Magical Holiday Lights in the Upcountry

It’s time to plan your holiday family fun in the Upcountry! You won’t want to miss these unforgettable holiday light shows that will add some sparkle to your visit.

Anderson County

Anderson Christmas Lights – Experience 2.5+ miles of holiday magic in an unforgettable drive-through light display and Santa’s Village fun for all! Open Thanksgiving through Christmas.

The Christmas Park at Mineral Springs Park – Each year, local businesses, churches, civic groups, The Town of Williamston, and the Springwater Committee contribute by building original exhibits and placing 1000s of lights in Mineral Spring Park. By night with the sparkling lights on the park buildings and trees, visitors come from all over the upstate and surrounding states to circle slowly along the drive or walk the paths viewing animated displays. A visit with Santa in the Boy Scout Hut is a treat for the children, and parents! Open during the month of December.

Greenville County

Take-Off Mini Golf’s Holiday Putt Through Light Show – Each hole is decorated as a theme! Enjoy the amazing display of holiday lights as you play through this festive mini golf course. Open November 21 – December 31. Tickets are required.

40th Annual Festival of Trees – Over 50 Christmas trees—decorated by local schools, florists and organizations—will be on display in two hotels in downtown Greenville. Bring your family and friends to see the lights and decorations that make this season so special. Open November 21- December 31.

Nights of Lights at Heritage Park – the Upstate’s favorite walk-through Christmas lights attraction. Historic Heritage Park becomes a luminous paradise this holiday season with thousands of sparkling lights – and so much more! Open November 21- December 31.

Roper Mountain Holiday Laser Shows – The holiday laser shows at Roper Mountain Science Center take place in their planetarium. These shows are full of festive music, holiday graphics, lights and holiday cheer. Shows December 12-13 & December 19-20.

Pickens County

Upstate Holiday Light Show – Drive through a nighttime Christmas wonderland as 32 million colors set the sky ablaze, synchronized to the music of your favorite holiday classics. Open Thanksgiving – December 31.

Oconee County

The Magical Musical Light Show – Drive through Downtown Seneca’s Magical Music Light Show! Tune in on your car radio to watch the lights dance along to classic Christmas music. Open November 21- December 31.

Oconee State Park Holiday Light Show – Take a festive drive through the lake loop of the campground, where dazzling displays and twinkling lights create a winter wonderland right here in the park. From sparkling trees to glowing scenes, it’s a holiday experience the whole family will enjoy. Open December 1- January 10.

Spartanburg County

Hollywild Magic of Lights – The event consists of three separate sections: The Drive-through, the Deer Forest, and Santa’s Village. You can also roast marshmallows, sip on hot cocoa, and gather around the fire with family and friends. It all makes for a lovely and memorable time. Open November 21- January 3.

Bundle up, grab someone you love, and let the magic of the Upcountry’s holiday lights brighten your season!

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