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✨ FairyTale Days Meet Elf’d Up Nights (Alpharetta, Explain Yourself.)
Published 10 days ago • 15 min read
Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek & Roswell Events: Nov 20 – Nov 30
If it feels like Alpharetta flipped the “holiday lights” switch overnight… you’re not wrong. One minute we were debating sweater weather, the next minute half the city is skating at Avalon, roasting marshmallows downtown, or quietly panicking about being the designated host this year.
Are you hosting this year or being hosted? I'm hosting!!!!! 🦃 My bestie and her family are coming to town....yay! One kid finishes classes this week the other is coming home Saturday so yeah, I'm having a house full and excited about it.
This week’s lineup is stacked (noticed I expanded dates until the end of the month because next week's issue might be, sparse 😰) — tree lightings, music nights, pop-up bars, kid-friendly magic, and enough twinkle-lit events to keep your in-laws thoroughly entertained. Whether you’re leaning all the way into the festivities or just trying to get out of the house without stepping foot in a grocery store, we’ve got the goods. Let’s see what’s happening on the A-Side.
With hosting season officially here, your floors are about to see a lot — guests, cooking marathons, muddy shoes, rogue cranberry sauce… the full holiday circus. That’s why I’m thrilled to partner with Ruggable, the brand behind those gorgeous, machine-washable rugs that keep your home looking intentional (even when life gets messy).
Ruggable’s low-pile, slip-resistant rugs are built for real kitchens and real families — the spills, the paws, the dropped spatulas — all of it. When the chaos hits (and it will), just toss the rug in the wash and it comes out looking fresh again. No scrubbing, no sighing, no “don’t walk there!” energy.
And the best part? They make every style imaginable — modern, neutral, farmhouse, bold patterns, runners, large sizes — so whatever your vibe is, there’s something that fits your space and your sanity.
If your kitchen, guest bedroom or entryway needs a holiday glow-up, this is the easiest upgrade you can make.
Multi-Day Experiences (Anytime This Week) Avalon on Ice – Outdoor Holiday Skating ⭐ 📍 Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta ⏰ Opens Sun Nov 23; daily hours vary 💲 $18 adults; $14 kids 9 & under (includes skates) What: Avalon turns into our very own mini Rockefeller Center — twinkle lights, holiday music, and at least one person doing way too much for a public rink. Perfect for impressing visiting relatives or reliving your childhood figure-skating fantasy.
FairyTale Village – Winter Experience at North Point Mall ⭐ 📍 North Point Mall, Alpharetta ⏰ Thu–Sun hours vary; runs through Nov 30 💲 $ Timed tickets What: Eight immersive, glitter-dusted rooms of holiday magic. Think: characters, crafts, photo ops, and enough whimsy to make you forget you're technically inside a mall.
Merry Grinchmas Pop-Up Bar – Mercantile Social 📍 Downtown Alpharetta ⏰ Evenings throughout Nov 20–30 💲 $ Specialty cocktails; no cover What: Mercantile goes full Whoville — neon green everything, over-the-top décor, and cocktails that taste like holiday spirit with a mischievous twist. Bring your most dramatic side-eye.
Miracle on Main St. – The Hamilton 📍 The Hamilton, Downtown Alpharetta ⏰ Select evenings 5 pm–late 💲 $ Holiday cocktails; no cover What: The Hamilton transforms into a tinsel-wrapped holiday fever dream — nostalgic glassware, cozy lighting, and drinks so cute they practically beg for Instagram.
⭐Elf’d Up – Up on the Roof 📍 Up on the Roof, Downtown Alpharetta ⏰ Evenings; hours vary 💲 $ Food & cocktails; no cover What: Rooftop views + elf chaos = peak Alpharetta holiday fun. Ideal for groups who want festive energy without committing to a full “matching pajamas” vibe.
Naturally Artistic – Chattahoochee Nature Center 📍 Roswell ⏰ Daily through Nov 30 💲 $ Regular CNC admission What: Artsy installations tucked between nature trails — like a peaceful palette cleanser in the middle of holiday madness.
