Christmas Events for Kids in Georgia (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

15 min read

Georgia has 16 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Garden Lights, Holiday Nights in Atlanta on November 14 to Storytime & Puppet Show at CMA On-Stage in Atlanta, which runs through December 30. 10 of them are free, and every listing links straight to the host. It is one stop on our guide to Christmas events for kids in every state.

The short version

  • 16 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in Georgia for 2026, in Atlanta, Columbus and Augusta
  • First: Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, Atlanta, November 14. Runs latest: Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, Atlanta, through January 10
  • Free: CRAFTernoon: Paper Plate Hats & Storytime!, Family Movies Presents The Muppet Christmas Carol!, Books and Cookies with Santa, Winter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts for Toddlers, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus & Evie the Elf Storytime, Movie: The Polar Express, Night before Christmas Puppet Show, Storytime with Miss Williams, Santa at the Library and Santa at the Library (South Pole edition)
  • Checked on each host’s own page; each listing links straight to it
Watercolor illustration: Rally the corgi stands on a red train seat looking out at falling snow, a lit Christmas tree and a white dove. Text: Choo choo! The train starting could be heard. Hello cute white bird!
Rally watching the snow and a lit Christmas tree, from the pages of Rally Takes the Train.

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by city, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included). Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Georgia Christmas train rides page.

Georgia Christmas events for kids at a glance

Kids’ Christmas events
16 confirmed for 2026
Cities
Atlanta, Columbus and Augusta
Season
November 14, 2026 to January 10, 2027
Free events
10
Kinds of events
holiday story time, story time with Santa, holiday show and breakfast with Santa
Last checked

City guides in Georgia

Plan your December

When each Georgia Christmas event for kids happens

The first is Garden Lights, Holiday Nights in Atlanta on November 14; the last runs to December 30. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.

Look inside the book

Story time with Santa in Georgia? Bring Rally home.

Rally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi’s first train ride, hand-painted in real watercolor. It makes a cozy bedtime story after a big day with Santa. Turn a few pages here.

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Rally Takes the Train book cover: a watercolor corgi peeking from a red train

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Christmas events for kids in Atlanta

12 confirmed events for kids in Atlanta, including nearby College Park, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs and South Fulton, soonest first.

Atlanta: Garden Lights, Holiday Nights

Holiday lightsAtlanta Botanical Garden · Atlanta

Host
Atlanta Botanical Garden (opens in a new tab)
Where
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
When
Saturday, November 14, 2026 to Sunday, January 10, 2027 (nightly, last entry 11 pm)
Cost
Timed tickets required; children 2 and under free
Ages
All ages
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights returns to the Atlanta Botanical Garden for its 16th season, shining nightly from November 14, 2026 through January 10, 2027. This year the garden is adding expanded displays along Flower Walk, bringing back the Imaginary Worlds mosaiculture dragon in the Skyline Garden, and debuting new choreography for Nature's Wonders, which the garden calls the world's largest curtain of light and sound.

Tickets are sold online only, are valid for the date chosen, and general admission must be bought before the day of your visit. Children 2 and younger do not need a ticket. The show now runs until midnight with last entry at 11 pm, and a Flex Tix add on lets families change dates if weather or a sick child gets in the way.

Parent tip: Buy tickets in advance from the garden's own site, since general admission is not sold the day of your visit. Consider the Flex Tix add on for weather.

See dates and details from Atlanta Botanical Garden (opens in a new tab)

Atlanta: CRAFTernoon: Paper Plate Hats & Storytime!

Holiday story timeFreeFulton County Library System · Atlanta

Host
Fulton County Library System (opens in a new tab)
Where
Cascade Branch Library, 3665 Cascade Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
When
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Cost
Free, registration required
Ages
Ages 4 to 13
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Cascade Branch of the Fulton County Library System hosts a weekly CRAFTernoon, and the first December session is all about winter. Kids paint and design paper plate winter hats, and the craft is followed by a winter themed story read aloud by library staff.

