With the holidays fast approaching, The Forum has announced the return of its annual tree lighting, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will occur in a new format with Forum Drive closed off so guests can stroll along street. The Forum is located at 5155 Peachtree Pkwy. in Peachtree Corners.
Everyone is invited to enjoy the start of the holiday season with a family-friendly activity row that includes face painting, holiday crafts and retailer and restaurant pop-ups. There will also be musical performances on the main stage as well as the arrival of Santa.
Gwinnett County Media Relations Manager Deborah Tuff will serve as host for the evening. Deborah and Mr. Claus will help the crowd count down to the lighting of The Forum’s tree. Then a live band will return to the main stage and perform holiday classics.
More holiday events at The Forum
Following the tree lighting, holiday happenings continue throughout the month of December. They include:
Cookies & Milk with Santa
Thursdays, December 1 and 15, 4 and 5 p.m.
Spend time with St. Nick at Peterbrooke. Tickets are $12 and cover the cost for one child and one adult.
Christmas Crafts with Santa
Thursdays, December 8 and 22, 4 and 5 p.m.
Create a custom work of art alongside Santa Claus while enjoying treats inside Swoozies. Tickets are $12 and cover the cost for one child and one adult.
Storytime with Santa
Fridays, December 2, 9, 16 and 23, 4 and 5 p.m.
Holiday stories are read by Santa Claus inside Pottery Barn. Be sure to bring a camera for photo opportunities. Tickets are $12 and cover the cost for one child and one adult.
Pancakes with Santa
Saturday, December 10, 8:30 and 9:30 a.m.
Start the morning with a pancake breakfast with Mr. Claus inside Mojitos. Tickets are $15 and cover the cost for one child and one adult.
All experiences with Santa events require tickets purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m.
Menorah Lighting at The Forum
Sunday, December 18, 4-6 p.m.
Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with the Chabad Enrichment Center of Gwinnett during a traditional Menorah lighting ceremony featuring activities for the whole family to enjoy. The event is free and open to the public.
Throughout the holidays, shoppers can also explore seasonal retailer pop-ups from Gifts We All Want and Go! Calendars at The Forum.