Holiday Lights and Attractions in Atlanta

Holiday Lights and Attractions in Atlanta

The holiday season is underway in the Atlanta area. Christmas songs on the radio and in stores, elves readying spots for Santa’s arrival at Atlanta malls and shopping centers. So, now is the time to gather up the family and head out to take in the beautiful colors and sounds of Atlanta’s Christmas lights attractions and events. We’re sharing a six-pack of fun places to enjoy the season’s lights and special events. We hope that you enjoy this Holiday Lights and Attractions in Atlanta post. 

Holiday Lights and Attractions in Atlanta

Atlanta Botanical Garden

With thousands of twinkling lights dancing to synchronized holiday music, Garden Lights, Holiday Nights offers a wonderful way to celebrate the season in Atlanta. The family-friendly event at the Atlanta Botanical Garden runs 5-11 p.m. daily through Jan. 11, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Enjoy warm beverages and refreshments as you stroll through 30 acres of holiday fun, including attractions such as the Ice Goddess, Tunnel of Light and Orchestral Orbs, as well as others. During your visit, check out larger-than-life plants from “Imaginary Worlds: Alice’s Wonderland” at the Skylight Lounge. Parking is limited, since the Atlanta Botanical Garden is adjacent to Piedmont Park. If parking isn’t available, garden officials recommend waiting a few minutes as traffic flows in and out quickly. Shuttles are offered Nov. 29-30, Dec. 6-7, 13-14 and 20-28. 

Life University

With more than a million lights, Lights of LIFE is one of the most popular Christmas displays in the Atlanta area; this one is in Marietta, Georgia. The 30-year-old event will attract carloads of visitors nightly Nov. 28-Dec. 31 on the campus of Life University. With a per-vehicle admission fee, the attraction makes for a fun group or family outing Sunday-Thursday until 9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday until 10 p.m.. After you take in the beautiful light displays, visit the visitors area where Santa Claus will visit with children and pose for photos. Lights of LIFE also includes pony rides, train rides and a petting zoo.

Callaway Gardens & Resort

Featuring 8 million colorful lights covering more than 2,500 acres, Callaway Resort & Gardens’ Fantasy in Lights is a drive-thru holiday event running nightly through Jan. 4. With more than a dozen holiday scenes, the event has been recognized as one of the best holiday light displays in the world by  National Geographic. Open at 4 p.m., you can explore Christmas Village, where you can shop and enjoy dinner before heading out for the holiday festivities, While at Christmas Village, children can explore the season’s playland. With the light show starting at 6 p.m., enjoy the experience via your vehicle or on an open-air trolley. Callaway Resorts & Gardens also offers additional events, including special breakfasts and activities. You may also want to consider a package reserving a room at a resort and make it a weekend experience with tickets included as well.

Six Flags Over Georgia

With thousands of festive lights shining brightly, Holiday in the Park celebrates its sixth year at Six Flags Over Georgia with exhibits, rides, shows and unique attractions. Visitors to the amusement park turned winter wonderland can explore 14 attractions, such as Peppermint Plaza, with red and white lights creating a fun atmosphere. After attending the nightly Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m., head over to S’mores Village where you can create your own tasty treat. Carolers roam the park sharing the season’s songs. Besides stage shows, treats and other fun activities, Holiday in the Park features Magic of the Season – a tunnel light show – and a ScreamPunk Christmas, where you journey through steampunk-inspired time encountering a world of metallic trees and crafts created from gears. Holiday in the Park is open Nov. 24-27, Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 7-8, 14-15, 20-23 and Dec. 26-Jan. 5. 

Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain Park turns into Christmas Central with its annual Stone Mountain Christmas, which runs through Jan. 5 (closed Dec. 2-5, 9-12 and 25). With the Snow Angel’s Parade kicking off the evening’s events, you can explore the park’s attractions and rides. Visit with classic holiday characters such as Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer and his friends from the North Pole, and spend time with Santa Claus and Angelina, the park’s very own snow angel. With seasonal drinks and other refreshments available, enjoy the holidays as you stroll through the park taking in the sights and sounds, including carolers and light displays. Experience park attractions such as Summit Skyline and Scenic Railroad. 

Centennial Olympic Park

Centennial Olympic Park brings an international flavor to this year’s holiday season with its International Winter Wonderland Nov. 22-Jan. 5.

Atlanta Christkindl Market

 Atlanta Christkindl Market, the area’s largest holiday market based on the world-famous German markets of the 1600s. With the market open Nov. 23-Dec. 24 (closed Thanksgiving), the Christkind – a blond-haired child who delivers presents to the family Christmas Eve – will visit the Christkindl Market for the grand opening. Santa Claus will also visit the market to visit with children. This Atlanta market features dozens of vendors offering season gift ideas and ornaments, as well as other arts and crafts. You can enjoy a taste of Germany at one of the food vendors with ethnic delights such as pretzels and bratwursts. 

