Christmas 2025: Tree Lightings & Light Displays

We know it seems crazy to be talking about Christmas – but many of the best tree lighting celebrations take place the week of Thanksgiving, so we wanted to go ahead and share them with you now. Let us know if any of your favorites are missing – we are always looking for new events to add to the list each year.

Tree Lightings

Light the Station:  Atlantic Station – November 22md, 4 pm – 7:30 pm. This FREE event will feature lots of holiday fun for kids, live music, special performances, characters and more!

The Forum Tree Lighting: The Forum – November 22nd, 5 pm – 7pm. Ring in the holidays with festive entertainment, family-friendly activities and more as The Forum counts down to the official lighting of its tree and arrival of Santa Claus himself.

The Lighting of Avalon. Avalon – November 23rd from 2 pm – 7:30 pm. From the annual opening of Avalon on Ice to the magnificent tree lighting, and an appearance from Jolly Old Saint Nick himself, there’s something exciting for all to enjoy.

Tree Lighting at the Battery: November 29th, activities start at 5:30 pm. 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. Enjoy a special performance from the A-Town A-List as well!

Holiday Glow on the Town Green: Peachtree Corners – December 5th, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. 

Deck the Hall: Downtown Duluth – December 6th 2 pm – 7 pm. 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.

Light Displays

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden: As always, Atlanta Botanical Garden’s holiday light show is a must see! Many of the show’s fan-favorite features will return this year, plus guests can expect new twists this holiday season. The show runs November 15th – January 11th. Remember, tickets often sell out, so book your tickets early!

Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park: Starting December 2nd, Brook Run Park comes to life this season with over 85,000 lights, complete with a chocolate volcano, candy castle, ice cream land, and more!

IllumiNights at the Zoo: 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. You don’t want to miss this one-of-a kind lightshow that will only be in Atlanta November 21st through January 18th.

Lights of Life at Life University: Not only is Life University’s light display a magical drive-through experience, but pony rides, train rides, concessions, and a petting zoo are available as well. Open nightly from Thanksgiving through December 31st with a fee of $10 per car.

Stone Mountain Christmas: Each night holiday magic fills Stone Mountain with festive music, millions of dazzling lights, spectacular shows and visits from some of your favorite holiday characters! Shows run select nights November 8th through January 4th.

World of Illumination at Six Flags White Water: This mile-long light show is open nightly November 14th through January 4th.