Take a tour of Christmas lights in Alberton

Residents are adorning their homes and gardens with festive lights and decorations in preparation for Christmas. To share in the magic, plot your route and tour all the festive lights which will be on display.

Alberton North

• 46 8th Avenue (lights will be on daily – weather permitting).

Florentia

• 13 Fick Street (lights will be on between 19:00 and 21:00 every night – weather permitting)

• 24A Dorp Road (lights will be on daily – weather permitting).

• De Klerk Street (lights will be on daily – weather permitting).

Albertsdal

• 26 Eekhoring Street (lights will be on daily – weather permitting).

• Amatole Street (lights will be on daily – weather permitting).

Newmarket

• Make a stop at Stepping Stone Hospice, 15 Heidelberg Road (corner Ascot Road), New Market Park, to view the Tree of Light. If you are looking to honour a loved one during the holiday season, consider purchasing a virtual remembrance globe with a personalised message.

You can view and share your message with friends and family at any time. Funds from the purchases of these globes go to support hospice patients and families.

Meyersdal

• Lindeque Street (lights will be on daily – weather permitting).

Worth the drive

• The Festival of Lights at Joburg Zoo will brighten up your festive spirit with its month-long programme of events. Fun for the whole family. Open from Thursdays to Sundays from 19:00 tot 22:00. The festival of lights is open until January 7.

• Destination Christmas at Melrose Arch is a firm favourite for both young and old. Every year, the precinct puts on a dazzling display of festive Christmas lights, lots of family entertainment that’s sure to thrill, as well as a cheerful market where you can shop for gift ideas before the holiday season rush begins. Take your whole family to the precinct for the enchanting light display, a little bit of retail therapy, and even some fabulous dining. You can expect everything from thrilling kids entertainment, cheerful markets, joyful Christmas carols, and much more.

• The Christmas Village at Emperors Palace is taking place until December 31, between 16:00 and 22:00 daily.

Expect a Bavarian-themed holiday experience perfect for the whole family. The size of this Christmas extravaganza spans over two rugby fields.

Stroll through this authentic Christmas wonderland that offers three different areas to explore, namely Snow Town, The Village Square, and the Tunnel of Lights and Winter Wonderland, where guests can enjoy a beautiful light display featuring fairies, elves, gnomes, goblins, and reindeers peeking out from their fantasy forest.