Christmas lights are one of the most enjoyable sights to see every year. Our family likes getting in the car after dinner and checking out our favorite displays and finding new ones. There are great neighborhood displays around Atlanta that thrill visitors every year and often take donations for non-profits like the Make A Wish foundation. A single-family or multiple ones get together to decorate their yards and share the holiday spirit. Below are some top ones around Atlanta and in surrounding counties. We found even more light displays that we'll feature in another post. Holiday lights are a way to bring joy to your life so we hope you visit these neighborhoods!
Please make sure you check their websites and Facebook pages before venturing out to make sure weather hasn't affected their display hours.
Smoke Rise and Stone Mountain
A Whole Lot of Christmas
For more than 25 years, this family has been decorating their home to the extreme. Different sections of the yard include snowflake lane, Santa’s workshop, a working ferris wheel, a Disney section, cut-outs for pictures and more. In 2012, they began collecting donations for Make-a-Wish Georgia and continue this tradition.
When: Through Dec. 31. Nightly 6-10 p.m.
Where: 1833 Smokerise Summit, Stone Mountain
The Smoke Rise neighborhood has two very nice ones this year in Mountain Creek and Stratmor Drive.
2253 Stratmor Drive
We actually saw 2 deer grazing in a yard on the way to the Mountain Creek display. They looked like yarn decorations. We spotted one on the way to the display, and an additional one with the first one when we drove out of the neighborhood. Exciting to see.
1855 Mountain Creek Drive
There were decorations that looked as if they'd been cut out of board and we're decorated by hand which made them even more special.
Tucker
Found 4 home owners in Tucker who really like to light it up for the holidays.
3638 Sheffield Place in the Winchester Heights subdivision
The Winding Woods neighborhood has lots of yards with beautiful displays. We know 2 that never fail every year, but please visit to see other homes.
3546 Castlehill Court
2227 Winding Woods Drive
While we don't have current pictures, we know it is lit up. The owners do a great job every year and they also decorate for Halloween. This house is across from Winding Vista pool in Tucker.
2689 Churchwell Lane
Off of Henderson Road, you'll find this big display on Churchwell Lane. They are accepting donations for the Embry Hills United Methodist Church food collection drive if you can donate but riding by is free.
Lilburn
Lucerne Lane not far from Lucerne Lake has 50 or more inflatables in their yard and sharing their holiday cheer.
Duluth
Duluth Christmas House
Large drive by Christmas light display in Duluth. In the past, it has been a walkup experience complete with Santa, however this year it is DRIVE-BY ONLY. They will also be holding their annual holiday food drive for the community food pantry at First Baptist Duluth. This will be their third year collecting non perishable food items for the church. There will be a plastic bin down by the street on the driveway for those of you that wish to donate this season. They are in need of donations this year more than ever due to the families within their community that have been affected by the pandemic.
When: Through Dec. 31st. Nightly 6-10 p.m.
Where: 2929 Mockingbird Cir., Duluth
Dallas
Felix Family Christmas Lights
Animated display with thousands of lights coordinated to Christmas music as part of this two house display with the use of more than 450 channels of computer animation. Light arches, giant stars and tons of trees fill the yards. This year, they are collecting donations for Paulding Public Safety Appreciation, Inc.
When: Through Jan 1st. Mon.-Fri. 6-10 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. 6-11 p.m.
Where: 224 Oliver Overlook, Dallas
Fayetteville
Gaddy Family Christmas Light Extravaganza
For over 20 years, the Gaddy family has hosted a drive-thru Christmas display with light tunnels and blow-up Christmas decor. They collect donations for Toys for Tots and The March of Dimes.
When: Through Jan. 1. Nightly 6-10 p.m.
Where: 898 Sandy Creek Rd., Fayetteville
Kennesaw
Riley’s Rockin’ Christmas
Over 50,000 LED lights choreographed to 13+ songs from holiday favorites, including “Frozen,” “Polar Express,” “Peanuts” and more. Tune your radio to 101.3 and view the show from the comfort of your car. Donations are accepted in the Christmas Mailbox to benefit the Children’s Burn Foundation.
When: Through Jan. 1. Sun.-Thur. 6-9 p.m. and Fri. and Sat. 6-10 p.m.
Where: 2008 Palladium Drive, Kennesaw
Hiram
Portwood Family Christmas Lights
It is free to drive by. They are accepting socks for a children's sock drive.
When: Sun – Thurs, 6:00 to 10:00 PM, Fri – Sat, 6:00 to 11:00 PM
Where: 20 Valley Drive, Hiram
Alpharetta
Christmas in Castille
Located in a gated community in Alpharetta you can see a synchronized Christmas lights display. The show operates during the hours below, but once the gates close for the evening the show is over.
When: Nov 29th – Dec 21st, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Thurs – Sat
Where: 4220 Tivoli Way, Alpharetta
Sources: Atlanta Parent Magazine.com and our personal light driving experiences.
