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Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes

Saturday, December 12, 2009
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 13, 2009
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The 2009 Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes features eight, beautiful houses lit with candlelight and holiday decor.  Enjoy touring the homes, caroling each night, holiday shopping at the artist market and fun with the kids in this year’s Winter Wonderland workshop.  Proceeds from the event benefit the Parent Network, the Grant Park Cooperative Preschool and St. Paul United Methodist Church.

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Atlanta Tree Lighting Celebrations and Festivals | Holiday events and Activities in Atlanta | Atlanta Real Estate Forum

All over the metro-Atlanta area, cities are lighting up with their annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremonies and holiday celebrations. In Kennesaw, residents are invited to join the Mayor and other city officials on Thursday, December 3 at 6 p.m. for holiday choral music performed by St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and sing-alongs, while enjoying warm beverages and holiday cookies.

The city of Marietta will be holding their annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration in Glover Park at the Marietta Square on December 3.  Local School choruses will perform Christmas carols and children will be able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the gazebo. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. and Santa will light the giant Christmas tree, donated by Big John’s Christmas Trees at 6 p.m. Parking for this night of fun will be available in the Cobb County Parking deck. Handicapped parking will be available to all those who are in need.

Vinings residents head over to Vinings Jubilee on December 3 from 6-8 p.m. for the 2009 Christmas Tree Lighting. This holiday spectacular will feature holiday music, pony rides, the Vinings Express, face painting and balloon twisting! Come on out for the sounds of the season, holiday treats, reindeer pony rides, and magic tricks from Santa himself.

Acworth residents might want to take their families over to the Depot in Downtown Acworth on Friday, December 4 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Mayor Tommy Allgood will read T’was the Night Before Christmas and the Claus family will be there for pictures. Appointments will be taken for pictures with Santa beginning at 5:15 p.m. at the Depot. Spots are limited so make sure you arrive early to schedule your picture time.

If you live in Norcross head over to Thrasher Park on December 4 at 7:00 p.m. Live choir music will be performed and Santa will be there to say hello to all of the children. There will also be free carriage rides in downtown Norcross, making for a beautiful winter night for the family.

Powder Springs is mixing things up this year. In addition to the annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree, set for December 5, all area youth groups are invited to participate in a Festival of Trees. Youth Groups will have the opportunity to decorate a Christmas Tree in the Historic Town Square. The prizes for the top trees will be awarded during the Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree.

Alpharetta’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration will take place on December 6 at 5 p.m. at Historic Downtown Alpharetta. Live music and dance performances will kick off the evening and Mayor Arthur Letchas and his wife, Sally will read a classic Christmas Story. In addition, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be coming on a firetruck to visit and take pictures in the gazebo. Hot chocolate, holiday crafts, horse and buggy rides, holiday carolers and elves will all be at the event as well. This annual holiday celebration was selected as a top 20 event by the Southeast Tourism Society, so you don’t want to miss out!

Saturday, December 12 from 2-6 p.m. residents of McDonough might want to check out the festivities at Heritage Park where Santa will be for pictures. With sleigh rides, children’s activities, food and live entertainment, this event is sure to be fun for the whole family. You’ll also have the opportunity to sign cards and banners for our troops and decorate a Christmas cookie.

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Serenbe Holiday Bazaar

 

Sunday, November 29, 2009
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

If you have been reading my blog, you know how much I love Serenbe!  One of my favorite Serenbe events, the annual Holiday Bazaar, is this weekend.  The Bazaar will feature shopping in the Serenbe stores and galleries, an Artist Market, hands on activities for children and adults, photos with Santa, holiday music and so much more.  Don't forget to make plans to dine at one of Serenbe's restaurants - the Farmhouse, The Blue Eyed Daisy Bakeshop or the Hil.  This is a great event to discover Serenbe! 

