Where to see Christmas lights in the Lowcountry

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—Christmas is officially one week away! With the holiday on the horizon, many people have time off from school or work. If you find yourself with free time and a desire to see Christmas lights, here are some of the best places to catch them in the Lowcountry.

Holiday Festival of Lights

James Island County Park, Nov. 15 to Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Drive through dozens of festive lights displays across the park or park and hop out to explore Santa’s Village. Once at the village, tell Santa your gift wishes while sipping on a steamy cup of hot chocolate.

Guests can also explore the light festival by train or take a spin on the carousel.

Cane Bay

Various neighborhoods, Summerville

If you’re near Cane Bay, check out these home participating in a ‘Christmas light fight.’

Oaks – 108 Oregon White Ct. & 422 Cherrybark Oak St.

Sanctuary Cove – 353 Sanctuary Park Dr.

Lindera – 299 Witch Hazel St. & 718 Redbud Lane

Hammocks – 606 Sienna Way

The Coves – 300 Calm Water Way & 401 True North Trail

Waterside – 204 Granton Edge Lane & 305 Oakmont

Bee City Christmas Wonderland of Lights

Bee City Zoo, Cottageville, Nov. 22 to Jan. 5

Feed a giraffe surrounded by holiday light-up displays! The Bee City Zoo will be decked out in seasonal lights into the new year.

Visitors can also chat with Santa or the Grinch on select days.

Santee Cooper’s Holiday Lights Driving Tour

Old Santee Canal Park, Nov. 29 to Dec. 30, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Support local charities and take a cruise by thousands of sparkling lights in Moncks Corner. Tickets are $10 per vehicle and $20 per bus, and the money goes to benefit local charities.

The RED HOUSE of Summers Corner

Summerville

Stop by this Summerville home entirely covered in festive lights like a surfing Santa, Nightmare Before Christmas, Sven from Frozen pulling a Mickey and Minnie in his slay, and more.