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As Christmas approaches, it is time for Georgia's cities to start decking the halls (and city halls) in their slate of annual holiday kickoff festivities. From Whoville-inspired displays and visits with Santa to Christmas boat parades, here's what you and your family can expect from a tree lighting ceremony near you.

Can’t miss tree lightings in Georgia for your family

by Thom ChandlerNovember 21, 2019September 24, 2023

TYBEE ISLAND -- Just off the coast of Georgia, the inhabitants of Tybee Island unleash their inner pirate each year in October and they invite you and your family to come and discover your inner scalawag.

Did you know Georgia has an annual pirate festival?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2019April 9, 2020

VALDOSTA -- Do you want to try your hand at songwriting? You have a chance to learn from two country songwriting legends who have several top hits under their collective belts.

Want to be a songwriter? Learn from Chuck Jones and Tony Arata

by Thom ChandlerAugust 5, 2019August 5, 2019

ATLANTA -- It's been 20 years, but Freaknik is coming back to Atlanta June 22.

Freaknik is back and it starts Friday

by Thom ChandlerJune 17, 2019September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- The Fox Theatre presents the 2019 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival with a screening of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” for the film’s 30th Anniversary.This family favorite will return to the venue with a sing-along component for all to participate in!

The Little Mermaid will headline the 2019 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival at The Fox

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2019June 7, 2019

Gwinnett County officials will pay tribute to Gwinnett County Police Officer Antwan DeArvis Toney during the 16th annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 27 at 1 p.m. at the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial in Lawrenceville.

Fallen officer to be honored at Gwinnett County Memorial Day ceremony

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2019April 9, 2020

ATLANTA -- If you haven't made plans for Mother's Day yet, a trip to the zoo may be in order. Best of all, mom gets to go for free.

Did you know moms can go to Zoo Atlanta for free on Mother’s Day?

by Thom ChandlerMay 10, 2019September 24, 2023

DULUTH -- Monster Jam is returning to the Peach State in September when the monster truck show comes to the Infinite Energy Arena for the first time ever. Tickets are now on sale for the event that runs September 13 through 15 and will bring a new level of high-flying, four-wheel excitement for the entire family. Tickets are on sale today at www.InfiniteEnergyCenter.com or by calling 770.626.2464.

Here’s how you can get tickets to Monster Jam when it returns to Georgia in September

by Thom ChandlerMay 7, 2019May 7, 2019

Zoo Atlanta joins fellow educators, schools, students and educational organizations statewide in celebrating Georgia’s seventh-annual STEM Day on Friday, May 3. The collaborative celebration, produced by TAG-Ed, engages STEM-based organizations and schools across the state to highlight the importance of science, technology, engineering and math.

May 3 is STEM day at Zoo Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2019September 24, 2023

The Atlanta Parade of Homes is returning once again and will have its opening weekend April 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Find your dream house at the 2019 Atlanta Parade of Homes

by Thom ChandlerApril 25, 2019September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- Zoo Atlanta and the Atlanta Humane Society will team up on the third-annual ZooPaws pet adoption event Saturday, April 27. The community event will take place in Grant Park, just outside the gates of Zoo Atlanta, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Want to adopt a pet? Come to Zoo Atlanta on April 27

by Thom ChandlerApril 16, 2019September 24, 2023

SUWANEE -- On Saturday, April 20, the City of Suwanee is inviting everyone to get lit in Town Center at the community lantern parade.

Lantern parade set to light up Suwanee

by Thom ChandlerApril 15, 2019April 15, 2019

ATLANTA -- Fulton County's Wolf Creek Amphitheater will launch its 2019 season on Saturday, May 4. Concertgoers can look forward to a full season with a diverse offering of talent at the Atlanta-based venue.

Wolf Creek Amphitheater kicks off 2019 season in May

by Thom ChandlerApril 3, 2019April 3, 2019

Tybee Island will host the 22nd Annual Tybee Tour of Homes Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person and include admission into eight homes, a parking pass and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tybee Tour of Homes returns in May

by Thom ChandlerApril 3, 2019April 3, 2019

Experience the first-ever museum exhibit based on Disney Junior’s Peabody Award-winning television series “Doc McStuffins” as it opens at Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit debuts Saturday, June 8, 2019 and will run through Sunday, September 8, 2019.

Doc McStuffins is coming to Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2019March 20, 2019

The City of Lilburn will offer two new events this summer, in addition to returning favorites such as the Sparkle in the Park celebration on July 4 and the city's Rock the Park concerts. Get your blankets and lawn chairs ready to enjoy concerts, food trucks, and more in Lilburn City Park!

13 Family Friendly events in Lilburn in 2019

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2019March 8, 2019

For the past 15 years, thousands of music and food loving festival goers gather annually at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park to celebrate the Oyster Crawfish Festival.

16th Annual Oyster Crawfish Festival returns to Park Tavern

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2019February 21, 2019

HomeAid Atlanta will host its 18th Annual Essentials Drive from April 29 through May 7 in honor of Mother’s Day. The Essentials Drive is a metro Atlanta-wide drive to collect “essential” baby items including diapers, baby wipes, baby food, and formula for homeless infants and toddlers.

Here’s how you can help homeless babies in metro Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 16, 2019September 24, 2023

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