This holiday season is extra special in Downtown Marietta. Check out these fun, festive activities designed to bring out the kid in each of us.
Ice Skating November 20 – January 4
The Marietta Square presents its first open-air ice skating rink, located on the southwest corner of Glover Park. Open Monday – Thursday 4:30pm – 10pm and open late on Fridays until 11pm. Skate during the weekends Saturdays from 10am – 11pm and Sundays Noon – 10pm. Extended hours are offered during school breaks. Open on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. $12 includes entry and skate rental. winterwonderlandmariettasquare.com
Christmas Royal Tea and Grand Yuletide Ball December 12, 13, 19, & 20
Enjoy High Tea with Christmas Royals Prince Goodtidings and Princess Joy at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. Children are encouraged to dress up for the special occasion and will learn royal dances at the Grand Yuletide Ball. Guests will receive a gift bag of goodies, including an autograph book to commemorate the afternoon with Christmas Royalty and new friends. Tickets are $15 for children and adults. earlsmithstrand.org
Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival December 3
Join Santa Claus for the kickoff to the holiday season Thursday, December 3 in Glover Park on the Marietta Square. The festivities will begin at 5pm with performances by local school choruses. Santa will make his grand entrance at 5:20pm and light the giant Christmas tree at 6pm. Entertainment will follow while Santa visits with children in the gazebo until 8pm.
Everyday Play
Make sure to stop by Santa’s workshop in the Square, open throughout the holiday season.
