Holiday Light Shows in & around Greenville, SC
Each holiday season in the Greenville SC area, we celebrate the season with fantastic Holiday Light Shows!!!
This year is no different!
Rain or high winds mean “Don’t go.” Both of these weather conditions can make the holiday lights dangerous for our hosts. They do this because they love it and love to make YOU smile!
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What: At the Greenville-Pickens Speedway the nights are lit up this holiday season with the largest interactive holiday lights display in the Upstate
Create a new Family Tradition at The Upstate Holiday Light Show which features animated scenes and millions of lights synchronized to your favorite holiday classics along with other attractions!
- Holiday-Themed Petting Zoo,
- Christmas trees to purchase and
- Santa’s Workshop with Santa for the kids and Santa’s cookies and hot chocolate treats
When: November 26th – January 3rd Every night 5:30pm – Midnight
Price Ranges: $20 - $75 Cars — $20 Passenger vans — $40 Buses — $75
VIP packages are also available including perks like quick access and a free Fraser Fir from the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Where: Greenville-Pickens Speedway 3800 Calhoun Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC 29642
Directions: Located at the intersection of SC 123 and SC124 west of Greenville SC
2. Hollywild
Drive through the wilderness preserve amongst the roaming creatures and
under the holiday lights! Maybe Buffy the Bison will lick your window like she did ours!
What: The Holiday Lights Safari Benefit is an award-winning event and the most exciting seasonal attraction in the Upstate of South Carolina! You drive your own vehicle through nearly 100 acres magically decorated with millions of twinkling lights, plus HERDS OF LIVE ANIMALS, dazzling holiday themes, light sculptures, a life-sized Nativity, including a chance to feed the deer!
When: Saturday, November 14, 2015 – Saturday, January 2, 2016 (including holidays)
December (exact schedule below)
December 13th-17th (Sunday – Thursday): 6:00pm – 9:00pm
December 18th – 23rd (Friday - Saturday)- 6:00 PM – 11:00 pm
December 24th – January 3rd: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Admissions open nightly 6-9 PM including holidays with extended hours on the weekends in
Price: $6 per person admission for Drive-Thru Lights includes Walk-Thru Santa’s Village
Optional Drive-Thru Enchanted Deer Forest for an additional $10 per car, includes animal food
Where: Hollywild Animal Park 2325 Hampton Rd, Wellford, SC 29385
Directions: http://hollywild.net/directions.html
Please note: Only the admission gate will close at the end time listed here. If you arrive at admissions near 9 PM, the gates may close but the event stays open for you to enjoy the Holiday Lights Safari experience.
3. Roper Mountain Lights
What: Sponsored by Greenville Rotary, lighted walking trails, Santa Claus, a balloon artist, concessions, and giant holiday greeting cards created by local area students.
When: Nightly until Dec 30th
- Holiday Lights is open Nightly from6:00-10:00 p.m.
- Winter Wonderland is open Nightly from 6:00-9:00 p.m
Price:
- Car, Minivan or SUV
Mon-Thu $10
Fri-Sun $15
- Activity Vans: $25
- Buses $50
- Multi Car Passes: $25. Good for three visits. Saves $5 to $20! Purchase at gate.
Cash & Checks Only. Call 864-355-8900 for more information.
Where: Roper Mountain Science Center
Directions: 402 Roper Mountain Rd, Greenville, SC 29615, I-385 to Roper Mountain Rd, then follow the lights!!
4. The Christmas Gift Light Festival
What: What: Over 48,000 people visit the lights in Anderson each year to see the endless loop of lights and contribute to the charities that are supported by this festival! You and your family can enjoy the Marching Soldiers, the Dancing Ballerina, the Nativity Scene, and visit Santa and his elves in the Santa Village.
This year they are growing. They have moved from the 12 acre park to the new 45 acre park, with 2.5 miles of roadway. 3.5 million Christmas lights and a larger Santa village than ever before. With a one-time entry fee for unlimited time in the park, until you decide to leave, you can enjoy all of the sites and wonders of the Christmas Gift.