DIY Candle Bar Workshop – Roswell 📍 Roswell ⏰ Most days during shop hours 💲 $ Priced per candle What: Pour-your-own candle magic. Choose a scent, pick a chic vessel, and walk out smelling like someone who absolutely has their life together.
Genesis Juried Art Exhibit – Roswell Fine Arts Alliance 📍 Roswell ⏰ Select days 💲 Free to browse What: A quiet, gallery-style escape filled with local art — and maybe that one piece you didn't know you needed above your mantle.
“When in Roswell” Photography Exhibit 📍 Roswell City Hall ⏰ Public hours 💲 Free What: Roswell through the eyes of the people who live here — charming, quirky, and very “small town with big heart.”
Roswell Georgia Scavenger Hunt (Self-Guided) 📍 Historic Roswell ⏰ Anytime 💲 $ Per team What: App-guided challenges around Roswell’s most photogenic corners. Great for kids, in-laws, or competitive couples.
THURSDAY Nov 20 🍷 Bad Ass Reds 📍 Fermented University ⏰ Thu, Nov 20 | 6 PM 💵 $50 tickets What: Big, bold, unapologetic reds that punch back. You’ll leave knowing which bottle pairs best with confidence. Women Entrepreneur Networking Event – Tech Alpharetta ⭐ 📍 Tech Alpharetta ⏰ Thu Nov 20, 6–9 pm 💲 $ Registration required What: A powerhouse room full of women founders, leaders, and side‑hustlers swapping ideas, raising each other up, and pretending we all remembered our business cards.Jeopardy Bar League – Fetch Park 📍 Fetch Park, Alpharetta ⏰Thur Nov 20, 7–9 pm 💲 Free to play What: Trivia night meets dog park. Fierce competition for humans, social hour for pups. A perfect Thursday. FRIDAY Nov 21 Outta the Box Gallery Exhibit – Alpharetta Arts Center 📍 Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St ⏰ Nov 21, 8 am–5 pm 💲 Free What: A daytime wander through creative, quirky, “wait, I kind of want that in my house” art pieces. Perfect for a quiet pre-chaos outing before the evening’s tree lighting frenzy begins.Arts Aglow: Interactive Light Display 📍 Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St ⏰ Nov 21, 8 am–5 pm 💲 Free What: Step inside glowing, hands-on light installations that make everyone look mysteriously photogenic. Great for kids, adults, or anyone who loves things that light up and feel a little magical.
SATURDAY, Nov 22 Season of Celebration – Alpharetta Tree Lighting ⭐ 📍 Downtown Alpharetta ⏰ Nov 22, 5–8 pm 💲 Free What: Alpharetta’s iconic 50‑foot tree, faux snow, performers, marshmallow roasting, and holiday energy turned all the way up. SUNDAY , Nov 23 The Lighting of Avalon ⭐ 📍 Avalon ⏰ Nov 23, 2–7:30 pm 💲 Free; skating extra What: Avalon’s biggest night — Santa’s arrival, live bands, skating, and a crowd that fully commits to the moment.
THURSDAY , Nov 27
🦃 Alpharetta Turkey Trot 📍 Downtown Alpharetta 🕒 Thu Nov 27 · 8 AM 💲 $35 Registration What: Burn off the pies before you eat them. The annual trot returns — festive, funny, and fueled by cold-morning adrenaline. SATURDAY , Nov 29
⭐️🛍️ Small Business Saturday Crawl 📍 Downtown Alpharetta, Milton, and Roswell 🕒 Sat Nov 29 · All Day 💲 Free Event What: Your friendly reminder that Target doesn’t remember your dog’s name — but local shops do.
⭐️Santa Tuck-In 📍 Hotel at Avalon 💵 Reserved room required What: Santa in slippers reading ’Twas the Night Before Christmas? Instant childhood core memory unlocked.
EVENTS ON THE HORIZON ( May want to mark your calendar!!): Breakfast with Santa – Halcyon 📍 Halcyon ⏰ Sat Dec 6 & Sun Dec 7 💲 $$ Ticketed What: A cozy, camera‑ready breakfast with the big man himself.
