A Community Christmas Celebration & Gift Giveaway

Hosted by

True Alchemy Gardens

and

Fertile Ground Incorporated

Monday, December 21, 2026

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Collar Park

Austell, Georgia

Event Mission

To ensure children throughout South Cobb experience the joy, wonder, and dignity of Christmas regardless of family circumstances.

Special emphasis will be placed on supporting teenagers and young adults ages 14–19, who are often underserved by traditional holiday drives.

Every Child Deserves Christmas.

Attendance Goal

Families: 150

Children Served: 300+

Gifts Distributed: 1,000+

Volunteers: 20+

Sponsors: 20+

Festival Layout

Gazebo Christmas Tree(Since the city tree will be at Jefferson, a temp tree established in Gazebo)

Centerpiece Gazebo/Pavilion

Large Christmas Tree/ Stage

Photos

Santa

Live Performances

Main Stage

4:00 PM Welcome

4:45 PM Local Artist

5:15 PM Community Recognition

5:30 PM Raffle

6:00 PM Live Music

6:30 PM Christmas Gift-away

6:50 PM Closing Countdown

Santa's Workshop

Children 0–10

Activities:

• Ornament decorating

• Cookie decorating

• Letter to Santa station

• Reindeer food station

• Holiday coloring

• Hot Cocoa

Teen Christmas Corner

This becomes the heart of the event.

Branded:

The North Pole Teen Lounge

Activities:

• Gaming stations

• Music

• Photo booth

• Hot cocoa lounge

• Career and college resources

Gift collection focus:

Teen Appropriate Gifts

Electronics

Headphones

Gaming Accessories

Bluetooth Speakers

Art Supplies

Sports Equipment

Makeup

Hair Care

Books

Journals

Tools

Musical Instruments

Gift Cards

Trade Kits

Tech Gadgets

Help Us Remember The Teenagers.

Most holiday drives focus on younger children.

Teenagers deserve Christmas too.

Help us provide meaningful gifts for ages 14–19.

Requested donations include:

• Headphones

• Bluetooth speakers

• Gift cards

• Sports equipment

• Art supplies

• Makeup kits

• Hair care products

• Books

• Musical instruments

• Beginner tool kits

• STEM kits

• Electronics

Scavenger Hunt

Reindeer Quest

Children receive passports.

Visit stations.

Collect stamps.

Complete hunt.

Receive:

• Candy

• Stocking

• Small gift

Hot Cocoa Crawl

Host invitation to:

• Churches

• Coffee vendors

• Community groups

Add:

• Apple cider

• Cookies

• S'mores station

Gift Giveaway Pavilion

Organized by age groups:

0–3

4–7

8–10

11–13

14–16

17–19

This avoids teenagers competing with younger children.

Vendor Village

Focus on:

Family Services

Youth Organizations

Healthcare

Mental Health

Education

Tutoring

Nonprofits

Faith Organizations

Community Resources

Local Businesses

Holiday Vendors

No MLMs.

Community Partners Invited

Schools

Teachers

Counselors

PTAs

Student Organizations

City of Austell

Mayor

Council

City Staff

Parks

Police

Fire

Community Organizations

Cobb Collaborative

MUST Ministries

Center for Family Resources

Food Well Alliance

Churches

South Cobb congregations

Youth ministries

Volunteer groups

Sponsorship Levels

Stocking Sponsor

$250

Elf Sponsor

$500

Reindeer Sponsor

$1,000

Santa Sponsor

$2,500

Christmas Miracle Sponsor

$5,000

Presenting Sponsor

$10,000+

Why This Event Matters

When children are small, Christmas comes naturally.

As children grow older, the gifts often become more expensive, resources become more limited, and many teens quietly go without.

'Twas A Night Before Christmas exists to remind our community that every child deserves to feel seen, valued, and celebrated.

Whether they are 2, 12, or 19 years old.

Together, we can make Christmas brighter for hundreds of Austell & South Cobb families.

Vendor | Partner | Donor | Sponsor Registration