The City Springs district anchors Sandy Springs during Thanksgiving week, with a ballet, themed skating nights and a village of decorated miniature houses all on the calendar. Four events fall between November 23 and December 1, 2026: The Nutcracker at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, a Masquerade Ball on skates, Disco Slide Night at the same rink, and the Hillcrest Sparkle Village on City Green Plaza. Each entry lists what the organizers have published and what to confirm. Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, and the listings do not publish holiday hours, so call ahead if you plan to go that day.
The Nutcracker by Roswell Dance Theatre
The first weekend of the Roswell Dance Theatre run lands on Thanksgiving weekend at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.
When
Friday, November 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 28 at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday, November 29 at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. That is six performances in the window out of ten in the run, and four more follow on December 4, 5 and 6. Doors open one hour before each show.
Where
Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, in the City Springs district.
Cost and tickets
City Springs lists tickets at $30 to $55, and the venue uses all-in pricing that includes the face value, facility fee and taxes. Tickets are sold at SandySpringsPAC.com, and the box office number is (770) 206-2022.
Good to know
The production is described as suited to audiences of all ages, and no minimum age is published. The runtime is not stated. The listing mentions four Character Meet and Greets, group sales for community groups and a Nutcracker themed gift boutique, though it does not give dates or times for the meet and greets, so ask the box office which performances include them.
Masquerade Ball at Skate City Springs
The rink on City Green turns a regular Saturday session into a costume night with a DJ.
When
Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. The event page notes that each session lasts one hour.
Where
Skate City Springs, City Springs District, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA. The general City Springs phone number is 770-730-5600.
Cost and tickets
The Masquerade page does not list a separate price and says admission includes skate rental. The main Skate City Springs page lists Friday through Sunday pricing of $18 for adults and $15 for children ages 2 to 9 per hour. Online reservations through FareHarbor are recommended because capacity is limited, and walk-ups are welcome. Call (404) 890-6690 to check availability, since the rink limits capacity.
Good to know
No costume rules are published, though masks and capes are suggested for the theme. The page lists a DJ, hot cocoa and skating under the lights, and it does not state an age policy. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to pick up skates. The Sandy Springs Foundation is the presenting sponsor and Georgia Power is the spotlight sponsor.
Disco Slide Night at Skate City Springs
The rink's regular schedule includes a Friday night built around music and lights, which falls on the day after Thanksgiving this year.
When
Friday, November 27, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. The Skate City Springs page lists Disco Slide Nights on Fridays from 6:00 p.m. and a Glow Night at 6:00 p.m. every night of the season, which runs from November 13 through January 18.
Where
Skate City Springs on City Green, in the City Springs District. Call (404) 890-6690 to check availability or 770-730-5600 for general district questions.
Cost and tickets
Friday through Sunday sessions are listed at $18 per hour for adults and $15 per hour for children ages 2 to 9, with skate rental included. Monday through Thursday sessions, which cover November 23 through 26 in this window, are listed at $15 for adults and $12 for children ages 2 to 9 per hour. Tickets are non-refundable. Groups of 10 to 19 receive 10 percent off, groups of 20 to 49 receive 20 percent off, and groups of 50 or more receive 30 percent off.
Good to know
Online reservations are recommended because capacity is limited, and arriving 10 to 15 minutes early helps with the skate pickup. The page does not publish Thanksgiving Day or Black Friday hours, so confirm the Friday schedule by phone.
Hillcrest Sparkle Village on City Green Plaza
A display of six-foot-tall miniature wooden houses, decorated in holiday designs and lights, fills City Green Plaza through the holiday season.
When
The City Springs page gives conflicting start dates, with one heading reading November 26 and the body text saying the houses and lights are on display from November 21, 2026, until January 4, 2027. Either way, the display is up during this window. Local nonprofits and businesses decorate the houses, and Hillcrest sponsors the display. Voting for a favorite house runs from November 21 through December 6 at 5:00 p.m.
Where
City Green Plaza in the City Springs District, Sandy Springs. Holiday lights also hang over the trees around City Green.
Cost and tickets
No hours or admission price are listed, and the page says voting details are coming soon. Check the City Springs page for updates, and call the City Springs District at 770-730-5600 if you want to confirm viewing times before you visit.
Good to know
Winners are announced at Sparkle Sandy Springs on December 6, the parade and tree lighting night. The Christmas tree lights up nightly beginning December 6, so the tree is not lit yet during this window, though the houses and overhead lights are in place. The page also notes that a Hanukkah menorah glows each night of Hanukkah but does not give Hanukkah dates, so treat the menorah as a December feature. Because no hours are listed, a daytime walk past City Green is the simplest way to see the houses before voting closes.
Sandy Springs Thanksgiving Week Questions
Is Sparkle Sandy Springs inside this window? No. The parade and the Christmas tree and Menorah lighting are set for Sunday, December 6 on City Green, so they fall after these dates.
Are there other City Springs events this week? The district also lists a Relax and Reset in the Park meditation session on November 30, which is an adult wellness program and is not covered here. Just after this window, a Snow Day Movie Matinee on December 2 offers a pajama party and a screening of Frozen at Heritage Sandy Springs, and the Holiday Toy Drive collects donations for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Sandy Springs City Hall on December 18.
What should I confirm first? Skating sessions and The Nutcracker both sell by time slot, so book early for the Friday through Sunday after Thanksgiving. Hours on the holiday itself are not published. Skating admission includes skate rental, and the rink lists themed Saturday nights from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., so the Masquerade Ball is one of a series. The Nutcracker offers six performances over the first weekend, which makes it the easiest event on this list to fit into a busy family schedule.
Where can I find the official details? See the Hillcrest Sparkle Village page and the Nutcracker performance page.
