Enjoy the weekend after Thanksgivings with a variety of holiday lights displays, homes and crafts shows.
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles presents Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse. Through Dec. 13. $30; $25 in advance. 1150 West Garmon Road N.W., Atlanta. www.atlantaholidayhome.com.
Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens. Now in its 24th year, the display features scenes such as Christmas Tree Lane, Enchanted Rainbow Forest and Snowflake Valley, plus 10-minute light and music shows at Robin Lake Beach. Visitors can ride in an open-air trolley or in their own vehicle. Through Jan. 2. Adults $19-$28, kids 6-12 $9.50-$14. 5 and under free, ask for "free child" tickets when ordering in advance. 17800 U.S. 27, Pine Mountain. www.callawaygardens.com.
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. More than 1.5 million LED lights decorate the 30-acre garden. A new feature, the Tunnel of light joins old friends Orchestral Orbs, Glittering Galaxy, Radiant Rainforest and more. Through Jan. 9. 5-10:o0 p.m. Peak night admission: Thursdays-Sundays, Thanksgiving and all nights from Dec. 17-Jan. 9: $26 (member discounts available for peak and non-peak); $20 ages 3-12; free under 3. Non-peak nights: Mondays-Wednesdays: $23; $17 ages 3-12. Night Light Special, 9-10:00 p.m. peak nights (advance booking online only): $15; regular admission for children. Advance tickets recommended. Parking: $10 ($5 for vehicles with four or more) 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 1-855-454-6849,atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
Snow Mountain. Through Feb. 28. $28-$39.95. Stone Mountain Park, Highway 78, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690, stonemountainpark.com.
Spruill Gallery Holiday Artists Market. A range of locally made items for everyone on your list are available at this market. They also offer themed days throughout the season including Family Day on Dec. 5, a handmade gift bazaar on Dec. 12 and a last-minute shoppers sale on Dec. 23 which offers 20% off your purchase. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; noon-5 p.m., Sundays. Through Dec. 23. 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. 770-394-4019. Spruillarts.org.
Swan Coach House Gallery, Little Things Mean a Lot. For 16 years, this show has featured work from Atlanta area artists at a more affordable price range. Shoppers will find more than 300 small works of art in a range of mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture and more. Contemporary artists include Dorothy Crawley, Lucha Rodriquez, Charlie MacNeill and Jordan Stubbs, while more traditional works are supplied by Beth Evans, Blair Mann, Fred Wise and Cynthia Perryman. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Through Jan. 6. 3130 Slaton Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-266-2636. Swancoachhouse.com.
Holiday in Lights at Centennial Olympic Park. Walk amid thousands of lights illuminating the 21-acre park. Through Jan. 10. Open 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Free. Ice skating rink, also opening Nov. 21, is $12 per person (includes skate rental) for 90 minutes. 4:30-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays (until 11 p.m. Fridays), 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays. 265 Park Ave W. N.W., Atlanta. 404-223-4412, centennialpark.com.
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia. The amusement park will be decorated with more than 1 million low-energy LED lights. Select rides (including Goliath, Dare Devil Dive and Georgia Scorcher) will be running, sections of the park will have distinct themes and the train will be rechristened the North Pole Express. 4-10 p.m. most nights, through Jan. 3. Closed Thanksgiving day and Dec. 24-25. Open 2-10p.m. Dec. 26-Jan. 3. Day passes at the gate or online: $43.99-$48.99; $20 parking fee per car. 275 Riverside Parkway S.W., Austell. 770-739-3400, www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
Lights of Life at Life. Millions of light bulbs illuminate more than 100 displays dotting the 1.5-mile drive through Life University's campus. Nov. 26 through Dec. 31. 6-10 p.m. Cars: $10 Fridays-Sundays and Nov. 26-29, Dec. 18-31; $5 all other nights. Vans, buses: $20 nightly. (Additional fees for petting zoo, train and pony rides, photos with Santa.) 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta. 678-331-4334, life.edu.
The City of Hampton Downtown Tree Lighting. Depot Park. 7 p.m. Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving evening). Event includes Christmas carols, complimentary cocoa and cookies. cityofhampton-ga.gov.
