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Christmas Lights in Goose Creek, SC

The top places to see Christmas lights in Goose Creek this season are Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park (Nov 13 – Dec 31), Light the Lake (Dec 4 – Dec 4) and Christmas Tree Festival at Boone Hall Farms (Nov 21 – Nov 22). We've mapped 1 display in Goose Creek and 15 more nearby (5 tree lightings, 4 events, 3 parades). 8 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Christmas in the Creek

Tree lighting Β· Goose Creek, SC Β· Free

Near Goose Creek (within 25 miles)

Light the Lake

Event Β· Charleston, SC Β· See website

Opens soon

15 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Christmas Tree Festival at Boone Hall Farms

Event Β· Mount Pleasant, SC Β· See website

Opens soon Music

17 miNov 21 – Nov 22

Lights Up Tree Lighting at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre

Tree lighting Β· Mount Pleasant, SC Β· Free

Opens soon Music

18 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park

Drive-thru Β· Charleston, SC Β· Per vehicle (gift passes $25 per vehicle of 1-15 people)

Opens soon

21 miNov 13 – Dec 31

40,000 Spectacular Light Display

Home display Β· Hanahan, SC

Music

6.3 mi

Summerville Tree Lighting at Hutchinson Square

Tree lighting Β· Summerville, SC Β· Free

8.1 mi

North Charleston Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· North Charleston, SC Β· Free

11 mi

North Charleston Tree Lighting and Parade at Park Circle

Tree lighting Β· North Charleston, SC Β· Free

11 mi

Wonderland of Temuco Lane

Home display Β· Summerville, SC

Music

12 mi

City of Charleston Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade Β· Charleston, SC Β· Free

15 mi

Christmas at Boone Hall Plantation

Event Β· Mount Pleasant, SC Β· Included with regular admission (about $30 adult)

18 mi

Aquarium Aglow

Event Β· Charleston, SC Β· From $25.95 adults (2024)

18 mi

Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade

Parade Β· Mount Pleasant, SC Β· Free

18 mi

Charleston Holiday Parade of Boats

Parade Β· Charleston, SC Β· Free

19 mi

Holiday Festival of Lights

Drive-thru Β· Charleston, SC Β· 2025 per vehicle: $15 to $30 in advance, $25 to $45 at gate depending on night

21 mi

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Christmas lights in Goose Creek: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Goose Creek?

Popular picks this season include Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park (Nov 13 – Dec 31), Light the Lake (Dec 4 – Dec 4), Christmas Tree Festival at Boone Hall Farms (Nov 21 – Nov 22) and Holiday Festival of Lights. In all, 16 displays are mapped in and around Goose Creek, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Goose Creek?

Free options include Lights Up Tree Lighting at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, Christmas in the Creek, Charleston Holiday Parade of Boats and Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade. 8 of the 16 displays near Goose Creek are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Goose Creek?

Yes. Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park (Per vehicle (gift passes $25 per vehicle of 1-15 people)) and Holiday Festival of Lights (2025 per vehicle: $15 to $30 in advance, $25 to $45 at gate depending on night). 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 Goose Creek?

Yes. Christmas Tree Festival at Boone Hall Farms, Lights Up Tree Lighting at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre and 40,000 Spectacular Light Display. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Goose Creek?

The earliest Goose Creek-area displays turn on Nov 13, 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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