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CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS: In and Around Alpharetta, Roswell & Milton

By Erin Stolle, Publisher - Macaroni Kid Alpharetta/Roswell/Milton December 19, 2016
Throw on your pjs, grab some hot chocolate, chocolate milk, and cookies, crank up the holiday tunes, and take a driving tour of one of the most simple, but wonderful family traditions at this time of year. From single homes to neighborhood streets to professional light displays, there are plenty of places to check out to make your eyes twinkle.

Do you know of any places to add to the list? Email me at erins@macaronikid.com and I'll add it!

NEIGHBORHOODS AND STREETS

Roswell

445 State Street, Roswell
405 Waverly Hall Dr., Roswell
11875 Wexford Club Dr., Roswell
2994 Clary Hill Ct., Roswell

Alpharetta/Johns Creek

Hillbrooke Subdivision: 1670 Gladewood Dr, Johns Creek

Hospital Parkway by Emory Johns Creek, Johns Creek

Christmas in Castille - 4220 Tivoli Way, Alpharetta
Christmas in Castille is a FREE animated Christmas light display showing more than 57,000 lights synchronized to music in Alpharetta GA. Weather permitting, the show runs Thu-Sat from 6pm - 9pm from Dec 1st through Dec 24th.

Cumming

Creekstone Subdivision off of 141 and 400, Cumming

Ashebrooke Subdivision Night of Lights - 5005 Luke Dr., Cumming - December 18th
(To ease traffic, please enter at Luke Dr. and exit at Northridge Dr.)
Includes Live Nativity, plus hot chocolate, and supports a worthy cause. Donation buckets will be located throughout the neighborhood.

Holly Springs

Holly Springs Lights - First Baptist Church Holly Springs, 2632 Holly Springs Pkwy., Holly Springs
Running nightly from 6 PM - 11:30 PM. Shows start every hour and half hour. Tune your radio to 103.7 FM.

Ball Ground

Mint Julep Christmas Display - N. Mountain Brooke Subdivision off of Rt. 372 or Exit 27 off I-575 in Ball Ground
The display is free but donations are graciously accepted and ALL funds go to the Sibley Heart Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Our granddaughter Emilie had open heart surgery when she was born and we are so very grateful to the wonderful staff at Sibley and CHOA. So we support them each year through your donations. Write a check and get a tax deduction!

Tune to 88.3 FM to "Listen to the Lights" in the comfort of your car. On display from Thanksgiving to New Year's.Sun. - Thur. 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Fri. - Sat. 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm 

PROFESSIONAL LIGHT DISPLAYS

Atlanta Botanical Garden - Garden Lights, Holiday Nights - Nov. 12 - Jan. 7 from 5pm - 10pm nightly. Plus see the Holiday Model Train day and night.  
CLICK HERE

Christmas at Callanwolde - Nov. 21 to Dec. 29. New this year - Christmas at Callanwolde Light Show include a 20+ foot programmed Christmas tree which is digitized to music, a singing forest, and a kids-only area featuring snow! Outdoor illumination is nightly from 6-10pm. Additional special events include LEGOLAND Discovery Center Breakfast with Santa (Dec. 3 & 10); Teddy Bear Tea (Dec. 4 & 11) & more.
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Lanier Islands Magical Nights of Lights (BUFORD) -  Nov. 18 to Jan. 3. One of the best holiday light displays in the southeast. Drive through miles of dazzling lights and experience the joy of the season. Accommodations Available. 
CLICK HERE

Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights (PINE MOUNTAIN) -  Nov. 18 - Jan. 7. One of the world's "Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights." Accommodations/ Packages available. See website, also theme nights. 
CLICK HERE