A Charleston holiday favorite, the Holiday Festival of Lights is a three-mile driving tour of about two million shimmering lights. But there’s a lot more going on at James Island County Park: an impressive sculpture made from 50 tons of sand, a holiday train, an enchanted walking trail, a Victorian carousel, Santa Clause, Santa’s sweet shop, gift shops, marshmallow roasting, and concessions with hamburgers, kettle corn, hot chocolate, and more. Catch the nightly light shows from 5:30 p.m–10 p.m.

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