Holiday Festival of Lights Returns to James Island County Park – November 14 – December 31, 2025
One of Charleston’s most beloved holiday attractions returns on November 14, 2025. Here is what you need to know:
- What: Holiday Festival of Lights
- Where: James Island County Park – 871 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412 - When: November 14 – December 31, 2025 (Nightly 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Cost: $15.00 – $175.00 per vehicle
- Official Website
The Holiday Festival of Lights features over 750 light displays along a three-mile drive through James Island County Park. Guests can park their car and explore other areas of the park to enjoy family activities, holiday shopping, delicious treats, and so much more including:
- A ride on the magical Festival Express train
- Marvel at the 50-ton sand sculpture
- Take a spin on the old-fashioned carousel
- Scale the climbing wall
- Roast marshmallows over an open fire
- Shop for the perfect holiday gift
- Savor pretzels, popcorn, and sweet treats
- Enjoy special entertainment on select evenings, including a New Year’s Eve fireworks display on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
Charleston Daily
Charleston Daily is a concept in community. Its mission is to promote, assist, and celebrate in everything Charleston, South Carolina. By partnering with businesses, community leaders, volunteers and events, we are spreading the love that is Charleston. As this city continues to grow and prosper, we want to help spread the message to all about how wonderful this community is. Charleston is about the people, community, water, land, history, heritage and the true southern warmth it brings with each and every day.