Winterfest. Tanglewood Farm. Have your photo taken aboard a miniature sleigh, listen to Christmas carols see the decorated trees and take a pony or hay ride. Dec. 1-31. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 171 Tanglewood Dr., Canton. 770-667-6464. $10/person.
Holiday Tree Lighting. Marietta Square. Santa and Mrs. Claus welcome the holiday season as local chorus groups perform Christmas carols. Santa will hear children’s wishes in the gazebo, and the giant Christmas tree will be lit at 6 p.m. Dec. 3. 5-8 p.m. Downtown Marietta. 770-429-1115. Free.
Holiday Tree Lighting. Downtown Kennesaw. Enjoy holiday tunes, warm beverages and cookies as you watch the magnificent lighting of the tree. Dec. 3. 6 p.m. The Depot, downtown Kennesaw. 770-422-9714. Free.
Holiday Lights. East Cobb Park. Come to the park for performances by the children’s choir, the brass quartet and award-winning bell ringers. Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph, and watch the lighting of the big tree. Dec. 5. 5 p.m. 3322 Roswell Rd., Marietta. 770-591-3160. Free.
Holiday Lights Display. Pettit Creek Farms. Enjoy a hayride tour of the thousands of holiday lights on display around the farm. Dec. 1-30. Mon.-Thurs., 6-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 6-11 p.m. 337 Cassville Rd., Cartersville. 770-386-8688. $9/vehicle; hayride: adults, $10; children, $8.
Stone Mountain Christmas. Stone Mountain Park. This winter wonderland experience includes The Polar Express in 4-D, Christmas carols, lights displays, a nightly parade with Santa and the Snow Angel. Two holiday stories, A Crossroads Christmas Carol and The Gift are performed during the five-mile train ride around the mountain. Through Dec. 30. Fri.-Sun., 2-10 p.m. U.S. Hwy. 78, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690. Adults, $26; children 3-11, $21; parking, $10.
Lights of Life. Life University. Millions of lights illuminate the campus, with more than 100 pieces on display, including a 65-foot-high Santa and sleigh. Through Dec. 31. Sun.-Thurs., 6-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 6-11 p.m. 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta. 770-426-2883. $5/car; $10/van. Proceeds benefit Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Santa on the Square. Marietta Square. Visit Santa’s workshop to take a holiday photo with him. Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-24. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dec. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Downtown Marietta. 770-794-5601. Prices vary.
Christmas at the Cabin. Red Top Mountain State Park and Lodge. Photo opportunity with Mr. And Mrs. Claus by the fireplace of this decorated cabin. Dec. 12. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 50 Lodge Rd. SE, Cartersville. 770-975-4226. Free; parking, $5.
Cowboy Santa. Booth Western Art Museum. Meet cowboy Santa and Mrs. Claus for a photo opportunity and make a holiday ornament to take home. Dec. 12. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 501 Museum Dr., Cartersville. 770-387-1300. Adults, $10; children under 12, free.
Santa Parade. Downtown Kennesaw. The Santa Parade features holiday characters, music, floats, live reindeer and Santa himself. Dec. 12. Noon. Starts at intersection of Park Dr. and Main St. 770-422-9714. Free.
Visit with Santa. Zoo Atlanta. Zoo members can warm up with hot beverages, meet costumed characters, enjoy live holiday music and meet Santa. Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 800 Cherokee Ave., Atlanta. 404-624-2809. Open to zoo members only; free.
Bring the entire family to hear Mayor Tommy Allegood read The Night Before Christmas and watch the lighting of the Tree on Main Street.
Enjoy pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, eating candy canes with all his elves, and filling the streets with the holiday spirit.
Arrive at the Depot at 5:15 p.m. to schedule your picture time with the Clauses, pictures begin at 6:45 p.m. Time slots for pictures are limited so arrive early to schedule your picture time.
For more information visit www.acworth.org/aprd or call the Parks and Recreation office at 770-917-1234.
this is what I found for local train rides.
THE SANTA EXPRESS Fun for the Whole Family
Click here to place an order online
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway celebrates the holidays on The Santa
Express with thirty eight, fun-filled train rides. On board, your
family will hear Christmas stories, sing Christmas carols with elves,
and visit with the North Pole’s jolliest elf himself during the ride.
Seats are limited: Advance reservations are required. These trips take
approximately 1 hour. Ticket prices are $30 for those 13 and above, and
$$15 for thoise 2 thru 12. Children under 2 not occupying a seat will
receive a free ticket. (There is no stop or layover during this trip.)
Before the trip come meet Mrs Clause on our deck at the depot for photo
opportunities. Bring your camera!
http://tvrail.com/pages/schedule/northpolelimited.php
this one is in chattanooga
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on Dec. 2, 2009 at 8:35 AM