Christmas Tree Lighting, Holiday Happenings Set In East Cobb

EAST COBB, GA — With Christmas right around the corner, holiday events are on calendars everywhere, including several in East Cobb.

Here are a few holiday events going on in East Cobb this month:

Friends for the East Cobb Park Holiday Lights Celebration

The nonprofit's holiday lights celebration is scheduled for this weekend, and this year it'll be in person.

After a virtual ceremony last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization will host the Holiday Lights Celebration on Sunday at 5-7:30 p.m. at East Cobb Park, featuring outdoor activities, live music, a tree lighting and a visit from Santa, according to the website.

Avenue East Cobb Holiday Happenings

Avenue East Cobb is hosting multiple holiday events throughout December:

• Santa's Avenue Express, Dec. 3-18 from 2-6 p.m.: On Friday and Saturday afternoons in December, families are invited to take a ride on Santa’s sleigh, led by the newest property amenity, the Avenue Express Train. Tickets for Santa’s Avenue Express are $15 per family of four and include a 10-minute train ride, a one-on-one visit with Santa and hot chocolate provided by Smallcakes. Guests are encouraged to bring a camera for personal photos. The train will operate from 2 to 6 p.m. and five reservations will be available per hour. In the event of inclement weather, tickets will be exchanged for a personal meet and greet with Santa at the Christmas Confetti pop-up.
• Storytime with Santa, Dec. 2 and Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Gather around inside select Avenue East Cobb retailers for a special book reading with the jolly big guy himself. There are four opportunities to experience Storytime with Santa in December at Pottery Barn (two sessions) and High Country Outfitters (two sessions). Tickets are $12 per child (with one adult chaperone), and all attendees will receive wish lists and holiday coloring sheets.
• Caroling at Avenue East Cobb, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 from 5:45-6:45 p.m.: On two Fridays in December, members of the Dickerson Middle School seventh and eighth grade choral teams will provide live entertainment for guests visiting the shopping center as they perform a wide range of classic winter, holiday, Christmas and Hanukkah favorites.
• Santa's Kitchen, Dec. 9 from 5-7 p.m.: Avenue East Cobb retailer Olea Oliva is teaming up with Santa to host a build your own cookie jar class for aspiring little bakers. All attendees will receive wish lists and holiday coloring sheets, and Santa will conclude the experience with a book reading. Class space is limited, and tickets are $25 per child (with one adult chaperone). All participants and their family members will also receive 10 percent off their entire purchase from Olea Oliva following the class.
• Pet Photos with Santa, Dec. 23 from 5-7 p.m.: Furry friends need festive holiday photos, too! Stop by the Gussied Up Pet Boutique for Pet Photos with Santa. No ticketing required; however, availability is first come, first served.

For more information or to sign up for events, visit avenueeastcobb.com.