All supplies are provided, and the library simply asks children to bring a good attitude and a creative mind. The program is meant for ages 4 to 13, so it suits a wide range of siblings, and it takes place right after school on a Tuesday. Registration is required to take part in the weekly crafts, so sign up through the library event page ahead of time. Expect a relaxed, hands on hour that ends with a cozy read aloud.

Parent tip: Registration is required for the weekly crafts, so reserve a spot for each child on the library event page.

See dates and details from Fulton County Library System (opens in a new tab)

Atlanta: Family Movies Presents The Muppet Christmas Carol!

Holiday showFreeFulton County Library System · Atlanta

Host
Fulton County Library System (opens in a new tab)
Where
Northside Branch Library, 3295 Northside Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
When
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 10:30 am to noon
Cost
Free
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Northside Branch Library's Family Movies series is showing The Muppet Christmas Carol on a Wednesday morning in early December. The film tells the Charles Dickens story of Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Michael Caine, who is visited on Christmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, all with the Muppets alongside him.

The library lists the screening as open to all ages with no registration required, which makes it an easy drop in plan for families with preschoolers or homeschooled kids who are free on a weekday. The program runs from 10:30 am to noon. It is a gentle way to introduce young children to a classic holiday story before they meet it on stage or in a book.

Parent tip: No registration is required. The screening is on a weekday morning, so it works best for younger kids and homeschool families.

See dates and details from Fulton County Library System (opens in a new tab)

Atlanta: Storytime & Puppet Show at CMA On-Stage

Holiday story timeChildren's Museum of Atlanta · Atlanta

Host
Children's Museum of Atlanta (opens in a new tab)
Where
Children's Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
When
Thursday, December 3, 2026 to Wednesday, December 30, 2026 (daily program during museum hours)
Cost
Included in museum admission
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

All through December the Children's Museum of Atlanta runs a storytime and puppet show on its CMA On-Stage area as part of its Snow Days program. Staff read The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, and after the story children help write and direct a winter themed puppet show of their own.

The activity is included in regular museum admission, so it fits into a normal visit rather than requiring a separate ticket. Snow Days also includes an instant snow science demonstration and winter landscape art in the studio during the same December 3 to 30 window. The museum is in downtown Atlanta next to Centennial Olympic Park, which makes it easy to pair with other holiday sightseeing downtown. Families can join the story whenever it is offered during their visit.

Parent tip: Included with admission. Check the museum's daily schedule on arrival for the on stage storytime times.

See dates and details from Children's Museum of Atlanta (opens in a new tab)

College Park: Winter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts for Toddlers

Holiday story timeFreeFulton County Library System · College Park

Host
Fulton County Library System (opens in a new tab)
Where
College Park Branch Library, 3647 Main Street, College Park, GA 30337 (near Atlanta)
When
Fri December 4, Fri December 11 and Fri December 18, 2026, 10:30 to 11:30 am
Cost
Free library program
Ages
Birth to 5
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The College Park Branch of the Fulton County Library System runs Winter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts on three Friday mornings in December 2026: December 4, 11 and 18, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Children listen to winter and holiday stories and then make a craft to take home.

The library lists it for children from birth to age 5 and files it under its Christmas events. Groups need a reservation and the room holds 25, so families with a playgroup should call ahead. Individual families can simply come at the start time.

Parent tip: Reservations are required for groups only, and attendance is capped at 25, so arrive on time.

See dates and details from Fulton County Library System (opens in a new tab)

Atlanta: Winter Fest

Story time with SantaAtlanta History Center · Atlanta

Host
Atlanta History Center (opens in a new tab)
Where
Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Cost
Check the host's page
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Winter Fest is Atlanta History Center's yearly holiday festival, spread across its museum, historic houses and gardens on West Paces Ferry Road. The center lists the 2026 festival for Saturday, December 5, with holiday activities for all ages. Hours, pricing and the full schedule had not been posted at the time we checked, and the center says registration details are to come.

