Have you made a trip to the Fireflies Holiday Lights yet? The Fireflies Holiday Lights is a brand new tradition here in Columbia, SC, and is all the rave this year! The Segra Park baseball stadium, home of the Fireflies, is decked out in tons of twinkling lights and interactive displays, there are several “stations” for families to stop and enjoy seasonal treats and kid-friendly crafts, and even booths for holiday shopping! We recently had the chance to go and highly suggest you and your family check it out. 

Don’t Miss Out on This New Tradition in Columbia, SC 

This is the very first year that Segra Park has put on the Fireflies Holiday Light show! This event will run from November 19 through December 31, 2022. It is such a well-done, magical, winter wonderland that we think will stick around for years to come. There are over 1 MILLION beautiful lights all throughout the stadium. We would recommend setting aside about 2 hours to be able to fully enjoy all this event has to offer – lights, s’mores roasting, letters to Santa, etc. 

So Many Lights! 

Upon entering the light show, traffic will flow to the left where you will be able to walk around the whole upper deck of the stadium. You’ll see a huge Christmas tree (perfect for a family photo-op), reindeer, elves, and more! Also towards the beginning of your walk will be a concession stand that serves things such as hamburgers, fries, hot dogs, and chicken tenders. 

Once you make your way around the top, you can walk down a flight of stairs to the field. Strollers and drinks are not permitted on the field, but there is a stroller parking area as well as tables or trash cans to dispose of any beverages. Walking on the field is cool on its own, but it’s so much more special with all of the light displays! My son loved running through the twinkling tunnel in the outfield.  

What is there to do at the Fireflies Holiday Lights? 

Aside from all of the lights displays, there are so many opportunities for family-friendly fun! There is a really neat space that my family stayed at for a while with fire pits, s’more roasting, and large games. We had such a great time roasting s’mores and then my son found another group of kiddos to play jumbo Jenga and Connect 4 with.  

Another stop you can make are the craft tables! Here you will find activity books for kids, letters to Santa, and Santa’s giant red mailbox. 

Know Before you Go: Fireflies Holiday Lights 

Tickets for Fireflies Holiday Lights

All tickets MUST be purchased online. While you can purchase them on your phone at the entry gates, it is best to plan a bit ahead and buy them a few days before your trip. QR Codes will either be texted or emailed to you and scanned at the entrance. Ticket prices vary depending on day and age: 

• Now until December 16
  • Sunday – Thursday: $9/child and $12/adult 
  • Friday and Saturday: $11/child and $14/adult 
• December 17 through December 31
  • $12/child
  • $16/adult 
• Military, seniors, and first responders receive $2 off 
• Ages 2 and under are FREE 

Clear Bags Only 

I am usually prepared for these clear bag-only situations, however, it completely slipped my mind when we packed up to go to the lights. Since the event is held inside the Segra Park stadium, the clear bag policy is still in place. No diaper bags, bookbags, large fanny packs, etc. will be permitted. 

Plenty of Seating 

My family and I went on a Sunday and took advantage of the free hotdog and drink for kids! We originally thought there weren’t enough seating options to sit and eat, however, as you keep traveling around the stadium there are PLENTY of seats and tables all along the walkways. So, if there aren’t open seats near the concessions (which will likely be the case) just walk to the left a little bit and you’ll be sure to find some! 

Cashless Facility 

Segra Park is a cashless facility and will remain this way for the light show. However, if you do have cash, you can exchange it for gift cards at guest services. Gift cards can then be used at the concession stand and team store. 

Nightly Deals and Promos 

Each night throughout the week will feature special promotions and activities such as: 

• Monday – Mason Monday
  • The only day of the week that Mason, the Firefly mascot, will be at the lights 
• Tuesday – Scavenger Hunt
  • Go on a holiday scavenger hunt where winners will receive a special gift
• Wednesday – WLTX Wag-Along
  • Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the lights! Be sure to bring bags for cleaning-up after them 
• Thursday – Ugly Christmas Sweaters
  • ½ priced sodas and draft beer 
• Friday – Home Depot Kids Craft Corner
  • Make a special craft! 
• Saturday – Santa Saturday
  • Santa will be available for pictures from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm 
  • Santa will NOT be at the stadium on the Saturday of Christmas Eve 
• Sunday – Kids Eat Free
  • Children under 12 years old will get a voucher (at guest services inside the entrance) for a free hot dog and drink 

Fireflies Lights NYE Event 

New Year’s Eve will be your last chance to see the magic of the Fireflies Holiday Lights. On December 31, the park will be open from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There will be a ball drop for kids happening at 7:00 pm where there will also be celebratory sparkling cider available. Such a fun opportunity to ring in the New Year with your family and friends! 

