Atlantic Station Announces Winter Wonder Lane

From Atlantic Station: This year, Atlantic Station’s holiday season is going to be bigger, better and more wintry than ever with the opening of Winter Wonder Lane on Market Street. As the central hub for all things holiday at Atlantic Station, Winter Wonder Lane will demonstrate why it’s “the season to be jolly” when Atlanta’s premier lifestyle center brings back its popular lineup of family-friendly holiday activities, beginning Nov. 17 with Atlantic Station’s annual tree lighting.

SKATE Atlantic Station will also move locations and offer guests a Rockefeller Center-like experience with an all new skating rink located adjacent to Winter Wonder Lane – keeping all the fun of the season in one festive spot. The new setup will provide plenty of room around the rink for guests to sip hot chocolate, watch the skaters and mingle with friends and family.

Atlanta’s Christkindl Market returns bigger than ever with 28 booths - all presented by the German American Cultural Foundation (GAC-Foundation). When visiting the Market, be sure to see Santa in his Cottage, experience snow fall daily with Snow Shows every evening, and of course enjoy the best holiday shopping and more.

“We look forward to welcoming guests to Atlantic Station’s biggest holiday season yet,” said Barbara Garrett, general manager at Atlantic Station. “Our Winter Wonder Lane will have guests feeling as though they are walking down a snow-covered street right in the middle of the North Pole. Whether it’s a date night, a shopping trip with friends or a family vacation to the city, Atlantic Station is the spot to be this holiday season.”

See a full list of holiday events below:

Lighting of Atlantic Station – With 250,000 dazzling lights, it’s no wonder Atlantic Station’s annual tree lighting spectacular attracts thousands of guests each year. From 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 17, the day’s events include live music, the arrival of Santa and tons of fun as the switch is flipped “on” to light the most festive tree in West Midtown. Don’t miss Santa’s Parade beginning at 8:00 p.m. and rock to the jolliest music around with Power 96.1 FM’s dynamic duo Denise and PK, who will emcee the event.

The Schedule of events is as follows:

· Activity Village for kids of all ages (1p.m.- 5p.m.)

· Visit Santa’s Reindeer (1 p.m.-4 p.m.)

· Live music and more on the main stage (6 p.m.- 8 p.m.)

· Santa’s parade through Atlantic Station (7 p.m.)

· Santa arrives at the Grand Christmas Tree (7:45 p.m.)

· Tree lighting and fireworks (8 p.m.)

SKATE Atlantic Station – Brought to you by the same company creating a festive wonderland in New York City’s Bryant Park, SKATE Atlantic Station returns inviting visitors to lace up and take the first lap around the new and improved 8,000-square-foot ice rink decked out in twinkling lights on Nov. 17. The rink will be open daily through mid-February. General admission is $15; children under 12, seniors and college students will be offered a special discounted rate of $12; military personnel will be offered a discounted rate of $10; and season passes are available for $45. Skate rental is included with price of admission. Hours are below:

• Monday through Thursday: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: Noon – 11 p.m.
• Sunday: Noon – 9 p.m.
• Holidays: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Back for a second year is our SKATE Pavilion! Find out how you can host your work colleagues, friends or family right at the skate rink. For rental information and all the details contact: atlanticstation@icerinkevents.com.

Christkindl Market – Enjoy the delicious sweet smell of mulled wine and hot chocolate as the aroma fills the air at Atlanta’s only authentic German Christkindl Market on Winter Wonder Lane. Presented by the GAC-Foundation, the festival will return for its third year and will run from Nov. 17 through Dec. 23. The Christkindl Market features a Christmas village of authentic German booths selling imported German food and beverages, as well as handmade Christmas ornaments and one-of-a-kind gift items. Nuremberg, Germany is the oldest site for a Christkindl Market dating back to 1697 and is the inspiration for the ambiance created at one of the Southeast’s most unique holiday attractions. Vendors from Germany will also showcase the finest food and beverage such as chocolate confectionaries, pastries, marzipan, gingerbread and more.

Santa’s Cottage – Bring the family to Atlantic Station for special photos with Saint Nick beginning Nov. 17 from noon – 5 p.m. For hours and reservations throughout the holiday season, please visit Concierge or atlanticstation.com. Enjoy the following fun activities with Santa and his helpers:

• Pet Nights: Mondays; Dec.3, Dec. 10, Dec.17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Santa Cares: special photo sessions for those with sensory sensitivity on Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Breakfast with Santa: California Pizza Kitchen; Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Reservations required by contacting the restaurant at (404) 249-7034.)

Hanukkah – From Dec. 2 through Dec. 10, enjoy the marvelous lighting of the great Menorah on 18th Street & District Ave with Chabad Intown with a special celebration the evening of Dec. 2. Visit chabadintown.org for more details. All are welcome!

Snow Shows – Beginning Nov. 17, guests can stroll through Winter Wonder Lane on Market Street during snow shows while everyone’s favorite holiday music brings the snowfall to life. Hours are below:

• Sunday through Thursday at 7 p.m.
• Fridays and Saturdays at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. on the hour

Snowball Express – Children of all ages will enjoy this special holiday train ride throughout the streets of Atlantic Station beginning Nov. 17. Hours are below:

• Monday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Stop by Concierge for information about daily events and promotions. For the latest information on holiday activities, visit atlanticstation.com and engage with Atlantic Station on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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