Things To Do in Atlanta for November feature many exhibits, events along with the Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday. Fall Weather in Atlanta is absolutely gorgeous and a wonderful time to get out and about.
One of the most interesting events is the Atlanta Ovo Show by Cirque du Soleil. Enjoy the beauty and entertainment of acrobatics and non-stop movement as you delve into the fascinating world of insects. Other Atlanta Things To Do feature the Easyriders Bike Show, Atlanta Veterans Day Parade and the Atlanta Half Marathon on Thanksgiving Day.
November 1
Atlanta Exhibits: Bodies…the Exhibition, a surreal look into the Human Anatomy like never before. Be one of the first to see what was formerly reserved for only Doctors and Surgeons! Bodies The Exhibition is located in the Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station in Midtown. Please visit the site below for more information, times and ticket sales on Bodies The Exhibition.
Bodies…The Exhibition
November 2
Atlanta Theatre: WHITE CHRISTMAS, get into the spirit of the season with this delighful, romantic, holiday musical, Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”. Runs November 2 – 7 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Midtown Atlanta. For information on tickets and schedule visit Fox Theatre – Venues here.
November 4
Atlanta Performing Arts: Ovo, Atlanta Ovo by Cirque du Soleil – a unique perspective into the world of insects. Runs through the whole month of November under the Big Tent at Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta. Please visit Atlanta Ovo for tickets and more information:
Atlanta Ovo
November 6
Atlanta Kids Activities: PIRATE WEEKEND, have a swashbuckling adventure at the second annual Pirate Weekend filled with kids activities including arts and crafts, and a scavenger hunt. Families can also explore the newest exhibit at Fernbank Water: H2O=Life. Saturday & Sunday November 6th and 7th at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, NE Atlanta. For more information please visit:
Fernbank Hosts Second Annual Pirate Weekend
Running Event: ZOOMA, Atlanta Half Marathon and 5K – Women’s race runs through the beautiful fall scenery in Braselton, Georgia. The race starts at the Chateau Elan vineyard resort located about 40 miles NE of Atlanta and hosts a post-race party. Start time for the race is 7:30 a.m. and is followed up with a post-race party. For more information please visit the ZOOMA Atlanta Half Marathon website.
November 13
Atlanta Parade: Atlanta Veterans Day Parade – 29th Annual Veterans Day Parade starts at 11:00 a.m. on West Peachtree St. near Pine St. and travels down Marietta St. towards Centennial Olympic Park. The Parade honors those who served, are currently serving, died, and are still missing in action. This year’s 2010 Parade Grand Marshal is R. Lee Ermey TV Actor and Movie Star. Parade is sponsored by Georgia Veterans Day Parade Association of Atlanta, Inc. For more information visit the Georgia Veterans Day Parade website here.
November 17
Atlanta Holiday Events: Winter Wonderland, the Holiday Season comes alive at the first annual Winter Wonderland features music, performances, crafts and holiday trees celebrating the diversity of groups, traditions, holidays and events around the world. Runs November 17, 2010 -January 5, 2011 at the Fernbank Museum, NE Atlanta. Please visit Winter Wonderland: Celebrations and Traditions Around The World.
November 19
Holiday Activities: Atlanta Ice Rink – the largest outdoor ice skating rink opens just in time for the Holiday Season. A wonderful way to spend time with family and friends and get into the holiday spirit. Located at Centennial Olympic Park in Downtown Atlanta. Open daily through January, for more information on tickets and scheduling visit here Atlanta Ice Rink at Centennial Olympic Park.
November 20
Atlanta Bike Show: Easyriders Bike Show – includes over 250 of the Planets Baddest Bikes. The Atlanta Easyriders Bike Show 2010/2011 also features the World’s Top Bike Builders, the Nations Best Motorcycle Stunt Shows, 5000 Sq. Ft. Easyrider Kid Zone, Live Musical Performance by Cowboy Mouth, and the Easyriders Roadware Fashion Show. 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center, Downtown Atlanta. For more information visit the Easyriders Bike Show website.
Holiday Events: The Lighting of Atlantic Station – the Holiday Season starts at Atlantic Station with the lighting of the Grand Christmas Tree in Central Park. The holiday festival runs through New Years and features live musical performances, visits with Santa, snowfall by the Christmas Tree, miniature train rides, carriage rides, holiday shopping and more. For more information and schedule of events see our article Holiday Season Celebration at Atlantic Station.
November 22
Kids Activity: Grand Opening of Atlanta’s Newest Ice Rink – The Rink at Park Tavern officially opens in the heart of Midtown Atlanta at Piedmont Park. Santa will be available for photos with kids at Atlanta’s newest state-of -the-art ice rink. For more information on scheduling visit this Atlanta Ga Today article: Santa Visits New Rink at Park Tavern.
November 25
Atlanta Activities: Atlanta Half-Marathon and Thanksgiving Day 5K - the Atlanta Half Marathon is 13.1 miles long, has a new coarse and is one of the largest Half Marathons in the Nation! The 2010 Atlanta Half Marathon starts and finishes at Turner Field Stadium and travels through Atlantic Station, Midtown Atlanta, Cabbage Town and Downtown Atlanta. Participants in the race will pass by many Atlanta landmarks including the Georgia State Capitol, Centennial Olympic Park, Piedmont Park and Ebenezer Baptist Church. Other Holiday Events include the Thanksgiving Day 5K, the Mashed Potato Mile and the Drumstick Dash Kid’s Runs. You can register here at the Atlanta Half-Marathon website through November 21, 2010.
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