For a sense of what to expect, the 2025 festival ran from 9 am to 4 pm and was included with museum admission. It featured Tinsel Tales story times, a Jingle Parade led by Santa, photos with Santa at the historic Texas locomotive, a holiday craft corner, letters to Santa, historic holiday demonstrations and family games. Check the event page before you go to confirm this year's lineup and ticket details.

Parent tip: Registration details for 2026 are still to come, so check the event page closer to the date. Last year Santa photo slots were limited and booked along with admission tickets.

See dates and details from Atlanta History Center (opens in a new tab)

Sandy Springs: Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus & Evie the Elf Storytime

Story time with Mrs. ClausFreeFulton County Library System · Sandy Springs

Host
Fulton County Library System (opens in a new tab)
Where
Sandy Springs Branch Library, 395 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (near Atlanta)
When
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 11 to 11:30 am
Cost
Free
Ages
Birth to five and kids
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Sandy Springs Branch of the Fulton County Library System is hosting a special visitor story time with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and Evie the Elf. The library invites families to dress in their festive best, listen to a holiday story together, and then greet Santa once the reading wraps up.

The program runs for about half an hour on a Wednesday morning, which suits babies, toddlers, preschoolers and younger school age kids who are free on a weekday. The library calendar lists the audience as birth to five and kids, and no online registration is shown for this event. Because it is a short, popular program with a famous guest, plan to arrive a little early so little ones can settle in before the story begins.

Parent tip: Dress kids in festive clothes as the library suggests, and arrive early since the visit follows a short 30 minute story time.

See dates and details from Fulton County Library System (opens in a new tab)

Johns Creek: Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with SantaCity of Johns Creek · Johns Creek

Host
City of Johns Creek (opens in a new tab)
Where
Park Place at Newtown Park, 3125 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022 (near Atlanta)
When
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 am
Cost
$20 per resident child
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The City of Johns Creek is holding its Breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning, December 12, starting at 9 am. The event takes place at Park Place, the facility inside Newtown Park on Old Alabama Road.

The city lists the fee as $20 per resident child, so families should plan to sign up through the city's recreation registration ahead of time. The event page does not list a menu or age range, so call the city at 678-512-3200 if you have questions about nonresident pricing, food allergies or whether adults need their own ticket. A morning meal with Santa is a classic way to start a December weekend, and Newtown Park has playgrounds nearby if kids need to burn off energy afterward.

Parent tip: The listed fee is per resident child; contact the city at 678-512-3200 about nonresident pricing and adult tickets.

See dates and details from City of Johns Creek (opens in a new tab)

Sandy Springs: Night before Christmas Puppet Show

Holiday story timeFreeFulton County Library System · Sandy Springs

Host
Fulton County Library System (opens in a new tab)
Where
Sandy Springs Branch Library, 395 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (near Atlanta)
When
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4 to 4:45 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Kids and the whole family
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Sandy Springs Branch Library is presenting a Night before Christmas puppet show on a Saturday afternoon in mid December. The library describes it as the real story of that famous holiday night, told by a mouse who witnessed everything, and performed with lively hand puppets.

The show is billed as a merry tale with silly twists and turns for the whole family, so it works well for preschoolers and early elementary kids who already know the classic poem and will enjoy hearing it from a new point of view. It runs about 45 minutes, and no registration is listed on the library calendar. This is a nice low key Saturday outing that pairs well with browsing the children's holiday books afterward.

Parent tip: No registration is listed, so arriving a few minutes early is the best way to get good seats for small children.

See dates and details from Fulton County Library System (opens in a new tab)

Atlanta: Storytime with Miss Williams

Holiday story timeFreeFulton County Library System · Atlanta

Host
Fulton County Library System (opens in a new tab)
Where
Louise Watley Library at Southeast Atlanta, 1463 Pryor Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
When
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1:45 to 2:45 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Kids
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Miss Williams leads a monthly Saturday story time at the Louise Watley Library at Southeast Atlanta, with a different theme each month. The December session is titled The Gift of Kindness and focuses on kindness, generosity and caring for others during the holiday season.

