Best Holiday Lights and Tree Displays Near Atlanta

See the brightest and most beautiful holiday Christmas lights in Atlanta and beyond.

Looking for more holiday family fun? Find more holiday events to enjoy this season. Explore a neighborhood near you with our list of neighborhood light displays.

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Light Displays

Holiday Lights at LadyBird Grove & Mess Hall. Enjoy a holiday light display and elevated campfire cuisine by the outdoor fire pits. Through Jan. 1.

A Country Christmas at Pettit Creek Farms. Go on a drive or hayride through beautiful Christmas lights. Through Dec. 30.

Lights of Life at Life University. Tons of holiday lights on display around the campus, plus concessions, pony rides, train rides and a petting zoo. Through Dec. 31.

Lights on the Loop at Alpha Loop. Walk this spectacular light display along a one-mile stretch, and visit on themed weekends for live entertainment. Through Dec. 31.

Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park. This walkable display features 100,000 lights and runs nightly. Through Dec. 31.

Holiday Lights of Woodstock at Hobgood Park. This walk-through light display features more than 2 million lights and benefits the Anna Crawford Children’s Center. Through Dec 31.

Holiday Lights at Veteran’s Park. View lights at this two mile drive-through show. Through Dec. 31.

World of Illumination’s Candy Rush at Six Flags White Water. Drive through this mile-long light show based on a sugar-coated fantasy. Through Jan. 4.

Noel Magic Lights at EchoPark Speedway. Enjoy a drive-through holiday light show synchronized to Christmas music. Through Jan. 4.

Glow Light Show at Coolray Field. Drive through a dancing light show featuring more than 1 million LED lights. Through Jan. 4.

Magical Nights of Lights at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. Go on a magical drive through an amazing light show set to seasonal festive music. Through Jan. 4.

Stone Mountain Christmas at Stone Mountain Park. Immerse yourself in holiday magic with a Christmas Drone Show, dazzling lights, festive music, spectacular shows, holiday characters and more. Through Jan. 4.

Gainesville Glows: Lanterns and Lights at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville. This new holiday show will bathe the woodland setting in the warm glow of luminaries, lanterns, cone trees and more. Through Jan. 4.

Winter WonderLights at State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Walk a half-mile trail through a Winter Wondercave, Jingle Bell Lane, Northern Lights and Cone Tree Forest. Through Jan. 10.

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden. This holiday extravaganza features millions of brilliantly colored LED lights. Through Jan. 11.

IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival at Zoo Atlanta. Experience hundreds of brilliantly  illuminated wildlife lanterns and captivating displays. Through Jan. 18.

City of Alpharetta Tree Lighting

Tree Lightings

The Lighting at Colony Square. This decorative tree is lit every night. Through Dec. 25.

Deck the Square at Roswell Town Square. View a display of 50 community-decorated trees. Through Jan. 2.

Lights at Legion at Legion Field. Enjoy Christmas trees decorated by the community. Through Jan. 4.

Holiday Extravaganza at Depot Park. Walk through a wonderland of decorated trees. Through Jan. 10.

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Beyond Atlanta

Holiday Lights of Rome at Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. Explore light displays, tunnels and décor set to music. Through Dec. 30.

Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright at Wild Adventures Theme Park. Step into a winter wonderland of more than 2 million glittering lights, and enjoy a variety of entertainment, including immersive experiences, holiday-themed treats and more. Through Dec. 31.

Holiday Lights of Ellijay in Ellijay. View gorgeous Christmas lights as you stroll through town. Through Dec. 31.

Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens. Christmas cheer includes a seven-mile scenic drive with 17 brilliantly illuminated scenes with a forest of twinkling lights, gigantic snowflakes and more. Through Jan. 4.

Christmas Lights Extravaganza in Downtown Macon. Enjoy this dazzling spectacle with more than one million twinkling lights dancing in sync with your favorite holiday songs. Through Jan. 4.

Enchanted Garden of Lights at Rock City. Walk through this winter wonderland with the lighted Grand Corridor in Yule Town, Arctic Kingdom and Magic Forest. Through Jan. 4.

Past events:

Santa’s Arrival at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s. Experience Santa’s magical arrival, watch the tree lighting, enjoy seasonal treats, and receive a free Bass Christmas Plush. Nov. 1.

Light Up Dunwoody at Donaldson-Bannister Farm. Meet Santa and live reindeer, enjoy treats and watch the lighting of the tree and menorah. Nov. 16.

The Lighting of Avenue East Cobb at Avenue East Cobb. Experience live music, entertainment and more before the arrival of Santa and the countdown of the lighting. Nov. 21.

The Hamilton Alpharetta’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at The Hamilton Alpharetta. Enjoy holiday-themed cocktails, snacks, festive live music, a photo with Santa and the lighting of the tree. Nov. 21.

