Take an inside-look at Columbia’s favorite holiday lighting displays
Columbia has many opportunities for people to get in the holiday spirit. The three largest shows include the Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals, Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens and Fireflies Lights at Segra Park.
Every year, Saluda Shoals Park transforms into a brightly lit, festive holiday adventure wonderland with three miles of animated, lighted displays. A walking trail, illuminated by displays, features a winding path with a laser light show to enjoy.
Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park
5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210
More than a million lights, 400 themed, animated light displays on a two-mile loop of the Park, dancing, lighted trees synchronized to classical and whimsical holiday music. There’s also a three-dimensional Victorian Village, Old Man Winter, the holiday classic Twelve Days of Christmas.
Today to Dec. 31
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Admission: $25, $30, $35 for cars based on the night, $50 for 12+ passenger vans, truck with trailer, limo and $75 for buses
Driving Tour, Santa’s shop, hay ride, walking trail and more
Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens
500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC 29210
Nearly one million lights, animated images, Music in Motion Lights Spectacular, nightly visits with Santa (on-site beginning at 6 p.m. each night through Dec. 23), Jingle Bell Bonfire; hot cocoa, marshmallows and other festive foods available for purchase
Today to Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 24-25)
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission: $8 Children, $10 Adults, younger than 2 free
Walking Tour
Segra Park, Columbia, Nov. 21-Jan.3
Presented by Lexington Medical Center, over one million LED lights, featuring 10 themed areas plus kids crafts and activities, holiday-themed food and drinks
December/January: Advanced tickets $12 per person plus ticket fees
All tickets increase by $2 per ticket on the day of the event.
Children 2 and under get in free and do not require a ticket. Military members will receive $2 off their tickets with a valid Military ID.