Looking for some great light displays in the Atlanta area? Whether you are looking for major attraction light displays or more local neighborhood/house displays, we have created a must-see list for you of some of our favorites.
Atlanta Holiday Guide :: Atlanta Holiday Light Displays
Atlanta Attraction Displays
Glow Light Show & Festival
November 15th-December 29th
Coolray Field
Glow Light Show returns this holiday season at Coolray Field beginning Nov. 15 and running through Dec. 29. Don’t miss the Atlanta area’s most popular, budget-friendly light show the whole family can enjoy! Immerse yourself into a playful display of sight and sound, which is sure to create lasting memories with loved ones this Christmas season! Want to experience the dazzling magic all season long? Take advantage of their new season pass offer! Only one ticket required per vehicle.
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World of Illumination’s Cosmic Sleighride
November 15th – December 29th
Six Flags White Water Park
Climb aboard your cosmic sleigh with your host Shiny the Star on a mystical holiday adventure that is out of this world at Cosmic Sleighride produced by World of Illumination. Shoot past the sun, race among the stars, and pass through Kris Kringle’s celestial portal where toys prepare for launch. Orbit around a team of Astro elves hoverboarding through the cosmos as you enter the stratosphere of Santa City, where all the holiday magic happens. Hold on to your seat — you’re in for one stellar ride.
Margaritaville’s Lakeside Lights Spectacular
Opening in November 27th
Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands
Visit Margaritaville’s Lakeside Lights Spectacular for a night of nostalgic wintry fun. The Lakeside Lights Spectacular will take you on a magical walk through an amazing lighting extravaganza with festive seasonal music. Great for the whole family!
Lights of Life
November 28th – December 31st
Life University
This is one of my family’s favorites. We used to live close to Life University, so it became an easy go-to, but even after we moved farther away, we still make it over there every year. There is a truly magical lights display along with other activities such as pony rides, petting zoo, train rides, etc… and it is only $10 per car!
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
November 16th – January 12th
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Timed tickets are on sale now to Garden members and the public for Garden Lights, and Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, as most dates are likely to sell out quickly. Experience all-new music and choreography for the world’s largest curtain of light.
Save with Value Night Tickets & Membership.
Holiday in the Park
November 23rd – January 5th
Six Flags Over Georgia
It’s the 10th Anniversary of Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia! Celebrate the magic of the season with millions of lights, your favorite rides, scrumptious holiday treats, and classic live entertainment!
Illuminights at the Zoo
November 14th – January 19th
Zoo Atlanta
Atlanta’s cherished holiday tradition is back, showcasing vistas of brilliantly illuminated wildlife and captivating sights that celebrate the wonders of nature. This year, we’re introducing new lanterns and experiences, transforming the Zoo into a nighttime wonderland.
Winter West Wonderland
December 3rd – December 6th
University of West Georgia
This community event will feature numerous opportunities to get in the holiday spirit, including lighted displays of student-built sculptures, a holiday market, and an opportunity to meet and take pictures with Santa Claus and Winter Wolfie.
Winter Lantern Festival
Thursdays-Sundays, November 8th – January 5th
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds
Step into a dazzling world of light with over 1000 Chinese lanterns; all handmade by artisans with decades of experience. A whimsical walk-through experience to light up and warm up the season! Featuring live entertainment by the Zigong Acrobatic Group, food, drinks, and gifts, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
Magic of Lights Woodstock
November 22nd – January 4th
Dixie Speedway
Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience the Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your car as you wind through the sparkling path of Woodstock’s new holiday tradition. One carload, one price.
Neighborhood Displays
Smyrna Market Village
The tradition of holiday markets dates back to 1393 in Frankfurt, Germany. Advent markets, also known as Christkindl markets or Santa Clause markets, began in Germany but spread quickly throughout Europe. At one time, it was the only place and time of the year to buy Christmas tree ornaments. Throughout December, European old town squares are aglow with lights during these festivals and packed with shoppers, artists and musicians.
The Smyrna Holiday Lights and Market will be held from 3pm-9pm on Friday, December 2nd, from noon to 9pm on Saturday, December 3rd and from noon to 7pm on Sunday, December 4th in the Smyrna Market Village and the Smyrna Village Green.
2800 King St SE, Smyrna
Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park
Holiday Lights return! Help us kickoff this annual tradition at Brook Run Park with a self guided walkable display of 100,000 lights, ceremonial lighting and free hot cocoa. This is a free display that runs nightly for the entire month of December!
4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
Santa’s Village of Roswell
An annual tradition in our house! This is just one house in a random neighborhood, but they go ALL OUT. Just a few of the fabulous displays include an animatronic Santa Band, a huge “elf find”, full Christmas story will light up displays, and so much more. On most nights they also have train rides around the block also. They also run a huge toy drive where they collect hundreds of Toys for Tots.
405 Waverly Hall Drive, Roswell
Portland Family Christmas Lights
With more than 100,000 lights, a fire-breathing dragon, a 30-foot Grinch inflatable, tons of eye-catching Christmas movie scenes, a 35-foot Frosty the Snowman and SO MUCH more, this house must be on your list to visit this year. They welcome visits every night and shining later Friday and Saturday.
20 Valley Dr, Hiram
Smoot Family Christmas Light Show
This house is more than light displays, it is a full light show experience. Drive up to listen and watch the synchronized light show with all your favorite Christmas music.
3699 Autumn Dr, Acworth
Gaddy Family Christmas Light Extravaganza
A drive-thru light display like you have never seen before. The Gaddy family has been at it for over 20 years and gets better and better every year. Open nightly from Thanksgiving thru January 1, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
898 Sandy Creek Rd, Fayetteville
Lights of Joy
The most prominent feature of our holiday lights display is the lighting of the landscape. There are 246 trees with lights in them. The trunks of the pine trees are wrapped in colored lights and the hardwood trees are filled with white lights. There are four trees with over 15,000 lights. There are 40 musical trees.
The 40 musical trees are synchronized to Christmas music.
Our house is synchronized to music and other sections of the yard are also synchronized to music. Our 700 feet of road frontage is lighted and our display extends to the church across the street.
60 Holly bushes have been shaped into Christmas trees across the front and are all lighted. These contain about 150,000 lights.
We feature “The Tunnel of Joy” with over 100,000 lights, Santa in a helicopter, Santa on a tractor, Santa on a golf cart, a giant star and many other characters.
1510 Ben King Rd NW, Kennesaw
Ashebrooke Night of Lights
Over 300 houses in this neighborhood participate in one of the most amazing neighborhood displays there is. This is a great drive-through idea any time during the holiday season, but there is also a special one-night event where you will see some great extras, including live participants, nativities, and maybe even Santa walking around and waving.
5020 Luke Dr, Cumming
Did we miss any of your favorite light displays in the Atlanta area? Let us know in the comments so we can add them to the list!
I ❤️ your site. TY for all the time and effort from all of you. Heads up – and you may not put it in here – no worries, not offended. IHCC (Indian Hills Country Club) in Marietta has a Festival of Lights competition each year in our neighborhood which consists of 1700 homes. If you want a link, lmk and I’ll get you one. Otherwise, have the most wonderful Thanksgiving and stay amazing! All my best, Karen Mack