Santa's Arrival
Guests gather in downtown Acworth for holiday activities, live performances, and candy canes handed out by Santa's elves. Mayor Tommy Allegood reads The Night Before Christmas before the official lighting of the tree on the Plaza behind Henry’s. Families can also visit with Santa Claus and pose for holiday photos.
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
Pictures with Santa are free each year.
Hours
Listing: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm; festivities begin at 6:00 p.m.; Santa is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 p.m.; pictures with Santa begin at 6:45 p.m.; activities continue until 8:30 p.m.
Neighborhood
Historic Downtown
Food & Drink
Candy canes are part of the event; no other food or drink options are specified.
Tips & Advice
- Bring your own camera or phone for pictures with Santa, because there is no photographer on site to take them for you.
- Arrive before Santa's scheduled arrival so you can enjoy the festivities first and be ready when pictures with Santa start shortly after.
- Head to the Plaza behind Henry's for the tree lighting and the mayor's reading of The Night Before Christmas.
- Stay after the tree lighting, because live performances and activities keep going downtown after Santa arrives.
Special Events & Promotions
- Mayor Tommy Allegood reads The Night Before Christmas before the tree lighting.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Acworth
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at Santa's Arrival?
Santa arrives in Historic Downtown Acworth, and there are live performances and activities. Mayor Tommy Allegood reads The Night Before Christmas, the tree is lit, Santa poses for photos, and his elves hand out candy canes.
Is there a photographer for pictures with Santa?
No, there's no photographer on site, so bring your own camera. Pictures with Santa are free and start shortly after he arrives.
Where is the tree lighting?
The tree is lit on the Plaza behind Henry's.
Is it good for families?
Yes, bring the whole family to hear the mayor read The Night Before Christmas, watch the tree lighting and see Santa.
Who hosts the event?
The City of Acworth hosts it with its partner, NorthStar Church. Summerwell, Bells Ferry presents it.
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