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Attractions
“Jim Henson Labyrinth.” Thirty years ago Jim Henson combined puppet magic and the songs and charisma of rocker David Bowie to create “Labyrinth,” a remarkable fantasy that was a box office dud but ultimately a cult hit. Experience an extensive exhibit of Labyrinth-related objects, including Goblin puppets, a plaster cast of Hoggle’s head and numerous weapons from the final battle sequence. Through Sept. 3, 2017. $10.50. Center for Puppetry Arts. 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org. Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. Boasting a new Walk of Flames display and a newly expanded Tunnel of Light, the 30-acre garden will be glistening through the holidays. Through Jan. 7. $23-$33; $17-$27 ages 3-17; under age 3 free. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-876-5859, www.atlantabg.org. Stone Mountain Christmas. The park will glow with more than 2 million lights this holiday season. Through Jan. 4. $25.95-$49.95; under age 3 free. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 1-800-401-2407, www.stonemountainpark.com. Magical Nights of Lights. Patrons can drive over the snowflake bridge, down through the 12 Days of Christmas, under a blanket-lit bridge and all the way to Santa’s Workshop and a Christmas Carnival. Through Dec. 31. $45 per car. Lake Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford. 770945-8787, www.lakelanier.com. Fantasy in Lights. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Callaway Gardens’ award-winning light show returns with more than 8 million lights and a new scene titled Snow Day. Visitors can ride in an open-air trolley or in their own vehicle. Through Jan. 7. $21$28; $10.50-$14.50 ages 6-12; ages 5 and under free. 17800 U.S. 27, Pine Mountain. 1-800-463-6990, www. callawaygardens.com. Holiday in Lights at Centennial Olympic Park. Through Jan. 1. Free. 265 Park Ave. W. N.W., Atlanta. 404222-7275, centennialpark.com. Snow Mountain. Part of popular Stone Mountain Park is transformed into Snow Mountain. Weather conditions may limit or cancel Snow Mountain activities. Under age 16 requires adult supervision. Through Feb. 26. $28 (plus tax) for just Snow Mountain. Laser Lawn at Stone Mountain, 100 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 1-800-401-2407,
Theater
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Through Dec. 31. $20.50. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta. www.puppet.org. “The Santaland Diaries.” Horizon Stonemountainpark.com. Holiday in the Park. Each year, Six Flags extends its season by nearly one month with Santa Claus, a light show with more than 1 million LED lights and more than a dozen Christmas trees. Through Jan. 4. General admission at the park: $45.99; free ages 2 and younger. Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell. 770-739-3400, sixflags.com/ overgeorgia. Avalon on Ice. Avalon’s Rockefeller Center-inspired rink serves as a place for north Fulton residents to enjoy one of the most popular winter activities: ice skating. Through Jan. 22. $18 (includes skates), $14 (under age 10; includes skates). Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. 770-7651000, Experienceavalon.com. Winter at Atlantic Station. Atlantic Station’s ice rink will return this year and remain open through Valentine’s Day. Ice skating through Feb. 14. $13 (general admission), $10 (children under 12, seniors, military and college students), $75 (season passes). Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive, Atlanta. 404-410-4010, atlanticstation.com. Centennial Park Ice Rink. Through Jan. 4. $12 (90-minute skate and Theatre Company presents its annual production based on the book by David Sedaris. Through Dec. 31. $25-$45. 1083 Austin Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www. horizontheatre.com. “The Snow Queen.” Serenbe Playhouse skate rental). Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. W., Atlanta. 404223-4412, gwcca.org/park. The Aquafina Rink at Park Tavern. Through Feb. 20. $15 (non-peak days), $20 (peak season days). Park Tavern, 500 Tenth St., Atlanta. 404249-0001, parktavern.com. Lights of Life. Introduced in 1989, Life University’s annual holiday light show features new displays every year. 6-10 p.m. through Dec. 31. $10 per car; $20 per bus. Life University, 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta. 770426-2600, www.life.edu. Holiday Light Spectacular. See more than 3 million lights at Atlanta Motor Speedway’s new and upgraded light display through a winter wonderland. 6-10 p.m. Through Dec. 31. $15 per car Mondays-Thursdays; $20 per car Fridays-Sundays until Dec. 15. Entry costs $20 per vehicle every day Dec. 16-31. 1500 Tara Place, Hampton. 770-946-4211, www.holidaylightspectacular.info. “Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World.” A tribute to seasonal celebrations across the globe. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Through Jan. 8. $18; $17 senior citizens; $16 ages 3-12; free reprises its version of the Hans Christian Andersen tale. Through Dec. 30. $15-$20. Parking at 10642 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills. www.serenbeplayhouse.com. “Madeline’s Christmas.” Through for museum members and ages 2 and younger. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-929-6300, fernbankmuseum.org. Christmas at Callanwolde. An outdoor tour of lights, a magic Christmas tree and more kid-friendly features. Through Dec. 29. $20. Light show closed Dec. 24-25, Dec. 17 hours 8-11 p.m. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-872-5338, callanwolde.org. Peach Drop. Dec. 31. Free. Underground Atlanta, 50 Upper Alabama St., Atlanta. Marietta Ball Drop. 2 p.m. Dec. 31. Free. Marietta Square, 4 Depot St., Marietta. Mariettacalendar.com Duluth Ball Drop. Ring in 2017 with a firework show and the rise of Duluth’s icon outside of City Hall. Before the midnight celebration, bounce on inflatables or take a trip down a giant snow slide. Georgia native and country singer Craig Campbell will also perform.7 p.m. Dec. 31. Free. City Hall, 3167 Main St., Duluth. Facebook. com. Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Parade. 9 a.m. Dec. 31. Free Baker Street and Peachtree Street. Chick-fil-apeachbowl.com. Dec. 31. $12-$15. 1083 Austin Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.horizontheatre.com. “Dancing With the Stars Live.” 7 p.m. Dec. 31. $56-$121.50. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499, www.foxtheatre.org. “Thomas Struth: Nature & Politics.” Through Jan. 8. $14.50, ages 6 and up; free, ages 5 and younger and members. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-4444, www.high.org. “I See a Story: The Art of Eric Carle.” Through Jan. 8. $12-$19.50. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.high.org.