2024 Christmas Events for Autistic People and Families

Outside Atlanta Metro

 

Christmas Lights at Camp Rock

Valdosta, GA

Date: December 1

Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Website: https://www.fastvaldosta.com/camprock

Location:

4407 Rocky Ford Road

4407 Rocky Ford Road
Valdosta, GA 31601

Organizer: F.A.S.T. – Family Autism Support Team

About: We are thrilled to announce that Camp Rock will be sponsoring another amazing Christmas event again for us this year! Children with autism & their immediate family members are invited to join us Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 6-9 PM for an evening of fun at Camp Rock’s Christmas Lights: FAST & DSASG Night! Registration is REQUIRED to attend this event as Camp Rock will be closed to the public for our families.

 

Waves Christmas Market

Warner Robins, GA

Date: December 7

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/915566103433642?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Location

1000 Corporate Pointe
Warner Robins, GA 31088

Organizer

Waves Autism Center

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About:  We hope that everyone in our community will join us to celebrate the upcoming Christmas season and support our student entrepreneurs! Last year we had young bakers selling cookies, muffins, and cupcakes!  We also have student artists selling their artwork, jewelry, lip balms, therapeutic rice bags, art and crafts, and photography! The sky is the limit as long as the things you sell are all your own original designs and does not have a licensed image.  If you are a current student or are ages 6 to young adult and would like to join us and be a part of this wonderful day, please contact Shelley Spivey at wavesautismcenter@gmail.com or call 478-733-2597!

 

Sensory Santa

Thomasville, GA

Date: December 7

Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location

319 North Stevens Street

319 North Stevens Street
Thomasville, GA

Organizer

South Georgia Autism Center

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About: Photos with Santa, sensory games, crafts, and food!

 

Christmas Party

Macon, GA

Date: December 7

Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Location:

Wesley Glen Ministries

4850 North Mumford Rd
Macon, GA 31210

Organizer: Central Georgia Autism

About:  We are so excited to partner with Wesley Glen Ministries again this year for our Annual Christmas Party.  We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Christmas Cookies and Crafts

Fortson, GA

Date: December 7

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location:

Northside Christian Church

9801 Whitesville Rd
Fortson, GA 31808

Organizer: Northside Christian Church

About:  Sign up for the Christmas Cookies and Crafts at Northside Christian Church! This is an inclusive event for all levels of skill sets.  Come on out and enjoy some time, create some crafts/gifts and have some cookies and hot chocolate.

This is a free event!!!  For more information call the church at 706-324-5220 or email Beatrice Hiner at asapncc@gmail.com or text or call 706-550-8400.  Sign up at – https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSf1yn5w846kIv…/viewform

Grinchmas Extravaganza

Warner Robins, GA

Date: December 13

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Website:  https://www.puzzlepiecesic.net/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2Ayi4Re1JZEOLdwY9qw4SCjG5GZKz2CYzObZ_Q4v6dRCqr9j1xw7TbnDo_aem_26HDyTlexxvxsgYVR_a7CA

Location

205 Dental Drive Suite 12
Warner Robins, GA 31088

Organizer

Puzzle Pieces

About: Fun, Magic, and Joy for the whole family!

 

Sensory Santa

Columbus, GA

Date: December 15

Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Location:

1231 Broadway

1231 Broadway
Columbus, GA 31901

Organizer

Autism Hope Center

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About:  Join us for a free photo with Santa for individuals with special needs and their families!  Going to visit Santa can be difficult or impossible for special needs children. The Sensory Santa Event offers a quiet, calm environment with minimal wait time. Slots are filling up fast; scan the QR Code for details and to reserve your time.

 

Holiday Dance

Savannah, GA

Date: December 18

Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Cost: $40

Website: https://employabilityga.org/dance

Location:

The Savannah Golf Club

1661 E President Street
Savannah, GA 31404

Organizer

EmployAbility

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Tacky Christmas Party

Evans, GA

Date: December 20

Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/964179662189162/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Location:

Mosaic Church

478 Columbia Industrial Blvd
Evans, GA 30809 United States

Organizer

Life on the Spectrum

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About: Wear your tackiest, most festive holiday attire and get ready to party! Please bring a gift of $10 or less for our gift exchange.

