Dec. 2 Weekend Bucket List - Christmas Light

Dated: December 1 2022

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Now that the holidays are in full swing, where can you check out Christmas lights around the Columbia area? Look in further...


Holiday Lights on the River

When: Repeats every day until Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 6p-10p

Where: Saluda Shoals Park East

The Midlands Largest Drive-Through Light Show!
Experience the magic as Saluda Shoals Park comes alive in millions of sparkling lights. Journey through more than three miles of lights featuring colorful, animated light displays of all shapes and sizes! Create lasting family memories this year at Holiday Lights on the River.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS ACTIVITIES (included with admission)
Slide down the winter wonder tube slide
Ride the hayride or the Saluda Shoals train through the lights
Enjoy a laser light show on the Wetland Trail
Color and write a letter to Santa in the Environmental Center
Santa's Claus'et Gift Shop will be open for holiday shopping. Concession, beer, and wine will be available for purchase.
No concessions or activities Thanksgiving night, Christmas Eve, or Christmas night.
SANTA AT HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Santa will visit Holiday Lights November 25-27, December 2-3, and December 9-23. Professional photos and photo packages will be available for purchase.
ADMISSION (Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
$25/Car
$50/12-15 Passenger Van, Truck w/ Trailer & Limo
$75/Bus (16+ Passengers)
3% fee for credit card transactions
Brought to you in partnership with Lexington Medical Center

Carolina Lights

When: Dec. 3-26, 2022 | 6p-9p S-Th | 6p-10p F-S

Where: South Carolina State Fair

The South Carolina State Fair welcomes the holiday season with the return of Carolina Lights, its annual downtown drive-through holiday lights show, taking place Dec. 3-26 (closed Christmas Day) at the LMC Fair Park at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
Enter Gate 6 on George Rogers Blvd. More information at CarolinaLightsSC.com.

Fireflies Holiday Lights

When: Daily |  6p-9p S-Th | 6p-10p Fri, Sat & Holidays

Where: 1640 Freed St., Columbia, SC

Experience more than 1 million LED lights, 10 themed areas, holiday shopping, great food, kid's activities, and more! Gates open for this event at 6p. Segra Park is a cashless venue and a clear bag policy will be enforced.


Lights at Riverbanks Zoo

When: Select Evenings December | 5-9p

Where: Riverbanks Zoo

'Tis the season to experience Lights at Riverbanks, a holiday adventure for the whole family. New this year, discover giant illuminated animal lanterns and much more! The Zoo will shine with over one million lights through December 30. Get your tickets!


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