Atlanta Christmas Tree Lightings 2009

Lights, lights, lights! Everyone loves a beautifully lit and decorates Christmas tree. There's no shortage of Christmas tree lightings in Atlanta. There's bound to be one near you. Nearby restaurants provide the opportunity to make your holiday experience complete. Always call or check the website (where applicable) to make sure there have not been any last minute changes or cancellations. Don't forget to recycle your own Christmas tree at the end of the holiday season. Information on where and when is at the end of this list.

Lighting of the Christmas Tree
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
124 NW Broad St.
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-2028
Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m. Lighting of the Christmas tree to kick off the holiday season in historic downtown Jesup. The tree is located on the lawn of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce located at 124 NE Broad St. The lighting festivities will include selections by a children's choir, carriage rides, and downtown merchants will be open until 9:00 p.m. to showcase their holiday collections.

Nearby Restaurants:

Dairy Queen
(912) 427-0634
312 S. First St.
Jesup, GA 31545

Zaxby's
(912) 427-6076
1097 N. First St.
Jesup, GA 31545

Pizza Hut
(912) 427-4231
323 S. Us-301
Jesup, GA 31546

Macy's Great Tree Lighting
Lenox Square Mall
3393 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 233-6767
Thurs., Nov. 26, 7:00 p.m. at Lenox Square Mall, Atlanta, GA
Macy's Great Tree Lighting: Thanksgiving night, November 26 at 7 p.m. Pre-show begins at 6:15 p.m., Macy's parking lot. Live entertainment and the ceremonial tree lighting kick off the holiday season

Nearby Restaurants:

Lenox Square Grill
(404) 841-2377
3393 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

Ruth's Chris Steak House
(404) 365-0660
3285 Peachtree Road N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30305

Emerald Coast Coffee & Grille
(404) 254-5712
3280 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30305

Aquaknox
3280 Peachtree Road N.E.,
Atlanta, GA, 30305
(404) 477-5600

Lighting of the Tree
Gwinnett Historic Courthouse
185 Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA
Thanksgiving Night - Nov. 26, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Free! Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation's annual Lighting of the Tree in conjunction with the Lawrenceville Tourism & Trade Association in Historic Downtown Lawrenceville. Enjoy this traditional outdoor festival beginning with holiday entertainment in the gazebo by the 'Class Act Band,' trolley rides, dancers, other exciting performances; and of course, Santa's big arrival! Bring your camera for a quick visit on the lawn in Santa's sleigh! Face painting and food vendors available for a fee.

Stone Mountain Village Christmas Celebration
Main Street Stone Mountain
(770) 498-7334
Fri, Nov. 27, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The City of Stone Mountain will be holding its annual Stone Mountain Village Christmas Celebration on Fri., November 27 2009. The celebration, which takes place the day after Thanksgiving every year will be held on Main Street in downtown Stone Mountain from 6 pm until 8:30 pm. The evening will kick off at 6:00 with live Christmas music all night from The Ruby Reds Band, an arts and crafts show, holiday shopping with the downtown merchants, marshmallow roasting, and the letter writing station. Santa will arrive on his sleigh at 6:30 pm and will visit with children until he lights the Stone Mountain Christmas tree at 8 pm. The celebration will end with the fantastic fireworks finale at 8:15. There will be something for everyone, so be sure to join us the day after Thanksgiving for the 2009 Stone Mountain Village Christmas Celebration. Check website or call for more information.

The Fantasy of Trees at Greenbriar in South Fulton
Greenbriar Mall
2841 Greenbriar Parkway S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 344-6611
(404) 346-9222
Fri,, Nov. 27, 12:00 p.m. - Sat., Dec. 19 12 p.m. at Greenbriar Mall, Atlanta, GA
E.D.Cubed,Inc, sponsors The Fantasy of Trees at Greenbriar in South Fulton. There will be displays of decorated Christmas trees. This is a twenty-three day event that is free to the public and provides a visual feast of decorated Christmas trees, collector displays, and animation displays for children and adults. Free.

Nearby Restaurants:

Baskin-Robbins
2841 Greenbriar Pkwy. SW,
Atlanta, GA, 30331
(404) 344-9425

Blimpie
(404) 349-6661
2740 Greenbriar Pkwy. SW Suite B
Atlanta, GA 30331

Subway
(404) 349-3557
3030 Headland Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30311

The Pearl Bistro
2841 Greenbriar Pkwy.,
Atlanta, GA, 30331
(404) 349-1987

Church's Chicken
(404) 344-8012
3667 Campbellton Rd. SW
Atlanta, GA 30331

Coming Home for the Holidays
Smyrna Community Center
200 Village Green Circle SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 431-2842
Mon., Nov. 30, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Smyrna Community Center, Smyrna, GA
Come home for the holidays. Watch the Big Christmas Tree Lighting at 7:00 p.m. with Santa and holiday festivities! Bring the entire family for all of it and ring in the season downtown.

