Places and Events Around Atlanta To Help You Be Your Best Self For the Holidays

Check out these local events and businesses that help you be your best self this season. Best Self Atlanta’s Local Biz Love features five businesses and events in Atlanta!

Children Helping Children’s 2025 LoveFest

Join the Over 40 & Fabulous community and their families for Children Helping Children’s 2025 LoveFest on Dec. 4. Hosted with the help of Bob Steele Salon and Park82, snap photos with Santa and Minty the Elf and take in incredible performances by Moving in the Spirit, The Trinity School Choir and The Georgia Boy Choir. Plus, catch a fashion show benefitting Gigi’s House before the inspiring Invite & Ignite The Light countdown, where kids and teens can learn how to get involved in giving back in 2026.

Details: Learn more and register for this free event at bestselfatlanta.com/lovefest

Empty Stocking Fund’s Holiday Gifts program

Make the holidays brighter for children in need by donating to the Empty Stocking Fund’s Holiday Gifts program. Your generosity provides free toys and gifts to families receiving public assistance, ensuring that no child wakes up to an empty stocking on Christmas morning.

Details: emptystockingfund.org/holiday-gifts

Atlanta Santa Speedo Run

Don your favorite Speedo, Santa hat and festive attire for the 1-mile Atlanta Santa Speedo Run on Dec. 6. Join revelers for a pre-party with a live DJ, costume contest and more, with all proceeds benefitting Joining Hearts’ mission to assist those impacted by HIV/AIDS. Registration is $30, and runners have until early December to raise $250 to participate.

Details: 1197 Peachtree St. NE, atlantasantaspeedorun.org

Strategic Grace: The Woman’s Guide to Power and Presence

Looking to start the new year with tools to lead confidently, set boundaries and embrace authenticity? Strategic Grace: The Woman’s Guide to Power and Presence offers inspiration and practical guidance. In it, Nic Blaize—certified life coach, entrepreneur and 2023 Over 40 & Fabulous Top 10 winner—empowers women to embrace their influence, redefine leadership and rise above adversity with grace. Grab your copy on Amazon.

Details: instagram.com/nicblaize

Miracle on Peachtree

Revel in festive fun for all ages at Miracle on Peachtree in Buckhead! Enjoy activities for the whole family throughout December, including a hot chocolate crawl, holiday shopping, live music and tree lightings. Take a moment amid the fun to give back by joining volunteers to craft holiday wreaths for Atlanta Fire Rescue fire stations and Atlanta Police Department precincts.

Details: livablebuckhead.com/holiday