Stone Mountain Christmas Events 2018: Celebrate With The Kids

As we near the end of the year, it’s time to celebrate with family. There is no better way to celebrate the season than with a trip to Stone Mountain Park! They’ve got beautiful lights, activities for the kids, tasty treats and holiday traditions that are only happening at the rock. Check out these two Stone Mountain Christmas Events 2018 that the whole family can enjoy.

Stone Mountain Christmas Events 2018

Stone Mountain Park Christmas invites guests to celebrate National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

$10 off for any guest wearing an “ugly” Christmas sweater Friday, December 21

December 21 is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day in the United States. To help celebrate this very silly, yearly holiday, guests visiting the park for Stone Mountain Park Christmas will receive $10 off an All-Attractions Pass, regularly $34.95. Guests should simply present themselves—and their outrageous Christmas attire—at any ticket booth to receive the discount on Friday, December 21.

With the exception of December 25, Stone Mountain Park Christmas is now open every day starting at 10 a.m. through January 6.

Families Ring in the New Year Early at Stone Mountain Park

9 p.m. countdown celebrated with fireworks and snowfall

Stone Mountain Park will ring in the New Year early, providing an opportunity for parents and children to enjoy all the excitement of a midnight countdown a few hours early on Dec. 31. Stone Mountain Christmas attractions will take place as usual beginning at 2 p.m., including a presentation of the Snow Angel Snowfall and Fireworks Finale at 8:30 p.m.

Immediately following, early New Year’s Eve activities will begin with costumed characters, music and dance-alongs. At 8:59 p.m. the early countdown will begin and when the clock strikes 9 p.m., snow and fireworks will usher in the New Year.

“This event has become extremely popular among park visitors since its introduction two years ago,” said Michael Dombrowski, Stone Mountain Park general manager.

“In particular, we’ve found parents with toddlers appreciate being able to celebrate together in a family-friendly environment. They can visit with Christmas characters, experience a real snowfall and enjoy a great fireworks show—all while avoiding midnight traffic and the challenges that come with getting young children back on their regular sleep schedule.”

More About Stone Mountain Christmas

The holidays come to life during Stone Mountain Christmas, with more than 2 million LED lights adorning the park, including a 275-foot light tree at the mountain’s summit. The event is known for its wonderful live holiday shows, a 4D theatre movie experience featuring Polar Express 4D, and train rides around the mountain featuring a very special show called “The Gift.” Rudolph, Bumble and Clarice are available for photo opportunities along with a cast of other holiday characters.

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