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Christmas Lights in Cayce, SC

The top places to see Christmas lights in Cayce this season are Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park (Nov 25 – Dec 31), Fireflies Holiday Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Vista Lights (Nov 19 – Nov 19). We've mapped 2 displays in Cayce and 16 more nearby (4 parades, 4 events, 3 tree lightings). 12 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Granby Gardens Park Holiday Lights

Event · Cayce, SC · Not listed

Near Cayce (within 25 miles)

Vista Lights

Event · Columbia, SC · Not listed; free parking and shuttle from the State Museum

Opens soon

2.9 miNov 19 – Nov 19

NEON Joy Holiday Kickoff in Five Points

Event · Columbia, SC · Free

Opens soon

3.5 miNov 20 – Nov 20

Fireflies Holiday Lights

Walk-thru · Columbia, SC · Tickets start around $10 in November and rise in December

Opens soon

10 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park

Drive-thru · Columbia, SC · $25 per car (Green nights), $30 Yellow, $35 Red; vans $50, buses $75

Opens soon

10 miNov 25 – Dec 31

West Columbia Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · West Columbia, SC · Not listed

2.4 mi

Governor's Carolighting at the State House

Tree lighting · Columbia, SC · Free

3.0 mi

Heyward Street Synced Light Show

Home display · Columbia, SC · Free

Music

3.3 mi

Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Walk-thru · Columbia, SC · Paid admission; member and general public tickets sold separately (Twinkle Rides Pass $8 extra; under 2 free)

3.7 mi

Elmwood Park Historic Homes

Neighborhood · Columbia, SC · Free

3.9 mi

Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade

Parade · Columbia, SC · Free

4.4 mi

Autumn Oaks Lane Display

Home display · Lexington, SC · Free

7.1 mi

Willow Ridge Road Light Show (Sandwood Hills)

Home display · Columbia, SC · Free

Music

8.6 mi

Snowball Festival at the Icehouse

Event · Lexington, SC · Free

11 mi

Irmo Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade

Tree lighting · Irmo, SC · Not listed

11 mi

Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray

Parade · Irmo, SC · Free to watch

12 mi

Blythewood Christmas Parade

Parade · Blythewood, SC · Not listed

18 mi

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Christmas lights in Cayce: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Cayce?

Popular picks this season include Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park (Nov 25 – Dec 31), Fireflies Holiday Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Vista Lights (Nov 19 – Nov 19) and NEON Joy Holiday Kickoff in Five Points (Nov 20 – Nov 20). In all, 18 displays are mapped in and around Cayce, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Cayce?

Free options include Vista Lights, NEON Joy Holiday Kickoff in Five Points, Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden and Snowball Festival at the Icehouse. 12 of the 18 displays near Cayce are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Cayce?

Yes. Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park ($25 per car (Green nights), $30 Yellow, $35 Red; vans $50, buses $75). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Cayce?

Yes. Heyward Street Synced Light Show and Willow Ridge Road Light Show (Sandwood Hills) (tune to 101.9 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Cayce?

The earliest Cayce-area displays turn on Nov 19, 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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