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Magic of Lights at Hollywild
Drive the LED light show, then stop at Santa’s Village, where you can feed the animals and warm up by a fire pit.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 20 – Sat Jan 2 · 5:30–9 PM; until 10 PM Dec 4–5, Dec 11–12 and Dec 18–23
WhereHollywild Animal Preserve, 2325 Hampton Rd, Wellford, SC 29385 (Spartanburg County)
CostAny Day ticket $12.42 per person online; weekday tickets valid Mon–Thu
Anderson Christmas Lights
Anderson Lights of Hope’s drive-through Christmas display opens Thanksgiving with a Christmas village at Rose Valley Boulevard.
WHO Family
WhenThu Nov 26–Fri Dec 25, 2026 · daily 5:30–10:00 PM
WhereAnderson Christmas Lights, 150 Rose Valley Boulevard, Anderson (Anderson)
Cost$15 per car · $30 per bus
The Upstate Holiday Light Show at District Park
Thirty-two million lights, Santa's petting zoo, and a winter village open Thanksgiving through New Year's at District Park in Easley.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 26, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 · Fri–Sat 6–11 PM; Sun 6–10 PM; Mon–Thu 6–9 PM; Dec 21–24 until 10 PM
WhereDistrict Park, 148 Crumpton Lane, Easley (Pickens)
CostCars, minivans, trucks & SUVs $35; passenger vans $75; buses $100 (general admission incl. light show and petting zoo; rides and concessions extra)
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