It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas! And I’m sure a lot of people are itching to go check out the Myrtle Beach Holiday light displays. You probably know about some of these; others you may not. If you know of any great ones I’ve missed, please comment below.
You might also be interested in our separate posts on Myrtle Beach Holiday Events & Activities, Where to Visit Santa in Myrtle Beach, and Discounts on Myrtle Beach Holiday Shows.
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Here’s the list for 2018:
Conway
[Note: This display has been cancelled for 2018 due to damage from Hurricane Florence.]
Location: 3rd Avenue near the old Grainger Station
Description: This mile-long drive-through light show features thousands of lights and unique displays. Each night, there will be special attractions (e.g., a live nativity scene, live music, a s’mores station) at 200 Laurel Street.
Hours: See schedule for hours and dates of operation.
Admission: 1-7 guests, $5 per vehicle; 8-14 guests, $10 per vehicle; 15-24 guests, $15 per vehicle; 25+ guests, $25 per vehicle.
Murrells Inlet
Marsh Walk Wonderland of Lights
Location: Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk
Description: This Holiday season, the Marsh Walk will light-up in a brand new, never-before-seen array of lighting displays. The Marshwalk Wonderland of Lights is made up of thousands of twinkling lights that form tunnels to guide you through the Marsh Walk. Each restaurant also has its own light display. The lights are synchronized to holiday music.
Hours: Nightly through January 8, 2019.
Admission: FREE
Location: Brookgreen Gardens
Description: This display is a holiday must see for those who live on the Grand Strand and for visitors! It includes more than 4,500 hand-lit candles, countless sparkling lights, warm cider, Holiday music, and more.
Hours: 3 to 10 p.m. Thursday-Friday through December 2.
Admission: Tickets will sell out quickly, and must be purchased in advance.
Members: $20 for adults; $12 for kids
Non-Members: $25 for adults: $15 for kids
Myrtle Beach
Night Lights: Holidays on the Boardwalk
Location: Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
Description: The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is decked out for the holidays with plenty of colorful lights. There’s also live entertainment, kids’ activities, Santa visits, and more.
Hours:
Boardwalk lights: Nightly until January 1, 2019.
Entertainment: Every Saturday through December 22 from noon to 3 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Night Lights: Holidays on the Boardwalk Part 2
Location: Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
Description: The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is decked out for the holidays with plenty of colorful lights.
On December 26-31, there will also be costumed characters (Bring your camera!), a holiday train ($3 per person), and a live musical production of Did The Grinch Really Steal Christmas? on the stage each evening.
Hours:
Boardwalk lights: Nightly until January 1, 2019.
Entertainment: 4 to 8 p.m.
Admission: FREE
North Myrtle Beach
The Great Christmas Light Show
Location: North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex
Description: This show will feature more than two million lights festively displayed along a 1.5 mile drive throughout the Complex. Some of the lights will be synchronized to music. The show includes more than 500 magical light displays (some up to 55 feet tall) and 20 lighted animated figures and holiday scenes.
At the end of the show, you can visit Santa’s Village where you’ll find a petting zoo, ice skating ($4 for 30 minutes), s’mores, train rides ($2), and Santa’s Super Slide ($5). Kids can also visit Santa (Bring your own camera.).
Hours:
Light Show: Open 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. nightly December 14-30 (closed on December 25). Santa’s Village: Open 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. nightly December 15-30 (closed on December 25).
Admission: 1-15 guests, $15 per vehicle; 16-30 guests, $30 per vehicle; 31+ guests, $60 per vehicle (call 843-280-5570 to schedule buses).