Light Up Dunwoody returns to Donaldson-Bannister Farm on Sunday, Nov. 15, for a free afternoon of Santa photos, live performances and the community's traditional tree and menorah lighting.
The festival runs from 2 to 6 p.m. at the historic farm at 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. It is co-presented by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and the Dunwoody Preservation Trust, according to the event's official website.
The Dunwoody Homeowners Association has hosted the event since 1996, according to the organizers' site. The Dunwoody Preservation Trust says the 2025 edition was the first held at Donaldson-Bannister Farm, making this year's festival the second at the 1870s-era property.
Doors open at 2 p.m. with DJ music, crafts and photos with Santa and live reindeer. A Santa sleigh will be on site for photo opportunities, so families should bring their own cameras, according to Discover Dunwoody.
A full stage schedule follows:
- 3 p.m. — North GA School of Ballet
- 3:30 p.m. — Dan and Co Dancers
- 4 p.m. — DCS Cheerleaders
- 4:30 p.m. — North GA School of Ballet (second set)
- 5 p.m. — DHS Marching Band
- 5:30 p.m. — Dan and Co Dancers (second set)
The evening wraps at 6 p.m. with the lighting of the Christmas tree, menorah and farmhouse.
The organizers' website says roughly 2,500 people attend each year. Admission is free.
If you go: Light Up Dunwoody, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2–6 p.m., Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338. Free admission. Details at lightupdunwoody.com.
Upcoming community dates: Light Up Dunwoody on Nov. 15 marks the start of the holiday season in Dunwoody. Check lightupdunwoody.com and discoverdunwoody.com for additional seasonal events as they are announced.
