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Christmas Lights in Duncan, SC

The top places to see Christmas lights in Duncan this season are Upstate Holiday Light Show at District Park (Nov 26 – Dec 31), Magic of Lights at Hollywild Animal Preserve (Nov 20 – Jan 2) and Nights of Lights at Heritage Park. We've mapped 1 display in Duncan and 12 more nearby (7 home displays, 3 drive-thrus, 1 walk-thru). 3 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Wonderland on School Street

Home display · Duncan, SC · Not listed

Near Duncan (within 25 miles)

Magic of Lights at Hollywild Animal Preserve

Drive-thru · Wellford, SC · Ticketed; 2025 was $10/person drive-through, $10/vehicle Deer Forest, $5/person Santa's Village

Opens soon

6.0 miNov 20 – Jan 2

Greenville Christmas Parade

Parade · Greenville, SC · Free

Opens soon

16 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Upstate Holiday Light Show at District Park

Drive-thru · Easley, SC · $35 per car, $75 passenger van, $100 bus

Opens soon Music

23 miNov 26 – Dec 31

Wonderland on Walcott

Home display · Lyman, SC · Not listed

Music

2.4 mi

The Peck Family Christmas

Home display · Moore, SC · Not listed

Music

6.2 mi

Nodine Family Christmas Light Show

Home display · Inman, SC · Not listed; bring an unwrapped toy for Christmas for All

Music

8.4 mi

Roper Mountain Holiday Lights

Drive-thru · Greenville, SC · Not confirmed

12 mi

The Christmas House

Home display · Inman, SC · Not listed

Music

13 mi

Nights of Lights at Heritage Park

Walk-thru · Simpsonville, SC · Not listed

16 mi

Night of Lights Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Greenville, SC · Free

16 mi

Anthony's Family Lights: I'm Dreaming of a Whitemarsh Christmas

Home display · Simpsonville, SC · Not listed (Toys for Tots drive)

Music

19 mi

Poole's Christmas Light Show

Home display · Enoree, SC · Free

Music

22 mi

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Christmas lights in Duncan: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Duncan?

Popular picks this season include Upstate Holiday Light Show at District Park (Nov 26 – Dec 31), Magic of Lights at Hollywild Animal Preserve (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Nights of Lights at Heritage Park and Roper Mountain Holiday Lights. In all, 13 displays are mapped in and around Duncan, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Duncan?

Free options include Greenville Christmas Parade, Night of Lights Tree Lighting and Poole's Christmas Light Show. 3 of the 13 displays near Duncan are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Upstate Holiday Light Show at District Park ($35 per car, $75 passenger van, $100 bus), Magic of Lights at Hollywild Animal Preserve (Ticketed; 2025 was $10/person drive-through, $10/vehicle Deer Forest, $5/person Santa's Village) and Roper Mountain Holiday Lights (Not confirmed). 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 Duncan?

Yes. Upstate Holiday Light Show at District Park, Poole's Christmas Light Show (tune to 97.7 FM) and Anthony's Family Lights: I'm Dreaming of a Whitemarsh Christmas (tune to 88.1 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 Duncan?

The earliest Duncan-area displays turn on Nov 20, 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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