THURSDAY Nov 20 Sinatra Night with Ray Allen 📍 Taste The Flavor Brunch Bar, 5325 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta ⏰ Thu, Nov 20 | 7–10 PM 💵 Ticketed event What: Alpharetta’s getting its swagger back — crooner vibes, cocktails, and a night that practically begs for a martini and a twirl. Mike Rainey – Stand-Up at Helium Comedy Club 📍 Helium Comedy Club, Alpharetta ⏰ 7:30–9:30 pm 💲 $ Ticketed show What: Adult-leaning comedy that hits just right before holiday hosting officially kicks in. FRIDAY Nov 21 Behind the Music Live – Autrey Mill ⭐ 📍 Johns Creek ⏰ Nov 21, 7:30–9:30 pm 💲 Free; donations appreciated What: Intimate, storyteller-style performances under the trees. Bring a blanket and someone who loves a good acoustic moment. SUNDAY Nov 23 ⭐️A Little Peace of the Holidays w/ Karla Harris 📍 Roswell Cultural Arts Center ⏰ Sun, Nov 23 | 4 PM 💵 Tickets at roswell365.com What: Silky jazz, warm lights, and holiday nostalgia — Karla Harris brings the kind of peace you actually want this season. WEDNSDAY Nov 26 Laughsgiving Comedy Show 📍 Café Efendi ⏰ Wed, Nov 26 💵 Tickets required What: Forget the turkey — bring the giggles. A pre-holiday lineup serving punchlines, not pumpkin pie.
Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors 📍 Alpharetta Hwy, Alpharetta ⏰ Hours vary; check website or call for current schedule 💲 Browsing + boutique finds What: Tucked away off the main drag, this charming antique shop mixes vintage furniture, quirky décor pieces, and one-of-a-kind home accents that you won’t dig up at the big box stores. Perfect for a stroll-through when you want to add personality to your space — not just more stuff.
📸 Guess the Photo
This is a photo of an object around town, tightly zoomed in, can you guess what it is? 👉 Do you know what it is?
Answer revealed next week in the Fadeout!!
THURSDAY, Nov 20 Movie Night at Halcyon The Nightmare Before Christmas 📍 Halcyon ⏰ Thu Nov 20, 6 pm 💲 Free What: Outdoor movie night featuring the Tim Burton classic. Bring blankets, snacks, and your inner goth child. FRIDAY, Nov 21 Christmas Tree Lighting ⭐️📍 The Hamilton, Alpharetta ⏰ Fri, Nov 21 | 5:30 PM 💵 Free (Reservations recommended) What: The glow-up of the year — live music, cocoa, and twinkle lights that make you forget how many tangled strands you left at home. ⭐️ ⛸️ Avalon on Ice Opening Weekend 📍 The Plaza at Avalon, Alpharetta 🕒 Fri Nov 21 · 5–10 PM 💲 $18 Adults / $14 Kids (includes skates) What: The ice rink is back. Grab a cider, lace up, and hope no one’s filming your first lap.
🎄 Milton Tree Lighting 📍 Milton City Hall Greenspace 🕒 Fri Nov 21 · 6–8 PM 💲 Free Event What: The city flips the switch on holiday mode — carols, cocoa, and a crowd that’s 60% people you’ll wave to at Publix tomorrow. FairyTale Village – Evening Session 📍 North Point Mall ⏰ Nov 21, 12–8 pm 💲 $ Tickets What: A nighttime stroll through a winter storybook — id Tuck-Ins with Santa – The Hotel at Avalon
📍 The Hotel at Avalon, 9000 Avalon Blvd ⏰ Fri Nov 21, 7–10 pm 💲 $$ Ticketed (hotel guest experience; limited public spots) What: Santa literally comes to your hotel room for a bedside story and holiday tuck-in. Peak cozy-season energy. Even if you’re not staying overnight, it’s fun to wander through the lobby and soak up the festive buzz.
