Nights of a Thousand Candles

Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles, dubbed the “Best Christmas Lights in South Carolina” by Travel+Leisure magazine and winner of the Charles A. Bundy Award for excellence in tourism, is a favorite of both Lowcountry locals and visitors. Explore the gardens aglow with more than 4,500 hand-lit candles and countless LED lights while various groups provide live entertainment nightly. Whether it is your favorite holiday tradition or your first spin through the park, Nights of a Thousand Candles is a holiday must-do. Remember, tickets must be purchased in advance. Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet. Days vary, 3-10pm. $25; $15 child under 12; free for child under three. (843)235-6000, www.brookgreen.org