From ice-skating to selfies with Santa, the holidays at Ponce City Market look bright

Get warm and cozy with your nearest and dearest outside on The Yard this holiday season with fireside pods.
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It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year, and Ponce City Market (PCM) will give you everything you need to make it extra special!

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With visits from Santa, festive pop-ups and ice skating, fireside treats, and more, these holiday happenings are sure to bring that extra joy we could all use. Check out the lineup below!

Holiday Tree Market

Deck the halls with boughs of holly at the Ponce City Tree Market by Tradition Trees. Customers can pick out a tree and bring it home or have it delivered and installed professionally. There will also be garlands and wreaths for purchase. The market will open from Nov. 19 through Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Skate the Sky

Are you ready for an ice-skating adventure? The Roof at Ponce City Market is BACK for the sixth year, bringing the best winter activity to Atlanta. Starting Friday, Nov. 26, all-access tickets will be $30 for adults and $22 for children and include ice skating, unlimited gameplay and admission to The Roof.

Igloos on The Roof

Get cozy this holiday season — in a private igloo, no less!

Premium six-person igloos on the Roof of Ponce City Market have two options: Skate the Sky, which includes general admission to The Roof, 50 minutes of skate time, and unlimited games and rides at Skyline Park; and 9 Mile Station igloos, which include full-service dining, general admission to The Roof, and unlimited games and rides at Skyline Park. To make a reservation and for more information, visit poncecitymarket.com.

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Misfit DIY Wrapping Co.

The Misfit DIY Wrapping Co. pop-up shop is back this holiday season! Bring your holiday gifts purchased at PCM to the second floor of the Central Food Hall from Dec. 3-18 and Dec. 21-23 to jazz them up. Misfit will provide free, out-of-the-box wrapping supplies in exchange for a suggested donation to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta.

Fireside Roasting and Toasting Pods on The Yard

Ponce City Market brings the joy of the holidays to The Yard with warm fires and marshmallows, lawn games, and magical falling snow! Fires will be roaring on a first come, first served basis from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays beginning Dec. 3 through Dec. 23.

Selfie Saturdays with Santa

Don’t miss your chance to take a picture with Santa! The jolly man will be at The Yard at Ponce City Market on Saturdays, Dec. 3-17, from noon to 4 p.m. If the weather is frightful, he’ll be on the second floor of the Central Food Hall next to The Village Retail and Bar Vegan.

Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Join Ponce City Market on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 6 p.m. for a traditional menorah lighting ceremony to celebrate the Festival of Lights! They’ll be lighting a menorah on The Yard with live entertainment and refreshments, so bring your friends and family to join in on the festivities.

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Ponce City Market

Location: East Atlanta - 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE; Website: poncecitymarket.com; Contact: 404-900-7900

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