Earlier sessions in the series covered confidence, handling change and gratitude, so this is a gentle, values centered story time rather than a Santa event. It is a good fit for families who want a calm holiday outing built around books and conversation. The program lasts about an hour on a Saturday afternoon, and the library lists it for kids with no registration shown. It is part of the free Fulton County Library System calendar, and the branch is on Pryor Road in southeast Atlanta with on site parking.

Parent tip: This is a regular monthly series, so families who enjoy it can return in the new year for the next theme.

See dates and details from Fulton County Library System (opens in a new tab)

South Fulton: District 5 Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with SantaCity of South Fulton · South Fulton

Host
City of South Fulton (opens in a new tab)
Where
Burdett Park, 2945 Burdett Rd, South Fulton, GA 30349 (near Atlanta)
When
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 9 to 11 am
Cost
Not stated
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The City of South Fulton has posted a District 5 Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 19, from 9 to 11 am at Burdett Park on Burdett Road. It is a neighborhood style event organized through the city calendar, timed for the last weekend before Christmas week.

The city listing is brief and does not yet give a price, menu, age range or registration details, so families should contact the city's Community Relations and Services Division at 470-552-4311 before heading out. Neighborhood breakfasts like this tend to be relaxed and community focused, which can be a nice alternative to long mall lines for a Santa visit with young children. Burdett Park is a city park, so check the listing again closer to the date for any added details about the setup.

Parent tip: Details are still marked to be announced, so call the city at 470-552-4311 to confirm price and sign up steps before you go.

See dates and details from City of South Fulton (opens in a new tab)

Atlanta: Storytime with Santa

Story time with SantaInterContinental Buckhead Atlanta · Atlanta

Host
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta (opens in a new tab)
Where
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, 3315 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
When
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 8 to 8:40 pm
Cost
$75
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Storytime with Santa is a 40-minute evening event at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta on Saturday, December 19, 2026, running from 8:00 to 8:40 pm. Santa reads to the children, and the late start makes it a natural pajamas-and-bedtime-story outing a week before Christmas.

Tickets are listed at $75 on Atlanta's official visitor calendar, and the hotel takes questions by phone at 404-964-9000. Because it is short and starts after dinner, it suits kids who can stay up a little past their usual bedtime.

Parent tip: Book ahead, since a single 40-minute session fills quickly. Call the hotel at 404-964-9000 with questions about ages and what the ticket includes.

See dates and details from InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta (opens in a new tab)

Christmas events for kids in Columbus

3 confirmed events for kids in Columbus, soonest first.

Columbus: Books and Cookies with Santa

Story time with SantaFreeChattahoochee Valley Libraries · Columbus

Host
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries (opens in a new tab)
Where
North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road, Columbus, GA 31909
When
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 4 to 5 pm
Cost
Free library program
Ages
Ages 12 and under
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Books and Cookies with Santa is an after-school hour at the North Columbus Public Library on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 4 to 5 pm. Santa reads a story in the children's area, and then everyone moves to the Large Conference Room to decorate cookies.

The library lists it for kids 12 and under, so it works for a mix of preschoolers and big siblings. It is one of three Santa story visits the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries hold in Columbus in December, along with stops at the main Columbus Public Library and the South Columbus branch.

Parent tip: Questions go to the North Columbus branch at 706-748-2855.

See dates and details from Chattahoochee Valley Libraries (opens in a new tab)

Columbus: Santa at the Library

Story time with SantaFreeChattahoochee Valley Libraries · Columbus

Host
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries (opens in a new tab)
Where
Columbus Public Library, Aflac Children's Department, 3000 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31906
When
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 10:30 to 11:30 am
Cost
Free library program
Ages
Children and families, birth to 11
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Santa comes to the Aflac Children's Department at the Columbus Public Library on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. He shares festive stories and gifts, and there is time afterward for pictures and wish lists.

