Enjoy Your Winter Break in Atlanta
Snow at Tech Tower
The fall semester has ended, and the Georgia Tech campus will close from Monday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Dec. 27. The campus is also closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, and classes will resume on Monday, Jan. 6.
From shopping excursions to dining experiences to sporting events and more, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Atlanta on or near campus during the break.
Shop Till You Drop
Whether you’ve got last-minute gifts to search for or you’re looking to find the perfect holiday decor, shop at these markets around the metro area.
Roswell Christkindl Market – Through Sunday, Dec. 22
Dunwoody Holiday Art Fair – Through Monday, Dec. 23
Atlanta Christkindl Market – Through Tuesday, Dec. 24
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry
Get in the holiday spirit with these pop-up bar and restaurant experiences featuring themed menus and cocktails.
Westside Sleigh Ride – West Midtown Aprés-Ski at Ranger Station – Old Fourth Ward
Christmas at Dad’s – Virginia Highland
How the Grinch Stole Hamp & Harry’s – Marietta
The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up – Buckhead
Holiday Hideaway at Drawbar – West Midtown
Holidays on the Roof – Ponce City Market
Chrismukkah Bar – Buckhead
Cheer On the Yellow Jackets
The men's and women’s basketball teams will look to defend home court at McCamish Pavilion over the break, while the football team will take on Vanderbilt in the Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 27.
Women’s Basketball vs. Rice – Wednesday, Dec. 18
Men’s Basketball vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore County – Wednesday, Dec. 18
Men’s Basketball vs. Duke – Saturday, Dec. 21
Women’s Basketball vs. Nebraska – Saturday, Dec. 21
Men’s Basketball vs. Alabama A&M – Saturday, Dec. 28
Women’s Basketball vs. Pittsburgh – Sunday, Dec. 29
Men’s Basketball vs. Notre Dame – Tuesday, Dec. 31
Women’s Basketball vs. Syracuse – Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025
Men’s Basketball vs. Boston College – Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025
Catch a Show
Grab your tickets for holiday classics and exciting new experiences.
Gwinnett Ballet – The Nutcracker – Gas South Theater – Through Dec. 22
A Christmas Carol – Gas South Theater – Through Dec. 24
A Christmas Story – Theatrical Outfit – Through Dec. 24
Atlanta Ballet – The Nutcracker – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center – Through Dec. 26
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Center for Puppetry Arts – Through Dec. 31
Ring In the New Year
Say goodbye to 2024 and check out these events around the city to welcome the new year.
New Year’s Eve at Park Tavern – Park Tavern
New Year’s Eve Bash – The Battery Atlanta
Peach Drop – Underground Atlanta