When: Open: Every Evening at 5:30pm “Even if it rains”
Closes: Sunday - Thursday at 10pm
Friday & Saturday at 11pm
Price:
- $10.00 per car/pick up
- $15.00 per 15+ Church vans
- $25.00 per bus (commercial coach)
(There is a $0.50 usage fee for credit cards)
Coupons are available from Face Book, sponsors and participating agencies.
Where: NEW LOCATION! Anderson Civic Center / Recycling & Education Center.Martin Luther King Blvd, Anderson SC 29625
Directions: http://www.andersonchristmaslights.com/information/directions.html
5. Biltmore Holiday Lights
What: Daytime or Nighttime Christmas celebrations for all. Put Christmas at Biltmore on your calendar this season, and enjoy choices from, a daytime visit, an evening with lights and carolers, an overnight stay. Santa, lights, carolers, America’s Christmas traditions at George Vanderbilt introduced his new home to family and friends on Christmas Eve 1895.
When: Runs until Jan 2-10th depending on the event
Price: Varies and has a discount when purchased in advance online at the above site.
Where: Biltmore House, 1 Lodge St, Asheville, North Carolina 28803
Directions: Follow I-26 west toward Asheville to exit 31A (Hickory/Knoxville exit). Take I-40 east to exit 50 (U.S. Highway 25), then turn left at the traffic light after exiting. Stay in the left lane and follow signs to the Biltmore entrance
6. Fountain Inn Spirit of Christmas Past Festival
What: Carriage Rides and Lights! Santa and Mrs. Clause!
(Don't forget your blanket for those cold nights. No blankets provided.)
When: Dec. 5th -19th nightly, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Pictures with Santa
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each evening
Professional photographer on site. (Please no personal photos taken from the stage.)
Everyone can see Santa and have their picture taken for free.
The photographer will give you a card to go online to see your photo and decide if you want to purchase.
Ice Skating
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each evening
Located: Farmers Market 100 Depot Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Price: $7 per person per hour (This includes skate rental)
$5 per person per hour (With your own skates.)
Contact: Parks and Recreation Department for more information. 864-862-4675
Fountain Inn History Museum
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each evening
Located: 110 Depot Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Model Train Exhibit - $2 per person
Hot Apple Cider - $1 per person
Carriage Rides
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each evening on Mon - Thur: General Admission tickets only.
Friday - Sunday: Timed rides available
Located: At Depot Street in front of History Museum (on Main Street Fountain Inn)
There are 4 ways to purchase carriage ride tickets:
1. Call - 409-1050 or 408-9755
2. Go online - www.yountscenter.org
3. Come in - Younts Center for Performing Arts (315 N. Main Street)
4. Ticket booth - located at 110 Depot Street open Dec. 4th - 19th from 5:30pm - 9:00 pm
Price:
Family Nights
Adults
Seniors
Children
Monday - Thursday
$6
$5
$4
Weekends
$8
$6
$5
Groups of 16 or more please call 864-408-9755 or 864-409-1050
Children: 3-12 year olds, under 3 free-must sit on adult's lap.
Online ticket purchase click here or call 864-408-9755
Directions: 417 into downtown Fountain Inn, park to access Depot Street
7. TNT Holiday Light Display
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TNT Lights /Tommy & Tony's Holiday Lights - Mauldin, SC
What: 325,000+ lights, popcorn, hot chocolate, Santa!!
You are invited to a walk through tour of the entire yard which has more than 325,000 Christmas Lights and lots of decorations! Bring the kids and your whole family and please invite everyone you know to check out our awesome display! Everything is FREE of Charge including Popcorn, Hot Chocolate, and Santa!
When: Dec 1st –Jan 1st nightly, 6-10 pm
Price: Free
Where: 106 Shearbrook drive, Mauldin SC 29662
Directions: From Mauldin Rd, turn onto Ashmore Bridge Rd, turn left onto Adam’s Mill Rd, turn right onto Whitts Forge Lane, turn left onto Keenan Orchard Drive, turn right onto McBee Chapel Rd, turn left onto Hyde Park Ln, turn right onto Shearbrook!
