Season of Lights

The holidays are best when lit up, and Alpharetta is full of brightness this season! Whether its tree lightings and community celebrations, or just a simple stroll through the Alpha Loop bedecked with festive colors, this city is shiny with can’t-miss events all season long.

For more holiday cheer, be sure to explore the Santa Sightings and other Holiday Happenings.

Hamilton Tree Lighting
November 21 | 5:30-8:30 pm
The Hamilton Alpharetta, 35 Milton Ave.
Enjoy hot cocktails, holiday-crafted snacks, and live music while admiring the festive tree in the Courtyard. Santa photo opportunity. Free admission.

Season of Celebration: Alpharetta Tree Lighting
November 22 | 5:00–8:00 pm
Downtown Alpharetta, 2 Park Plz.
Kick off the holiday season with magical lighting in Downtown Alpharetta! Enjoy live music, snow flurries, marshmallow roasting, sing-alongs, and more. To top it all off, Santa and friends will make a guest appearance! Join us for this unforgettable experience with family and friends. Free admission.

The Lighting of Avalon
November 23 | 2:00-7:30 pm
Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd.
This family-friendly event will feature holiday music, entertainment, and free activities for all ages. Just after the sun sets, the festively decorated Christmas tree will light up the night, and the evening will culminate with the arrival of Santa Claus. Free admission.

Lights on the Loop
December 1–31  |  Daily 5:00–11:00 pm
Themed Weekends:
December 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 | 5:30-8:30 pm
Located behind 2500 Northwinds Pkwy. along the Alpha Loop.
Celebrate the season with Alpharetta’s premier holiday experience! Lights on the Loop is a month-long celebration featuring a spectacular light display along a one-mile stretch of the Alpha Loop trail. With themed weekends, live entertainment, and a curated Winter Village, this event draws hundreds of visitors and creates unforgettable holiday memories. Note: A free shuttle will pick up guests at city parking decks. Free admission.

Menorah Lighting 
of Avalon
December 14 | 5:00–6:00 pm
Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd.
Guests are invited to a traditional Menorah lighting ceremony to celebrate the first night of Chanukkah. Enjoy refreshments, music, and entertainment for
all ages. Free admission.

Channukah Menorah Lighting in Downtown Alpharetta
December 21 | 5:30–6:30 pm
Town Green, 2001 Commerce St.
Join the City of Alpharetta for the annual lighting of the Alpharetta Menorah on the Town Green. Free admission.