Atlanta Botanical Garden grounds and Midtown backdrop
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Garden Lights, Holiday Nights Thanksgiving Night (Atlanta Botanical Garden)

Thu, Nov 265:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Open Thanksgiving Night, Thursday, November 26, 2026 (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM); runs nightly through mid-January

Atlanta Botanical Garden1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 · 3.0 mi approx. from AtlantaDirections

All ages; paved paths suitable for all strollers; kids love the massive glowing Earth Goddess and model trains

From $29$29–$45 for adults; $24–$39 for children (ages 3–12); children under 3 free; timed-entry tickets required

About this adventure

For Atlanta families looking for a magical Thanksgiving evening tradition after turkey dinner, the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Midtown opens its gates for 'Garden Lights, Holiday Nights.' Spanning 30 acres of botanical woodland and formal gardens, the exhibition features millions of sparkling, energy-efficient LED lights choreographed to holiday music. Strolling the paved, stroller-accessible walkways, visitors marvel at monumental illuminated sculptures including the towering 25-foot Earth Goddess shimmering in ice blues, the incandescent Orchestral Orbs pulsating across the Great Lawn, and glowing illuminated tunnels along the Skyline Garden. Children adore watching model trains navigate through festive miniature landscapes in the Children's Garden and roasting marshmallows at cozy outdoor s'mores stations.

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