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Stone Mountain Christmas: Your Complete Guide

The Christmas spirit is in full swing in Stone Mountain! Stone Mountain Christmas is one of the top holiday events in Atlanta.

During the Christmas season, Stone Mountain Park is decorated with more than 2 million lights, creating a holly-jolly village with tons of Christmas fun.

Check out the things you can see and do during Stone Mountain Christmas.

Stone Mountain Christmas Train

Stone Mountain Christmas

Enjoy the regular Stone Mountain attractions during the day, and then at night, enter a winter wonderland full of holiday magic! Stone Mountain Christmas has festive music, dazzling lights, spectacular shows, and visits from your favorite holiday characters.

Holiday Favorites

Stone Mountain Christmas is full of your favorite holiday activities. You’ll have magical experiences and make precious memories that will last a lifetime.

You won’t want to miss the Snow Angel’s Christmas Parade as she brings magical cheer to the park.

The Christmas Drone Show is a must-see. A fleet of color-changing drones light up the sky in a 12-minute show of choreographed festive aerial formations synced to your favorite holiday music.

Celebrate the season with the World’s Largest Christmas Light Show. This 20-minute experience brings to life your favorite holiday songs with unique videos, special effects, and a fireworks finale.

Santa himself will make an appearance as he flies overhead in his sleigh each night during the Enchanted Tree Lighting Ceremony.

You can even meet the park’s very own Snow Angel, chat with Santa in his office, and immerse yourself in the Musical Frosted Forest full of beautiful lights and sounds.

Special Holiday Entertainment

Abominable Snowman character at Stone Mountain Christmas

During Stone Mountain Christmas, there are several unique live shows full of holiday cheer.

The park has its own rendition of A Christmas Carol. This hilarious take on Charles Dickens’ classic tale of redemption will have you laughing out loud.

You can also enjoy the Tinseltone Carolers as they sing some of your holiday favorite songs.

You even get to meet classic holiday friends. Rudolph, Bumble, and Clarice have come to visit from the North Pole! And I got to meet Bumble! Since I am tall enough to reach to put the star on top of the Christmas tree, I am my family’s Bumble, so he and I hit it off really well. Characters from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer have been coming to the park for years to meet kids (and kids-at-heart) and take part in the Christmas Parade.

Holiday Twists on Your Favorite Attractions

Stone Mountain Christmas Train, Stone Mountain, Georgia

Your favorite Stone Mountain attractions have become merry and bright during Stone Mountain Christmas.

Stone Mountain’s Scenic Railroad becomes a Singalong Train during the holiday season. During this 5 mile journey, you’ll ride along the base of Stone Mountain singing along to famous Christmas Songs. The open-air train cars are decorated with lights and you can even spot some decorations set up around the mountain along the way.

The special Christmas Dino Glow Experience has been transformed so that you can see how the dinosaurs get into the Christmas spirit.

The park’s 4D Movie Theater has a special The Polar Express: The 4D Experience. During this movie, you’ll find that the true meaning of Christmas lies in your heart.

The Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf is all aglow with holiday lights. It was a cold night to be putt-putting around, but that didn’t stop us! With hot chocolate in hand, we made our way through 18 holes following the adventure of the stolen General locomotive, complete with Christmas lights.

And don’t miss this chance to take a winter hike to the summit of Stone Mountain. The cooler weather makes hiking to the summit of Stone Mountain a little easier than a summer hike. We took in the views, caught our breath, and played in the rock pools before making our way back down the mountain on the cable car.

The Swiss-cable-car-inspired Summit Skyride provides a stunning view of the Stone Mountain Christmas village all lit up for the holidays.

Stone Mountain Winter Hike

Stone Mountain Christmas Event Details

Stone Mountain Christmas at Stone Mountain Park is open from November 11, 2023 through January 2, 2024.

The park is open on weekends and school holidays, but it’s closed on Christmas Day.

The hours for attractions and entertainment varies daily. Check their calendar here for an updated schedule.

Stone Mountain Christmas Price

A One-Day Attraction Pass includes access to Stone Mountain Christmas, park attractions, special entertainment, and the Stone Mountain Christmas drone and light show. These tickets cost $39.99 for adults ages 12 and up and $34.99 for children ages 3-11. Children 2 and younger are free.

A Christmas VIP Attraction Pass includes everything in the one-day pass as well as front-of-the-line access to select attractions; seating and 3D glasses for the Stone Mountain Christmas drone and light show. These tickets cost $49.99 for adults and $44.99 for children.

You will also have to pay a $20 parking fee to enter Stone Mountain Park.

Best Time to Go to Stone Mountain Christmas

If you want to avoid the crowds at Stone Mountain Christmas, try going on a weekday or a Sunday, as Saturdays and holidays are the most busy times.

Try to get to the park early to avoid the crowds.

The shows have limited seating, so make sure you get there 15 minutes before the show to get a spot. The earlier shows are typically less crowded.

Hotels Near Stone Mountain Park

Looking for the best place to stay near Stone Mountain Park for the holiday celebration? Check out these options:

Stone Mountain Christmas FAQ

What is there to do at Stone Mountain Christmas?

At Stone Mountain Christmas, you can enjoy all the regular Stone Mountain Park attractions, plus some special holiday events. Ride the Scenic Railroad, see a 4D Movie, Mini-Golf, ride the Summit Skyride cable car, meet Santa, see a Drone Show, see a Christmas Light Show, watch the Christmas Parade, and more.

How much does it cost to go to Stone Mountain Christmas?

Tickets for Stone Mountain Christmas cost $39.99 for adults ages 12 and up and $34.99 for children ages 3-11. Children 2 and younger are free.

How much is parking for Stone Mountain Christmas?

A parking fee of $20 gets you access to all of Stone Mountain Park.

Is there food at Stone Mountain Christmas?

Yes, the event features traditional holiday treats, warm beverages, and seasonal favorites.

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Cheers!

Paige

Christmas at Stone Mountain

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