Day After Thanksgiving "Bark in the Park" Dog Hike. 11 a.m. Nov. 27. $5 parking. Sweetwater Creek State Park, 816, Lithia Springs. 770-732-5871, gastateparks.org/SweetwaterCreek.
Holidays at the High Artisan Market. Nov. 27-28. Free entrance to museum shop and market. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.high.org.
Holiday Light Spectacular at Atlanta Motor Speedway. View "over-the-top decorating" and get the rare chance to drive on the AMS oval. Nov. 27-Dec. 30. 6-9 p.m. Sundays-Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and holidays, open 6-10p.m. starting 12/17 through 12/30. $15 per car Mondays-Wednesdays, $20 Thursdays-Sundays and holidays, $20 Dec. 17-30. 1500 Tara Place, Hampton. 770-946-4211, www.holidaylightspectacular.info.
Lanier Islands Christmas. Thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the new location and layout this year. Stroll down the beach and boardwalk to enjoy an extended tour of the light show. 5-10 p.m. nightly, Nov. 27- Jan. 3. Adults, $17-$28, children (5-12), $10-$17. Live Nativity starts Dec. 4; plus other activities and attractions. Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford. 770-945-8787, lakelanierislands.com.
Stone Mountain Christmas. Walk through Crossroads village, illuminated by 2 million lights. Admission includes live holiday shows, film "Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 4-D," Singalong Train ride around the mountain), holiday parade winding through the village, with Snow Angel flying over Crossroads for the finale just before a fireworks display. Nov. 27-Jan. 4 (closed Dec. 25). $24.95-$29.95; children 3-11, $19.95-$24.95. Parking pass, $15. Various combo packages, including Snow Mountain, available, see ticket page. Stone Mountain Park, Highway 78, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690, stonemountainpark.com.
34th Annual Snellville Christmas Tree Lighting. Towne Green. 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 28. Christmas Parade, visits and photos with Santa Claus, Christmas carolers, canned goods to Give Hunger the Boot. Tree lighting at 7 p.m. Check out ticketed events at www.snellvilletourism.com/events.
Buford Community Center Tree Lighting and "The Polar Express." Town Park Amphitheater. 6 p.m. Nov. 28. There will be fire pits for marshmallow roasting, an outdoor showing of "The Polar Express," and Santa Claus. 2200 Buford Highway N.E., Buford. 770-945-6762, bufordcommunitycenter.com.
Avondale Estates Annual City Christmas Tree Lighting. Clarendon Avenue and South Avondale Road. 6 p.m. Nov. 30. Festivities begin with Boy Scout Troop 6 giving away cookies. The Avondale Estates First Baptist Church begins caroling at 6:30 p.m. Tree lighting and cider and doughnuts to be served at approximately 7 p.m. Santa Claus to make an appearance. avondaleestates.org.
Lilburn Tree Lighting. Main Street. 7-8 p.m. Dec. 1. Lilburn Middle School Chorus will perform and coloring contest winners will be announced. cityoflilburn.com.
Coming Home for the Holidays in Smyrna. Smyrna Community Center. 5-8 p.m. Dec. 1 on the Village Green. Holiday festivities and musical performances. Santa will light the Christmas tree at 7 p.m. smyrnacity.com.
Marietta Square Christmas Tree Lighting. Glover Park. 5-8 p.m. Dec. 3. Festivities include caroling by local school choruses and visits with Santa, who arrives at 5:20 p.m., and tree lighting at 6 p.m. marietta.com.
The 2015 Vinings Jubilee Tree Lighting. Tower Stage at Vinings Jubilee. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3. Family-friendly event includes holiday music, food, activities, train rides on the Vinings Express, face painting, balloon twisting, and pictures with Santa Claus. viningsjubilee.com.
Decatur Tree Lighting. 7 p.m. Dec. 3. Event includes caroling, cocoa, snow and an appearance by Santa Claus. Little Shop of Stories, 133A E. Court Square, Decatur. www.littleshopofstories.com.
