Holiday Festival Of Lights

Celebrate a Lowcountry tradition at Charleston’s most beloved nighttime holiday event…the Holiday Festival of Lights! With over two million shimmering lights, this three-mile driving tour brings more and more light displays year after year with nearly 600 shining displays this year. But the Festival of Lights is much more than just a driving tour! Park the car and take in the new and exciting attractions custom-designed for holiday cheer. Enjoy Santa’s Village, train rides, lakeside lights, Enchanted Forest walking trail, carousel rides, gingerbread houses, holiday sand sculptures, photos with Santa, and much more!

Getting There & Details

Admission
Admission Fee: Yes Fee
Hours
Event Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 5:30-11 p.m.; Sundays through Thursdays 5:30-1
Address
871 Riverland DRJames Island County Park Charleston,SC 29412
Phone
(843) 795-4386
Website
holidayfestivaloflights.com
Map
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