Friday Night Lights – All-You-Can-Play at Dave & Buster’s
📍 Dave & Buster’s Alpharetta, 6500 North Point Pkwy ⏰ Fri Nov 21, 9 pm 💲 $$ All-you-can-play passes available What: The grown-up version of recess. Unlimited games, neon lights, and the joyful realization that you’re really good at skee-ball when the stakes are nonexistent. SATURDAY, Nov 22 🎅 Run Santa Run 5K 📍 Alpharetta City Center 🕒 Sat Nov 22 · 8 AM 💲 $40 Registration What: Yes, people actually run in Santa suits — and yes, it’s hilarious. Bring your sense of humor (and maybe a camera).
🎨 Holiday Market at Halcyon 📍 Halcyon Green, Alpharetta 🕒 Sat Nov 22 · 10 AM–5 PM 💲 Free Event What: Local artisans, handmade gifts, live music — think of it as Etsy, but you can taste-test the candles.
SUNDAY, Nov 23
🎁 Christmas Village at North Point 📍 North Point Mall, Alpharetta 🕒 Sun Nov 23 · 12–6 PM 💲 Free Event What: Santa selfies, pop-up shops, hot cocoa — the works. Great for kids, better for parents who love one-stop seasonal chaos. 🎄 Lighting of Avalon 📍 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta 🕒 Sun Nov 23 · 2pm- 7:30 PM 💲 Free Event What: The official start of sparkle season. Think: fireworks, Santa’s arrival, and all the cozy chaos you secretly love. TUESDAY, Nov 25 Groovin’ with Grandfriends – Arbor Terrace 📍 Crabapple/Roswell ⏰ Nov 25, 10:30–11:30 am 💲 Free What: Seniors + little ones + music = the cutest hour you’ll see all week.Mini Melodies – GiGi’s Playhouse 📍 Alpharetta ⏰ Nov 25, 11 am–12 pm 💲 Free What: A joyful music session for young kids with Down Syndrome and their families. Barn Book Sale – Friends of the Milton Library 📍 Milton ⏰ Nov 25, 1–5:30 pm 💲 Most items $0.50–$3 What: A treasure hunt for readers — books, puzzles, movies, and nostalgia. Click 👉 here to submit your event.
🎤 Live at Loyal Q: Local Jam Session 📍 Loyal Q & Brew, Alpharetta 🕒 Sat Nov 22 · 8 PM 💲 Free Event What: Craft beer, pulled pork, and a lineup of local musicians who always sound better live than online.
Malvi Mallow Pop-Up 📍 Avalon ⏰ Sat, Nov 23 | Open Daily 💵 Varies What: Alpharetta’s sweetest little secret — handmade marshmallows that will ruin you for store-bought forever. 🎸 Sunday Sounds: The Bourbon Brothers 📍 Gate City Brewing, Roswell 🕒 Sun Nov 23 · 3–6 PM 💲 Free Event What: A beer-and-blues combo that hits just right on a lazy Sunday. Open Mic Night – The Stout Brothers 📍 Roswell ⏰ Monday Nov 24, Evening 💲 Free entry What: Casual, cozy, and full of surprise local talent.
⭐️Chocolate & Wine Pairing 📍 Fermented Wine Boutique ⏰ Tue, Nov 25 | 6 PM 💵 $50 What: Because adulting means finally learning which cabernet goes best with caramel. (Hint: all of them.)
🎤 Kings of Swing Holiday Show 📍 Roswell Cultural Arts Center 🕒 Fri Nov 21 · 7:30 PM 💲 Tickets required What: Big band, bigger energy. A brass-filled throwback that makes “festive” feel like a verb.
Roswell Farmers Market – Final Market Day ⭐ 📍 Behind Roswell City Hall ⏰ Nov 22, 8 am–12 pm 💲 Free entry What: The last chance to snag local produce, flowers, breads, and “I swear this will be great for Thanksgiving” finds.
Historic Homes Open House – Autrey Mill 📍 Johns Creek ⏰ Nov 22, 10 am–2 pm 💲 Free What: Holiday‑decorated historic homes with docents, nostalgia, and a surprise Santa moment.
🎄 Roswell Tree Lighting 📍 Roswell Town Square 🕒 Sat Nov 22 · 5–7 PM 💲 Free Event Karla Harris Holiday Jazz Concert 📍 Roswell Cultural Arts Center ⏰ Sun Nov 23, 4–5 pm 💲 $$ Ticketed What: Swingy, soulful holiday jazz that feels like warm lighting and a perfectly mixed Old Fashioned. What: Choirs, cookies, and that dramatic countdown moment everyone loves. Santa might “accidentally” show up early. 🎶 Holiday Pops with the Roswell Symphony 📍 Roswell Cultural Arts Center 🕒 Sat Nov 29 · 7:30 PM 💲 Tickets required What: Big voices, classic carols, and that moment when the brass section makes you tear up a little. ⭐️Victor Rolf. Fashion Statements. 📍High Museum of Art 🕒 Oct 10 - Feb 8 💲 Ticketed What: Couture gets conceptual. The Dutch duo’s larger-than-life gowns, irony, and edge prove fashion can be both fabric and philosophy. Prepare to be floored — and inspired to overdress at brunch. Christkindlmarket Roswell 📍 Roswell Town Square (TBA) ⏰ Late Nov–Dec 💲 Free entry What: Mulled wine, German treats, handmade gifts — the coziest little European market in the suburbs.
🎄GardenGarden Nights, Holiday Lights – Atlanta Botanical Garden 📍 Atlanta ⏰ Evenings late Nov–Dec 💲 $$–$$$ Ticketed What: Millions of lights, glowing sculptures, and the Canopy Walk shining like a holiday runway. Worth the drive every single year.
Historic Autrey Mills Open House image by A Side Creative
Historic Homes Open House – Autrey Mill (Real Estate Spotlight Edition) 📍 Johns Creek ⏰ Nov 22, 10 am–2 pm 💲 Free What: Here’s a fun twist for our real-estate-loving readers: Autrey Mill’s Historic Homes Open House gives you a rare peek into the architectural DNA of Johns Creek. These restored gems — from the Summerour House to the 19th-century tenant cabin — are like flipping through a living Zillow archive, except with docents, holiday décor, and an occasional Santa sighting.
If you love a good porch, original woodwork, or imagining how people lived before quartz counters and open-concept everything, this is your kind of Saturday stroll. A perfect reminder that today’s “modern farmhouse” has nothing on the real thing.
Can you solve this week’s scramble?
Scramble: S O E W R N L F A K
Hint: You’ll spot these drifting around town before the real ones ever show up.
Blanks: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (10) Answer revealed at the bottom see The Fadeout section! 👇
Entryway Style board
Set the Tone at the Threshold
If you’re hosting this Thanksgiving, your entryway is doing a lot more heavy lifting than you think. It’s the first hello, the first impression, and the first place guests drop… well, everything. A quick foyer refresh can instantly set the tone: think a washable runner (because pumpkin-spice anything will spill), a small console vignette with a warm lamp glow, and a catch-all bowl that quietly whispers “I’ve thought of everything.” Add in a seasonal stem or two, swap out that tired doormat, and suddenly your home feels intentional before guests even make it to the kitchen. Consider this your five-minute power move for a welcoming, pulled-together holiday vibe.
Why This Works
Because the entryway is your home’s “first impression.” A little warm lighting, natural texture, and smart storage instantly make your space feel intentional — even if everything beyond it isn’t quite guest-ready yet.
Evergreen Stems — subtle holiday mood without the overwhelm.
👋 Here for Thanksgiving? Excellent timing — Alpharetta is currently operating at peak sparkle. Between the tree lightings, pop-up bars, markets, and things that look suspiciously like Hallmark movie sets, there’s plenty to do when you need a breather from your relatives. Stick with us and you’ll know exactly where to wander, sip, skate, and politely avoid doing dishes.
North Fulton Community Charities — Holiday Assistance Program 📍 Roswell & Alpharetta NFCC locations What: NFCC is collecting new toys, winter coats, gift cards, and holiday meal items for families in need. One of the most impactful ways to support neighbors right here in North Fulton.
The Drake House — Holiday Wish List for Moms & Kids 📍 Roswell What: Donate toys, teen gifts, pajamas, and grocery gift cards to help single moms create a magical holiday morning for their children at The Drake House Holiday House.
Toys for Tots — Alpharetta Fire Stations 📍 All Alpharetta fire stations (official drop sites) What: Drop off new, unwrapped toys that stay local, supporting families in Alpharetta and North Fulton.
Job postings for the creative economy (by which I mean totally made up 😉) But A Side Of Town would love to post your real jobs, gig, service, or help wanted ads.
🎨 Calling All Creatives:Alpharetta Arts Center needs volunteers for upcoming winter workshops. No degree required, just enthusiasm and maybe a beret.
🐕 Help Wanted: Waggy Walks Pet Care is adding part-time dog-walkers for the holiday travel season. Must love pups, puddles, and being told you’re the best human ever. 💇 Hiring:Drybar Alpharetta is looking for stylists who can tame holiday-party hair and hold gossip securely under a blow-dryer. 🧑🏽🎄 Seasonal Gig:Avalon Events Crew needs extra hands for Santa photo ops and light display setup. Ideal candidates can lift 50 lbs and maintain holiday cheer under pressure (and peppermint-scented fog).
Got a real-life job you need seasonal help with? Let's get it posted next week? Click 👉 here to submit your posting
Greenville, SC courtesy of Instagram
Weekend Getaway- Greenville, SC — Holiday Lights + Foodie Weekend Energy 📍 Downtown Greenville, SC ⏰ Ideal for a 1–2 night getaway (2 hr 30 min drive) 💲 $$ Dining + optional skating/activities What: If you’re craving a getaway that feels festive but not chaotic, Greenville is your sweet spot. Main Street glows with early holiday lights, “Ice on Main” opens for crisp-weather skating, and Falls Park delivers that perfect scenic stroll without needing a hiking kit. Add their seriously good restaurant scene, boutique shopping for early gifts, and a walkable downtown you’ll want to wander for hours. The ideal pre-Thanksgiving reset — close enough for one night, fun enough for two.
Where to Stay: The Westin Poinsett — Classic, elegant, and right on Main Street. The easiest way to stay in the center of the holiday glow. Grand Bohemian Lodge — A luxury lodge overlooking Falls Park and the Liberty Bridge. Stone fireplaces, dramatic architecture, and perfect for a cozy, upscale escape.
Caption for Illustration: Greenville’s Main Street glowing under early holiday lights — the perfect backdrop for a festive weekend wander.
🔥 Roast: To the driver who tried to parallel park on Canton Street during the tree-lighting preview — bold move, wrong dimension.
🌟 Boast: To the Alpharetta High marching band — because nothing says “holidays” like Jingle Bells with a drumline.
🍷 Toast: To whoever invented the Merry Grinchmas Martini — the city of Alpharetta owes you a key to downtown.
Keep it kind + local. We may edit for clarity/length.
🍂 For Sale: One decorative hay bale, slightly used, now housing a family of chipmunks. Free to a good porch.
🕯️ Wanted: Someone who can relight my fall candle without judgment for how fast I burned through the first one.
🥧 Trade: One homemade pie crust for a functioning rolling pin. (Mine retired mid-Thanksgiving prep.)
🐿️ Lost: My willpower at Kilwins. If found, please return before I buy another caramel apple.
Editor’s Note: Have a real ad? We’ll happily mix it in with the fake ones next week — bonus points if it’s just as weird. Click 👉 here to submit your item / opportunity.
Word Puzzle Answer: Snowflake
Last Week's Guess the Photo Answer: Avian
Avian
2011 Forged iron and bronze
Artist-Michael Dillon
Located inside the Alpharetta Arts Center
Michael Dillon has had a deep interest flying or the feeling of flight in his work. The ability to transcend one’s physical abilities and to see the limitless possibilities has become a hallmark theme of his work.
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