# Life University: Lights of Life > Event for families in the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell area (GA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 26 – Dec 31 · 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Life University Campus, 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta, GA 30060 - Ages: All ages (enjoyed primarily from the warmth of your family vehicle; mid-point walking area for animal petting and train rides) - Price: $15 per car or truck; $30 per bus. Cash and major cards accepted at the entrance; no advance tickets needed - Organizer: Life University - Official page: https://www.life.edu/community/lights-of-life/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/atlanta/activities/life-university-lights-of-life--listing-0beeedc5dcb9f83723a20446 ## About Running continuously since 1989, Lights of Life at Life University in Marietta stands as one of Metro Atlanta's longest-running and most budget-friendly holiday light traditions. The scenic 1.5-mile drive through the wooded university campus features more than one million twinkling LED lights illuminating hillside displays, nativity scenes, holiday symbols, and the signature 65-foot-wide animated Santa and his flying reindeer soaring high above the campus lake, accompanied by a towering 60-foot tall illuminated Christmas tree that ranks among the largest in the Southeast. Visitors pay a single flat rate per vehicle, making it an extraordinarily accessible holiday outing for families of all sizes. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, families can park at the festival midpoint to visit Santa Claus for photos, ride the miniature holiday train through illuminated grounds, enjoy pony rides, pet barnyard animals at the petting zoo, and grab warm funnel cakes, cocoa, and cider from local concession stands. No advance reservations are required; drivers simply pay at the campus gate. ## Similar picks in Atlanta - [Garden Lights, Holiday Nights Thanksgiving Night (Atlanta Botanical Garden)](https://grassyknees.com/atlanta/activities/garden-lights-holiday-nights-thanksgiving-night-atlanta-botanical-gard--listing-e51e35f6d6c85cfd3e3a1400) — Thu, Nov 26 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Atlanta Botanical Garden · All ages · From $29 · checked Nov 4. 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