Children's Museum of Atlanta - 9:30 AM
Chattahoochee Nature Center - various times
Children's Museum of Atlanta - various times
LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta - various times
Children's Museum of Atlanta - 9:30 AM
Virginia Highland Books - 10:30 AM
Chattahoochee Nature Center - various times
LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta - various times
Chattahoochee Nature Center - various times
Thurman Springs Park - various times
The Escape Game Atlanta - various times
Fernbank Museum of Natural History - various times
Children's Museum of Atlanta - 9:30 AM
Zoo Atlanta - 9:30 AM
Children's Museum of Atlanta - 9:30 AM

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The Lighting of Avalon

Families head to Avalon, the Sunday before Thanksgiving, for a day full of holiday activities. The festival kicks off at 2pm with an ice-skating performance followed by the opening of the rink to the public.
Parents and kids can stay all afternoon for face painting, balloon art and live entertainment. The main event happens at 7:00pm with Santa counting down to the lighting of the magnificent Avalon tree.
2PM to 5PM: Activity Row
Take the family for a stroll along Avalon Boulevard for face painting, balloon art, photo booth fun, and more.
2PM to 3PM: Atlanta Figure Skating Club
Gather around the rink for a magical ice skating performance featuring student of all ages.
3PM to 9PM: Avalon On Ice
Avalon on Ice officially opens to the public at 3PM.
2PM to 5:15PM: Holiday Performances
2PM to 3PM: DJ Pat O’Brian
3PM to 3:30PM: Atlanta Dance Theater
3:45PM to 4:45PM: Leah Belle Band
4:45PM to 5:15PM: The Davis Academy
5:30PM to 7:30PM: Bogey and the Viceroy
Bogey and the Viceroy is BACK with another spectacular holiday performance you won’t want to miss!
7PM: Tree Lights
Help Santa countdown to the lighting of the magnificent 40-foot tree to kick off the holidays at Avalon!