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 Light Displays
ATL Holiday Lights at Atlantic Station
November 11th – January 2nd
Atlantic Station
ATL Holiday Lights is back with a bigger, better, and longer lights display than ever before! This year’s show features hand-crafted light displays from everyone’s favorite holiday movies, a mini neighborhood featuring some local Atlanta establishments, and more. They offer walking and driving tours.
World of Illumination Rockin’ Christmas
November 12th – January 2nd
White Water Park
A FULL-THROTTLE MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA, WHERE YOUR FAVORITE TUNES COME TO LIFE! Turn up the holiday spirit with World of Illumination’s Rockin’ Christmas. In this mile-long symphony of sight and sound, you’ll see everything from life-sized musical notes to retro Santa spinning it old school. Featuring millions of colorful lights and hundreds of animated displays, the world’s largest animated drive-through light show is a mesmerizing event sure to rock your holidays.
Margaritaville’s Lakeside Lights Spectacular
November 24th – February 27th
Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands
Kick start your holidays with a visit to 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!
There are several additional activities available as well, including; Blizzard Mountain, Ice Skating, Snow Play Area, S’mores, and Visits with Santa.
Lights of Life
November 25th – December 31st
Life University
This is one of my family’s favorites. We used to live really 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 13th – January 15th
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Take a stroll through Atlanta Botanical Gardens and see it like you’ve seen it before. While plenty of the show’s fan-favorite features will return, guests can expect new twists, including a colorful Glowing Grove along the Flower Walk, oversized flowers leading to Ice Goddess, and several lighted sculptures from the 2021 summer exhibition SUPERnatural: Glass Art by Jason Gamrath.
In 2020, Garden Lights was again voted the best holiday event in metro Atlanta by readers of the AJC.
Holiday in the Park
November 13th – January 15th
Six Flags over Georgia
Holiday in the Park is back! ‘Tis the season for glittering lights (over a million LEDs!), festive performances (carolers, sing-alongs, holiday dancers, etc…), holiday treats (warm hot chocolate, s’mores), and plenty more. Plus there are also all of the amazing Six Flags rides to enjoy while you are there.
Illuminights at the Zoo
November 22nd – January 16th
Zoo Atlanta
Wildlife lights the night at the all-NEW IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival. Stroll the Zoo after dark to be inspired by more than 80 animal lanterns – some up to 20 feet tall – depicting some of Earth’s most charismatic creatures. Each lantern is made and hand-painted by Chinese artisans, therefore representing thousands of hours of work. In keeping with Zoo Atlanta’s commitment to sustainability, each lantern also features environmentally-friendly LED lights.
Holiday Road
November 22nd – January 16th
The Horse Mansion @ Bouckaert Farm
Get everyone together and gather around to celebrate the season! Enjoy the sights of our immersive walking trail. Get a bite to eat at the area’s best food trucks. For the grown-ups, enjoy a seasonal cocktail from our Holiday Bar. Don’t forget to get yourself a keepsake from the souvenir shop.
Neighborhood Light Displays
The Village Green in Smyrna has an amazing light display that is presented every year with a light path around their pond, plenty of lighted characters around, and a giant tree right in the middle of the town circle. It is a great place to just walk around and enjoy some really wonderful holiday lights.
2800 King St SE, Smyrna
