Community
2022 Holiday and Faith Events
The Merry Market
December 5-13
Peachtree Corners Baptist Church (drop-off point)
4480 Peachtree Corners Cir., Peachtree Corners
Donations appreciated.
Presented by Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry, the Merry Market provides Christmas for families that cannot afford to give their children with Christmas gifts. The market will supply new Christmas gifts to families, warm clothes to children and teenagers and the opportunity for families to come together and help others.
Walk Through Bethlehem
December 9-11
Friday and Saturday, 7-9 p.m.; Sunday, 6-8 p.m.
Simpsonwood Park
4511 Jones Bridge Cir., Peachtree Corners
Admission is free; canned food donations are encouraged.
Simpsonwood United Methodist Church invites everyone to experience the village of Bethlehem on the night of Jesus’ birth. Families can stroll through the candlelit outdoor nativity scene, stopping in shops and encountering shepherds, wise men, angels, Roman guards and live animals. Visitors are asked to bring canned food donations for Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry.
Winter Holiday Market
Saturday, December 17, 12-5 p.m.
Kettlerock Brewing
6025 Peachtree Pkwy., Ste. 1, Peachtree Corners
There will be treats for all at Kettlerock Brewing’s holiday market — arts and crafts vendors, live music and food trucks for holiday shoppers. Some limited release holiday beer selections will also be available.
Peachtree Corners Photography Club Group Meet Up
Thursdays, December 8, January 12 and February 9
6:45-8:15 p.m.
Atlanta Tech Park
107 Technology Pkwy., Peachtree Corners 30092
pcphotoclub.org
The December speaker is Sharon Fuente, and the topic is “Ideas for Great Holiday Family Photos.” Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at Atlanta Tech Park and/or online. Photographers of all skill levels are welcomed at 6:15 p.m. for social time.
Faith Events
Behold the Lamb of God Ballet
Sunday, December 11, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Perimeter Church
9500 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
Admission is free.
Perimeter Ballet presents this true story of Christmas with two showings of this family-friendly event. The show features dance, drama, visual art and the music of Andrew Peterson.
Beth Shalom Hanukkah Party
Sunday, December 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
5303 Winters Chapel Rd., Dunwoody
bethshalom.net, 770-399-5300
Admission is free. Registration requested.
Bring the family to celebrate Hanukkah with relay races, dreidel games, spin art, doughnuts and gelt.
Advent by Candlelight
Monday, December 12, 7 p.m.
Mary Our Queen Catholic Church
6260 The Corners Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
maryourqueen.com, 770-416-0002
Registration is required.
The MOQ’s Women’s Guild will host Advent by Candlelight. All women of the parish and guests are invited for coffee, wine and dessert in the Parish Family Life Center. Prayer, reflection and music fill the evening in a program designed to deepen the Advent journey.
An Evening of Lessons & Carols
Thursday, December 15, 7-9:30 p.m.
Perimeter Church
9500 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
Tickets are $15 per person.
Award-winning artists Laura Story, Matt Papa and Sandra McCracken host an inspirational concert that retells the great news of Christmas through Scripture and carols.
Advent Lessons and Carols
Friday, December 16, 7 p.m.
Mary Our Queen Catholic Church
6260 The Corners Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
maryourqueen.com, 770-416-0002
Admission is free.
Scripture passages recount the fall of mankind, the promise of the Messiah and the anticipation of the Nativity of Christ. Each lesson is followed by a choral piece, soloist or congregation carol that reflects the Scripture’s message.
Latke, Vodka and Game Night
Saturday, December 17, 7-9 p.m.
5303 Winters Chapel Rd., Dunwoody
bethshalom.net, 770-399-5300,
Admission is free. RSVP required.
Adults are welcome to enjoy games and get lit. Latkes, vodka and some games will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring more games and menorahs.
Christmas: Then, Now and Forever!
