13 big Christmas light shows across SC in 2022. When they start and how much they cost
Tired of leftover turkey yet?
The Thanksgiving holiday weekend has come to an end, which can only mean one thing — it’s time to delve into Christmas season. And one of the best ways to do that is to enjoy a Christmas light show with family and friends.
But why limit yourself to one Christmas light show this year when there are plenty around the Palmetto State to enjoy?
Grab your thermos of hot chocolate and head out on a fun road trip to one or more of these 13 Christmas light shows across the state.
Carolina Lights Drive-through Light Show
Location: South Carolina State Fair, 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia
Open: Dec. 3-26 (Closed Christmas Day): 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: $20 per car | $35 for mini-buses (9-25 passengers) | $70 for vehicles over 25 passengers
Website: https://www.scstatefair.org
Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park
Location: The Courts at Saluda Shoals Park, 6071 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia
Open: Now through Dec. 31: 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
Cost: $25 per car | $50 12-15 passenger van | $75 16+ passengers
Website: https://www.icrc.net
Fireflies Holiday Lights
Location: Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia
Open: Open through Dec. 31 (Closed Christmas Day): 6-9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Cost: $12 for adults and $9 for kids now through Dec. 16 (Sunday-Thursday). $14 for adults and $11 for kids (Friday and Saturday).
$16 for adults and $12 for kids on all days from Dec. 17-31.
Website: https://www.firefliesholidaylights.com
Christmas in Cayce
Location: Cayce City Hall, 1800 12th Street, Cayce
Open: Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Visitors are asked to bring canned goods and non-perishable food items for the needy.
Upstate Holiday Light Show
Location: Greenville Pickens Speedway, 3800 Calhoun Memorial Highway, Easley
Open: Now through Dec. 31: 6 - 10 p.m., Sunday-Thursday and 6-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday
Cost: $35 per car | $75 for vans | $100 for buses
Website: https://greenvillepickens.com/upstate-holiday-light-show/
Anderson Christmas Lights
Location: 150 Rose Valley Blvd., Anderson
Open: Now through Christmas Day: 5:30-10 p.m.
Cost: $10 per car
Website: https://www.andersonchristmaslights.org/
Holiday Festival of Lights
Location: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive, Charleston
Open: Now through Dec. 31, 5:30-10 p.m.
Cost: $15 online or $20 at gate per car | $50 for vehicle of 16-30 passengers | $150 for vehicle with 31 passengers or more.
Website: https://ccprc.com/3665/Holiday-Festival-of-Lights
Holiday Lights Driving Tour
Location: 1 Riverwood Driver, Moncks Corner
Open: Now through Dec. 30 (Closed Dec. 24-25), 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $5 per vehicle
Website: https://www.monckscornersc.gov/celebrate-the-season
Cougar Night Lights
Location: College of Charleston, Cistern Yard
Open: Dec. 1-Jan. 2, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
The Great Christmas Light Show
Location: North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex, 150, Citizens Circle
Open: Now through Dec. 30 (Closed Christmas Day), 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 per car when Santa’s Village is closed and $20 per car when Santa’s Village is open. $30 per vehicle with 16-30 passengers. $60 per vehicle with 31 or more passengers.
Website: https://www.nmb.us/433/The-Great-Christmas-Light-Show
Conway Celebration of Lights
Location: At Ash Pond Road and Marina Drive, Conway
Open: Dec. 1-24, Thursday-Sunday, 5:30-10 p.m.
Cost: $1 per person
Website: https://www.cityofconway.com/celebration_of_lights/index.php
GiGi Martin Christmas Light Display
Location: 1215 Cedar Drive North, Surfside Beach
Open: Now through first week of January, 6-11 p.m.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/GiGiChristmasDisplay
Nights of a Thousand Candles
Location: Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet
Open: Now through Jan. 1, 4-9 p.m.
Cost: $30 for adults and $14 for children (members) | $35 for adults and $17 for children (non-members)