Santa's Village

Santa at the Holiday Festival of LightsVisit with Santa

Your visit is not complete until you see Santa! Claus and his elves are at Santa's Village nightly from November 21 – December 23. Visiting with Santa is free. Digital photos are available for an additional fee. 



Man and daughter ride carouselThe Carousel

The carousel runs nightly with continuous sessions beginning at 6 p.m. Ticket sales end at 9:40 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and 10:40 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. One ticket per rider; children under 42” must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may stand or ride for free when accompanying child under 42”. Tickets may be purchased for $1 each at any location within Santa’s Village.


Couple buys food at the Holiday Festival of LightsDelicious Dining

  • Enjoy a meal and festival fun foods straight from Claus’s kitchen! 
    - Blitzen's Burgers: Burgers, fries and drinks
    - Donner's Delights: Funnel cakes, hot chocolate, s'mores kits, beignets and more
    - North Poultry: Chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, fries and drinks
    - Commet's Kettlecorn


Guest holds a stuffed animal on their shoulders at the Holiday Festival of LightsReindeer Workshop

Spend the holidays with a furry friend that you built yourself.





Little boy climbing the portable wall at the Holiday Festival of LightsPortable Climbing Wall

No experience is needed to climb, and our staff will assist with safety procedures. Three tickets allow two climbs. Tickets can be purchased for $1 each at any location within Santa’s Village. Closed-toe shoes are required to climb. The wall is open nightly from 6–10 p.m. Ticket sales end at 9:40 p.m.



Couple views the Greeting Cards at the Holiday Festival of LightsGiant Holiday Greeting Cards

Created by local students, giant 4x8-foot holiday postcards are proudly displayed within Santa's Village. Young Lowcountry artists compete for prizes as part of this annual holiday art competition. The towering displays depict holiday themes and are well worth a visit.