Christmas Lights in Myrtle Beach 2024-2025

The coastal city of Myrtle Beach, located on the Grand Strand, is not just a summer destination. During the winter holidays, Myrtle Beach attracts a lot of visitors with its festive Christmas displays, joyous tree lighting, vibrant parades, and shows. There are plenty of things to do and see here for families during the Christmas season, not to mention hearty Southern cuisine!

Great Christmas Light Show (November 25–December 30, 2024)

The Great Christmas Light Show is Myrtle Beach's most dazzling holiday attraction, featuring a 2-mile drive-through display at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex. Visitors can enjoy over 2 million lights illuminating more than 500 custom-made displays, some towering up to 55 feet (17 m). This festive experience includes new animated figures and vibrant holiday scenes, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere as the lights come to life. After the light show, guests can visit Santa's Village to savor hot chocolate, toast s'mores, take a ride on the Santa Express Train, and even meet Santa himself.

The Great Christmas Light Show Drive-Through Experience will run from Monday, November 25, through December 30, with gates open from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Note that the event will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, and Christmas Day, December 25. Santa's Village will be open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 29 through December 15 and then nightly from December 19 through December 30, except on Christmas Day.

Celebrations of Lights at the City of Conway (November 30–December 24, 2024)

The Conway Festival of Lights returns this Christmas season. Located less than 15 miles (24 rm) from North Myrtle Beach, Downtown Conway offers a charming holiday experience filled with festive lights. Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, visitors can enjoy a magical drive-through light display in the city center from 6 pm to 10 pm, continuing until December 24. Admission is just $2 per person. Additionally, on Thursdays through Saturdays from 6 pm to 8 pm, Santa will be available for visits at the Town Green located at 200 Laurel St.

Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet (November 30, 2024–January 5, 2025, on select dates)

Take an evening stroll on an illuminated garden pathway with a cup of warm cocoa! Brookgreen Gardens near Myrtle Beach comes to life with a magical glow of more than 2,700 candles and twinkling lights. One of the most impressive holiday light displays in South Carolina operates from Thursday through Sunday. Walk the trail from 4 to 10 pm, listen to holiday music, and a live chorus singing carols. This amazing display was named "Best Christmas Lights in South Carolina" by Travel+Leisure Magazine.

For members, ticket prices are set at $30 for adults and $14 for children aged 4 to 12. Non-members can expect to pay $35 for adult tickets and $17 for children within the same age range.

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