Who says that because most parts of South Carolina rarely see snow we can't enjoy our own, slightly modified, version of snow tubing here in South Carolina? At the following temporary attraction, you can pay an additional $10 (on top of park entrance to see the Holiday Lights on the River) and enjoy unlimited rides on the winter tubing slide at Saluda Shoals Park (single rides are a mere $2/each).
Throw on your winter outer wear and get ready to go snow tubing — without the snow.
Kids of all ages will love this fun winter activity which, when combined with all of the other available attractions at Saluda Shoals Park for the holidays, will make this an outing to remember.
There are more than 400 lights displays and over a million twinkling lights. For locals, a visit to Saluda Shoals for the Holiday Lights on the River is the best place to see holiday lights and find Christmas cheer all season long.
After passing through the lights display, visitors can park and enjoy a variety of fun activities. Be sure to get a family photo in front of the twinkling Christmas tree. And then...
They include a train ride, a hayride, a holiday lights maze, a craft barn, sticks of marshmallows to roast over an open fire, s'mores kits, and more. (Note: many of the added activities require a nominal fee to participate.)
But the winter tube slide is a must — even for adults!
Check out just how fun it is in this short youtube video from user cabolin15:
The Holiday Lights on the River event at Saluda Shoals Park takes place nightly from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. from November 27, 2019 through December 31, 2019 (closed on Christmas). Entry for the event is $20 per car. Learn more from the official website here.
Have you ridden the winter tubing slide at Saluda Shoals Park Holiday Lights on the River event in past years?? What other fun winter events do you love in South Carolina? Let us know in the comments.
Note: for this event, park entry is limited to the east entrance for Saluda Shoals Park at the below address.
It's time for all things fall, including a pumpkin patch visit to hunt for that perfect pumpkin! When it comes to the best pumpkin patches in South Carolina, some are basic while others have bells and whistles to go along with the pumpkin search. And we've got the scoop to help you decide where to go to find your pumpkin for this year's season of fall in South Carolina.
Starting Friday, September 27 running through Sunday, November 10, Denver Downs in Anderson offers an incredible Fall Festival event that includes a pumpkin patch! You're going to want to plan time to take advantage of the over 35 attractions that will provide hours of fun for the whole family. The pumpkin patch was named best pumpkin patch in South Carolina in the Southern Living list of the Best Pumpkin Patches in the southern states.
In West Union, visit the pumpkin patch at Little Cane Creek Farm starting Saturday, September 28. You'll want to allow time to also complete the 5-acre corn maze and eat at the Cow Cafe while there!
On Saturday, October 19 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. (or until all pumpkins are gone), around 1,000 pumpkins will be given away at The Great Pumpkin Giveaway in Fountain Inn. The free event is presented by Lilies on Main and Crazy Brent's for the third year as a gesture of appreciation to the community.
The largest pumpkin farm in South Carolina is located in Chester near Rock Hill. There are two pumpkin patch options to pick-your-own pumpkin from at Cotton Hills Farm, located in the small town of Chester, South Carolina, including a large, 15-acre sized patch as well as potentially a smaller pumpkin patch made available due to popular demand. Check the website for updates on this season's dates the patches will be open. The farm also offers a 40-minute fall hayride experience.
5. In Lexington, Clinton Sease Farm has a pumpkin patch open from Friday, September 20 through Sunday, November 3. Other fun activities at the farm include corn mazes, a playground and obstacle course, food, and more.
Just over an hour east of Columbia near Sumter, Dorr Farms, a small family farm in the little town of Gable, offers Fall Farm Days on Saturdays from September 28 through October 26. In addition to picking out a pumpkin, you can enjoy pony rides (for an additional fee), a petting zoo, food trucks, and more!
McLeod Farms is located about 40 minutes northwest of Florence and will be announcing the current season's U-pick dates on the website soon. A corn maze will also be available.
In the other direction, 40 minutes northeast of Florence at the North Carolina border in Hamer, Pittman's Pumpkin Patch is a 200-year-old family farm. