Georgia Activities to Do Over the Holiday Season
The holidays are officially here, and with it comes a lot of great things that you can do with friends and family over the next few weeks leading up to Christmas. Plenty of holiday events and attractions open on Thanksgiving weekend, and some of them stay open all the way until January. With the colder weather moving in, now is really the perfect time to embrace these holiday events, which can make this time of year a lot more cheerful, which is a good thing. Get ready for the festive season with some Georgia things to do, and some of these ideas are good all year long.
Georgia Holiday Activities
Ice Skating at Local Spots
Georgia has some great spots for ice skating, and one near Augusta is Evans on Ice, located in Evans. Located at 7016 Evans Town Center Boulevard, they offer everything from lessons to public ice skating to private parties. In Atlanta, one fun spot is Skate the Sky at The Roof at Ponce City Market.
Give Back to the Community
The holidays are a time for giving. Sure, opening gifts is fun, but it’s also really fun to give back. Find some Georgia charities and either donate to them or give your time by volunteering for them. Giving to your local food bank is always a great option. Some popular charities this time of year are Toys for Tots, the Salvation Army, Ronald McDonald House and Habitat for Humanity, just to name a few.
Take Part in Some Holiday Baking or Cooking
Even if you aren’t the best chef or baker in the world, it’s worth a try during the holidays. You could even get into the kitchen and make gifts for family and friends, but make sure to ship them in time. Try finding your “signature” food item that you always bring to events. Experiment with a few different recipes, and once you find one that people rave about, make it your special dish that you always bring to holiday parties and family gatherings. It’s fun to have a signature dish for which you’re known.
Cozy Holiday Movie Night
Sometimes, staying in is the perfect way to enjoy a cozy holiday evening. This time of year, there are so many Christmas movies available on streaming and regular TV. So, why not start a new tradition and gather the family every year for holiday movie night. You can even make it extra special with festive snacks, such as Christmas popcorn with a marshmallow coating and green and red sprinkles.