 

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Spectrum Annual Holiday Party

Duluth, GA

Date: December 5

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Website: https://spectrumautism.org/events/spectrum-holiday-party/

Location:

First Baptist Church of Duluth

2908 Duluth Highway 120
Duluth, GA 30096 United States

Organizer:

Spectrum Autism Support Center

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About: Adults: Join Spectrum parents for a fun evening of food, entertainment, and door prizes. $5 per adult or family member attendee for pizza, salad, dessert and drink.

Kids: Have fun with your Spectrum friends at your own Holiday Party with pizza, crafts, entertainment, gifts and fun.

Families: We will have a professional photographer to capture pics with your family or child with Santa or a genertic background.

 

Southside Santa Party

Peachtree City, GA

Date: December 6

Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Location:

145E Governors Square

145E Governors Square
Peachtree City, GA 30269

Organizer:

Lekotek of Georgia

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About:  All Lekotek families are welcome to come see Santa and get your picture taken. We will have some fun too. There will be a few fun activities and crafts for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to register so Santa knows how many presents to bring!

RSVP: Sign up online or call Jackelyn at 770-289-3276.

 

Positive Impact International Christmas Party

Lawrenceville, GA

Date:  December 7

Time:  8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Website:  https://spectrumautism.org/event/positive-impact-christmas-party/

Location:

1700 Winder Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA

Organizer:

Spectrum Autism Support Center

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About: We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Christmas party in collaboration with Positive Impact International! This year’s event will be held on December 7th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at Stars and Strikes in Lawrenceville. Join us for a fun-filled morning of free bowling, laser tag, bumper cars, and arcade games for the entire family. Stars and Strikes will generously provide pizza, drinks, and a raffle with exciting prizes.

 

Breakfast with Santa

Tucker, GA

Date: December 7

Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Cost: $20 – $35

Website: https://fodac.org/breakfast-with-santa-december-9-2023/

Location:

Rehoboth Baptist Church

2997 Lawrenceville Hwy
Tucker, GA 30084

Organizer

Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC)

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About: Join us at our annual Breakfast with Santa event with retired WSB Chief Meteorologist Glenn Burns on December 7h from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Rehoboth Baptist Church in Tucker. Proceeds support FODAC’s Pediatric Home Medical Equipment Program, which provides mobility items to over 300 children a year. Enjoy a wonderful family breakfast with musical entertainment. Kids will have a chance to meet Santa, receive a toy, and get their photo taken!  Can’t make the event? You can still provide support by purchasing tickets to donate to our pediatric clients and their families.

For questions and sponsorship details, contact Sarah Mulligan at sarahmulligan@fodac.org or call 770-419-9014 ext. 150.

 

Holiday Celebration

McDonough, GA

Date: December 13

Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Website: https://form.jotform.com/243045617664156

Location:

The Building 140

140 John Frank Ward Blvd
McDonough, GA 30253 + Google MapThis link opens in a new tab

Organizer

SHINE

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FOCUS + Lekotek Holiday Party

Stone Mountain, GA

Date: December 14

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Website: https://focus-ga.org/event/focus-lekotek-holiday-party/

Location:

Eastminster Presbyterian Church

5801 Hugh Howell Rd.
Stone Mountain, GA + Google MapThis link opens in a new tab

Organizer

Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS)

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About: FOCUS Kid must be 29 and under at event date.
Eligibility: Have a physical and/or developmental disabilities, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.

What to expect: There are always plenty of fun holiday activities including games, crafts, music, and more!

Admission to the holiday party is free.  Pre-packaged snacks and drinks will be available. No potluck to reduce spread of COVID-19.  Registration opens November 1st in the Family Portal.  Registration required so Santa packs his sleigh with enough gifts for every child!

 

Holiday Tea

Duluth, GA

Date: December 14

Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Website: https://spectrumautism.org/events/holiday-tea/

Location:

Magnolia Cottage

2987 Main Street
Duluth, GA 30096

Organizer Spectrum Autism Support Center

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About: Thank you for attending Spectrum’s Holiday Tea 2024. The event will be held at the Magnolia Cottage at Payne-Corley House, 2987 Main St., Duluth, GA, on Saturday, December 14th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We greatly appreciate your support for Spectrum Autism Support Group.