Chinese Lantern Festival

Featuring a unique attraction for the holiday season, Centennial Olympic Park hosts a Chinese Lantern Festival Nov. 22-Jan. 5. With dozens of illuminated displays in various shapes, such as lanterns, vases and birds, the festival offers a different spin on holiday lights.

With at least half a dozen holiday light attractions and displays, the Atlanta area is a wonderful area to celebrate the Christmas season. Enjoy a hot chocolate or cider with cookies as you visit the beautiful exhibits, taking in the season’s sights and sounds. May the holiday spirit be with you and yours as you celebrate the special season. We hope that you are inspired by this Holiday Lights and Attractions in Atlanta post. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN GA 2020

FRICKS FAMILY LIGHTS
235 cedar mill lane
Woodstock ga 30189
Magnolia walk subdivision
Dec 13th -Dec 28th
Free from 6-10pm

HIS HANDS CHURCH Light Show
Free
Every night in December 6-10pm
(every half hour)
550 Molly Lane
Woodstock, GA 30188

LIGHTS OF JOY
Free
1510 Ben King Rd Kennesaw, GA 30144

MOUNTAIN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS IN LIGHTS
$6.00 (children under 12 free)
Every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
Nov 26th – Dec 26th
6pm-9pm
1311 Music Hall Rd Hiawassee, GA 30546

CANDY RUSH
$45 per vehicle
Nov 20th – Jan 3rd
6:00pm- 9:30pm
White Water Marietta, GA

LIGHT UP THE LOT
Free
Dec 11th – 13th
6:00pm – 9:00pm
2056 Hiram Douglasville Hwy, Hiram GA 30141

PORTWOOD FAMILY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Free
Nov 26th – Dec 26th
6:00pm – 10:00pm
20 Valley Dr Hiram GA, 30141

DRIVE THRU BETHLEHEM EXPERIENCE
Free
Dec 11th – 13th
6:00pm – 9:00pm
6659 Bells Ferry Rd Woodstock, GA 30189

DRIVE IN LIVE NATIVITY
Free
Dec 11th – 13th
7:00pm-8:30pm
3681 Highway 515 S Jasper, GA 30143

WINTER WONDERLAND TRAIN RIDE
$12 per person
Dec 2nd- 23rd
6:00pm- 9:00pm
1881 Stockmar Rd, Villa Rica GA 30180

HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT VETERANS PARK
$20 per car
Nov 23rd – Dec 31st
Sun thru Thurs 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Fri thru Sat 6:00pm-10:00pm
7345 Cumming Hwy Canton, GA 30115

HOLIDAY LIGHTS OF HOPE
$10 per adult (15 & up)
Dec 3rd- 23rd
Sun thru Thurs 6:00pm-9:00pm
Fri thru Sat 6:00pm-10:00pm
6688 Bells Ferry Rd Woodstock, GA 30189

LIGHTS OF LIFE
$10 per car
Nov 26th- Dec 31st
Sun thru Thurs 6:00pm- 9:00pm
Fri thru Sat 6:00pm- 10:00pm
1269 Barclay Cir SE, Marietta GA 30060

CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW
Free
Dec 5th-Dec 24th
6:00pm-10:00pm
550 Molly Lane Woodstock,GA 30189

HOLLY SPRINGS LIGHTS
Free
Dec 5th-Dec 31st
6:00pm-11:00pm
2632 Holly Springs Pwky, Holly Springs, GA 30115

PETTIT CREEK FARMS CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
$20 per car
$10 Hayride
Nov 27th-Dec 27th
Tues-Thurs 6:00pm-9:00pm
Fri-Sat 6:00pm-10:00pm
Sun 6:00pm-9:00pm
337 Cassvile Rd Cartersville,GA 30120

SANTA’S VILLAGE
Free
Nov 27th-Dec 31st
6:00pm-9:00pm
405 Waverly Hall Dr Roswell, GA 30075

NETTLES FAMILY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Free
Nov 27th-Dec 31st
6:00pm-11:00pm
2540 Cedartown Hwy Rockmart,GA 30153

CHRISTMAS ON BOILINGBROOK DRIVE
Free
Nov 27th-Dec 31st
6:00pm-10:00pm
4151 Boilingbrook Drive Marietta, GA 30062

RILEY’S ROCKIN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Free
Dec 1st-Dec 31st
6:00pm-10:00pm
2008 Palladium Drive Kennesaw, GA