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2009 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House

 

Through December 6, 2009

Open Wednesdays - Sundays
Various times - check website 

The 2009 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House is now open on West Wesley Road in Buckhead and features holiday inspired rooms by the best designers in Atlanta.  This year's house features six beautifully decorated tablescapes dressed for the holidays with beautiful china, decorative linens, unique floral designs and amazing crystal and flatware. There will be various special events going on and the house can  be rented for your next holiday party!  Admission is $20.00, and the proceeds benefit the Alliance Children's Theatre.  The home is currently available for sale at $5,000,000. 

Chastain Park Arts Festival

Saturday, October 17, 2009
10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 18, 2009
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

There's a new neighborhood Arts Festival in town!  This is the inaugural year for the Chastain Park Arts Festival.  The festival will feature over 150 artists, music, food and much more!  Check out Fulton County's largest public park for a weekend of Arts. 

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Jefferson Park Tour of Homes & Gardens

Saturday, October 10, 2009
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 11, 2009
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

1150 Jefferson Avenue
East Point, GA  30344

The seventh annual Jefferson Park Tour of Homes & Gardens will feature nine, beautiful homes & gardens.  Jefferson Park is the "Virginia Highland" of East Point!  There will be an Artist Market, a delicious food court and a raffle.  This is a great neighborhood to explore!

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664 Irwin Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2009
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Check out this traditional townhome with a contemporary feel in the Historic Old Fourth Ward!  This home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a welcoming "flex space" - perfect for formal living/dining or home office, separate family room - perfect for your media collection, galley style kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar that overlooks the family room, dining area with access to the wrap around deck, 9 foot ceilings and hardwood floors on the main level, upgraded, modern light fixtures and designer paint colors and accents throughout.  The upstairs features three spacious bedrooms with high vaulted ceilings and designer ceiling fans, secondary bedroom with front balcony access, upstairs laundry closet, oversized master bedroom with walk-in closet, spa-like master bath with jetted, garden tub, separate shower and double vanities.  Walking distance to dining, shopping and parks! 

Scarecrows in the Garden

 

Through October 31st
Various Hours

The Atlanta Botanical Gardens has decorated the gardens with over 100 scarecrows made by local artists, community groups and businesses.  The best time to go is on Thursday evenings for Fest of Ale.  The garden stays open until 10:00 p.m. and serves Halloween-themed brews each week. 

THIS IS A MUST DO FOR OCTOBER!

Harvest Midtown Festival

Sunday, October 4, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Georgian Terrace Hotel
659 Peachtree Street

The 6th annual Harvest Midtown Festival will feature over 250 wine samplings and tastes of Atlanta's top restaurants.  The festival will also feature artists, three different rooms of music and some of Fall's hottest fashions featured in high energy fashion shows.  There will be an after party at Publik directly across the street from the Georgian Terrace Hotel.  The Harvest Midtown Festival is becoming the hottest Fall event in Midtown! 

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Sunday, October 4, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Georgian Terrace Hotel
659 Peachtree Street

The 6th annual Harvest Midtown Festival will feature over 250 wine samplings and tastes of Atlanta's top restaurants.  The festival will also feature artists, three different rooms of music and some of Fall's hottest fashions featured in high energy fashion shows.  There will be an after party at Publik directly across the street from the Georgian Terrace Hotel.  The Harvest Midtown Festival is becoming the hottest Fall event in Midtown! 

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Destination East Point

Saturday, October 3, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Downtown East Point

The fourth annual Destination East Point will feature music, food, a chili cook-off, arts and crafts, a dog show, a silent auction, children's activities and much more.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about East Point and the neighborhoods that make up this great city.  The Neighborhood Associations are participating in a poster contest, so they will be there to show you why their neighborhood is the best! 

Destination East Point is another stop on the "Tour de 29" Fall Celebration sponsored by the Fulton County Arts Council.  Highway 29 runs from downtown Atlanta to South Fulton and is one of the many reasons that people make East Point their home.  You can literally get from East Point to Downtown Atlanta in 10 minutes on Highway 29. 

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