Saturday and Sunday, December 17-18
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, during Christmas Service
The Father’s House Church
6060 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners
thefathershouseatl.org, 770-840-0888
Admission is free.
Experience the joy of the season with a celebration that includes a variety showcase of songs, dances, poetry and live music. Special prizes will be given out during the event.
Encore Christmas Luncheon
Sunday, December 18, 12:15 p.m.
4480 Peachtree Corners Cir., Peachtree Corners
pcbchurch.org, 770-448-1313
Tickets are $15 per person; RSVP requested by Dec. 10.
Adults ages 55+ are invited to a luncheon in the Student Worship Center. Bring a friend and celebrate the season with a delicious meal and entertainment with the PCBC friends and family.
A Winter Solstice Experience
Wednesday, December 21, 7-8 p.m.
Unity Atlanta Church
3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners
UnityAtl.org, 770-441-0585
Donations are encouraged; in-person and live-stream.
Enjoy a healing sound bath to welcome in the longest night of the year and the turning of the wheel of the seasons. Bring comfortable clothes, a pillow and blanket to drift into the healing sounds of crystal bowls, gongs and more with sound healer Jennifer Blaha.
“A Light unto the World”
Saturday, December 24, 4:45-6 p.m.
Unity Atlanta Church
3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners
UnityAtl.org, 770-441-0585
Admission is free; in-person and live-stream.
The traditional Christmas Eve candle lighting service is led by Rev. Jennifer Sacks, Senior Minister. Christmas music and a Christmas Readers Theater will be presented in the service. The evening ends with a candle lighting throughout the sanctuary.
“Star Bright” Christmas Day Service
Sunday, December 25, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Unity Atlanta Church
3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners
UnityAtl.org, 770-441-0585
Admission is free; in-person only.
The casual morning service is led by Rev. Jennifer Sacks. It features cookies, cocoa, Christmas carols and story based on the book, “Star Bright; A Christmas Story.”
New Year’s Eve Burning Bowl Ceremony
Sunday, January 1, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Unity Atlanta Church
3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners
UnityAtl.org, 770-441-0585
Admission is free for in-person and live-stream attendance.
Rev. Jennifer Sacks leads the ceremony.
White Stone Ceremony
Sunday, January 8, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Unity Atlanta Church
3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners
UnityAtl.org, 770-441-0585
Admission is free for in-person and live-stream attendance.
Ceremony is led by Rev. Jennifer Sacks.
Local Theatre
The Nutcracker
December 3-18
Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Gas South Arena
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth
gassouthdistrict.com, 770-626-2464
Tickets are $22-$47.
This season, Gwinnett Ballet Theatre celebrates 41 years of sharing the Nutcracker with Gwinnett County. ballet is complete with entrancing dancing, stunning sets and colorful costumes. Magic abounds as Herr Drosselmeyer presents young Clara with a toy Nutcracker that accompanies Clara on a journey to the Land of Sweets.
Christmas at GAC: Lessons & Carols
Thursday, December 8, 7-9 p.m.
Greater Atlanta Christian School King’s Gate Theatre
1575 Indian Trail Rd., Norcross
greateratlantachristian.org, 770-243-2000
The High School presents their Christmas program to celebrate the season.
The Lion in Winter
December 8-19
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Lionheart Theatre
10 College St., Norcross
lionhearttheatre.org, 404-919-4022
Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students.
Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine is kept in prison for raising an army against her husband, King Henry II, but is let out for the holidays. The Plantagenet family’s story is full of sibling rivalry, adultery and dungeons as they compete with one another to inherit a kingdom.
The Forum
5185 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners
Cookies & Milk with Santa
Thursday, December 15
4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m.
Admission is $12 per child.
Enjoy a special treat with everyone’s favorite jolly man.
Storytime with Santa
Fridays, December 9, 16 and 23
4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m.
Admission is $12 per child.
Every Friday in December before Christmas, Santa will share a story.
