Thanksgiving week in Buckhead and Brookhaven mixes quiet mornings with a few well-timed gatherings. This guide covers four events between November 23 and December 1, 2026: a Saturday market on the grounds of a Peachtree Road landmark, an Advent service with a family supper afterward, a newly opened exhibition at the Atlanta History Center, and Santa photos at Lenox Square. Each listing below notes what the organizer has published and what to confirm before you go. Thursday, November 26 is Thanksgiving, and several venues close or change hours on that day and the Friday after, so plan around it.
Peachtree Road Farmers Market at the Cathedral of St. Philip
The market is the most dependable Buckhead outing of the week, and it falls on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
When
Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The market's 2026 season runs on Saturdays from March 7 through December 19, so the Thanksgiving weekend market follows the regular schedule. The cathedral's own calendar also lists the Cathedral Farmers Market on November 28 with an 8:30 a.m. start.
Where
The Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. The cathedral calendar places the market across the outdoor labyrinth, the Lanier House lawn and the parking lot.
Cost and tickets
No admission price is published on the market's site, and no tickets are listed. Vendors set their own prices, so bring a way to pay for whatever you pick up.
Good to know
The market site does not publish a special Thanksgiving weekend theme, and its most recent calendar entry listed a chef pop-up and live music at the November 14 market, so themes change from week to week. For vendor news or weather changes, use the market's contact details on its website, which include an email address and a phone number. The cathedral lists its offices and building as closed on Friday, November 27, so Saturday morning is the day to go.
An Advent Procession of Lessons and Carols at the Cathedral of St. Philip
The first Sunday of Advent falls on November 29 this year, and the cathedral marks it with a procession of readings and music in the nave.
When
Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. for the procession. An Advent Wreath Making and Supper follows at 5:30 p.m. in Child Hall.
Where
The procession takes place in the Nave at the Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road NW. The wreath making and supper is listed in Child Hall on the same campus.
Cost and tickets
The cathedral's calendar lists no price and no ticket requirement for either event. If you plan to stay for the supper, ask the cathedral office if registration is needed and what it costs.
Good to know
This is a worship service, so plan on a quiet, formal setting and arrive a little early. Parking details are not published on the calendar entry, so check with the cathedral if you are traveling with a group. The cathedral also lists a Thanksgiving Day Eucharist at 10:00 a.m. in the Nave on November 26 for anyone planning a service on the holiday itself. The wreath making is a hands-on activity, which makes the evening workable for families who want something after the service.
Exile from Georgia at the Atlanta History Center
A new exhibition opened at the Atlanta History Center just before the holiday week, which makes it a good indoor choice when relatives are in town.
When
The exhibition, titled Exile from Georgia: The Cherokee and Muscogee Trails of Tears, opens on November 19, 2026, after a members-only preview on November 18. It is on view throughout the Thanksgiving window. The center has not published a closing date on the pages checked for this guide.
Where
The Atlanta History Center's Buckhead campus covers 33 acres and includes the Swan House, Smith Farm, Goizueta Gardens and Cyclorama: The Big Picture, along with other exhibitions such as More Perfect Union and Joy to the City: Atlanta Smiles at the Camera. The page does not say where on campus the new exhibition is installed.
Cost and tickets
No admission price was listed on the pages checked. Check the History Center's website or call before you go for current admission rates and any timed entry.
Good to know
Holiday hours are not published on the exhibition page, so confirm Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday hours directly with the center. Allow time to see more than one exhibition, since the campus is large. The center also lists an Atlanta Sports space in the Goizueta Children's Experience, which is a natural add-on for younger visitors.
Santa Photos at Lenox Square
Lenox Square runs Santa photos through the holiday season, and the week after Thanksgiving is when many families book their visit.
When
Santa photos at Lenox Square run from November 14 through December 24, 2026, which covers the whole window. The center's general hours are listed as 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a separate holiday hours page for Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
Where
Lenox Square, in the heart of Buckhead. The center's holiday events page lists the photo experience along with other seasonal programs that fall outside this window, such as Santa Paws pet photos on November 22 and December 13.
Cost and tickets
Reservations are made online through the center's Santa reservation page. The center lists photo packages, and Simon members receive a free 5x7 print with a Premium or Elite package, and the rewards page lists $10 off any reservation package for 500 points. Specific package prices are not shown on the events page, so check the reservation page.
Good to know
Booking a time slot ahead of the weekend is the simplest way to avoid a long wait. Confirm Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday mall hours on the holiday hours page before you head out.
Buckhead and Brookhaven Holiday Week Questions
Is anything in Brookhaven happening inside this window? The City of Brookhaven lists Light Up Brookhaven on December 2 and Holidays in the Haven beginning December 19, both just outside these dates. Brookhaven offices are closed on November 26 and 27. The city's ice rink at Brookhaven Park began in 2024, but the city has not published 2026 skating dates or fees on the pages checked, so watch the city's parks and recreation page for an announcement.
What is the best day for the Buckhead events? Saturday, November 28 suits the farmers market, and Sunday, November 29 suits the Advent service. The Atlanta History Center exhibition and Lenox Square photos work on any open day of the week.
Are Buckhead holiday festivities starting soon? The Miracle on Peachtree events, including the Hot Chocolate Crawl and the Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting, are listed for the first half of December. The Buckhead Village District crawl and the tree lighting at Charlie Loudermilk Park are both set for Saturday, December 5, so they fall after this guide. The Livable Buckhead site notes that some retail listings show slightly different dates, so confirm before you plan around them.
How do I confirm details? Each organizer publishes its own calendar. For the market, visit the Peachtree Road Farmers Market site, and for the Advent service, see the cathedral events calendar. For the rest, use the Atlanta History Center and Lenox Square websites.
