A family enjoys s’mores at Gainesville Glows.
From Gainesville to Buford this holiday season is a bit brighter with a new feature at a botanical garden and the bringing back of a “magical” experience at a Lake Lanier venue.
Gainesville Glows: Lanterns & Lights is open on select nights through January 4 and features displays of lighted woodland animals and other décor designed especially for the Gainesville Garden.
The holiday lights show closes out the Gainesville Garden’s 10th anniversary celebration.
Imagine a 45- to 60-minute stroll through romantic luminaria-lined pathways surrounded by colorful uplit trees. Look for tall metal lanterns that cast intricate shadows on meandering walkways. Take pics in a tunnel of light, roast s’mores on the event lawn and more. For tickets and more info visit www.atlantabg.org.
Magical Nights of Lights at Lanier Islands, Buford, is the return of a drive-through lights spectacle with six miles of animated festive scenes. The event runs from 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 4. For tickets and more info visit www.lanierislands.com.
License to Chill Snow Island, also at Lanier Islands, Buford, features snow tubing, ice skating, carnival rides, s’more making and more. Event runs from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. through Dec. 31. For ticket info and more visit www.margaritavilleresorts.com.
Wilshire Wonderland of Lights, Gainesville. For a free holiday experience check out the extended stroll through beloved Wilshire Trail and Ivey Terrace Park to Rock Creek Veterans Park The park chain is decorated with holiday lights, plus Santa visits/photos, 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 1, Wilshire Trails Park, 849 Wilshire Trials Rd., Gainesville. See website for Santa’s schedule. www.gainesville.org.
Photos: courtesy: ABG, Lanier Islands, Margaritaville.
