Celebrate the season with returning and new experiences at Atlanta’s premier intown destination
As the heart of Atlanta and the heart of the holidays, Atlantic Station welcomes back time-old traditions and introduces new celebrations to kick off the holiday season this year. Community favorites such Skate the Station, ATL Holiday Lights, Light the Station and more return, while new experiences will be introduced, including a synchronized holiday light and fountain show set to sounds of the season by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at Atlantic Green and augmented virtual reality experiences around the property.
“Our guests return to Atlantic Station each year for the holiday season to enjoy the traditions they have made with their families, so we wanted to honor those customs by diving into our classic events while also unveiling new and unique experiences,” said Kristie Ray, director of marketing at Atlantic Station. “We’ve added more garland and twinkling lights across the property and brought back community favorites like Snow Shows and more to create a bigger and brighter experience. Our hope is that our guests enjoy the true magic and wonder of the holiday season here at Atlantic Station.”
A full line-up of the holiday festivities at Atlantic Station can be found below:
Black Friday – Big things come in small packages and on Nov. 26 at 10 a.m, Atlantic Station guests are invited to the unveiling of the district’s second Tiny Door, created by Artist-In-Residence Karen Anderson Singer of Tiny Doors ATL. The Tiny Door will feature an augmented reality interactive experience, and joins the first Tiny Door on property located in Atlantic Green. Following the grand reveal, attendees can shop at their favorite retailers with exclusive Black Friday deals and discounts. Additionally, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. while supplies last, you and your loved ones can enjoy a complimentary sweet and savory pre-made s’mores snack at Atlantic Station’s S’mores Village. After enjoying the sweet treat, adults 21 and over can indulge in holiday boozy beverages, like a spiked hot chocolate, available for purchase at Atlantic Station’s Holiday Pop Up Bar from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. More information can be found here.
Skate the Station – Lace up your skates and bundle up because the 10,000-square-foot skating rink, the largest outdoor rink in metro Atlanta, returns this year on Nov. 19. Skate the Station tickets are on sale now for $15 for general admission and $60 for a season pass, and all ticket purchases include skate rentals. Skaters can skate under the stars until Jan. 17. Tickets and more information can be found here.
ATL Holiday Lights – Experience the best holiday light show in Atlanta from the comfort of your own car! ATL Holiday Lights returns to Atlantic Station’s Pinnacle Lot on Nov. 11 and continues through Jan. 17. In partnership with Atlanta Beer and Wine Festival, guests can enjoy twinkling lights and colorful displays to the beat of holiday tunes during the drive-through light show experience. More information and tickets can be found here.
Light the Station – On Nov. 20, the community is invited to watch the lighting of the 50-foot Christmas tree on Atlantic Station’s central greenspace, Atlantic Green. The event includes a musical performance, fireworks, all-new custom animated jumbotron video, the first snow show of the season and more. In case you miss it live and in-person, watch from the comfort of your living room as Light the Station will air on 11Alive at 7 p.m. For more information, please visit this link.
Celebration at the Station – Beginning Nov. 20 and lasting through Jan. 2, Celebration at the Station returns as a stunning holiday show set to a soundtrack provided by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, integrating the holiday tree lights, lights surrounding the green, jumbotron video and snow shows, transforming the station into a winter wonderland. Celebration at the Station is completely free and occurs every hour from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 to 9 p.m. on Sundays. More information can be found here.
Chanukah Program – On Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., celebrate Chanukah at Atlantic Station with treats and activities presented by Chabad Intown. At 6:30 p.m., head to Atlantic Green for a special grand Menorah lighting with the Atlanta Jewish community. To RSVP, please visit this link.
Martinis and Mistletoe – Join Atlantic Station for the best cocktail hour in Atlanta during an exclusive pop-up experience at The Vinyl Lounge and Sleigh Lodge. Tickets to this exclusive happy hour are just $20 and include one drink. There will be a full bar including festive martinis, energetic tunes by DJ Chika, a unique photobooth and unlimited Instagrammable moments. The event is for those 21 and over only and tickets are available on atlanticstation.com.
To stay up-to-date on holiday event happenings and details, visit atlanticstation.com and engage with Atlantic Station on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About Atlantic Station:
A national example for sustainable mixed-use communities, Atlantic Station transformed an abandoned industrial site into a thriving retail and entertainment district at the heart of Atlanta’s vibrant Midtown neighborhood. Opened in 2005, Atlantic Station is home to some of Atlanta’s most popular restaurants and retailers such as H&M, Forever 21 and Dillard’s and leading employers such as Wells Fargo, Facebook and Microsoft. Atlantic Station recently completed a major repositioning including a revamped tenant mix, with new retail and restaurant offerings, the inclusion of new multifamily residential units, hospitality offerings and more than 700,000 square feet of Class-A office space. In 2020, the property celebrated the opening of its revamped central greenspace, Atlantic Green.
About Hines:
Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 with a presence in 255 cities in 27 countries. Hines oversees investment assets under management totaling approximately $83.6 billion¹. In addition, Hines provides third-party property-level services to more than 367 properties totaling 138.3 million square feet. Historically, Hines has developed, redeveloped or acquired approximately 1,486 properties, totaling over 492 million square feet. The firm currently has more than 171 developments underway around the world. With extensive experience in investments across the risk spectrum and all property types, and a foundational commitment to ESG, Hines is one of the largest and most-respected real estate organizations in the world. Visit www.hines.com for more information. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization as well as RIA AUM as of June 30, 2021.
