How to Spend Your Winter Break Around Atlanta

The fall semester has come to an end, and the É«»¨Ìà campus will close from Monday, Dec. 25, through Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, and classes will resume on Monday, Jan. 8. From shopping excursions to dining experiences to sporting events and more, there are plenty of events around Atlanta to keep you busy over 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 décor, shop at these markets around the metro area.   

– Through Saturday, Dec. 23.  

– Through Sunday, Dec. 24.  

– Through Sunday, Dec. 24. 

, Ponce City Market – Thursday, Dec. 28.  

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry:  

Get in the holiday spirit with these pop-up bar and restaurant experiences featuring themed menus and cocktails.   

– Midtown  

– Old Fourth Ward 

– Virginia Highland 

   

– Buckhead  

– West Midtown  

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 heads to Tampa, Florida, to play in its first bowl game since 2018. 

– McCamish Pavilion – Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m. 

– 2023 Gasparilla Bowl – Raymond James Stadium – Friday, Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m. 

– McCamish Pavilion – Thursday, Jan. 4, 7 p.m.  

– McCamish Pavilion – Saturday, Jan. 6, 4 p.m.  

Catch a Show:  

Grab your tickets for holiday classics and exciting new experiences.  

– Gas South Theatre – Saturday, Dec. 23. 

– Theatrical Outfit – Through Sunday, Dec. 24. 

– Byers Theater – Through Sunday, Dec. 24. 

– Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center – Through Dec. 26. 

– Dad's Garage – Through Saturday, Dec. 30. 

– Center for Puppetry Arts – Through Sunday, Dec. 31.  

– Atlanta Station – Through Sunday, Jan 21, 2024.  

Ring in the New Year:  

Say goodbye to 2023 and check out these events around the city to welcome the new year.  

– Ponce City Market  

– Park Tavern  

– The Battery Atlanta 

– Omni Hotel at Centennial Park  

– Distillery of Modern Art 

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