Oh, Christmas Tree! Oh, Christmas Tree! Atlanta has so many Christmas Trees! What better way to kick off the Christmas season than to go check out the lighting of Christmas Trees? We have created a list for you of some of the best lighting around town.
Atlanta Holiday Tree Lightings
Cumming Tree Lighting and Winter Market
November 22
Cumming City Center
Start your holiday season with lots of family-friendly fun at the Cumming City Center on Saturday, November 18th! Following the Winter Market, Local Church Forsyth and Lou Sobh Automotive present a Christmas Tree Lighting Event beginning at 6 PM with live music from the Big Beyond, family activities, warm beverages, and desserts from local vendors!
Light the Station
November 22
Atlantic Station
Help us light our 50-foot tree on Atlantic Green for the first time this season!
This FREE event is packed with sweet holiday fun for the whole family, featuring live music, festive performances, costumed characters, and more! The parade will start at 6:30 p.m. with a Candy Land twist! Think peppermint floats, sugarplum stilt walkers, dancing gumdrops, and whimsical holiday characters. Local dance groups and bands will bring the energy, all leading up to Santa’s grand arrival aboard the Atlantic Station Express!
The Lighting of Avalon
November 23
Avalon
Kick off the holiday season with The Lighting of Avalon, our most magical event of the year! Join us along The Boulevard for an evening full of festive fun for the whole family, complete with live music and entertainment, family activities, and a special appearance from Santa Claus himself. The celebration is all leading up to when we light up the 40-foot tree on top of the concierge, officially marking the start of the holiday season.
Light Up the Season at Piedmont Park
November 23
Piedmont Park
Experience the magic as we illuminate the park with a dazzling 50-foot holiday tree, menorah, and kinara—celebrating togetherness, hope, and community spirit. Enjoy an evening filled with light, joy, and reflection under the Atlanta skyline.
Alpharetta Tree Lighting
November 22
Alpharetta Town Green
Kick off the holiday season with a 50-foot tree lighting in Downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy live music, snow flurries, marshmallow roasting, sing-alongs, and more! To top it all off, Santa and friends will make a guest appearance! Join us for this unforgettable experience with family and friends.
Note: The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6:30 pm. The City of Alpharetta extends its gratitude to Evans General Contractors for generously donating the magnificent Christmas Tree
Tree Lighting at The Battery
November 29
The Battery
Join us for the eighth annual Tree Lighting! The event will include entertainment from world-class talent on the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage. Mark Owens and Atlanta Braves’ mascot BLOOPER will watch the skies to help track Santa as he nears closer to The Battery Atlanta to light the tree at approximately 7 p.m.
Following the festivities, families may cuddle up on The Plaza Green to watch Rise Of The Guardians as a part of the Xfinity Movie Series on the plaza screen.
Holiday Glow on the Town Green
December 4
Peachtree Corners Town Green
Celebrate the most magical time of the year at Holiday Glow, a free community event that lights up the Town Green with festive cheer and family fun!
Enjoy an evening packed with seasonal excitement, including free giveaways, holiday crafts hosted by local sponsors and community groups, and a glowing lineup of live performances from local talent, including local schools. The whole Green will come alive with music, laughter, and light as we gather to kick off the season in true Peachtree Corners style.
Hop aboard the trackless train, have fun with reindeer games, and play in a flurry of bubbles and joy!
As the sun sets, join us for the official lighting of the Town Green, transforming the heart of the city into a twinkling winter wonderland.
Christmas in Crabapple
December 6
Crabapple Market, Milton
The City of Milton hosts the Annual Christmas in Crabapple annually in early December. This quaint holiday event takes place in historic downtown Crabapple at the Broadwell Pavilion located at 12615 Broadwell Road on Saturday, December 6, from 2-6 p.m.
There will be face painting, adorning cheeks with snowflakes or candy canes, and more. You can listen to Christmas tunes spun by an on-site DJ or sung by talented musicians, including those from Milton High’s chorus. In addition to a balloon artist, you and your kids can get crafty and creative, decorating ornaments and cookies or writing letters to Santa.
Speaking of Mr. Claus, he’ll be at Christmas in Crabapple to meet, hear gift requests, and take pictures with anyone who comes by. No reservations are required, and we’ll share our professional photographer’s snapshots free of charge.
The tree lighting will take place at dusk with holiday sing-alongs from local musicians.
Come experience the magic of Christmas in Crabapple!
Decatur Tree Lighting on the Square
December 4
Decatur Plaza
Marietta Tree Lighting and Santa on the Square
December 4
Marietta Square
The City of Marietta’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting returns!! Let’s kick off this holiday season with Santa’s arrival at the square. The fun begins at 4 p.m. with performances by local school and church choirs, then Santa makes his Grand Entrance to help the Mayor and the City of Marietta light the tree!
Sparkle Sandy Springs
December 7
City Springs District
Sparkle Sandy Springs is the City’s annual holiday celebration with an award-winning night-time parade! City Springs District is transformed into a winter wonderland with larger-than-life inflatables, a gift market, and a tree and menorah lighting.
Did we miss any holiday tree lightings in your community? Let us know in the comments! Posts are updated periodically.
Be sure to check out Atlanta Mom’s other holiday guides.
