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Warm Holiday Fun at Avalon

Christmas comes but once a year

so straighten up because Santa is near!
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Check off your list before Santa checks off his at Avalon!


Avalon on Ice

Tis the season to lace up your skates and glide into the holiday spirit at Avalon on Ice! Our monumental Rockefeller-inspired ice skating rink is back, starting Nov 24th through Jan 26th. Online ticket purchasing link coming soon. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Avalon on Ice Skate Shack, located to the right of Concierge.

Hours:

  • Monday through Friday: 3 PM to 10 PM
  • Saturdays: 10 AM to 10 PM
  • Sundays: 12 PM to 7 PM
  • Holidays (November 24-29th, December 22-January 3, and January 20th): 10 AM to 10 PM

Pricing:

  • General Admission: $18/person includes skates
  • Children (9 years old & under): $14/child includes skates
  • Group Rate (valid for 10 or more skaters): $15/person includes skates
  • Season Pass: $175/person includes skates

Specialty Skating:
Private Lessons: Anytime during operating hours Mon - Sun, by appointment only. Check-in at least 15-minutes prior to the lesson start-time at the ticket counter. Cost is $54/person for 30 minute private lesson, plus $15 for each additional person, with a maximum of 5 skaters; participants must purchase admission ticket for entry and rental skates, which allows for 1.5-hours of skating time on your lesson day. To schedule a private lesson, please email sk8coach.avalon@gmail.com

Skate School:
Sunday mornings from 11 AM to 11:45 AM, $34/person for the lesson. Check-in at least 15-minutes prior to the lesson start-time at the ticket counter. Participants must purchase admission ticket for entry and rental skates, which allows an additional 1.5-hours of skating time following your lesson.

Private Parties:
For booking and inquiries contact avalon@icerinkevents.com

Malvi Mallow at Avalon

Hours:

  • Wednesdays: 3 PM to 9 PM
  • Thursdays: 3 PM to 9 PM
  • Fridays: 3 PM to 9 PM
  • Saturdays: 12 PM to 9 PM
  • Sundays: 12 PM to 7 PM


Santa at Avalon

Up on the rooftop - click, click, click! Visit jolly Old Saint Nick in his cozy North Pole-inspired cottage and make sure you're on the nice list. Santa will be at Avalon throughout the season spreading holiday magic and taking photos with families to cherish for a lifetime.Appointments are now full, but he does accept walk-ups daily.

Hours:

  • Sunday: 12 PM to 7 PM
  • Photo Packages:
  • Mondays: 12 PM to 6 PM *Storytime begins at 6 PM
  • Tuesday through Thursday: 12 PM to 7 PM
  • Friday & Saturday: 10 AM to 8 PM
  • Closed on Thanksgiving
  • 9 AM to 6 PM on Christmas Eve (walk-ups only)


Storytime with Santa

Gather in Santa's cozy cottage for a special story time with all of the good boys and girls. Only children need tickets for storytime, parents do not need a ticket.

Hours: Mondays, 6 PM to 7 PM


Pet Nights with Santa

Bring your fur friend for a festive photo opportunity with the Jolly Man in Red! Pet Nights are walk up only. *Excludes Christmas Eve*

Hours: Tuesdays, 4 PM to 7 PM


Breakfast with Santa at Chick-fil-A

Enjoy your choice of breakfast combo from Chick-fil-A's delicious breakfast menu while visiting with Santa and enjoying other holiday surprises, including visits from the Santa Cow, craft activities, a giveaway of this season's limited-edition holiday mini cow!

Hours:

  • Saturday, December 14th, 8 AM to 10 AM
  • Tickets on Sale November 1st. Proceeds benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.


Breakfast with Santa at Oak Steakhouse

All of the good boys & girls are invited to join jolly old Saint Nick and his cheerful elves for a delicious, family-style breakfast at Oak Steakhouse! Guests are invited to enjoy a scrumptious breakfast buffet, visit with Santa, and delight in additional holiday surprises.

Tickets on sale November 1st. Proceeds benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Tuck-ins with Santa reservations will be available for booking on Friday, November 1.) Experience the holiday magic with Santa at The Hotel at Avalon this season. Atlanta's best staycation hotel offers a unique and delightful experience for children of all ages. The magic begins with a knock-knock-knock on the door, a smile spreads from ear to ear as the sound of reindeer bells fills the room and Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive. Imagine young ones excitedly sharing their hopes, dreams, and stories from the year with the jolly man in red. $85 reserves your preferred date and time for one child, with each additional child accounted for at $15. Availability is limited so be sure to reserve your date while you can.



The Hotel at Avalon, Autograph Collection