Christmas Events for Kids in Sandy Springs (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated 4 min read

Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Sandy Springs for 2026. Sparkle Sandy Springs brings a night parade, falling snow, a train ride and the tree lighting to City Springs on Sunday, December 6, the Hillcrest Sparkle Village and holiday lights glow on City Green into January, and the Snow Day Movie Matinee screens Frozen on December 2. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Georgia Christmas events for kids guide.

What Rally found in Sandy Springs

  • 3 Christmas events for kids in Sandy Springs
  • Sparkle Sandy Springs: Sunday, December 6, 4 to 8 pm, parade at 6 pm
  • Holiday Lights and Sparkle Village: November 21 to January 4, free
  • Snow Day Movie Matinee: Wednesday, December 2, 5:30 pm, $6
  • Every date checked on City of Sandy Springs and City Springs pages on Nov 11

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Free Christmas events for kids in Sandy Springs

Night parade and tree lightingFree

Sparkle Sandy Springs Parade and Holiday Celebration

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Sparkle takes over City Springs from 4 pm with Sparkle Wonderland on Mt. Vernon Highway, where kids play in falling snow, ride a festive train and pose with giant inflatables of Santa, the Grinch and Rudolph.

The award-winning night parade of lit floats, marching bands and dance groups steps off at 6 pm, then Mayor Rusty Paul leads the countdown to light the Christmas tree and menorah at 6:50 pm.

Parent tip: Sparkle Wonderland closes at 7 pm, so do the snow and train ride first and grab a parade spot along Mt. Vernon Highway. Use the shuttle or the rideshare drop-off at 215 Johnson Ferry Road.

Host
City of Sandy Springs (opens in a new tab)
Address
City Green, City Springs District, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (opens in maps)
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Holiday Lights and Hillcrest Sparkle Village

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Six-foot-tall wooden houses decorated by Sandy Springs schools, nonprofits and businesses form a miniature holiday village around City Green, with lights strung through the oaks, hickories and elms.

Kids can vote for their favorite house until 5 pm on December 6, when the winners are announced at Sparkle, and the menorah near City Green glows each night of Hanukkah.

Parent tip: Visit before December 6 so the kids can cast a vote, and pair it with a session at Skate City Springs next door.

Host
City of Sandy Springs (opens in a new tab)
Address
City Green Plaza, City Springs District, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Sandy Springs

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Inclusive Frozen movie party

Snow Day Movie Matinee

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Sandy Springs Recreation hosts a pajama party and screening of Frozen at the Heritage Building, with character meet-and-greets, a hot chocolate and snack bar and a goody bag to take home.

The evening is built as an inclusive event for people with disabilities and their families, and the Sparkle Village and skating rink are a short walk away.

Parent tip: Register every family member who plans to attend, and enter from the back of the Heritage Building.

Host
City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks (opens in a new tab)
Address
Heritage Building, Heritage Sandy Springs, 6110 Blue Stone Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Georgia Christmas train rides page.

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Plan your December

When each Sandy Springs Christmas event for kids happens

Walk the Sparkle Village early and vote, catch the Frozen matinee on December 2, then make December 6 the big night with Sparkle Wonderland, the parade and the tree lighting.

Looking further afield? Our Georgia Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Roswell and Marietta. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.

A story for the drive home

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Keep the Christmas magic going: track Rally the corgi on Christmas Eve, print free Christmas coloring pages, learn how to say Merry Christmas in 100+ languages, find train museums to visit with kids, or browse Christmas events in every Georgia city.

Sandy Springs Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask

What are the best Christmas events for kids in Sandy Springs this year?

Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Sandy Springs for 2026: Sparkle Sandy Springs on December 6, the Holiday Lights and Hillcrest Sparkle Village from November 21 to January 4, and the Snow Day Movie Matinee on December 2.

When is Sparkle Sandy Springs in 2026?

Sunday, December 6, 2026. Sparkle Wonderland and the market open at 4 pm at City Green, the parade steps off at 6 pm and the tree and menorah are lit at 6:50 pm.

Is there a train ride at Sparkle Sandy Springs?

Yes. Sparkle Wonderland on Mt. Vernon Highway has a festive train ride, falling snow and giant inflatables of Santa, the Grinch and Rudolph. It closes at 7 pm.

How much is ice skating at Sparkle?

Skate City Springs runs 30-minute sessions during Sparkle. Adults are $9 and kids ages 2 to 9 are $7.50, and the final session is at 7:30 pm.

Who do I contact about Sandy Springs holiday events?

For Sparkle and City Springs, the City of Sandy Springs Economic Development Department at cburnett@sandyspringsga.gov. For the Snow Day Movie Matinee, Sandy Springs Recreation at recreation@sandyspringsga.gov.

Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Georgia?

Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Georgia Christmas train rides page.

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 Sandy Springs on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.

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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