The air is getting crisp, and the calendar is already filling up! As your local North Atlanta real estate partner, we believe there’s no better way to celebrate the season than immersing yourself in the festive spirit of our community.
This year's holiday season promises to be bigger and brighter than ever. Here is your ultimate guide to the best Christmas light displays, community festivals, and annual tree lighting ceremonies across Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, and the greater Atlanta Metro area.
North Atlanta Tree Lightings & Community Festivals
These events are perfect for families looking to kick off the season with music, markets, and the spectacular moment the tree lights up!
| Event Name | Key Details | Dates/Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta Season of Celebration / Tree Lighting
📍 Town Green, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009 Google Maps |
Downtown Tree Lighting and festivities at Town Green. | Nov 22nd (Evening) |
| Georgia Festival of Trees (Duluth)
📍 Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097 Google Maps |
Festival featuring a forest of fully-decorated trees, entertainment, and activities. | Nov 22nd – Nov 30th (Select Dates) |
| The Lighting of Avalon + Ice Rink
📍 Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GA 30009 Google Maps |
Official opening of the ice rink and the lighting of the massive tree in Avalon. | Nov 24th (Afternoon/Evening) |
| Lights of Life (Marietta)
📍 Life University campus, 1269 Barclay Cir SE, Marietta, GA 30060 Google Maps |
A classic drive-thru display featuring over a million lights on the Life University campus. Opens Thanksgiving night. | Nov 27th – Dec 31st |
| Roswell Tree Lighting
📍 Heart of Roswell Park, 925 Canton St, Roswell, GA 30075 Google Maps |
Local ceremony with holiday music and Santa sightings. | Nov 28th (Evening) |
| Atlanta Christkindl Market (Lawrenceville)
📍 Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 Google Maps |
Traditional German holiday market with vendors, food, and drink. | Nov 28th – Dec 24th |
| The Battery Atlanta Tree Lighting
📍 The Battery Atlanta, 800 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 Google Maps |
Festive entertainment and Santa's grand entrance to light the large tree at the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage. | Nov 29th (Evening) |
| Johns Creek Holly Jolly Tree Lighting
📍 Johns Creek City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Dr, Johns Creek, GA 30097 Google Maps |
Community event often featuring Santa photos and local entertainment. | Dec 5th (Evening) |
Major Light Displays & Drive-Thru Experiences in North Atlanta
Experience the magic of the season through dazzling light shows, drive-thru adventures, and breathtaking holiday attractions perfect for families and friends.
| Event Name | Key Details | Dates/Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Mountain Christmas
📍 Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Google Maps |
Two million dazzling lights, holiday shows, parades, and the Enchanted Tree Lighting ceremony. | Nov 8 – Jan 4 (select dates) |
| Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens
📍 Callaway Resort & Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA Google Maps |
One of the world’s “Top 10 Holiday Light Displays,” a massive drive-through experience. | Nov 14 – Jan 4 |
| Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
📍 Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Google Maps |
Voted one of the nation’s best; features a massive light tunnel, choreographed music, and dancing displays. | Nov 15 – Jan 11 |
| Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands
📍 Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518 Google Maps |
A spectacular, long drive-through experience featuring animated displays and festive activities. | Nov 15 – Jan 4 |
| World of Illumination: Candy Rush
📍 Six Flags White Water, Marietta, GA Google Maps |
The world's largest drive-through animated light show, synchronized to music. | Nov 15 – Jan 5 |
| IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival at Zoo Atlanta
📍 Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 Google Maps |
Experience hundreds of illuminated, hand-crafted wildlife lanterns in a dazzling nighttime wonderland. | Nov 21 – Jan 18 (select nights) |
| Santa at Avalon (Palmer Plaza)
📍 Avalon Alpharetta (Palmer Plaza), 400 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GA 30009 Google Maps |
Santa’s setup for professional holiday photos – perfect for family festive memories. | Nov 25 – Dec 24 |
| Emory Johns Creek “Night of Lights”
📍 Route along Hospital Parkway, near Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA 30097 Google Maps |
A local, easy-to-view display along Hospital Parkway — a relaxed, community-friendly holiday lights drive. | All December |
| USPS Operation Santa
📍 Mail Letters to Santa: 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888 Google Maps (Virtual / mail only) |
Don’t forget to mail your letters to the North Pole for a magical reply! | (Mail any time ahead of holiday) |
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Community Focus: Foster-Care Pajama Drive
This season, we're focused on giving back. We are hosting a Foster-Care Pajama Drive to bring warmth and comfort to local foster children.
We are collecting new pajamas (all sizes: infant through adult) now through
December 15th.
To arrange a pick-up:
Text
PAJAMA to
404.434.4454 and we will coordinate via text!
Fill out our quick form to schedule your pick-up or let us know you've dropped off a donation.
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