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

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. Nov. 7-Jan. 3.

World of Illumination’s Rockin’ Christmas at Six Flags White Water. Go on a mile-long drive through this animated light show. Nov. 13-Jan. 3.

The Light Park at Gwinnett Field. Enjoy an immersive walk-through experience with a Candy Land, Enchanted Forest, Polar Path and more. Nov. 13-Jan. 3.

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden. View this annual holiday extravaganza featuring millions of brilliantly colored lights. Nov. 14-Jan. 10.

Gainesville Glows: Lanterns and Lights at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville. Walk through this winter wonderland with luminarias, rainbow-colored Sasha Trees and more. Nov. 19-Jan. 3.

Winter WonderLights at State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Walk through a lighted wonderland with a Winter Wondercave, Northern Lights and more. Nov. 19-Jan. 16.

Nights of Lights at Cumming Fairgrounds. Walk through this luminous new celebration. Nov. 20-Dec. 27.

Holiday Lights of Woodstock at Dixie Speedway. This drive-thru Christmas show features Santa’s Village, concessions, lights and more. Nov. 20-Dec. 31.

Magical Nights of Lights at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. Drive through miles of sparkling lights and animated displays. Nov. 20-Jan. 3.

Holiday Lights at Veteran’s Park. This two-mile drive-thru light show features tunnels, Christmas displays and more than 2 million lights. Nov. 21-Dec. 31.

IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival at Zoo Atlanta. Walk through this dazzling nighttime wonderland with illuminated wildlife lanterns and captivating displays. Nov. 21-Jan. 17.

A Country Christmas at Pettit Creek Farms. Go on a drive or hayride through over a mile of Christmas lights. Nov. 26-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. Nov. 26-Dec. 31.

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. 1-4.

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. Dec. 4-Jan. 4.

Lawrenceville Lights at Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church. Explore this drive-thru lighted experience. Dec. 10-12 and 17-19.

City of Alpharetta Tree Lighting

Tree Lightings

Holiday Lights at Ellipse Park at Atlantic Station. Enjoy beautiful holiday lights, festive photo opportunities, hot chocolate, an arts and crafts table and more. Nov. 5.

Santa’s Arrival at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s. Experience Santa’s magical arrival, watch the tree lighting, enjoy seasonal treats, and receive free giveaway items. Nov. 7.

Light Up Dunwoody at Donaldson-Bannister Farm. Meet Santa and live reindeer, enjoy treats and watch the lighting of the tree and menorah. Nov. 15.

Festival of 100 Trees at Southeastern Railway Museum. View 100 beautifully decorated trees. Nov. 19-Jan. 3.

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. 20.

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. 20.

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. 21.

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. 21.

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. 21.

Light Up Trilith at Town at Trilith. Enjoy a winter wonderland celebration. Nov. 21.

Tree Lighting at The Plaza. Ring in the holidays with entertainment, such as face painting, holiday crafts, the tree lighting and more. Nov. 21.

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. 21.

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. 21.

Cumming City Center Winter Market at Cumming City Center. Shop this market before a beautiful Christmas tree lighting. Nov. 21.

Gwinnett Glows at Gas South District. See the tree lighting, make lanterns, visit with Santa and more. Nov. 21.

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. 22.

Holiday Celebration and Lantern Parade at Dunwoody Village. Celebrate with live performances, activities, Santa lighting the tree and more. Nov. 22.

Light Up the Season at Piedmont Park. Enjoy lantern-making, music and holiday cheer with the lighting of the Great Tree, Menorah and Kinara. Nov. 22.

Santa on the Square at Downtown Newnan. Watch Santa arrive in a fire truck to light the Christmas tree before your visit. Nov. 27.

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. 27.

Tree Lighting at The Battery. Live entertainment, welcome Santa, watch the tree lighting and more. Nov. 28.

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. 28.

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. 28.

Holiday Extravaganza at Depot Park. Walk through a wonderland of decorated trees. Nov. 30-Jan. 9.

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

Decatur Christmas Tree Lighting in Decatur. Enjoy holiday carols, hot cocoa, “snow,” and Santa lighting the tree. Dec. 3.

Holiday Celebration at Thrasher Park. The City of Norcross celebrates Christmas with activities, a tree lighting, carriage rides and photos with Santa. Dec. 4.

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. 4.

Deck the Hall in Duluth. See the tree lighting, visit with Santa, and enjoy lots of kids’ activities. Dec. 5.

Lights at Legion at Legion Field. Enjoy Christmas trees decorated by the community. Dec. 5-Jan. 3.

Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park. Celebrate the holidays with live music, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. Dec. 6.

Deck the Square at Roswell Town Square. View a display of community-decorated trees. Dec. 6-Jan. 1.

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. 12.

Rock City

Beyond Atlanta

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. Nov. 13-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. Nov. 13-Jan. 3.

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. Nov. 21-Dec. 31.

Holiday Lights of Ellijay in Ellijay. View gorgeous Christmas lights as you stroll through town. Nov. 23-Dec. 31.

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. Nov. 26-Dec. 31.

Holiday Lights of Rome at Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. Explore light displays, tunnels and décor set to music. Nov. 27-Dec. 30.

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. Nov. 27-Jan. 3.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.