Christmas Cheer Across the Upstate: A Kaleidoscope of Holiday Light Displays and Fun Activities
Spread across Greenville, Anderson to Spartanburg, a plethora of vibrant and sparkling holiday light displays are raising seasonal merriment to new heights. There is something for everyone, from scintillating fairy lights to animal interactions, including pony riding at the Hollywild Animal Preserve’s “Magic of Lights” celebration. Even a chance to meet a cute Highlands Scottish baby cow at Eudora Farms’ petting zoo during Heritage Park’s “Night of Lights.”
Anthony’s Family Lights: “I’m Dreaming of a Whitemarsh Christmas”
Who could resist the icing of Christmas lights and the sugary thrill of candy canes protruding from Santa’s boot? Drop a letter to Santa at 902 Whitemarsh Ave., Simpsonville, and even click a selfie in full elf attire. And that always enchanting Grinch area is completely new this year. And thereโs more! The Anthony Family Lights is hosting their 4th annual #FillTheSleigh Toys for Tots toy drive from December 6-8. Itโs high time to bring out your Christmas spirit, enjoy free hot chocolate, popcorn, and candy canes. Look out for Santa, The Grinch, Buddy the Elf, and Santa’s elves โ you never know when they might pop up!
Night of Lights at CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
The Night of Lights at Heritage Park, situated at the heart of Simpsonville, is another holiday haven that you wouldn’t want to miss. With enchanting sights that are just as cozy and warm as a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly winterโs night.
Holiday Putt Through Lights at Takeoff Minigolf
Who knew mini golf could get a festive spin? Over at 28 Airport Road Extension, Greenville, each mini-golf hole is beautifully lit and decorated with a holiday theme. So, putt across the candy cane hole and make merry under these gorgeous Christmas lights! And guess what, Santa is also going to be there on special nights, so keep an eye out.
Upstate Holiday Light Show at District Park
The Upstate Holiday Light Show at District Park, Easley is nothing less than a winter wonderland illuminated by a staggering 32 million dancing Christmas lights. Thereโs also a pony corral and a petting zoo with exotic kangaroos, goats, and donkeys. But wait, there’s more! You can turn your car radio on, tune in to 106.5 FM, and have a jolly good time caroling to classic Christmas songs when driving through the light track.
Magic of Lights at Hollywild Animal Preserve
The Magic of Lights is a drive-through holiday experience full of gleaming sights and holiday scenes. At Santa’s Village, you can engage in sweet animal interactions like pony riding or feeding cows. And if you are lucky, you might even catch the Grinch in one of his rare good moods!
Honorable Mentions: Other Must-Visit Holiday Light Shows
Some other luminous contenders that definitely deserve a visit include the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, NC, and Christmas Town USA at McAdenville, NC. The latter has a fascinating timeline of events to offer like the Yule Log Parade, the Tree Lighting Ceremony, and a whole downtown area decked with green, red, and white Christmas lights.
So folks! Usher in the festive cheer, make this Christmas an unforgettable one, and bask in the beautiful, wholesome glow of these holiday lights.
