Holiday Spirit at Oakland Cemetery
Visitors can gather for a community tree lighting with Santa, take photos in a holiday setting, and listen to live music by the Octave Atlanta Acapella Group. The grounds host a holiday market with artisan goods, seasonal treats, and handmade gifts, as well as local food trucks serving craft cocktails and hot cocoa. Children can make holiday crafts and play in the snow, and guests can experience candlelit guided tours through historic decorated mausoleums.
Dec 4 – Dec 5, 2026 All ages Free.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
5PM - 9 PM.
Neighborhood
Atlanta
Food & Drink
Local food trucks serve bites, while festive drinks include craft cocktails and hot cocoa.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy Tour of Eternal Homes tickets separately; the candlelit guided tour costs $20 for non-members and $15 for members.
- Plan your visit for Friday, December 4, if you want to see the community tree lighting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
- The event runs 5–9 p.m.; allow time within that window for the market, music, crafts, and other activities.
- Wear warm layers for the December evening, particularly if you plan to spend time exploring the cemetery grounds.
- Choose comfortable walking shoes for browsing the market and joining the guided tour through the historic mausoleums.
Special Events & Promotions
- Holiday Spirit is free to attend.
- The community tree lighting with Santa takes place Friday, December 4.
- The candlelit Tour of Eternal Homes is separately ticketed; members receive a discount.
Links & Contact
Run by Historic Oakland Foundation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holiday Spirit free to attend?
Yes, Holiday Spirit at Oakland is a free celebration.
What can families do at the event?
Families can see the tree lighting, visit the holiday market, take photos with Santa, hear live music, make crafts, and play in the snow.
What food and drinks are available?
Local food trucks serve food, and festive drinks include hot cocoa and craft cocktails.
What can visitors find at the holiday market?
Local vendors offer handmade gifts, seasonal treats, and artisan goods.
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