ATKINSON ROWELL FAMILY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Free
Dec 1st-Dec 31st
6:00pm-10:00pm
18 Riverwood Lndg Dallas, GA 30157

FELIX FAMILY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Free
Dec 1st-Dec 31st
6:00pm-10:00pm
224 Oliver Overlook Dallas, GA 30132

THE DEERING NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR OF LIGHTS
Free
Dec 1st- Dec 31st
6:00pm-9:00pm
Crider Creek Rd Temple,GA 30179

WOODRUFF FAMILY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Free
Dec 1st- Jan 1st
6:00pm-11:00pm
5268 Seamus Way Powder Springs, GA 30127

ASHEBROOKE NIGHT OF LIGHTS
Free
Dec 20th
6:00pm-10:00pm
5020 Luke Drive Cumming, GA 30040

GADDY FAMILY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS EXTRAVAGANZA
Free
Nov 27th-Jan 1st
6:00pm-10:00pm
898 Sandy Creek Rd Fayetteville, GA 30214

ATLANTA FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT ATLANTIC STATION
Sun-Thurs $25 per car
Fr-Sat $35 per car
Dec 4th- Jan 18th
6:00pm-11:00pm
165 16th Street NW Atlanta, GA 30363

DULUTH’S CHRISTMAS HOUSE
Free
Dec 4th-Dec 31st
6:00pm-10:00pm
2929 Mockingbird Circle Duluth, GA 30096

BURTON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Free
Nov 27th-Dec 27th
5:30pm-9:30pm
165 Stafford ct Fayetteville, GA 30215

RED BUD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Free
Nov 27th – Dec 27th
6:00pm-9:30pm
10 Red Bud Ct Dallas, GA 30132

LIGHTS OF THE SOUTH
$15
Kids under 3 free
Nov 20th-Dec 30th
6:00pm-10:00pm
633 Louisville Rd Grovetown, GA 30813

FANTASY IN LIGHTS
Mon-Thurs
Adult $20
3+ $15
Fri & Sun
Adult $30
3+ $20
Sat
Adult $35
3+ $25
Dec 1st- Jan 4th
6:00pm-8:30pm
17800 US Highway 27 Pine Mountain, GA 31822

CHRISTMAS COMES ALIVE
Free
Dec 11th- Dec 13th
6:00pm-10:00pm
4385 Lower Roswell Rd Marietta, GA 30068

MARGARITAVILLE LAKESIDE LIGHT SPECTACULAR
8+ $13 per person
3+ $10 per person
Nov 26th- Jan 1st
5:00pm-10:00pm
7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy Buford, GA

SMOOT FAMILY CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW
Free
Dec 2nd- Dec 26th
6:00pm-9:00pm
3699 Autumn View Dr NW Acworth, GA 30101

THE POWER OF CHRISTMAS
$5 per car
Dec 11th, 12th, 18th, & 19th
6:00pm-9:30pm
455 Jimmy Campbell Pwky Dallas, GA

CHRISTMAS ON LUNSFORD FARM
Free
Dec 1st- Dec 26th
6:00pm-9:00pm
2730 Sand Hill Rd Bowman, GA 30625

CALUMET WEST CHRISTMAS HOUSE
Free
Dec 4th- Jan 3rd
5:30pm-10:00pm
1010 Token Way Kennesaw, GA

HROCKIN HRANICKY CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW
Free
Dec 4th-Jan 1st
Sun – Thurs 6:00pm-10:00pm
Fri-Sat 6:00pm-11:00pm
3848 Rivers Run Trace NW Acworth, GA

CHRISTMAS LANE
Free
Dec 7th- Dec 27th
6:00pm-9:00pm
R street Thomaston, GA 30286

DEXTER PRODUCE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Free
Dec 10th -13th & 17th-20th
5:00pm-8:00pm
105 S. Green Street Dexter, GA 31019

CHRISTMAS IN CASTILLE
Free
Dec 4th- 27th
Thurs-Sat 6:00pm-9:00pm
4220 Tivoli Way, Alpharetta, GA

BLAGG FAMILY LIGHTS
Free
Dec 4th- Dec 31st
5:30pm-11:00pm
5910 Bridge Stone Ct, Cumming, GA

OPERATION GRISWOLD
Free
Dec 4th- Jan 1st
6:00pm-11:00pm
104 Wolf Creek Court, Cumming, GA

COWART CHRISTMAS
Free
Dec 4th- Dec 25th
Sun-Thurs 5:30pm-10:00pm
Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11:00
9 Rand Way, Dawsonville, GA

LIGHTS ON LINSTINE CHRISTMAS
Free
Dec 4th-Dec 31st
6:00pm-10:00pm
2250 Linstone Lane, Grayson GA