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Christmas Lights in Hanahan, SC

The top places to see Christmas lights in Hanahan 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 Hanahan and 16 more nearby (5 tree lightings, 4 parades, 4 events). 9 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

40,000 Spectacular Light Display

Home display · Hanahan, SC

Music

Near Hanahan (within 25 miles)

Light the Lake

Event · Charleston, SC · See website

Opens soon

9.0 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Christmas Tree Festival at Boone Hall Farms

Event · Mount Pleasant, SC · See website

Opens soon Music

12 miNov 21 – Nov 22

Lights Up Tree Lighting at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre

Tree lighting · Mount Pleasant, SC · Free

Opens soon Music

13 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park

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

Opens soon

14 miNov 13 – Dec 31

North Charleston Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · North Charleston, SC · Free

4.5 mi

North Charleston Tree Lighting and Parade at Park Circle

Tree lighting · North Charleston, SC · Free

4.6 mi

Christmas in the Creek

Tree lighting · Goose Creek, SC · Free

6.3 mi
8.2 mi

Summerville Tree Lighting at Hutchinson Square

Tree lighting · Summerville, SC · Free

11 mi

Aquarium Aglow

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

12 mi

Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade

Parade · Mount Pleasant, SC · Free

12 mi

Christmas at Boone Hall Plantation

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

12 mi

Charleston Holiday Parade of Boats

Parade · Charleston, SC · Free

13 mi

Holiday Festival of Lights

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

14 mi

Wonderland of Temuco Lane

Home display · Summerville, SC

Music

15 mi

Folly Beach Christmas Parade

Parade · Folly Beach, SC · Free

20 mi

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Christmas lights in Hanahan: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Hanahan?

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, 17 displays are mapped in and around Hanahan, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Hanahan?

Free options include Lights Up Tree Lighting at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, Folly Beach Christmas Parade, Charleston Holiday Parade of Boats and Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade. 9 of the 17 displays near Hanahan are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

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 Hanahan?

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 Hanahan?

The earliest Hanahan-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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