November marks the start of the holiday season, and you’ll see something new this year. The City of Dunwoody is working with Discover Dunwoody and Create Dunwoody to promote Dunwoody as your Holiday Headquarters. It's a great way to build community, support our business community, and drive tourism.

Holiday HQ

Mayor Deutsch has leaned into the holidays for years and helped spark this push to go bigger. City Council discussed the idea during its retreat last year and later approved funding for banners, lighted snowflakes, and a special Holiday HQ brochure, which will arrive in mailboxes later this week. Be on the lookout for it.

The brochure is full of information about community events, holiday lights, theater, arts and crafts, shopping, sweet treats, and more. You’ll even find a way to access a holiday Spotify playlist curated by Discover Dunwoody.

HolidayHeadquarters.com

Another important resource is the Holiday HQ website. This is a one-stop shop where you can find event details, registration links, and inspiration for outings with kids, friends, and out-of-town guests. We hope you’ll bookmark the site and check back for updates and new activities added throughout the season.

Home to Perimeter Mall, Dunwoody is already a huge draw during the holidays, where you can find everything you’re looking for. We’ve also developed wonderful traditions from Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park to the Holiday Celebration and Lantern Parade in the Dunwoody Village to Light Up Dunwoody, which has a new location this year at the Donaldson-Bannister Farm. Also new this year, for the first time, you’ll be able to enjoy outdoor ice skating in Dunwoody. High Street Skate will feature an outdoor ice rink on The Green. It’s scheduled to be open from Nov. 23 to Jan. 19. This is a great addition to all that Dunwoody offers.

Dunwoody Parks & Recreation



Our Dunwoody Parks & Rec team has worked hard to create a variety of holiday programs:

Photos with Santa

Thursday, Nov. 13 | 5–8 p.m.

Enjoy a 10-minute professional mini-session with Santa, light refreshments, and digital downloads. $25. Advance registration required.

Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park: Opening Night

Monday, Dec. 1 | 4–7 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Cosmic Wonderland,” featuring 100,000 lights! Free. The display runs nightly through Dec. 31

Letters to Seniors

Dec. 1–19

Spread cheer by writing festive notes to brighten a senior’s holiday. Drop them off at Dunwoody City Hall or Spruill Center for the Arts

Letters to Santa

Dec. 1–19

Kids can email Santa at Santa.Claus@dunwoodyga.gov and receive a personalized reply from the North Pole.

I hope you'll find some meaningful ways to connect with family and friends during the holiday season. I'm thankful for the opportunity to serve this community, and look forward to all that lies ahead.