Light the Night
Visitors can walk through themed light displays featuring over 2.5 million lights choreographed to holiday music. Attractions include an outdoor ice skating rink along the first baseline, ice bumper cars, carnival rides, and a fire pit for s'mores. Guests can also browse holiday shopping, enjoy festive food and treats, and visit with Santa Claus.
What to Expect
Over 2.5 million lights, ice skating, and carnival rides in Charleston.
Event Details
Duration
Visitors may stay as long as they like once inside.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Charleston
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Charleston Dirty Birds
Food & Drink
Food choices, holiday treats, holiday-themed drinks, and concessions are available throughout the concourse.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and groups seeking holiday activities
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Sunday–Thursday 5:00 pm–9:00 pm; Friday–Saturday 5:00 pm–10:00 pm; closed Christmas Day.
- Accessibility: There is an ADA entrance at the front gate, and an ADA entrance behind the center-field wall to access the field.
Tips & Advice
- Buy admission online in advance, because it costs less than buying on the day and you skip the long walk-up lines on busy nights.
- Buy ice skating tickets online ahead of time to pay less than at the gate. Rentals are included, but you can bring your own skates.
- Pick up the free tickets for children 2 and under at the box office or the gate when you arrive at GoMart Ballpark.
- Plan your Santa visit before Christmas Eve, his last night. Seeing him is free, but bring extra if you want photos from Santa's Photo Shop.
- Check the Dirty Birds social media on stormy days, because cancellations are posted there. Tickets from cancelled nights can be exchanged for another date but not refunded.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa visits nightly through Christmas Eve; meeting him is free, and photos cost extra.
- Ice skating on the rink along the first baseline needs its own ticket, and skate rentals are included.
- Ice bumper cars, carnival rides and mini golf are paid add-ons.
- Ticket Assurance can be added so you can switch your tickets to a different date.
- Advance online tickets cost less than tickets bought on the day.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does general admission include?
General admission covers the walk through more than 2.5 million lights, plus the themed areas, vendors and visits with Santa. Ice skating, bumper cars, rides, mini golf and other activities cost extra.
How do ride tickets work?
Buy ride tickets when you arrive, at the fan assistance centers around the ballpark. The Ferris Wheel takes 4 tickets, the Carousel and Tubs of Fun take 3 each, and every inflatable takes 1.
Can little kids skate or ride the ice bumper cars?
There's no minimum age for skating, but young children should have a parent with them. Skating aids are available first come, first served. Bumper car riders must be at least 2. Kids ages 2 to 4 ride with an adult, and kids 5 and up can drive their own car if they can work the controls.
Is Santa there every night?
Santa is there from opening night through Christmas Eve. Meeting him is free. Photos are sold at Santa's Photo Shop on the third base concourse.
Can we walk through more than once?
Yes. Come any time it's open, and stay as long as you like once you're inside.
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