Nearby Restaurants:

Zucca Bar and Pizzerria
2680 Atlanta Rd. SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
770-803-9990

Django
495 Peachtree street, Atlanta, GA, 30308
(770) 384-0032
djangoatlanta.com

Subway
Fast Food, Sandwiches
(770) 434-9949
4600 S. Atlanta St.
Smyrna, GA 30080

City of Kennesaw's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Kennesaw Historic Train Depot
2828 Cherokee St.
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 422-9714
Thurs., Dec. 3, 6:00 p.m. at Kennesaw Historic Train Depot, Kennesaw, GA
Winter in Kennesaw is a season filled with exciting activities and time-honored traditions and the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is one of them. Join the Mayor and other City officials as they "flip the switch" to light the official Christmas tree of Kennesaw. The program will include free holiday choral music and sing-along, warm beverages, cookies and holiday cheer.

Nearby Restaurants:

Keegan's Public House
(678) 213-2460
1625 Ridenour Blvd. Suite 301
Kennesaw, GA 30152

Subway
(770) 424-0111
2774 Cobb Pkwy. NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152

Twisted Leprechaun
(770) 693-2932
2851 N. Cobb Pkwy. Suite 209
Kennesaw, GA 30152

Elevation Chop House and Skybar
(770) 485-7469
1723 McCollum Pkwy. Bldg. 600
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Christmas Tree Lighting 2009
Thrasher Park
Buchanan Street and Park Drive
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 448-2122
Fri., Dec. 4, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Thrasher Park, Norcross, GA
Christmas carols, activities and the arrival of Santa.

Nearby Restaurants:

Costa Verde Restaurante
6200 Bufurd Hwy.,
Norcross, GA, 30071
(770) 449-3221

Paizanos Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
7 Jones St.,
Norcross, GA, 30071
(770) 300-0250

Alligator Blues
15 Jones St.,
Old Towne Norcross, GA, 30071
(678) 969-0295

Shane's Rib Shack
5770 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.,
Norcross, GA, 30071
(770) 416-6606

Applebee's
7190 Jimmy Carter Blvd.,
Norcross, GA, 30092
(770) 209-9008

32nd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
Historic Downtown Alpharetta
2 S. Main St.
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 297-6078
Sun., Dec. 6, 5:00 p.m. at Historic Downtown Alpharetta, Alpharetta, GA
All the magic of Christmas glistens at the annual lighting of the 45' live spruce tree with 10,000 white lights! Live music, children's music & dance performances & reading of a Christmas classic with Mayor Arthur Letchas & wife Sally. Santa & Mrs.Claus arrive on a firetruck for FREE visits & photos in the gazebo. FREE hot chocolate & children's holiday crafts. Horse & buggy rides, holiday carolers, elves & more! SELECTED as a "TOP 20" event by Southeast Tourism Society!

Nearby Restaurants:

Smokejack Bbq
(770) 410-7611
29 S. Main St.
Alpharetta, GA 30004

Cafe Efendi Mediterranean Cuisine
(770) 360-8014
37 Old Roswell St.
Alpharetta, GA 30004

Rainwater Restaurant
(770) 777-0033
11655 Haynes Bridge Rd.
Alpharetta, GA 30004

The Original Pancake House
(770) 925-0065
5530 Windward Pkwy.
Alpharetta, GA 30004

Heritage Christmas Festival
Heritage Park
101 Lake Dow Rd.
McDonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-8421
Sat., Dec. 12, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Park, McDonough, GA
Celebrate the sights and sounds of the season at Heritage Park with pictures with Santa, a sleigh ride, activities for kids, good food, live entertainment, caroling and the lighting of the Heritage Village Christmas Tree. Sign cards and banners for our troops and decorate a Christmas cookie. Let this become a family tradition for years to come!

Nearby Restaurants:

Los Portals Mexican Cuisine
902 Hwy 81 E,
McDonough, GA, 30252
(678) 432-2160

Subway
938 Hwy 81 E,
McDonough, GA, 30252
(770) 914-8003

Uncle Sam's American Grill
2000 Commerce Place,
McDonough, GA, 30253
(770) 957-9091

Steers Woodfire Steaks and Seafood
14 Old Jackson Rd.,
McDonough, GA, 30252
(678) 432-6569

Chevy's Diner and Ice Cream Parlor
45 Macon St.,
McDonough, GA, 30253
(678) 583-8777

Koffee Klutch
20 Macon St.,
McDonough, GA, 30253
(678) 432-4499

Christmas Tree Recycling
Grant Park Conservancy
499 Broyles St. SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 521-0938
Sat., Jan. 9 (2010), 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Grant Park Conservancy, Atlanta, GA
Our annual Christmas Tree Recycling project is Sat., Jan. 9, in cooperation with Keep Georgia Beautiful, The Home Depot and WXIA Channel 11. Come to the park entrance at Park Avenue and Berne Street. This is one day only beginning at 9 a.m. until 4 pm. Want to help? We will need volunteer helping hands all day long. Call 404-521-0938 or email info@gpconservancy.org.