6 of the best things you can do in Atlanta this weekend

As we’re all running around shopping, baking, and decorating for the holiday season, it can be easy to forget that this is a time for celebrating and having fun.

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So clear that schedule and make room this weekend! Here are five things you should do in metro Atlanta:

Have a Y’ally Jolly Christmas

Get in the holiday spirit with a “singer-songwriter” styled performance featuring Chris Young, Cole Swindell, Lainey Wilson, Tyler Hubbard, and Hailey Whitters. This event will surely be a great time for anyone who loves country music!

Location: Gwinnett - 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097; Time: 8 p.m.; Date: Thursday, Dec. 8; Admission: $10+;Website: events.accessatlanta.com

Attend a Llama Holiday Social

Come dressed to impress and bring your crew for a night of live music, complimentary hot chocolate and apple cider, and a fa-la-la-llamazing time with sweet, fluffy llamas at The Works Thursday night.

Location: Northwest Atlanta - 1295 Chattahoochee Ave NW; Time: 6-8 p.m.; Date: Thursday, Dec. 8; Admission: Free; Website: instagram.com

Bundle up and catch a Christmas movie outdoors

This Friday night, head to Barrett Park in College Park for a showing of “Arthur Christmas.” The movie starts at 6 p.m., and is great fun for the whole family!

Location: College Park - 2001 Walker Ave, College Park, GA 30337; Time: 6-8 p.m.; Date: Friday, Dec. 9; Admission: Free; Website: events.accessatlanta.com

Go on a Jurassic Quest

This weekend head Downtown for an amazing one-of-a-kind experience that will delight kids and adults alike — Jurassic Quest. Your ticket includes larger-than-life animatronic dinosaurs, dino crafts, bounce houses, and more.

Location: Downtown - 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW; Date: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11; Admission: $22; Website: events.accessatlanta.com

Meet Botanical Saint Nick

Need a little Christmas cheer? The Atlanta Botanical Garden hosts a special visitor this year: Saint Nick himself.

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So bring your camera and tell the big guy clad in green all your holiday wishes. He’ll be there this Saturday and next Saturday, Dec. 17.

Location: Midtown - 1345 Piedmont Ave NE; Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Date: Saturday, Dec. 10; Admission: Free with Garden admission; Website: events.accessatlanta.com

Go walking in a Winter Wonderland

Get your hats, scarves, and mittens ready! This Sunday, head to the West End with your family and friends to Monday Night Garage for a whimsical Winter Wonderland. There will be photo ops with Santa, a holiday train, seasonal stouts, face painting and hot cocoa.

Location: West End - 933 Lee St SW; Time: Noon to 3 p.m.; Date: Sunday, Dec. 11; Admission: Free; Website: events.accessatlanta.com