Explore the Festival Attractions

The Holiday Festival of Lights is more than just a dazzling drive-through experience! Park your car, stretch your legs, and discover all the festive fun waiting beyond the lights.

The Festival Express Train Ride

All aboard for an up-close journey through the twinkling lights. Train rides are $5 per person and last about 15 minutes.

The Holiday Carousel

Take a whirl on the carousel! Each ride is $2 (two tickets) per person.

The Climbing Wall

Take your festival experience to new heights. Two climbs are $4 (four tickets).

Shopping

Stocking stuffers, holiday decor, handcrafted mementos, and more! You can also purchase the festival’s official 24-karat gold-plated collector ornaments.

Holiday Sand Sculpture

Meticulously crafted from over 50 tons of sand, the holiday sand sculpture wows visitors with a different holiday scene each year.

Sweet & Savory Snacks

Something to tempt our taste buds

Tickets

Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the gate. We encourage advance ticket purchases to save…

Visit with Santa

Santa Claus is most definitely coming to town! Check out all the ways you can chat with Old Saint…

Events Calendar

Browse events, activities, entertainment and special experiences taking place throughout the…

Media Room

Welcome to the Holiday Festival of Lights Media Room, an online source for news media.

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Festival History

The very first Holiday Festival of Lights featured just 18 light displays made by an engineer in…

Holiday Festival of Lights Holly Berry Wreath

Sweets & Snacks

Enjoy a variety of delicious sweet and savory festival fun foods straight from Claus’ kitchen!

Holiday Festival of Lights Marshmallow Roasting

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about tickets, hours, attractions, Santa, accessibility, parking…

Getting Here

The Holiday Festival of Lights takes place at James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive…

Festival Map (PDF)

Get familiar with the festival grounds, including attractions, parking, and other key locations.

Accessibility

The Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission invites individuals with disabilities to…