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Vehicle traffic is "one way" only. Enter from Wade Hampton or Wildwood; no vehicles from Ridgewood at Lee Rd will be allowed to see the show. Please dim your headlights for the people ahead of you.
Foot traffic is encouraged. Parking is available at Faith Baptist Church then walk over. Parking at the church is not available on nights they have service like Wednesday and Sunday nights. There is NEVER parking on Lee Rd or within the neighborhood
What: Griswold has the most lights, displaying over 480k light synchronized to music
When: Nov.27 – Jan 1 (Dusk- 10:30 pm)
Where: 11 Ridgewood Dr. Greenville SC, 29615
Directions:
From downtown Greenville: Head northeast on N Church St toward E Elford St. Turn right onto Wade Hampton Blvd. Turn left onto Woodland Ln. Turn right onto Ridgewood Dr. Destination will be on the left.
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When: Nov.28 – Dec. 29 (Sun-Thurs 6-10 pm) (Fri – Sat 6-11 pm)
What: Nearly 300k animated lights on display accompanied by music.
Where: 3932 N Hwy 101 Greer, SC 29651
Directions:
From Greer: Head northwest on E Poinsett St toward N Main St., Take the 1st right onto SC-14 W/N Main St., continue to follow SC-14 W, Turn left onto W Gap Creek Rd., Turn right onto N Hwy 101. Destination will be on the right.
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What: Animated lights
When: Dec.1 – Jan. 1 (Sun-Sat 5-10 pm)
Where: 158 Pendock Lane Piedmont, SC 29673
Directions:
From Piedmont: Head north on Iler St toward Anderson St., Slight right onto Anderson St., Continue onto SC-86 W/Main St., Continue to follow SC-86 W., Continue onto Sandy Springs Rd., Turn left onto Campbell Rd., Take the 1st right onto Pendock Ln., destination will be on the right.
11. Rodgers Family Christmas
An animated light show that has over 100k lights and 35 inflatables on 128 channels.
*Tune to 107.7FM
What: Over 100k animated lights on display, so pull up and tune into 107.7 fm and watch the amazing light show dance to the music.
When: until Jan 1st (Daily 5:45-11:30pm)
Where: 2019 Bethel Rd. Simpsonville, SC
Directions: access Bethel Rd. Mauldin/Simpsonville from 14 or 417
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When: until Dec. 31 (Daily 6-10 pm)
Where: 6 Kwikaway Court, Simpsonville, SC 29680
Directions:
From downtown Greenville: Head southwest on N Church St toward Beattie Pl., Turn left onto E N St., Continue onto I-385 S. Keep left to stay on I-385 S. Keep left at the fork to stay on I-385 S. Take exit 27 for Fairview Rd toward Simpsonville. Keep right at the fork to continue toward Fairview Rd.Turn right onto Fairview Rd. Turn right onto 2 Gait Ln. Take the 1st right onto Timberjack St. Take the 1st left onto Kwikaway Ct. Destination will be on the right
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tune to 99.5 fm radio
What: A computer controlled animated Christmas lights, displaying 60k synchronized to Christmas music
When: until Dec.27 (Mon-Sun 6-10pm)
Where: 527 Sumter St. Greenville, SC 29617
Directions: It is best that you enter Sumter St. from Columbia Ave. at Hwy. 253.
14. Cherish D Lights
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What: Animated lights
When: until Dec. 31 (Sun-Thurs 6-10 pm) (Fri – Sat 6-11 pm)
Where: 212 Cherish Drive, Easley, SC
Directions:
From Easley: Head south on Russell St toward Coffee St. Take the 2nd right onto E 1st Ave., Take the 1st left onto SC-135 S/S Pendleton St., Continue to follow SC-135 S., Turn right to stay on SC-135 S., Turn right onto Cherish Dr. Destination will be on the left.
