Beyond the Wish List
From decorations and local business holiday specials to a wide range of shopping options, Dunwoody is a destination to both enjoy the season and prepare for it. Located just above Atlanta, you’ll soon discover Dunwoody is far beyond what you might expect. A little big metropolitan chic, a little bit small-town escape, all seamlessly tied together by an authentic community that is filled with surprises. The holidays in Dunwoody are sure to create a very merry experience for everyone!
Accommodating Hotel Packages
Dunwoody's nine accommodating hotels offer packages built to bring you comfort and joy during your stay. Dunwoody’s walkability makes it easy to park your car for the weekend and walk to some of the best dining and shopping in Metro Atlanta, including Perimeter Mall. And, for visitors looking to explore Atlanta’s seasonal celebrations, Dunwoody hotels all offer shuttle service around town as well as to the Dunwoody MARTA station. MARTA is the perfect alternative to Atlanta’s holiday traffic and will take you from Dunwoody to Downtown in a snap.
Special Gift Ideas
We recommend a more creative approach to those that are tougher to shop for this holiday season. Dunwoody is rich in fine arts and cultural experiences, perfect for anyone on your list.
Holiday Artists Market: Stop into the Annual Holiday Artist Market at the Spruill Gallery + Gift Shop for unique and locally crafted gifts and decor for the holidays. Support local artists while also enjoying a truly special experience as you browse beautiful jewelry, handmade scarves, natural bath products, home décor, dainty ornaments and more!
Handmade Holidays Workshops: Handmade gifts make great gifts too! Sign up for a one or two-day workshop to create special gifts and holiday decor! Go home after class with a completed gift for giving or for yourself. Avoid the mall and find something truly unique.
Festive Events
Our calendar is full of festive fun for the whole family! Click For Details
Light Up Dunwoody: Welcome the season at the annual Light Up Dunwoody event and enjoy with holiday treasures and treats. Click For Details
Seasonal Specials
Sweeten the season as a number of Dunwoody restaurants will offer special menus and specials during the holidays. Morning, noon and night, Dunwoody delivers restaurant choices that go beyond the usual. Lingering later? Make your final hours your happiest yet by wining and dining around Dunwoody.
Shop, Shop, Shop
Dunwoody is home to the second largest mall in the southeast, Perimeter Mall. Filled with department stores, specialty boutiques, designer-exclusive shops and more, Perimeter Mall's more than 200 vendors offer a vast variety of community favorites as well as world favorites. Throughout the city, shoppers will find a delightful mix of specialty shops and popular brands that have gifts perfect for housewarming, Secret Santa, fashionistas and football fanatics.
We recommend allocating a full day to shop, dine and even take in some R&R with Dunwoody’s premier spa Woodhouse Day Spa. Offering over 70 rejuvenating treatments, a spa service can help reinvigorate even the busiest of elves.
Upcoming Events
Tap That Tuesdays
Join Bar{n} for their special Tuesday night event featuring $5 draft beers and $7 pretzel & beer…
Bourbon Club
Join us at the Dunwoody HOBNOB location every first Wednesday of the month for our Bourbon club…
Salsa Night
Every Wednesday Happy Hour Drink Specials - 4pm to 6pm Live Salsa Band - 7pm to 9:30pm Free Salsa…
Wind Down Wednesdays
Every Wednesday Night from 6pm to 9pm enjoy live music, Complimentary Appetizers, and Specialty…
Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays
Food trucks, music, and a whole lot of fun! AND bring some food for those in need. Take Thursday…
Succulent Wreath Making
Have you ever wondered how to plant succulents and keep them thriving? Join us for an evening…
Trivia Night
Whether you’re the whiz of the group or the dunce, a trivia outing is about so much more than the…
A Night with Dads
After a hilariously successful collaboration this past June, Stage Door Theatre is hosting six…
Free Master Gardener Talk-Mushrooms
Come join Hannah Wilson as she presents all-new information about MUSHROOMS – foraging…
Groovin’ on the Green Series Opener
Groovin' on the Green is back and bigger than ever! Join us for the series opener, featuring…
Junior Beekeepers
This is a new program at Dunwoody Nature Center in which children ages 6 through 13 get to learn…
Paint Like Van Gogh
Learn to paint unique and charming portraits of your pet in acrylic! Working from photographs, this…
Speed | Power | Agility Clinic
Join former Olympic Trials and Professional Athletes for an exceptional opportunity to enhance your…
Acrylic Pet Portrait
Learn to paint unique and charming portraits of your pet in acrylic! Working from photographs, this…
Plein Air Art Class
Sharon Weiss, award-winning artist and longtime Spruill Arts instructor, will be leading a plein air…
South x South American Wine Dinner Experience
Summary: Imagine a front row seat to one of the most unique dining experiences in the city…
Dog Adoption Event
Hang out with Jekyll Brewing, The Brass Tap and Fur Kids to fundraise for the pups! All pups will be…
Yoga in the Park!
Join us for a peaceful full body flow at sunset at the Dunwoody Nature Center! This is the perfect…
Mead Tasting
Join us for a brand new event at Dunwoody Nature Center! This unique guided mead tasting experience…
Bloom Your Self
Join award winning European artist Diana Toma in exploring the art of Intuitive Painting. This…