JANUARY
December Through January
Ice Skating in Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta’s only outdoor ice skating rink at Centennial Olympic Park is an annual holiday tradition. Visitors enjoy covered observation seating, theatrical lighting on the real ice and holiday music. Admission and skate rental.
Centennial Park Website for more information.
January
Special Olympics Georgia Winter Indoor Games
Athletes in this annual event compete in various sports, from floor hockey and basketball to bowling and powerlifting.
Special Olympics GA Website
January
Winter Storytelling Festival
Come in from the cold and enjoy a few heart-warming tales as entertainers explore this age-old form of sharing cultures and history through Storytelling.
Kennesaw State University Web Site
January mid month
Martin Luther King, Jr. Week
A week of events celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. kicks off in January with a meeting. The celebration culminates, MLK Day, with a march and rally beginning at 1 p.m. and a breakfast/brunch. Visit Martin Luther King March for more information.
January
Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park
Opening December 26 and weekends through March 7, Snow Mountain is Atlanta’s only snow park. A 400’ tubing hill and a SnowZone filled of activities make your snow-filled experience complete. And Little Angels is the perfect spot for your smallest snow bunnies.
Visit Stone Mountain Park Website for more information.
Annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) continues its tradition of great storytelling through cinematic masterpieces, presented in January. As the largest film festival in Atlanta, movie-goers have the opportunity to view the featured films at Atlanta-area locations. Visit website for more information.
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Website
January
Annual WeatherFest
Annual WeatherFest - Free of Charge and Open to All!
Teachers, students, families! Mark your calendar for the American Meteorological Society’s Annual WeatherFest, a cool, super-size science fair to teach you all about the weather, climate and related fields.
What is WeatherFest? - WeatherFest is an interactive four-hour science and weather fair designed to instill a love for math and science in children of all ages and to spark a young person’s interest in this area so they may consider a career in these and other science and engineering fields. WeatherFest is for everyone. They’ll have nearly 60 cool and interactive science exhibits including hands-on experiments, educational information, career guides and much more.
Visit Weatherfest Web Site Info
January
Atlanta Winter Bridal Show
The Winter Atlanta Bridal Show, Unlike the traditional bridal show that only includes exhibits, door prizes and a fashion show, The Atlanta Bridal Show offers more. Attendees are able to attend seminars on the wedding planning experience. Topics include Wedding Insurance & Budgeting, Honeymoon Travel & Getting The Best Deals, Selecting Affordable (And Reusable) Bridesmaids’ Gowns, and more.
Atlanta Winter Bridal Show Website
January or February
Southeastern Flower Show
Look to showcased experts for inspiration and advice on landscaping, flower arranging, conservation and more at this regional gardening and floral expo at the Georgia World Congress Center. Flower Show Website
January
Community Donation of Coats and Blankets
United Way Web Site
January
Recycle your Christmas Tree
Bring One For The Chipper!
Keep Georgia Beautiful Website
January
Atlanta Boat Show
Atlanta Boat Show Website
