays @ Legion Field! (December 20
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Stone Mountain Park Christmas (November 9-January 5)
Holidays at Georgia Aquarium (November 15-January 2)
Georgia Festival of Trees, Gas South Convention Center (November 23-December 1)
Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World, Fernbank (November 23-January 12)
Lake Lanier Islands Holidays (Opens November 27)
Madison Holiday Tour of Homes (December 6&7)
Mistletoe in Monroe Christmas Tour of Homes (December 14)
Christmas Lights
Lighting of the Square (Covington) (November 21)
Lighting of the Arabia Mountain Vineyard (November 23)
5th Annual Light Up Stonecrest (December 7)
Lights @ Legion Kickoff & Mistletoe Market (December 7)
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Glow Light Show, Coolray Field (November 15-December 29)
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, Atlanta Botanical Garden (November 16-January 12)
UGA Winter WonderLights, State Botanical Garden of Georgia (November 24-January 6)
Christmas on Dixie 2024 (Opens November 28)
City of Walnut Grove Christmas Tree Lighting (November 29(
Atlanta Safari Park (December 13-29)
Chinese Lanterns
Winter Lantern Festival (November 8-January 5)
IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival, Zoo Atlanta (November 14-January 19)
Day Trips
WildWoods: AGLOW, Fernbank (November 8-February 23)
Tour of Eternal Homes @ Holiday Spirit, Oakland Cemetery Grounds (December 7)
Holiday Spirit at Oakland Cemetery [FREE] (December 7-8)
