{"671177":{"#nid":"671177","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Events Around Atlanta Over Thanksgiving Break ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThanksgiving is synonymous with food, family, and football. If you plan to stay in town over the break, there are events around Atlanta to celebrate not only the end of fall, but also the beginning of the holiday season. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantatrackclub.org\/2023-invesco-qqq-thanksgiving-day-half-marathon-5k-mile-dash\u0022\u003EThanksgiving Day 5K \u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Thursday, Nov. 23, 7:45 a.m.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Center Parc Stadium, 755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta, GA 30315\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStart your Thanksgiving Day off by burning some calories or cheering on the participants of the 5K, which begins under the Olympic Rings at Center Parc Stadium. A half-marathon race will also take runners through the city\u2019s historic neighborhoods before finishing back at the stadium for a post-race celebration.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantatrackclub.org\/2023-invesco-qqq-thanksgiving-day-half-marathon-5k-mile-dash\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gafestivaloftrees.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Festival of Trees\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Friday, Nov. 24 \u2013 Sunday, Nov. 26, hours vary. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Georgia World Congress Center, Building A\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you haven\u2019t already picked out your Christmas tree or you\u2019re just looking to get in the holiday spirit, check out the Georgia Festival of Trees. The event auctions off specialty trees with proceeds benefiting Street Grace \u2014 a nonprofit dedicated to combating human trafficking and the exploitation of minors. Along with the trees, the festival offers live entertainment, activities, gift shops from local artisans, food, and more.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gafestivaloftrees.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/hbp\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHelluva Block Party\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Saturday, Nov. 25, 3:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere: North Avenue\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith Atlanta\u2019s own Ludacris headlining, Helluva Block Party\u2019s inaugural season ends with an exclamation point. Four hours prior to the Yellow Jackets and the Georgia Bulldogs renewing their rivalry inside Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field, North Avenue will once again be transformed into the ultimate tailgate spot with live entertainment, games, food trucks, and concessions. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/hbp\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/batteryatl.com\/event\/treelighting2023\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETree Lighting at the Battery\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Saturday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere: The Plaza at Battery Atlanta, 755 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30339\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERing in the holiday season at the Battery for the seventh annual tree lighting ceremony with Santa and the Atlanta Braves mascot, Blooper, assisting with the festivities. After the tree is lit, guests are invited to stay for an outdoor screening of Abominable.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/batteryatl.com\/event\/treelighting2023\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/sports\/m-footbl\/schedule\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EClean, Old Fashioned Hate\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Saturday, Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Yellow Jackets welcome the Georgia Bulldogs to the Flats for the 117th edition of Clean, Old Fashioned Hate Saturday, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. Tech is seeking its first win in the series since 2016 and its first win in Atlanta since 1999, when current head coach Brent Key was a member of the Yellow Jacket offensive line. In his first season at the helm, he has led the program to bowl eligibility after securing a 31-22 win over Syracuse last Saturday. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/sports\/m-footbl\/schedule\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/zooatlanta.org\/event\/illuminights\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIllumniNights at Zoo Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Through Jan. 14, 5:30 \u2013 8:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Zoo Atlanta\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EZoo Atlanta transforms into a \u201cnighttime wonderland\u201d for its annual IllumiNights at the Zoo event. This year\u2019s display features new Chinese lanterns and additional experiences along with a \u201cmile-long stroll of stunning contemplation of the wildlife of our planet and creatures of our imagination, from luminous leopards to a towering fiery phoenix.\u201d You\u2019ll also be able to see some of the zoo\u2019s nocturnal residents and other animals snoozing in their habitats.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/zooatlanta.org\/event\/illuminights\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EIce Skating\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are several locations around Atlanta to lace up your skates this holiday season.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlanticstation.com\/event\/skate-the-station\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAtlantic Station\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.parktavern.com\/ice-rink\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPiedmont Park\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/poncecityroof.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPonce City Market\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/experienceavalon.com\/events\/avalon-on-ice\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAvalon\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EPop-Up Bars and Restaurants\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExplore Atlanta\u2019s culinary scene while enjoying unique experiences, seasonal dishes, and cocktails at various pop-up restaurants and bars around the city. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E*Must be 21+ at certain locations\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E- \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Grinch Pop-Up at Hamp \u0026amp; Harry\u2019s \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Tinsel Tavern @ Live! At the Battery Atlanta\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; ATL Yule @ Westside Motor Lounge\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Feliz Navidad @ Pachengo\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Miracle Bar Atlanta\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Blitzen Room @ Biltong Bar\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more from Eater Atlanta, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlanta.eater.com\/maps\/best-holiday-christmas-bars-atlanta\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eclick here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The Georgia Tech campus will close for Thanksgiving break Nov. 23 \u2013 24. If you\u2019re staying in town, celebrate the holiday season with these events around Atlanta.  "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech campus will close for Thanksgiving break Nov. 23 \u2013 24. If you\u2019re staying in town, celebrate the holiday season with these events around Atlanta. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Georgia Tech campus will close for Thanksgiving break Nov. 23 \u2013 24. If you\u2019re staying in town, celebrate the holiday season with these events around Atlanta.  "}],"uid":"36418","created_gmt":"2023-11-20 22:10:52","changed_gmt":"2023-11-20 22:21:39","author":"sgagliano3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-11-20T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-11-20T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672418":{"id":"672418","type":"image","title":"Pregame of Georgia Tech\/UGA 2021. 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