Forest Acres is Sweet for the Holidays

November 23, 2015

WHAT: Forest Acres’ signature 12th annual holiday event, Sweet Seasons, will kick off the holiday season on the rooftop of Richland Mall. Sprinkled with food, music and giveaways to celebrate the holidays, the family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

WHEN: Thursday, December 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m., tree lighting with Mayor Brunson and Santa at 5:45 p.m.

WHERE: The rooftop of Richland Mall, at the corner of Beltline and Forest Drive (3400 Forest Drive).

MORE: Bundle up and bring the whole family for a rooftop holiday party. Enjoy fare from local restaurants and free sweet treats.

THIS YEAR: Beer, wine and other beverages will be for sale by Liquid Assets.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Children can take free photos with Santa by TapSnap
  • Face painting by Sarah Dippity, balloon art by Joey Young, magic by John Tudor, a photo booth by ShutterBooth, a FunFlix outdoor movie and much more!
  • Door prizes and giveaways offered
  • Holiday dance performance by Unbound
  • Glow-in-the-dark hula hoop performances and stilt walking by LunaTrix

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES:

  • Carillon Carolers at the entrance
  • Island Close By (steel pan drum band)
  • Freeway Music Allstars
  • AC Flora Jazz Ensemble

Sweet Seasons is hosted by the City of Forest Acres.

For more information, visit forestacres.net