The Great Christmas Light Show
Visitors travel along a two-mile drive through the park to see over two million lights and more than 500 custom displays, including animated figures and scenes up to 55 feet tall. After the drive, guests can park and stroll along a lighted boardwalk to Santa’s Village to meet Santa, visit a petting zoo, and watch Santa’s Rockin Christmas Tree Show. The village also features fire pits for roasting marshmallows, the Santa Express Train Ride, and the Sleigh Ride Slide.
What to Expect
Drive-through experience featuring over two million lights and 500 displays.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
North Myrtle Beach
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation
Food & Drink
Santa’s Village offers hot chocolate and s’mores at varying prices; fire-pit s’mores kits cost $7.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and dazzling
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $25 for standard vehicles on Village nights; $20 for standard vehicles on select non-Village nights through December 9; $50 for oversized vehicles all nights (small buses/trolleys under 30 ft.); $100 for charter buses admitted Monday–Thursday only (large buses/trolleys 30 ft. and over). No online or advance ticket sales; tickets are purchased at the entrance gate. In Santa’s Village: visits with Santa, petting zoo, photo ops, Santa’s Rockin Christmas Tree Show, and the lighted boardwalk are free; fire-pit s’mores kits are $7; village treats, toys, and Reindeer Games have varying prices; the Sleigh Ride Slide is $3 for two rides per person; the Santa Express Train Ride is $3 per person, with children 3 and under free when sitting on an adult’s lap.
- Hours: Gates open 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
- Parking: Visitors are invited to park their car after the drive-through experience to visit Santa’s Village. Handicap parking and shuttles are available.
- Accessibility: Handicap parking and shuttles are available.
Tips & Advice
- Have payment ready at the entrance gate, because tickets are only sold there, with no online or advance sales.
- Come on a Village night if you want to meet Santa, since the village is open Thursday through Sunday only until early December.
- Leave the golf cart, boat or pull-behind trailer at home, because none of them are allowed on the drive-through route.
- Measure little ones before you go, because the Sleigh Ride Slide requires riders to be at least 36 inches tall.
- Pick up a s'mores kit for the fire pits and roast marshmallows in Santa's Village after the drive.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: new animated figures and holiday scenes along the drive.
- Admission is cheaper on select non-Village nights through December 9.
- The Santa Express Train Ride needs its own ticket.
- Fire pit s'mores kits and the Sleigh Ride Slide cost extra in Santa's Village.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in Santa's Village?
Visits with Santa, the petting zoo, photo ops, Santa's Rockin Christmas Tree Show and the lighted boardwalk are all free. Fire pit s'mores kits, treats, light-up toys, Reindeer Games, the Sleigh Ride Slide and the Santa Express Train Ride cost extra.
Can we buy tickets ahead of time?
No. There are no online or advance ticket sales. You buy tickets at the entrance gate before you drive in.
Are there vehicles that aren't allowed?
Golf carts, attached pull-behind trailers, boats and flatbeds aren't allowed on the drive. Large charter buses are only admitted Monday through Thursday.
Are there height or age limits on the rides?
Riders on the Sleigh Ride Slide must be at least 36 inches tall. The Santa Express Train is for all ages, and children 3 and under ride free on an adult's lap.
How do we get from the light show to Santa's Village?
After the drive, park your car and walk the lighted boardwalk to the village. Handicap parking and shuttles are available.
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