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Christmas Lights in Aiken, SC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Aiken this season are Christmas in Columbia County (Dec 3 – Dec 3), Christmas in Hopelands and Augusta Riverwalk Holiday Lights. We've mapped 3 displays in Aiken and 12 more nearby (7 parades, 3 tree lightings, 2 walk-thrus). 14 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Aiken (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Aiken: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Aiken?
Popular picks this season include Christmas in Columbia County (Dec 3 – Dec 3), Christmas in Hopelands, Augusta Riverwalk Holiday Lights and North Augusta Christmas Parade (Dec 6 – Dec 6). In all, 15 displays are mapped in and around Aiken, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Aiken?
Free options include Christmas in Columbia County, Christmas in Hopelands, Augusta Riverwalk Holiday Lights and North Augusta Christmas Parade. 14 of the 15 displays near Aiken are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Aiken?
Yes. Evans Towne Center Park Christmas Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Aiken?
The earliest Aiken-area displays turn on Dec 3, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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