MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights- The South Strand's Only Free Walkthrough Christmas Light Display!
Schedule
Thu Dec 18 2025 at 05:00 pm to 11:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
3979 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC, United States, South Carolina 29576 | Murrells Inlet, SC
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Murrells Inlet, SC – It really is guaranteed to be the most wonderful time of the year at the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk this holiday season!We are so pleased to announce that not only will our MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights walk-through Christmas light experience be returning to the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk this season, but it is sure to be our most spectacular Christmas light display yet!
Bring the family, a friend, or that special someone and stroll the holiday lights on the MarshWalk. Relax and enjoy the salt air breeze while getting into the holiday spirit- and have a Merry MarshWalk Christmas.
This spectacular Christmas light walk-through experience will feature our eight MarshWalk restaurants’ buildings along the ½ mile boardwalk outlined in an array of Christmas lights paired with stunning arches synced with festive Christmas music in front of each restaurant! Our display includes thousands of lights themed with the best Christmas songs that will be sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
The light show starts at the top and bottom of the hour from 5pm-11pm nightly. Our huge 20' LED Christmas tree will be featured at the end of Veteran's pier and will make the perfect backdrop for your holiday photos and is also visible from any restaurant along the MarshWalk!
We will also have many festive photo opportunities spread throughout the MarshWalk for you to stop and pose with along the way including a Candy Cane Arch, a Gingerbread House, Santa, and a giant Christmas Ornament.
Santa’s Village will feature children’s activities, a petting zoo, barrel cart rides, visits with Santa, Princess and Christmas Characters, and so much more! Our Santa's Village will be available Fridays-Sundays 5pm-9pm from November 28th-December 21st.
*Some children's activities will be available for additional fees.
Children's activities are located in between Wahoo's and Drunken Jack's and in the Wicked Tuna parking lot.
Characters located in between Wahoo's and Bovine's from 6-8pm on Fridays and Saturdays 11/28-12/21:
Nov 28: Ice Queen ❄️ & Snow Princess 👑
Nov 29: Beauty Princess 🌹 & Beast 🦁
Dec 5: Glass Slipper 👠 & Sleepy Princess 😴
Dec 6: The Green One 🎄 & Elf 🧝♂️
Dec 12: Mermaid Princess 🧜♀️ & Beauty Princess 🌹
Dec 13: Ice Queen ❄️ & Snow Princess 👑
Dec 19: Mrs. Claus 🎅 & Elf 🧝♀️
Dec 20: The Green One 🎄 & Elf 🧝♂️
Characters available at The Wicked Tuna Fridays-Sundays 6-8pm 11/28-12/21:
Friday: Rudolph
Saturday: Gingerbread Man
Sunday: Frosty the Snowman
Santa will be located on the roadside of Drunken Jack's in front of their building and will be on his sleigh and ready to visit with you Fridays-Sundays 5pm-9pm from November 28th through December 21st.
Vendors will also be available on Saturday nights where you can enjoy Christmas shopping where you are sure to find the perfect gift!
Admission is FREE to the MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights walk-through experience. The MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights display will be available November 28th through December 31st. Please note that our Santa's Village is only on Fridays through Sundays 5pm-9pm November 28th through December 21st.
The MarshWalk Group includes the following restaurants: Bovine’s, Wahoo’s Fish House, Drunken Jack's, Creek Ratz, Dead Dog Saloon, The Claw House, The Wicked Tuna, and Sloppy Jose's Cantina and Seafood Grille.
For more information visit www.marshwalk.com or call the MarshWalk answering service (843) 497-3450.
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3979 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC, United States, South Carolina 29576Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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