Holiday Lights and Flight Fest at Lilburn City Park. See a spectacular tree lighting ceremony and a one-of-a-kind holiday drone show. Nov. 22.

Jingle Mingle at Historic Downtown Gainesville Square. Bask in the holiday spirit with live music, carriage rides, kiddie train rides, Santa, the lighting of the chicken and more. Nov. 22.

Lights Up at Ashley Park. Celebrate the season of magic with festive music, Santa’s arrival, snowfall, character meet-and-greets, an LED lightshow and more. Nov. 22.

Cumming City Center Tree Lighting at Cumming City Center. Listen to live music, enjoy family activities, sip on warm beverages, and watch the tree lighting. Nov. 22.

Light Up Trilith at Town at Trilith. Enjoy a winter wonderland celebration. Nov. 22.

Tree Lighting at The Plaza. Ring in the holidays with entertainment, such as face painting, holiday crafts, the tree lighting and more. Nov. 22.

City of Alpharetta Tree Lighting at Town Green. Visit Downtown Alpharetta for a 50-foot tree lighting, live music, snow flurries, Santa visits and more. Nov. 22.

Light the Station at Atlantic Station. Atlantic Station’s holiday kickoff features a candy-themed parade, tree lighting, costumed characters, live music and more. Nov. 22.

Festive Night of Lights at Olde Town Conyers. Visit with Santa, enjoy delicious holiday treats and drinks, go on a train ride, and watch the Christmas lights switch on for the season. Nov. 22.

The Lighting of Avalon at Avalon. Get in the holiday spirit with a magnificent tree lighting, festive music and an appearance from Old Saint Nick. Nov. 23.

Santa on the Square at Downtown Newnan. Watch Santa arrive in a fire truck to light the Christmas tree before your visit. Nov. 28.

Light Up City Center Park at City Center Park. Watch the Christmas tree lighting, enjoy live music, taste fare from food trucks and more. Nov. 29.

Tree Lighting at The Battery. Live entertainment, welcome Santa, watch the tree lighting and view “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on the big screen. Nov. 29.

Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in Downtown Loganville. This annual parade kicks off the holiday season, and following the parade, Santa will light the city’s Christmas tree. Nov. 29.

Christmas Tree Lighting and Lighted Christmas Parade at Snellville Towne Green. Watch the Lighted Christmas Parade, along with a tree lighting, cookie decorating, s’mores and more. Nov. 29.

Winter West Wonderland at University of West Georgia. Get in the holiday spirit with lighted displays of student-built sculptures, a holiday market and pictures with Santa Claus and Winter Wolfie. Dec. 2-5.

Light Up Brookhaven at Blackburn Park. View holiday lights as Brookhaven kicks off their holiday season. Dec. 3.

Holiday Glow Lighting and Performances at Peachtree Corners Town Green. Experience the enchantment of the holiday season with Christmas tree and menorah lightings, live music, train rides, hot chocolate and more. Dec. 4.

Decatur Christmas Tree Lighting in Decatur. Enjoy holiday carols, hot cocoa, “snow,” and Santa lighting the tree. Dec. 4.

Holiday Celebration at Thrasher Park. The City of Norcross celebrates Christmas with activities, a tree lighting, carriage rides and photos with Santa. Dec. 5.

Roswell’s Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree at Roswell Park. Enjoy choral performances, hot chocolate, a reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” a visit from Santa and the 40-foot tree lighting. Dec. 5.

Chamblee Holiday Hoopla at Chamblee City Hall. Celebrate the holiday season with photos with Santa, doggy photos with The Grinch, the story of Hanukkah, crafts, the lighting of the Christmas tree and more. Dec. 5.

Deck the Hall in Duluth. See the tree lighting, visit with Santa, and enjoy lots of kids’ activities. Dec. 6.

Christmas in Crabapple and Milton Tree Lighting at Broadwell Pavilion. Have your face painted, listen to Christmas tunes from a DJ and talented musicians, create ornaments, visit with Santa and more. Dec. 6.

Tree Lighting in Charlie Loudermilk Park. Watch a holiday tree lighting, listen to carols and holiday classics from the Georgia Boy Choir, and enjoy hot chocolate and festive snacks. Dec. 6.

Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park. Celebrate the holidays with live music, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. Dec. 7.

Winter House at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Enjoy twinkling lights and delicious treats in this historic mansion filled with holiday magic, activities, an artist market, photos with Santa and workshops. Through Dec. 14.

Lawrenceville Lights at Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church. Explore this drive-thru lighted experience. Dec. 18-20.

Mountain Country Christmas in Lights at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. This fairground transforms into a spectacular, magical holiday light show with Christmas music, arts and crafts, food, fun, entertainment, photo opportunities and a visit with Santa. Through Dec. 23.