Holiday Spirit

December 4 - 5, 2026    

5PM - 9 PM

Join us for Holiday Spirit at Oakland, a free two-day celebration featuring a community tree lighting on Friday evening, holiday market, photos with Santa, live music, holiday guided tours, and family-friendly activities.

Tour of Eternal Homes

A couple dressed in Victorian-era clothing standing on a decorated stone porch with evergreen garlands and orange ornaments, in front of a stone mausoleum with the inscriptions 'PHILIPPOPP'.

Experience a candlelit guided tour through Oakland's historic mausoleums decked out in festive greenery and holiday decor.

A costumed guide will share stories of the families who rest within these grand eternal homes, along with glimpses into favorite holiday traditions.

Purchase Tour Tickets

Admission is $20 for non-members and $15 for members.

Community Tree Lighting

Friday, December 4 at 6:30PM

Join neighbors and friends as Santa illuminates the grand holiday tree, marking the start of the season.

Large Christmas tree decorated with lights, ornaments, and topped with an illuminated star at night, with people gathered around.

Holiday Market

 Browse handmade gifts, seasonal treats, and artisan goods from local vendors.

People shopping at an outdoor holiday market with white tents and decorated tables.

Live Music

Enjoy holiday tunes performed by Octave Atlanta Acapella Group.

A Christmas-themed choir performance with five people dressed in vintage winter attire, singing on a decorated stage with a Christmas tree and wrapped gifts in the background.

Festive Drinks & Food Trucks

Sip festive beverages including craft cocktails and hot cocoa, and enjoy local bites from Atlanta’s favorite food trucks.

A person wearing a knit glove with a plaid pattern holds a mug of hot chocolate topped with mini marshmallows and sprinkled with cocoa powder, with a pink and white striped candy cane inside. The scene is snowy.

Photos with Santa

Capture a magical moment with Santa in a holiday setting.

A young girl sitting on Santa Claus's lap, smiling, wearing a red and green plaid dress with a white shirt underneath, in a festive setting with holiday decorations.

Kids’ Crafts & Snow

Little ones can create their own holiday crafts and frolic in the snow.

Children decorating pumpkins with colorful craft supplies at an outdoor gathering.