The city of Dunwoody is gearing up for its sixth annual Holiday Lights celebration with a fresh, interstellar twist. This beloved community gathering, presented by Dunwoody Parks and Recreation, promises to transform Brook Run Park into a Cosmic Wonderland starting December 2. As reported by an official statement, the event launches from 4 to 7 p.m., with the official switch-on set to take place at 6 p.m. by the members of the Dunwoody City Council.
Dunwoody's Holiday Lights has rapidly evolved into a seasonal draw card, with nearly 48,000 visitors expected to walk through its twinkling displays each year. With the theme of Cosmic Wonderland for 2025, attendees can anticipate a spread of over 100,000 lights that include eight giant, illuminated planets, and an experience heightened by glow-in-the-dark seesaws and a life-sized UFO photo opportunity. As per The City of Dunwoody, Mayor Pro Tem Tom Lambert heralded the event, describing it as "one of the many reasons we proudly call Dunwoody your Holiday Headquarters."
Children and families will enjoy features such as the 30-foot Mega Tree pulsating with more than 4,800 lights to the rhythm of holiday tunes, constructing a 10-minute show that dances against the night. Nearby, giant illuminated snow globes offer inviting seating for guests looking to absorb the vista. The young ones are in for a treat with the Santa's Rocket Launch station, which, preparing to create the perfect lift-off with fog effects and a towering 15-foot rocket.
As reported by the City of Dunwoody, to keep the revelers warm and satisfied, to be will provide free hot cocoa, donuts, and character photo opportunities set to begin at 4 p.m., while attendees can also enjoy concessions by Top Job Beverages and participate in the "Helpers and Heroes" fundraiser by Cub Scout Pack 575. Dunwoody will not only dazzle its residents with lights, but it will also invite participation in two heartwarming letter campaigns. The Letters to Seniors initiative encourages the community to spread joy to residents in assisted living by dropping off letters at two locations, while the Letters to Santa campaign allows kids to reach out directly to the North Pole via email.
Dunwoody’s Holiday Lights event features a new cosmic theme and community letter campaigns. The display is free for all visitors and is open nightly until December 31.