Fireflies Holiday Lights – Segra Park 
1640 Freed Street
Columbia, SC 29201 

Open from November 19 through December 31, 2022 
Hours: Sunday – Thursday from 6 pm to 9 pm
Friday & Saturday from 6 pm to 10 pm 

Did your family enjoy the Fireflies Holiday Lights? What was your favorite light display?

Go for a Christmas light drive around Columbia, SC! What’s more festive than a night of Christmas lights? Columbia has some seriously decked-out homes that you can enjoy for free and we arranged them all into two driving tours. Want more? We also included a couple of popular drive-thru professional displays in our tours. Fill up a thermos with some hot cocoa, pack some Christmas cookies, cue up the holiday music, and load up the kids. The holiday pajamas are optional, but, come highly recommended.

Use our maps or set up your preferred map direction app with the addresses and you’re ready to go!

We have three holiday driving routes in 2022. The first is mainly north of Columbia, and the second is mostly south of the city. Our NEW third route is the quick option. It’s the Quick Irmo Route, for more lights in less time! These are the same homes in the second half of the northern route, but we wanted to offer it as an alternative for those who don’t have hours to drive around!

Help us grow these routes! Did you take this year’s Christmas decorating extra seriously? Want to share it with all of Columbia? Use this holiday home form to let us know.

To the North: Columbia and Irmo Christmas Lights Route

725 Formby Drive, Columbia in the Spring Valley Subdivision. Synchronized display, tune to 88.7. Lisznyai House Lights are on from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm. These folks are raising money for Make a Wish SC. If you’d like to participate you can look for the drop box at the display OR donate online.

Spring Valley Subdivision: Since you’re already there viewing the Lisznayi House, drive through the rest of the Spring Valley Subdivision, well known as a neighborhood with lots of festive lights to enjoy.

Lake Carolina: Another neighborhood, not too far from Spring Valley, that’s known for rolling out the holiday cheer with lights this time of year.

419 Mt Valley Road, Blythewood, This is the 10th year for these lights. The show runs from 5:30 to 10 pm nightly through New Year’s Eve. Donations are being collected for Make a Wish if guests would like to donate.

137 Timber Knoll Drive, Irmo Hours are 7 to 10 pm on weekdays and 7 to 11 pm on weekends. Yinzer Yuletide

Waterford Neighborhood, Irmo Turn left at the pool and find multiple homes with synchronized lights. Turn to 92.7

6 Marway Court, Irmo, SC 29063, Woomer Family Christmas

Gallery Cliffs Drive, Chapin Exceptionally large static display

Bonus: Saluda Shoals Park, Holiday Lights on the River, Cost $25 per car. (Just skip this stop to keep your route free!)

Quick Irmo Route: More Lights in Less Time

36 minutes of drive time, 4 stops, 6 amazing homes to see! This is the Quick Irmo Christmas Light Route.

137 Timber Knoll Drive, Irmo Hours are 7 to 10 pm on weekdays and 7 to 11 pm on weekends. Yinzer Yuletide

Waterford Neighborhood, Irmo Turn left at the pool and find multiple homes with synchronized lights. Turn to 92.7

6 Marway Court, Irmo, SC 29063, Woomer Family Christmas

Gallery Cliffs Drive, Chapin Exceptionally large static display

To the South: Lexington Lights

497 Sandy Point Road, Lexington, SC, This large static display with the nativity, inflatable Rudolph characters, a large tree, and more!

740 Martin Smith Road, Gilbert SC 29054, View the lights from 5:30 pm to 9 pm nightly. Please stay inside your vehicle and pull into the driveway. There is a parking area where vehicles can turn around to exit. Visitors are also welcome to park along the road and view the display from the fence. Please do not walk inside the fence.

Corner Dogwood Road & Fish Hatchery Road, this yard is full of decorations including a very large inflatable Santa.

McFarland Lights 133 Autumn Oaks Lane, Lexington

318 Shetland Lane, Lexington 29073 One reader reports singing light bulbs and a dancing tree at this house. Tune your radio to 89.1.

Bonus: Visit Carolina Lights at the State Fairgrounds. Carolina Lights $20 per car. To keep your route free, just skip this stop.

Help us grow these routes! Add your home to these routes! Use this holiday home form to let us know you’d like to be considered!

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