The fall semester has ended, and the Georgia Tech campus will close from Monday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Dec. 27. The campus is also closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, and classes will resume on Monday, Jan. 6.  

From shopping excursions to dining experiences to sporting events and more, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Atlanta on or near campus during the break.  

Shop Till You Drop 

Whether you’ve got last-minute gifts to search for or you’re looking to find the perfect holiday decor, shop at these markets around the metro area.  

Roswell Christkindl Market – Through Sunday, Dec. 22  

Dunwoody Holiday Art Fair – Through Monday, Dec. 23   

Atlanta Christkindl Market – Through Tuesday, Dec. 24   

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry 

Get in the holiday spirit with these pop-up bar and restaurant experiences featuring themed menus and cocktails.  

Westside Sleigh Ride – West Midtown Aprés-Ski at Ranger Station – Old Fourth Ward  

Christmas at Dad’s – Virginia Highland  

How the Grinch Stole Hamp & Harry’s – Marietta     

The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up – Buckhead   

Holiday Hideaway at Drawbar – West Midtown   

Holidays on the Roof – Ponce City Market  

Chrismukkah Bar – Buckhead 

Cheer On the Yellow Jackets 

The men's and women’s basketball teams will look to defend home court at McCamish Pavilion over the break, while the football team will take on Vanderbilt in the Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 27.   

Women’s Basketball vs. Rice – Wednesday, Dec. 18 

Men’s Basketball vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore County – Wednesday, Dec. 18  

Men’s Basketball vs. Duke – Saturday, Dec. 21 

Women’s Basketball vs. Nebraska – Saturday, Dec. 21 

Men’s Basketball vs. Alabama A&M – Saturday, Dec. 28 

Women’s Basketball vs. Pittsburgh – Sunday, Dec. 29 

Men’s Basketball vs. Notre Dame – Tuesday, Dec. 31 

Women’s Basketball vs. Syracuse – Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 

Men’s Basketball vs. Boston College – Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 

Catch a Show 

Grab your tickets for holiday classics and exciting new experiences.  

Gwinnett Ballet – The Nutcracker – Gas South Theater – Through Dec. 22  

A Christmas Carol – Gas South Theater – Through Dec. 24  

A Christmas Story – Theatrical Outfit – Through Dec. 24  

Atlanta Ballet – The Nutcracker – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center – Through Dec. 26  

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Center for Puppetry Arts – Through Dec. 31   

Ring In the New Year    

Say goodbye to 2024 and check out these events around the city to welcome the new year.  

New Year’s Eve at Park Tavern – Park Tavern   

New Year’s Eve Bash – The Battery Atlanta  

Peach Drop – Underground Atlanta