The library lists it for early learners and elementary-age children with their families. A weekday morning slot suits preschoolers and younger siblings, and bringing your own camera or phone is the way to get a photo with Santa, since the library does not mention a photographer.

Parent tip: Bring a phone or camera for pictures. The main library is at 3000 Macon Road; call 706-243-2669 with questions.

See dates and details from Chattahoochee Valley Libraries (opens in a new tab)

Columbus: Santa at the Library (South Pole edition)

Story time with SantaFreeChattahoochee Valley Libraries · Columbus

Host
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries (opens in a new tab)
Where
South Columbus Public Library, Pete Robinson Meeting Room, 2034 South Lumpkin Road, Columbus, GA 31903
When
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 3 to 4 pm
Cost
Free library program
Ages
Ages 0 to 5
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The South Columbus Public Library calls itself the South Pole for this visit: Santa comes to the Pete Robinson Meeting Room on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 3 to 4 pm to share festive stories and gifts, with pictures and wish lists afterward.

The event is listed for ages 0 to 5 and filed under storytimes, so expect a short program pitched at preschoolers and toddlers. It is the last of the three Santa library visits in Columbus this season.

Parent tip: Aimed at under-5s; the branch phone is 706-683-8805.

See dates and details from Chattahoochee Valley Libraries (opens in a new tab)

Christmas events for kids in Augusta

1 confirmed event for kids in Augusta, including nearby Hephzibah, soonest first.

Hephzibah: Movie: The Polar Express

Holiday showFreeAugusta-Richmond County Public Library System · Hephzibah

Host
Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System (opens in a new tab)
Where
Diamond Lakes Library, Meeting Room, 101 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah, GA 30815 (near Augusta)
When
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 11 am to noon
Cost
Free library program
Ages
Children 6 to 11 and teens
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library shows The Polar Express in the meeting room at the Diamond Lakes Library on Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 11 am to noon. It is a featured holiday program on the library calendar, aimed at children 6 to 11 and teens.

The Diamond Lakes branch is in Hephzibah, on the south side of Augusta. A weekday late-morning movie suits homeschool families and younger siblings who are not yet in school, and the library calendar has a reminder button if you want an email before the day.

Parent tip: Check the library calendar the week of the screening for any room or time change.

See dates and details from Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System (opens in a new tab)

Near a state line? Our guides to Christmas events for kids in Alabama, Christmas events for kids in South Carolina and Christmas events for kids in Tennessee list more confirmed events, and the national search sorts every event by distance from your town.

A story for the drive home

A morning with Santa or an evening of holiday stories tends to end the same way: tired kids, a long drive and one more book before bed. Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents, and every page is painted by hand. If your family is spending December missing someone, it was written for that too. For the car, print our free corgi and train coloring pages.

Rally Takes the Train book cover: a watercolor corgi peeking from a red train

A bedtime story after seeing SantaRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi’s first train ride, hand-painted in real watercolor by Leslie Dunn. $16.99 on Amazon, ages 0 to 8.

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Georgia Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask

What Christmas events for kids are in Georgia in 2026?

We confirmed 16 Christmas events for kids in Georgia for 2026 on each host’s own page: Garden Lights, Holiday Nights in Atlanta (November 14), CRAFTernoon: Paper Plate Hats & Storytime! in Atlanta (December 1), Family Movies Presents The Muppet Christmas Carol! in Atlanta (December 2), Books and Cookies with Santa in Columbus (December 3), Storytime & Puppet Show at CMA On-Stage in Atlanta (December 3), Winter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts for Toddlers in College Park (December 4), Winter Fest in Atlanta (December 5), Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus & Evie the Elf Storytime in Sandy Springs (December 9), Movie: The Polar Express in Hephzibah (December 10), Breakfast with Santa in Johns Creek (December 12), Night before Christmas Puppet Show in Sandy Springs (December 12), Storytime with Miss Williams in Atlanta (December 12), Santa at the Library in Columbus (December 15), Santa at the Library (South Pole edition) in Columbus (December 16), District 5 Breakfast with Santa in South Fulton (December 19) and Storytime with Santa in Atlanta (December 19). Every one is listed below with times, cost and a link to the host.

