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.
Light Displays
World of Illumination’s Cosmic Sleighride at Six Flags White Water. Drive through this light show as Shiny the Star takes you on a mystical holiday adventure that is out of this world. Through Dec. 29.
Glow Light Show at Coolray Field. Ride through a dancing light show featuring more than 1 million LED lights. Through Dec. 29.
A Country Christmas at Pettit Creek Farms. Take a drive or hayride through beautiful Christmas lights, visit with Santa and his reindeer from Thur.-Sun., meet the animals at the petting zoo, and taste s’mores. Through Dec. 30.
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. 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.
Holiday Lights at Veteran’s Park at Veteran’s Park. View lights at this two-mile drive-thru show. Through Dec. 31.
Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park. This walkable display features 100,000 lights and runs nightly. Through Dec. 31.
Noel Magic Lights at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This drive-thru display is a magical experience synchronized to music. Through Jan. 1.
Magic of Lights at Dixie Speedway. This drive-through holiday lights show features holiday scenes and characters of the season using LED technology and digital animations. Through Jan. 4.
Winter Lantern Festival at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Step into a dazzling world of light with more than 1,000 Chinese lanterns, and explore interactive experiences. Through Jan. 5.
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. 5.
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia. More than 1 million LED lights, dozens of Christmas trees, festive shows and culinary treats create the perfect winter wonderland atmosphere. Through Jan. 5.
Christmasville Tinseltown at Alexander Park West. This free walkable light show is hosted by the City of McDonough. Through Jan. 6.
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden. This annual holiday extravaganza features millions of brilliantly colored LED lights and displays. Through Jan. 12.
IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival at Zoo Atlanta. Illuminated wildlife lights the night at this Chinese lantern festival with nature-inspired lanterns and experiences. Through Jan. 19.
Margaritaville’s Lakeside Lights Spectacular at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. Go on a magical walk through an amazing light show set to seasonal music. Through Jan. 20.
Tree Lightings
Festival of Trees at Lawrenceville Arts Center. See trees decorated by local businesses, and vote for your favorite by donating nonperishable groceries, new toys or pet supplies beneath the trees. Through Dec. 23.
Tree Lightings at Colony Square. On opening night, enjoy live music, jolly entertainment and more. Nightly, view gorgeous tree shows. Through Dec. 25.

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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.
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 Presented by Pick 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.
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.
Winter WonderLights at State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Walk through sparkling light displays, including a Winter Wondercave, Jingle Bell Lane, Northern Lights and more. Through Jan. 5.
Christmas Lights Extravaganza in Downtown Macon. Enjoy this dazzling spectacle with more than one million twinkling lights, and watch nightly shows by Macon Pops for a synchronized light show. Through Jan. 5.
Past events:
Holiday Tree Lighting at Atlanta History Center. Kick off the holiday season by watching this 50-foot Christmas tree be lit, listening to music, taking photos with Santa, playing in the snow and more. Nov. 15.
Light Up Dunwoody at Shops of Dunwoody. Meet Santa and live reindeer, enjoy treats and watch the lighting of the tree and menorah. Nov. 17.
Rockdale County Tree Lighting at Rockdale County Courthouse. This event features chorus groups, a hot chocolate bar and giveaways. Nov. 21.
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. 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. 23.
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. 23.
Light Up Trilith at Town at Trilith. Enjoy a winter wonderland celebration. Nov. 23.
Tree Lighting at The Plaza. Ring in the holidays with entertainment, such as face painting, holiday crafts, the tree lighting and more. Nov. 23.
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. 23.
Light the Station at Atlantic Station. Watch the themed British Invasion Parade of Lights, a 50-foot Christmas tree lighting and more. Nov. 23.
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. 23.
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. 23.
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. 24.
The Lighting of the Great Tree at Gwinnett Historic Courthouse. Enjoy the 37th year of this tradition with kids’ activities, s’mores, live entertainment and more. Nov. 28.
Santa on the Square at Downtown Newnan. Watch Santa arrive in a fire truck to light the Christmas tree before your visit. 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. 30.
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. 30.
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. 30.
Holiday Celebration at Thrasher Park. The City of Norcross celebrates Christmas with activities, a tree lighting, carriage rides and photos with Santa. Dec. 1.
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. 3-6.
Light Up the City & Holiday Tinsel Trail at College Park City Hall. View dazzling holiday trees decorated by local businesses, watch the tree lighting, enjoy hot cocoa, visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and more. Dec. 2.
Light Up Brookhaven at Blackburn Park. View holiday lights as Brookhaven kicks off their holiday season. Dec. 4.
Holiday Glow Lighting and Concert 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. 5.
Decatur Christmas Tree Lighting in Decatur. Enjoy holiday carols, hot cocoa, “snow,” and Santa lighting the tree. Dec. 5.
Holiday on the Town at Town Brookhaven. This festive evening includes a tree lighting, menorah lighting, visits with Santa, holiday character meetings and more. 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. 6.
Roswell’s Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree at Roswell Park. Enjoy choral performances, hot chocolate, s’mores, a reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” a visit from Santa and the 40-foot tree lighting. Dec. 6.
Deck the Hall in Duluth. See the tree lighting, visit with Santa, and enjoy lots of kids’ activities. Dec. 7.
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. 7.
Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park. Celebrate the holidays with live music, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. Dec. 8.
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. 15.