Nov 21, 2024 - Things to Do

Weekend events: Mariah Carey, Christkindl Market, Illuminights

Kristal Dixon

A father and son ice skating at the rink at City Springs. — Photo: Courtesy of city of Sandy Springs

It finally feels like fall in Atlanta, so get outside and take in the crisp air with these events happening this weekend:

🛍️ The eighth annual Christkindl Market returns this weekend, blending German traditions with "the vibrant spirit of Atlanta," according to its website.

This year, the market will be held in two locations: Buckhead Village (290 East Paces Ferry Road NE) and Galleria on the Park (100 Galleria Parkway) in Cobb County.
The Buckhead location opens this Friday and the Cobb outpost on Friday, Nov. 29.

🤝🏽 Learn how you can celebrate and support Black-owned businesses at the fifth annual Black Entrepreneurs Day. (Friday)

💎 If you're obsessed with crystals, gemstones and jewelry, you'll want to check out the 39th annual Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society's show. (Friday-Sunday)

🎤 Mariah Carey is thawed out and is bringing her Christmas Time show to State Farm Arena. (Saturday)

🎄 Celebrate the holiday season at Atlantic Station with its annual tree-lighting ceremony and Parade of Lights. (Saturday)

🎵 You can still snag tickets for Marc Anthony's Historia Tour at State Farm Arena. (Sunday)

🎡 Six Flags Over Georgia will host Holiday in the Park. (Saturday through Jan. 5)

🏮 Illuminights: A Lantern Festival lights up Zoo Atlanta. (through Jan. 19)

⛸️ Skate City Springs offers you the chance to brush up on your ice-skating skills. (through Jan. 20)

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