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 14th-January 4th
Coolray Field
Glow Light Show returns this holiday season at Coolray Field beginning November 14, and running through January 4, 2026. Glow Light Show is a fun, festive, and amazing way to bring in the holiday cheer. Our goal is simple – curate a magical evening for young and old, big and small! The experience includes an immersive, dazzling display of lights synchronized to music from the comfort of your own car! Only one ticket is required per vehicle.
World of Illumination’s Candy Rush
November 14th – January 4th
Six Flags White Water Park
A DELICIOUS WHIMSICAL WONDERLAND!
Sugar plum fairies. Gigantic gingerbread village. Sweets as far as the eye can see. Candy Rush, produced by World of Illumination, is the world’s largest animated drive-through audio-visual experience, highlighting larger-than-life Christmas characters and confections. This mile-long journey, hosted by Chef Kuma, features millions of colorful lights and enchanting Christmas music that everyone in the family will enjoy — a must-see treat for the entire family.
Lanier Islands Magical Nights of Lights
November 15th-Janauary 4th
Lake Lanier Islands
Experience the magic of the season at Lanier Islands Resort’s Magical Nights of Lights!
Drive through miles of dazzling lights and festive scenes, November 15–January 4. Cozy up in your car, tune in to Christmas favorites, and make memories that shine—get your tickets now!
Lights of Life
November 27th – December 31st
Life University
Each holiday season, Life University’s campus transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland during our beloved Lights of Life celebration. Join us for over a million sparkling lights, whimsical displays, illuminated tunnels, and festive attractions like carnival rides, train rides, a petting zoo, and sweet treats from local vendors. You won’t want to miss this magical experience designed for families, friends, and holiday lovers of all ages.
Lights of Life may be a light show, but it’s also your chance to experience the heart of Life University. As you explore our vibrant campus, you’ll also discover a place built on purpose, community, and true wellness. We invite you to come for the lights and leave inspired by what Life U is all about.
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
November 15th – January 11th
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Back for its 15th year, Garden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ shines with new music and choreography for “Nature’s Wonders,” the world’s largest curtain of synchronized light and sound.
New! The dazzling tree sculptures from this summer’s Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics will line the Anne Cox Chambers Flower Walk and anchor the Skyline Garden Pond, creating an Enchanted Avenue of color and light.
Illuminights at the Zoo
November 21st – January 18th
Zoo Atlanta
Discover Atlanta’s Ultimate Holiday Tradition: IllumiNights at the Zoo! This holiday season, Atlanta’s beloved festive event returns bigger and brighter than ever, transforming the Zoo into a dazzling nighttime wonderland. Experience hundreds of brilliantly illuminated wildlife lanterns and captivating displays that celebrate the beauty and magic of nature after dark.
Looking for great holiday lights in Atlanta? IllumiNights is your must-see event! Perfect for families, couples on a romantic date night, or friends looking for unforgettable fun, this one-of-a-kind holiday lights experience fills your evening with sparkling joy and wonder.
Winter West Wonderland
December 2nd – December 5th
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.
Bring your friends and family to UWG to join the Winter West Wonderland fun!
Neighborhood Displays
Market Village & Village Green Park Light Display
The City of Smyrna goes all-out for the holidays with a festive light display that transforms the Market Village and Village Green Park into a winter wonderland beginning November 26. Stroll through the area and take in the dazzling lights that sparkle throughout the season, creating the perfect backdrop for holiday photos. Whether you’re grabbing a warm drink from a nearby café or enjoying the charm of downtown Smyrna, this cheerful display is a must-see holiday tradition for all ages.
1250 Powder Springs St, Smyrna, GA 30080
Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park
Dunwoody Parks and Recreation hosts Holiday Lights in December at Brook Run Park. The holiday light display brings joy to the community with a walk-through light display in and around the playground.
Holiday Lights is free and open to all. Displays typically feature 100,000 lights that will shine nightly in the park through Dec. 31.
4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
Portwood 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 shine later on 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 through January 1, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
898 Sandy Creek Rd, Fayetteville
Lights of Joy
Lights of Joy is a 501c3 corporate non-profit. If you would like a tax receipt, please ask the attendant. 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 20,000 lights and dozens of musical trees.
The 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 Future’s church across the street. 60 Holly bushes have been shaped into Christmas trees across the front and are all lit. 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, many festive characters, and a lot of new electronic lights.
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
Please check out our display in Stone Mountain.
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