It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And that means it’s time to shine bright in Atlanta. One of the best ways to get into the holidays spirit is by heading to one of the many dazzling light shows or displays in town… and there’s definitely no shortage of beautiful lights! Keep scrolling to find the best place to see some holiday lights in Atlanta!
1. Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
Where: Atlanta Botanical Garden, Piedmont Park
When: November 16th, 2024 – January 12th, 2025
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights has made its triumphant return to the Atlanta Botanical Garden. This mesmerizing event is illuminating the enchanting garden grounds with spectacular and festive lighting displays to bring cheer to the holiday season. Get all the info and head over to this spectacular light display!
2. Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens
Where: Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain
When: November 15th, 2024 – January 4th, 2025
This magical lighting spectacle promises myriads of fantastic holiday experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Stroll through the whimsical Holiday Village at Callaway Gardens’ Fantasy In Lights and see a 40-foot Pixel Pine Tree, or take a ride on their Jolly Trolley for a cruise through the enchanted illuminated forest.
For all the details, check out their website!
3. Fernbank Museum’s WildWoods: AGLOW
Where: Fernbank Museum
When: November 8th, 2024 – February 23rd, 2025
Explore Fernbank Museum’s luminous Wild Woods that’ve been magically transformed for the holiday season. Even though these lights are perfect for the holiday season, the museum will be treating us throughout the winter, with this spectacular display concluding in late February. The installations are immersive and inspired by the surrounding wildlife, beautifully honoring the plants and animals that call ATL home.
4. State Botanical Gardens of Georgia’s Winter WonderLights
Where: State Botanical Garden of Georgia
When: November 24th, 2024 – December 30th, 2024, and then January 2nd – 5th, 2025 (with a Disco twist)
Take a trip to Athens for Winter WonderLights at The State Botanical Gardens of Georgia. Take a walk through light show extravaganza, which features several illuminated displays along an accessible half-mile path, guaranteed to delight and inspire this holiday season!
You’ll walk through a Winter Wondercave, the Jingle Bell Lane, the Northern Lights and a Cone Tree Forest, along with other dazzling features!
For more information, check out their website!
5. Six Flags Over Georgia’s Holiday in the Park
Where: Six Flags Over Georgia
When: From November 23rd, 2024 – January 5th, 2025
Holiday in the Park is a spectacular way to enjoy the holiday season! Guests can expect a symphony of music and choreographed dancing lights to compliment the unbeatably festive vibes! There is so much holiday merriment, you can spend the whole day enjoying the festivities! From live shows to dazzling lights to visits from Santa himself, you can’t miss out on this lights display!
And brand new this year, Six Flags is lighting a massive grand fir tree! For all the dates, rates and info, check out Six Flags’ website!
6. Stone Mountain Park
Where: Stone Mountain Park
When: November 9th, 2024 – January 5th, 2025
Become totally immersed in holiday magic at Stone Mountain Park this year. As we all know, Stone Mountain goes hard for every holiday, and the winter holidays are no different! Get ready for festive music, millions of dazzling lights, spectacular shows and visits from some of your favorite holiday characters! Delve deep into the mountain’s Magical Frosted Forest of mesmerizing Christmas Lights, as well as checking out their stellar Christmas light and laser show.
For the rates and dates, check out Stone Mountain’s website!
7. Lights of Joy
Where: Kennesaw
When: December 1st, 2024 – TBD
You also don’t want to miss out on the largest residential lights display in Georgia, right here in Kennesaw! This impressive display has grown over decades of lights, turning into an adored holiday tradition for Atlantans and people from all over the state! This residential display has 1.2 million lights… so you’ll have PLENTY to see!
Check out Lights of Joy for more details!8. Dunwoody’s Brook Run Park
Where: Brook Run Park, Dunwoody
When: December 1st, 2024 – December 31st, 2024
This year, Brook Run Park will be decked out in over 100,000 dazzling lights! You can enjoy all the lovely lights and free hot chocolate!
9. Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
Where: Lookout Mountain, Georgia
When: November 15th, 2024 – January 4th, 2025 (not Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th)
Warm your heart during this nighttime, family tradition as you walk through Rock City Gardens’ winter wonderland! There will be so much to see and do, right at the heart of the mountain!
Take a walk down the lighted Grand Corridor in the North Pole Village, immerse yourself in the twinkle of icy lights in the Arctic Kingdom, and get ready for the Magic Forest to come alive and reveal exciting enchantments!
All guests will need to reserve an entry time in advance online. Tickets are not available at the door. For more details, check out their website here!
10. See all the residential lights in Atlanta
When: All holiday season
Where: All over Atlanta!
You definitely can’t miss out on all the local residential lights in the ATL either! Using this cool service, you can find, rate, and even nominate all the best light displays in town! You can see twinkling lights all over Atlanta, and tons of other holiday displays too!
Check out all the details here!So get your dazzle on, Atlanta! See all these amazing holiday lights in the ATL! What’s more, if you’re looking to add some extra sparkle to your festivities, make sure to check out the magical Holiday Candlelight concerts that feature thousands of twinkling candles and the season’s most beloved festive tunes.