Festive Family Fun: 2025 Holiday Events in Perimeter  

Around the district, Perimeter’s community is gearing up to give gifts and admire the lights displays. With the sun now setting at 5 p.m., we’ve been looking for any reason to put up twinkly lights and sip on warm drinks. If you’re feeling the wintertime blues lately, try this list of upcoming Perimeter events to warm up the night with your neighbors.  

Light Up Brookhaven | Dec. 3, 6-9 p.m. 

The season begins in Brookhaven! They’re kicking off winter celebrations in Blackburn Park on December 3 with pictures with Santa, bouncy houses, food trucks, and hands-on crafts. Bring the family to watch the 40-foot Christmas tree and Menorah officially light up!  

Blackburn Park will be in full holiday mode with a petting zoo, train rides, and the grand arrival of Santa by helicopter (courtesy of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta). Adults can enjoy local food trucks, holiday music, and holiday giveaways (first come, first serve)! 

Check out the crafts tents to find Playfully Perimeter’s booth for a seasonal make-and-take activity, plus some free hot chocolate! 

Dunwoody Holiday HQ  

Looking for somewhere to spread some good cheer, start your gift shopping, or snag holiday sweets? Look no further: Dunwoody’s Holiday HQ has organized all the local events, gift drives, wreath making workshops, Chanukah parties, and more to meet  your every end-of-year need. Bookmark the HQ webpage to stay up to date on events, lights displays, and the official Dunwoody Holiday playlist.  

Be sure to drop by High Street Skate on December 11 for free skating and hot cocoa from 12 – 5 p.m., brought to you by Playfully Perimeter. You’ve heard of a midday walk—ever think about taking that trip to the ice?  

If you’re overwhelmed by a full calendar of festivities, try these favorites from their upcoming events: 

• November 14 – December 23 | Holiday Art Fair at Spruill Center for the Arts: Get one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list while supporting local artists! 
• November 23 | Dunwoody Village Holiday Celebration and Lantern Parade: March proudly with your very own lantern and enjoy the live performances from local Dunwoody groups! 
• December 21 | Donuts, Drinks & Dinks Hannukah Party: Stretch out the last night of Hannukah with jelly donuts, hot chocolate, and more at Cadranel’s Cafe! 

Sparkle Sandy Springs  

More people are sticking around after work, and they’re looking for ways to unwind: 40% Snow machines! Live holiday music! The Sandy Springs Sparkle Parade! A winter wonderland is coming to City Springs on December 7: mark your calendar for a full day of lights, treats, and festive cheer. The fun will kick off with Sparkle Wonderland’s holiday inflatables, carolers, and treats from the Red Popcorn Wagon at 4 p.m. Shop the Food & Gift Market for stocking stuffers and sweets, then admire all the houses inside Sparkle Village, with light displays designed by Sandy Springs businesses, schools, and nonprofits. 

Stay for the Sparkle Parade step-off at 6 p.m., with local floats, marching bands, and dancers all decked out in twinkling lights. Santa himself will follow the performers down Mt. Vernon Highway—don’t miss the procession as it passes by! 

After the parade concludes, the party will head back onto the City Green to light the Christmas tree and Menorah. If you’re looking to skate, reserve your spot on the ice before the skating rink’s last session at 7:30 p.m. 

If you’re hoping for holiday spirit or just want to celebrate getting through another winter day, Perimeter has plenty of events to light up your routine. To get more event updates right in your inbox, subscribe to the Stay the 5-to-9 newsletter for a biweekly list of our recommendations.