It’s that time of year again when twinkling holiday light displays illuminate our fair city. Slip on a pair of mittens, pour a thermos of hot cocoa and check out the most festive lights displays in Atlanta.

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights

One of Atlanta’s most anticipated seasonal events, Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden, is a 30-acre exhibition full of dazzling holiday lights. This year’s 14th annual show features the world's largest curtain of synchronized light and sound, several large plant sculptures from Alice’s Wonderland Returns, and even the Cheshire Cat. 1345 Piedmont Ave., 404.876.5859, atlantabg.org

Festival of Lights Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Join Ponce City Market and Chabad Intown for a traditional menorah lighting ceremony to celebrate the Festival of Lights! This year’s celebration will take place on December 2nd on The Yard with music, live entertainment, and refreshments. 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, poncecitymarket.com; chabadintown.org

Light The Station

The Parade of Lights, complete with Royal guard stilt walkers, a shagadelic drum major, mirror ball ladies, elves, local dance groups and bands, is just the beginning of this celebration of the season. This year, gather around the tree in Atlantic Green to experience the magical season. Did we mention it’s free to attend!? 1371 Market St., atlanticstation.com

Stone Mountain Christmas

With its millions of dazzling lights and festive music, holiday magic abounds at Stone Mountain Christmas. This year’s attractions include the Christmas parade, Crossroads Carolers, and a visit from Santa himself. Plenty of festive shows, such as the Enchanted Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, will also take place. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain, 800.401.2407, stonemountainpark.com

Illuminights at the Zoo

This holiday season, Zoo Atlanta continues the fun after dark. IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival features over 80 animal lanterns, with some up to 20 feet tall. Each lantern is handmade and painted with care by Chinese artisans, resulting in a stunning festive display. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, 404.624.9453, zooatlanta.org

Holiday Tree Lighting at the Atlanta History Center

Gather around for the second annual holiday tree lighting event at the Atlanta History Center, where you and your family can relish holiday cheer while looking up at the 50-foot Christmas tree. Here, you’ll enjoy music, activities for the kids, a cash bar, pictures with Santa, and so much more. 130 W Paces Ferry Road NW, atlantahistorycenter.com