What Christmas events for kids are in Atlanta, Georgia?

For families in and around Atlanta, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Garden Lights, Holiday Nights (Nightly, Nov 14 to Jan 10, timed tickets required; children 2 and under free); CRAFTernoon: Paper Plate Hats & Storytime! (Tue, Dec 1, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, free, registration required); Family Movies Presents The Muppet Christmas Carol! (Wed, Dec 2, 10:30 am to noon, free); Storytime & Puppet Show at CMA On-Stage (Dec 3 to 30, during museum hours, included in museum admission); Winter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts for Toddlers (in College Park, Fridays, Dec 4, 11 and 18, 10:30 to 11:30 am, free library program); Winter Fest (Sat, Dec 5, 2026, see the host for cost); Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus & Evie the Elf Storytime (in Sandy Springs, Wed, Dec 9, 11 to 11:30 am, free); Breakfast with Santa (in Johns Creek, Sat, Dec 12, 9 am, $20 per resident child); Night before Christmas Puppet Show (in Sandy Springs, Sat, Dec 12, 4 to 4:45 pm, free); Storytime with Miss Williams (Sat, Dec 12, 1:45 to 2:45 pm, free); District 5 Breakfast with Santa (in South Fulton, Sat, Dec 19, 9 to 11 am, not stated); Storytime with Santa (Sat, Dec 19, 8 to 8:40 pm, $75). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Atlanta section of this page.

What Christmas events for kids are in Columbus, Georgia?

For families in and around Columbus, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Books and Cookies with Santa (Thu, Dec 3, 4 to 5 pm, free library program); Santa at the Library (Tue, Dec 15, 10:30 to 11:30 am, free library program); Santa at the Library (South Pole edition) (Wed, Dec 16, 3 to 4 pm, free library program). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Columbus section of this page.

What Christmas events for kids are in Augusta, Georgia?

For families in and around Augusta, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Movie: The Polar Express (in Hephzibah, Thu, Dec 10, 11 am to noon, free library program). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Augusta section of this page.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Georgia?

Yes. 10 of the 16 events here are free: CRAFTernoon: Paper Plate Hats & Storytime! in Atlanta, Family Movies Presents The Muppet Christmas Carol! in Atlanta, Books and Cookies with Santa in Columbus, Winter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts for Toddlers in College Park, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus & Evie the Elf Storytime in Sandy Springs, Movie: The Polar Express in Hephzibah, Night before Christmas Puppet Show in Sandy Springs, Storytime with Miss Williams in Atlanta, Santa at the Library in Columbus and Santa at the Library (South Pole edition) in Columbus. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where can kids see Santa in Georgia this December?

Santa appears at Books and Cookies with Santa in Columbus (December 3), Winter Fest in Atlanta (December 5), Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus & Evie the Elf Storytime in Sandy Springs (December 9), Breakfast with Santa in Johns Creek (December 12), Santa at the Library in Columbus (December 15), Santa at the Library (South Pole edition) in Columbus (December 16), District 5 Breakfast with Santa in South Fulton (December 19) and Storytime with Santa in Atlanta (December 19). Times and booking rules are in each event’s listing above.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Georgia?

Holiday story times on this page: CRAFTernoon: Paper Plate Hats & Storytime! in Atlanta, Books and Cookies with Santa in Columbus, Storytime & Puppet Show at CMA On-Stage in Atlanta, Winter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts for Toddlers in College Park, Winter Fest in Atlanta, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus & Evie the Elf Storytime in Sandy Springs, Night before Christmas Puppet Show in Sandy Springs, Storytime with Miss Williams in Atlanta, Santa at the Library in Columbus, Santa at the Library (South Pole edition) in Columbus and Storytime with Santa in Atlanta. Library story times are usually free; story times with a meal or show are ticketed.

Where can we have breakfast or a meal with Santa in Georgia?