Christmas Crafts with Santa
Thursdays, December 8 and December 22
4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m.
Admission is $12 per child.
Santa is on hand to help kids as they create.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 10
8:30-9:15 a.m. and 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Admission is $15 per child.
Start the day with Jolly St. Nick and enjoy breakfast with him.
Menorah Lighting at the Forum
Sunday, December 18, 4-6 p.m.
Forum Drive, in front of the fountain
Admission is free; no ticket is required.
Presented in partnership with Chabad of Gwinnett, The Forum kicks off a Hannukah celebration with a Menorah lighting ceremony, family friendly activities and live entertainment.
Gwinnett Parks & Recreation
A Beary Merry Day
Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
OneStop Norcross
5030 Georgia Belle Ct., Norcross
Admission is $2 per child for Gwinnett residents, $6 for non-residents; parent or guardian admission is free. Registration is required.
Ages 12 and under are welcome to adopt a teddy bear and listen to a holiday story. Parent participation is required. OneStop Norcross is collecting non-perishable foods, new toys, clothes, diapers and/or toiletries for those in need.
Family Snow Day
Friday, December 16, 6-8 p.m.
Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center
4758 S. Old Peachtree Rd., Norcross
Admission is $6 per person.
A fun winter event for the whole family, Family Snow Day features games, crafts, contests, a hot chocolate/popcorn bar and a unique ‘snow’ ball fight. Be extra festive and wear your favorite holiday pajamas.
Winter Woodland Walk
Wednesday, December 28, 10-11:30 a.m.
Simpsonwood Park
4511 Jones Bridge Cir., Peachtree Corners
678-277-0902
Admission is free.
All ages are welcome to take a stroll with an educator, see trees through a new lens and learn how Georgia’s native trees adapt to winter. Call for more info.
The Charity Run/Walk will be part of Curiosity Lab’s annual Criterium event
Expect a day of thrilling races and family-friendly fun at the inaugural Curiosity Lab Charity 5K Run/Walk followed by the Curiosity Lab Criterium on Sunday, April 27.
The day-long community event will kick off at 8 a.m., when registration opens for the 5K. The race will start at 9 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m., and the Criterium will begin at 11:15 a.m.
In addition to the running and cycling events, there will also be kid’s races, food & beverage vendors, a kids zone, a DJ spinning tunes and more fun throughout the day.
The Charity 5K Run/Walk
Presented by Werfen and Sidel, with additional support provided by Atlas Collaborative and the City of Peachtree Corners, the Charity 5K Run/Walk will benefit the American Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and 100% of the registration fees will be donated.
While no prizes will be given for the race, bib timing will be used for those who would like to see their times. And each registrant will receive a Curiosity Lab Charity 5K Run/Walk t-shirt for participating.
Registration for the 5K is open now.
Curiosity Lab Criterium
Following the 5K, hang around and experience the Curiosity Lab Criterium, part of U.S. Pro Cycling’s Speed Week.
Speed Week is a premiere week-long event on the U.S. Pro Cycling Circuit that draws cyclists from around the world, including Olympic medalists and world and national champions. In 2024, the professional men’s and women’s events drew cyclists from over 30 states and more than 20 countries.
Join in the excitement and watch as some of the world’s top male and female Criterium Racers tackle the most challenging track on the circuit.
The details
The 2025 Curiosity Lab Criterium & 5K will take place on a course located within the world-famous Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners — a 5G-enabled, 500-acre living laboratory ecosystem designed specifically as a proving ground for IoT, mobility and smart city emerging technologies.
Location: Curiosity Lab at City Hall • 310 Technology Pkwy NW, Peachtree Corners
Date and time: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The 5K starts at 9 a.m and ends at 10:30 a.m. The Criterium begins at 11:15 a.m.
Parking for the event will be located at 400 and 420 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners.
For more information, visit peachtreecornersga.gov.
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