Lighting up the sky through January 11 from 5 to 11 p.m. each evening, this popular Atlanta Botanical Garden event returns for its ninth year.

As part of this year’s offering, experience new music and motion for the “Nature’s Wonders” display, which includes a curtain of vertical lights choreographed to music and sound effects. Also check out the plant giants of “Imaginary Worlds: Alice’s Wonderland,” which now sport a holiday glow.

Tickets vary by age, date, and time; see website for full schedule and pricing. 

Take a stroll through the streets of Atlantic Station, where you’ll enjoy the glow and twinkle of more than 250,000 dazzling lights. Those walking along Market and Tower streets can enjoy the “snow” during the nightly Snow Shows. These take place every Sunday through Thursday at 7 p.m.; on Fridays and Saturdays, the snow falls at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m.

Free and open to the public, PRISM: Winter Lights takes over Woodruff Park from December through February. The three-month installation will feature light-based sculptures by 10 artists from around the country. The event kicks off with an opening event on Saturday, December 7, at 5 p.m. featuring music, activities, and food and drink vendors.

A time-honored tradition, Fantasy in Lights returns to Callaway Gardens with thousands of lights decorating the drive through the gorgeous grounds. See beloved holiday characters, beautiful flowers brought to light, swans swimming on the lake, and more.

Tickets include day admission to the gardens, one trip through the lights, and access to the Christmas Village. Ticket prices vary based on date and age; see website for full details.

A holiday tradition since 1993, Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands continues to be a favorite with both kids and adults. During the seven-mile journey through the resort, visitors will see hundreds of displays of lights representing their holiday favorites.

Through December 19, admission is $45 at the gate for vehicles of up to 10 passengers; online rates are $42. Admission from December 20 through December 30 is $55 at the gate and $52 online.

Approximately 45 minutes north of Atlanta, the Veterans Park in Canton turns into a drive-thru light show featuring more than 1 million sparkling lights. The two-mile trek takes visitors past animated Christmas displays, favorite holiday characters, through two tunnels, and, of course, a patriotic display.

Open through December 31, admission is $20 per vehicle; a portion of the proceeds will be donated to five local charities.

Through January 3, head south to Macon, where you’ll find hundreds of thousands of lights draped throughout four blocks in the city’s downtown. But this is no ordinary stroll among holiday lights... These lights move in sync with music arranged and composed by the Macon Pops. Free and open to the public, the light and music show takes place nightly from 6 to 10 p.m.