Meals with Santa confirmed for 2026: Breakfast with Santa in Johns Creek (Sat, Dec 12, 9 am) and District 5 Breakfast with Santa in South Fulton (Sat, Dec 19, 9 to 11 am). These usually sell out, so book as soon as you pick a date.

Which Georgia Christmas events are best for toddlers?

These are aimed at babies, toddlers and preschoolers: Winter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts for Toddlers in College Park (Birth to 5), Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus & Evie the Elf Storytime in Sandy Springs (Birth to five and kids), Santa at the Library in Columbus (Children and families, birth to 11) and Santa at the Library (South Pole edition) in Columbus (Ages 0 to 5).

Are there kids' Christmas events in Georgia on Christmas Eve or after Christmas?

Yes: Garden Lights, Holiday Nights in Atlanta (through January 10) and Storytime & Puppet Show at CMA On-Stage in Atlanta (through December 30).

How much is Garden Lights, Holiday Nights in Atlanta?

Timed tickets required; children 2 and under free. Garden Lights, Holiday Nights is on Saturday, November 14, 2026 to Sunday, January 10, 2027 (nightly, last entry 11 pm) at Atlanta Botanical Garden. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is CRAFTernoon: Paper Plate Hats & Storytime! in Atlanta?

Free, registration required. CRAFTernoon: Paper Plate Hats & Storytime! is on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 4:30 to 5:30 pm at Cascade Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Family Movies Presents The Muppet Christmas Carol! in Atlanta?

Free. Family Movies Presents The Muppet Christmas Carol! is on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 10:30 am to noon at Northside Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Books and Cookies with Santa in Columbus?

Free library program. Books and Cookies with Santa is on Thursday, December 3, 2026, 4 to 5 pm at North Columbus Public Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Storytime & Puppet Show at CMA On-Stage in Atlanta?

Included in museum admission. Storytime & Puppet Show at CMA On-Stage is on Thursday, December 3, 2026 to Wednesday, December 30, 2026 (daily program during museum hours) at Children's Museum of Atlanta. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Winter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts for Toddlers in College Park?

Free library program. Winter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts for Toddlers is on Fri December 4, Fri December 11 and Fri December 18, 2026, 10:30 to 11:30 am at College Park Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

When is Winter Fest in Atlanta in 2026?

Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Atlanta History Center. The host has not posted a price on its page, so check there before you go.

How much is Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus & Evie the Elf Storytime in Sandy Springs?

Free. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus & Evie the Elf Storytime is on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 11 to 11:30 am at Sandy Springs Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Movie: The Polar Express in Hephzibah?

Free library program. Movie: The Polar Express is on Thursday, December 10, 2026, 11 am to noon at Diamond Lakes Library, Meeting Room. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Breakfast with Santa in Johns Creek?

$20 per resident child. Breakfast with Santa is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 am at Park Place at Newtown Park. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Night before Christmas Puppet Show in Sandy Springs?

Free. Night before Christmas Puppet Show is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4 to 4:45 pm at Sandy Springs Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Storytime with Miss Williams in Atlanta?

Free. Storytime with Miss Williams is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1:45 to 2:45 pm at Louise Watley Library at Southeast Atlanta. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Santa at the Library in Columbus?

Free library program. Santa at the Library is on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 10:30 to 11:30 am at Columbus Public Library, Aflac Children's Department. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Santa at the Library (South Pole edition) in Columbus?

Free library program. Santa at the Library (South Pole edition) is on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 3 to 4 pm at South Columbus Public Library, Pete Robinson Meeting Room. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is District 5 Breakfast with Santa in South Fulton?

Not stated. District 5 Breakfast with Santa is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, 9 to 11 am at Burdett Park. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Storytime with Santa in Atlanta?

$75. Storytime with Santa is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, 8 to 8:40 pm at InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Georgia?

Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our Georgia Christmas train rides guide, so this page sticks to story times, Santa visits and other events off the rails.

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 2, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

Kelsey Cecil
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