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Shining Bright: Your Ultimate Guide to Mesmerizing Christmas Lights

Create Enchanting Traditions and Family Memories with Dazzling Displays

By Stephanie Freeman, Editor & Publisher November 26, 2024

Ah, the magic of the holiday season is upon us, and there's nothing quite like the enchanting glow of Christmas lights to ignite our festive spirits. As a mom, wife, and memory enthusiast, I know just how important it is to create special traditions and cherish those moments with loved ones. That's why I've put together this handpicked list of the most dazzling Christmas light displays in and around Metro Atlanta, where family, tradition, and the joy of the season come together in a radiant symphony of lights.

Join me on this luminous journey as we explore the best spots to witness the twinkling wonderland that transforms our communities each year. Whether you're a fellow lover of memory-making or simply looking to bask in the holiday glow, these locations are sure to warm your heart and light up your cherished memories.

So, grab your loved ones, bundle up in your coziest scarves, and let's embark on an unforgettable adventure through the world of Christmas lights. It's time to make memories that will last a lifetime!



A Country Christmas: Pettit Creek Farms

337 Cassville Rd, Cartersville , GA 30120

Experience all the warmth and charm of a Southern Family Christmas at Pettit Creek Farms! From beautiful Christmas lights to pictures with Santa AND his REINDEER, there are so many things to do!

Christmas on Bolingbrook Drive -The McGraw's

4151 Boilingbrook Drive Marietta, GA 30062

Christmas Light Display in East Cobb Marietta GA

Christmas Lights on Creekstone

32 Creekstone Court, Dallas, GA 30132

We are a smaller light display but we are getting there.  We are at approx. 12k lights right now and 20 something blow ups.  We add more and more each year.  We have been trying to get the name out to share our joy in the lights and Christmas time.

Holiday Lights @ Solar Flower Garden

1000 EMC Parkway Marietta, GA 30060

Cobb EMC is also getting in the holiday spirit with a light display at our own Solar Flower Garden.

Cosmic Sleighride

250 Cobb Parkway N, Marietta, GA 30062

Climb aboard your cosmic sleigh with your host Shiny the Star on a mystical holiday adventure that is out of this world at Cosmic Sleighride produced by World of Illumination.

Felix Family Christmas Lights

224 Oliver Overlook, Dallas, GA 30132

A fully animated home Christmas light display in the metro Atlanta area. The home is covered with 1000's of lights that move to Christmas music.

Fox Family Christmas Lights

2994 Clary Hill Ct NE, Roswell, GA 30075

Winter wonderland with thousands of lights synchronized with music includes animated skating pond.

GA Myer Lights

2651 Shadow Woods Cir NE, Marietta, GA 30062

Our light show is displayed from sometime in November until the new year.

Holiday Lights of Woodstock

6688 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, GA 30189

The annual event at Hobgood Park in Woodstock, GA features a huge walk-through Christmas light display with more than 2,000,000 lights, concessions, Santa and so much more! It’s the New Christmas Tradition for kids of ALL ages!

Holiday in the Park

275 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168

It’s the 10th Anniversary of Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia! Celebrate the magic of the season with millions of lights, your favorite rides, scrumptious holiday treats, and classic live entertainment!

Hrockin Hranicky Christmas Lights

3848 Rivers Run Trace NW, Acworth, GA 30101

Christmas Lights synchronized to music using Light-O-Rama LOR programming.                

Lane Lights

770 Fox Hollow Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30068

Light the Night at Due West

3956 Due West Rd, Marietta, GA 30064

Come view our self-guided Christmas lights display!

Lights of Joy

1510 Ben King Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144

The most prominent feature of the display is the lighting of the landscape.  There are over 230 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.  

Lights of Life

1269 Barclay Cir, Marietta, GA 30060

Each year, the Lights of LIFE display is a little different, making the experience unique from one year to the next. With more than one million LED bulbs, combined with the low admission cost, Lights of LIFE is the most affordable, quality light display in the metro Atlanta area.

Magic of Lights

150 Dixie Drive, Woodstock, GA 30189

Experience the Magic of Lights from the comfort of your car as you wind through the sparkling path of Woodstock's new holiday tradition at Historic Dixie Speedway.

Nettles Family Christmas Lights

2540 Ceadartown Hwy, Rockmart, GA 30153

If you’re looking for a safe and inexpensive way to enjoy the Holiday Season, you’ve come to the right place.   Nettles Family Christmas Lights is a Residential drive-thru light display spread over 5 acres.  

Portwood Family Christmas Lights

20 Valley Drive, Hiram, GA 30141

Portwood Family Christmas Lights will be hosting our 4th annual SOCK DRIVE to support the Paulding County Sheriff's office Cops for kids program for kids ages 6-13!! 

Red Bud Christmas

20 Red Bud Ct, Dallas, GA 30132

We love to share the spirit of Christmas through our display. It all started back in the late 90's as a fluke. It has grown into something we never imagine. Each year we try to make things new and different. Some bought, some homemade.

Riley's Rockin' Christmas   

2008 Palladium Drive NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152               

Residential Christmas Light display with over 68,000 LED lights synchronized to more than 50 minutes

Smoot Family Christmas Lights Show

3699 Autumn View Dr, Acworth, GA 30101

Over 70K Commercial LED Christmas Light Show with all donations going to The Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia Chapter.

Woodruff Family Christmas Lights

5268 Seamus Way, Powder Springs, GA 30127

"HOLIDAY MAGIC" is a FREE nightly holiday light show featuring dancing Christmas lights, inflatables


Share your display

As we prepare to light up our communities with the spirit of the season, I'm thrilled to invite you to be a part of our cherished tradition. Our Christmas Lights Guide is a celebration of the joy, family, and the magic of the holidays, and we'd love to showcase your location among the brightest stars in our constellation.

Whether you're a homeowner with a stunning display or a business offering a festive experience, we want to hear from you. Share the wonder of your Christmas lights with our readers and create lasting memories for families across Metro Atlanta.

To add your location or upgrade your listing, simply drop me an email at stephanief@macaronikid.com. Let's work together to make this holiday season unforgettable for everyone!