The holidays are in full swing and with that comes the hustle and bustle of the season. No better way to completely enjoy it than to live at the center of it all at Avalon! Join neighbors and friends at a number of holiday-themed activities at Avalon including ice skating, visits with Santa, holiday giveaways and opportunities to give back.

Avalon on Ice

Nothing says wintertime in the city like ice skating – ‘tis the season to lace up your skates and glide into the holiday spirit at Avalon on Ice! The monumental Rockefeller-inspired ice skating rink at Avalon is open daily through January 21, 2019, from 3 to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 7 p.m.

General Admission is $18 and includes skate rental while children 9-years-old and younger are $14 including skate rental. Groups of 10 or more are eligible for a group rate of $15 per person including skate rental. Individual season passes are available for $175 with included skate rental at each visit.

Santa at Avalon

Kris Kringle returned to Avalon this holiday season! Through Monday, December 24, bring the kids to visit Old Saint Nick at his cozy North Pole-inspired cottage for photos and to ensure their name is on the nice list! Appointments to visit Santa at Avalon are currently booked, but walk-ups are still encouraged!

Santa will also pose with furry friends every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. – no appointment necessary. Photo packages start at $35. Click here to view Santa’s daily hours.

The Perfect Holiday Giveaway

There is no better place to enjoy everything Avalon has to offer than along the Boulevard and this year Avalon is offering the Perfect Holiday Giveaway to showcase how truly perfect it can be! Each Monday, Avalon will release an amazing giveaway package or experience from one of its famed retailers and restaurants. To enter to win each week’s giveaway, entrants are asked to donate $25 benefitting The Drake House.

Avalon + Northside Hospital Giveback Benefitting The Drake House

In addition to donations collected from the Perfect Holiday Giveaway, Avalon is also accepting items benefitting The Drake House in the large gift box located to the right of Avalon’s Concierge booth during normal operating hours. Donation items include toys, books, games, craft supplies, closing and household items such as:

• AAA batteries
• $25 Walmart gift cards
• $25 Amazon Gift card
• $25 Home Depot gift card
• $25 Lowes gift card
• Oil Change gift cards
• Hair Cut gift cards
• Anti-bacterial wipes
• Thumb drives
• Stamps
• Bottled water
• Twin blankets (solid color)
• Plug-in rechargeable flashlights
• Science & Craft Kits
• Glue Guns and PlayDoh

As an added bonus, guests who donate will also receive $3 off their Avalon on Ice ticket for the day! Don’t forget to use the hashtag #AvalonHoliday2018 when posting on social media and Avalon will donate $1 to The Drake House. Monetary donations may be made here.

Luxury home builder Monte Hewett Homes is proud to be a part of such an active community that spotlights helping others and benefitting the surrounding area. Only 3 opportunities remain to own a home in Avalon from the builder that features awe-inspiring exterior and interior details and provides an unsurpassed lifestyle. Contact Jeremy Aldridge at 404-998-6922 to schedule a tour.

Residents enjoy a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options right at their doorstep. Visit www.MonteHewettHomes.com to learn more and experience Life Well Built this holidays season.