Alpharetta's Season of Celebration continues with a festive lineup of activities for both residents and visitors in Downtown Alpharetta. This year's celebration brings an array of exciting events, including the debut of Holiday Hop & Shop, Flicks & Flurries, and an extended Holiday Food Drive. The City of Alpharetta invites you to create lasting holiday memories in its vibrant community.
Holiday Hop & Shop
Experience the joy of hassle-free shopping with Holiday Hop & Shop on Saturday, December 2. From 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., a free hop-on, hop-off shuttle service will be available, offering a seamless shopping experience across four unique markets: the Alpharetta Christmas Market, Heartfelt Holiday Gift Market, Maker's Market Artisan Faire, and Santa Paws Market. Find the perfect gift as you explore a variety of handcrafted items, food, décor, jewelry, sweet treats, and more, along with additional kid-friendly activities.
Along the Hop & Shop route, families are invited to stop at the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for a complimentary individual or family photo with Santa. A photo will be printed onsite and emailed instantly for immediate sharing. Attendees are advised to not wear green clothing as the photographer will be using a green screen. Please note that shuttles to the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau end at 11:30 a.m.
Next, shorten your holiday to-do list by swinging by the Downtown Alpharetta District Wrap Shack at the Hamilton Hotel shuttle stop. Bring your purchases from the Hop & Shop markets and your favorite Downtown Alpharetta shops for complimentary gift-wrapping. Services are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of three items. Remember to save your receipts to redeem this offer. Don't miss this opportunity to add a touch of elegance to your holiday presents!
Shuttle Stops:
• Alpharetta Community Center; 175 Roswell St.
• Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau; 178 S Main St., Ste 200
• Avalon; 6100 Avalon Blvd.
• Innovation Academy; 125 Milton Ave.
• The Hamilton Hotel; 35 Milton Ave.
Be sure to look for shuttle stop signs at each location, indicating designated drop-off and pick-up points. For specific market and shuttle stop details, please visit
bit.ly/HopNShopShuttle.
Flicks & Flurries
Mark your calendars for Flicks & Flurries on Saturday, December 16, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., where the enchantment of winter meets the magic of the big screen in Downtown Alpharetta. The evening promises fun for families and friends alike, featuring three holiday short films on the Town Green. For an extra touch of whimsy, snow flurries will appear between movies and an inflatable snow globe will be available as the perfect backdrop to capture holiday moments. Bring blankets and chairs for a cozy evening under the stars and indulge in Kilwin's hot cocoa, available for purchase.
Showtimes:
6:15 p.m. – Shrek the Halls
6:45 p.m. – Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury
7:30 p.m. – How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Annual Holiday Food Drive - Extended Dates
Alpharetta's Annual Holiday Food Drive is back and offering extended opportunities for community members to embrace the spirit of giving. From November 18 to December 18, residents and businesses are encouraged to donate non-perishable goods to help stock the shelves at the North Fulton Community Charities Food Pantry and benefit families in need right here in North Fulton County. Conveniently drop off items at seven Alpharetta locations during business hours or at any of the four 24/7 tree shelves downtown.
Indoor Donation Bins:
• Alpharetta Adult Activity Center; 13450 Cogburn Rd.
• Alpharetta City Hall; 2 Park Plaza
• Alpharetta Community Center; 175 Roswell St.
• Alpharetta First Baptist Church; 44 Academy St.
• Avalon Concierge/Valet Parking; 400 Avalon Blvd.
• Preston Ridge Community Center (next to the YMCA); 3655 Preston Ridge Rd.
• Wills Park Recreation Center; 11925 Wills Rd.
Outdoor Collection Tree Shelves:
• Outside City Hall
• Town Green
• Corner of Milton Ave/Canton Street
• Canton Street (between Milton Ave & School Dr)
The most needed items this year include peanut butter, pasta, canned soups, mac and cheese, canned fruit, oatmeal, and toiletries. For more information about the North Fulton Community Charities Food Pantry (NFCC), including a regularly updated list of top pantry needs, please visit
https://nfcchelp.org/food-bank/. If you don’t have time to shop, you can donate pre-selected items from the Amazon link listed on the NFCC Food Pantry webpage. Join Alpharetta in making a difference this holiday season.
There are so many fun things to do in Alpharetta. For more information about
Alpharetta’s Season of Celebration events and a complete schedule of holiday events, please visit
bit.ly/SOCDEC2023 or follow us on Facebook at
@AlpharettaRecreation.