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Where to Find an African American Santa in Atlanta

African American Santa in AtlantaWhat: African American Santa in Atlanta

Where: Atlanta Area Malls 
When: Starting Friday, Nov. 17, 2012

Cost: Most visits with Santa are FREE, pictures are additional

Last year I did a post on where to find Santa in Atlanta. A Field Trips with Sue reader asked where to find an African American Santa in Atlanta. Since we didn’t know, we turned to the Field Trips with Sue community on Facebook and they did not disappoint. The community suggested several places to visit with an African American Santa in Atlanta. If you know other places, please tell us.

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Where to Find Santa in Atlanta

Santa at Stone Moutain Christmas

My boys with Santa Claus at Stone Mountain

What: Santa Claus’ Arrival
Where: Atlanta Area Malls and Attractions
When: Starting Friday, Nov. 4, 2012
Cost: Most visits with Santa are FREE, pictures are additional (Stone Mtn. Christmas has an entrance fee, but visits with Santa are included in admission)

As soon as Halloween is over, Santa Claus begins arriving at local area malls. Here’s a round up of where to see the jolly man in red (or green). If you’re looking for an African American Santa, we have those listed too. Unless otherwise noted, there are no fees to visit with Santa, but professional pictures are additional.


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Holidays in Atlanta: 2011 Holiday Experiential Gift Guide

This Field Trips with Sue book makes a great stocking stuffer!

What: 2011 Holiday Season Experiential Gift Guide Where: Atlanta Experiences Costs: Listed with each [...]

Macy’s Pink Pig 2011: An Atlanta Holiday Tradition

Priscilla, Macy's Pink Pig

What: Macy’s Pink Pig train ride Where: Macy’s Lenox Mall When: Oct. 29, 2011 – January 1, 2012 Cost: $3 for 1 ride, $5.50 for 2 rides, $7.50 for 3 rides

The Pink Pig [...]

Santa in Atlanta: Where and When Santa will Arrive

Santa at Atlantic Station

Santa Greets Visitors at Atlantic Station

What: Santa Claus’ Arrival
Where: Atlanta Area Malls and Attractions
When: Starting Friday, Nov. 4, 2011
Cost: Most visits with Santa are FREE, pictures are additional (Stone Mtn. Christmas has an entrance fee, but visits with Santa are included in admission)

Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to start thinking about the holidays and that means Santa Claus is arriving at local area malls. Here’s a round up of where the jolly man in red will be, starting this weekend. Unless otherwise noted, there are no fees to visit with Santa, but professional pictures are additional.
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Win Tickets to Skating Party at Centennial Olympic Park

What: Skating Party at Centennial Olympic Park When: Wed., Dec. 8, 2010 7 – 10 pm Where: Centennial Olympic Park Ice Rink Cost: Skating is $7 but you can win tickets to the party here!

I love ice skating and it’s even more fun when you do it with a group of friends. On [...]

Christmas in Atlanta: Rudolph at the Center for Puppetry Arts

What: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Where: Center for Puppetry Arts When: Nov. 18 – Jan. 2, 2010, see website for specific times Cost: $16 for ages 2 and older

The holidays just wouldn’t be the holidays without Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The 1964 TV special has been turned into a puppet show at the [...]

Holidays in Atlanta on CBS Better Mornings

It’s been a while since I did a CBS Better Mornings segment, so I had lots of great ideas ready to go. Here’s what we discussed in this week’s segment.

5 am hour At Home for the Holidays Macy’s Pink Pig Centennial Olympic Park Ice Skating

6 am hour Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Wonderland [...]

Holidays/Christmas in Atlanta: Centennial Olympic Park Ice Skating

What: Centennial Olympic Park Ice Rink Where: Centennial Olympic Park When: Nov. 19, 2012 – Jan. 27, 2013, Visit the webpage for specific times Cost: $10 includes skate rental (90 min. session)

Ice skating at the Centennial Olympic Park ice rink is a holiday tradition in my family, we go every year to [...]