4th Annual Carolina Holiday
Light Spectacular
NEW THIS YEAR! OPEN THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
Friday, November 28 – Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Open Nightly 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Closing Early on Christmas Eve
Closed on Christmas Day
See what over 200,000 people have come to enjoy as their new favorite family HOLIDAY TRADITION. Immerse yourself in a half-mile magical holiday experience of over 1 million twinkling lights, music and mystical snow globes. The trail is complete with 25+ interactive scenes, a winter carnival with Ferris Wheel and more rides, and so much more. Tickets start at only $10.
Advance Tickets are Encouraged
TICKETS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE AND SOME DATES/TIMES WILL SELL OUT. SECURE YOUR TICKETS WHILE YOU CAN.
NEW THIS YEAR: The Winter Wonderland Carnival, featuring the Ferris Wheel, Bear Affair, Sooper Jet Kiddie Roller Coaster, and Rapid Slide!
Capture the Magic…
- 40% MORE Show Features…Including new scenes and the Oversized Snow Globes
- NEW THIS YEAR: The Ballerinas & Snow Globes Perform EVERY NIGHT
- Santa Is On-Site Every Night Through 12/23
- Exquisite Ice Castle with Princess Carriage
- Holiday Village complete with Boutiques, Shops, & Rotating Food Trucks
- IMPROVED! All pathways are Concrete or Decked. Safe for Scooters, Strollers, and Wheelchairs (please be aware there are some inclines throughout the venue).
- FREE Parking
SEE BELOW FOR TICKET OPTIONS
General admission:
- Starting at $10 (Monday – Thursday, 8 to 10 p.m.)
- $15 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Monday – Thursday and 8 to 10 p.m., Friday – Sunday*
- $20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday – Sunday
- $25 for Any Night General Admission tickets (these are limited and will sell out)
VIP admission:
- $39, Includes Souvenir Hot Chocolate Mug with Bottomless Hot Chocolate available during the event, access to ALL NEW VIP EXCLUSIVE Lodge – Buddy’s Heated Holiday Bar, access to VIP Washrooms, your favorite holiday films, and Special VIP Entrance Line to the Holiday Light Spectacular.
Add-on experiences:
- Magical Snowflake Wand – $20
- Winter Wonderland Carnival Rides – $20; Includes four ride tickets, each redeemable for one attraction: the Ferris Wheel, Bear Affair, Sooper Jet Kiddie Roller Coaster, and Rapid Slide!
Buy Tickets
Purchase your tickets in advance; prices increase on-site.
ANY DAY ADMISSION TICKET
$25
VALID FOR ONE (1) GENERAL ADMISSION ENTRY ON ANY DAY DURING THE 2025 HOLIDAY LIGHT SPECTACULAR
Holiday magic with flexibility!
Purchase your ticket now and choose your date later. This admission ticket is redeemable for one entry during the event.
Limited Any Day Quantity – 500 Only. Prices increase on-site .
VIP ADMISSION
VALID MONDAY – SUNDAY
$39
This Ticket is Date Specific
Includes Souvenir Hot Chocolate Mug with Bottomless Hot Chocolate available during the event, access to VIP Lodge & Bar, access to VIP Washrooms, and Special VIP Entrance Line to the Holiday Light Spectacular.
Some Timeslots will SELL OUT. Prices Increase Onsite.
SPECTACULAR MAGIC
SNOWFLAKE WAND ADD-ON
$20
Get your light-up Snowflake Wand to use throughout the Holiday Light Spectacular experience. As you stroll, look for the illuminated snowflakes; with a wave of your wand and Joy in your heart, your Interactive Snowflake Wand will create amazing magical experiences throughout the show. Pre-order your Snowflake Wand TODAY!
Wand colors will vary, and prices increase on-site.
This is not an admission ticket.
WINTER WONDERLAND
CARNIVAL RIDE ADD-ON
$20
Enjoy Fun Rides While You Enjoy the Lights! Ride the Ferris Wheel, Bear Affair, Sooper Jet Kiddie Roller Coaster, and Rapid Slide!
Add-On includes 4 Ride Tickets for $20.00. Each ticket is redeemable for one ride on an individual attraction. Rides Subject to Change. Prices increase onsite.
This is not an admission ticket.
INTERESTED IN BRINGING A GROUP?
For information on arranging a school or non-profit group, please email us at shack@drinkeatrelax.com.
For information on arranging a family or social group, please email us at team@mdholidaylights.com.