The Christmas season moves into full swing with several East Cobb holiday events, culminating with the lighting of a community tree Sunday night at East Cobb Park.
But first up is the long-standing Apple Annie Arts and Crafts Show Friday and Saturday at the Catholic Church of St. Ann (4905 Roswell Road).
More than 100 artisan vendors will be selling crafts, pottery, jewelry, decor and more. Regular features include a bake sale and cafe, handmade quilt raffles and live music.
Hours are 9-6 Friday and 10-5 Saturday, and admission is $5. All proceeds benefit local charities. A free shuttle runs from the Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (1795 Johnson Ferry Road).
Another holiday artisan market takes place all weekend. It’s the Cobb Holiday Artisan Market at the Cobb Civic Center (548 S. Mariett Parkway) features holiday performers, craft-making experiences, and unique gifts.
Hours are Friday 4-8, Saturday 10-5 and Sunday noon-5. Admission and parking are free.
Also Friday-Sunday is the annual presentation of “A Christmas Carol” at The Art Place-Mountain View (3330 Sandy Plains Road).
Scrooge, the Cratchits, and all the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come will return for a timeless tale of redemption, joy, and holiday spirit. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 and may be purchased here.
The first-ever Christmas Wonderland takes place Saturday at Fullers Recreational Center (3499 Robinson Road). It’s a Cobb PARKS-sponsored family festival from 10-2 that includes a Christmas brunch, arts and crafts, face-painting, storytelling, bouncy houses, games and prizes and more.
Admission is $6 a person but children three and under are free. Registration is required and can by done by clicking here.
Take in some holiday music on Saturday with the sounds of the Cobb New Horizons Symphony Band Holiday Concert.
They’re senior musicians who perform around the Cobb community, and they’ll begin tooting their horns Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Lassiter Concert Hall (2601 Shallowford Road).
The concert is free but goodwill donations are accepted.
And finally, the 20th edition of Holiday Lights takes place Sunday at East Cobb Park (3822 Roswell Road). Music from the Dodgen Middle School band, and East Side ES choir will start things off, followed by a visit from Santa Claus and the lighting of the tree.
Sweet treats also will be available from Cafe Rivkah. The sponsors are Wellstar Health System and Friends of the East Cobb Park.
The event is free and lasts from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Overflow parking is available at Wellstar East Cobb Healthpark.
One other ongoing holiday event to mention here, that goes through the start of the New Year: The Fox Family Holiday Light Display, in the Clary Lakes subdivision. The dazzling 100,000+ lights are turned on every night fron 6-11 p.m.
And please check our calendar listings for more events, holiday-related and otherwise. If you’d like to send us yours, you can learn how just below.
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Related:
- Fox Family Holiday Lights Display continues through Jan. 7
- Lassiter Bands Christmas tree sale continues through Dec. 14
- East Cobb Library holiday gift wrap headlines December events
- Lights of Light holiday exhibit continues through New Year’s Eve
- 20th Holiday Lights event set for East Cobb Park
- Apple Annie to host Sprayberry craft vendors
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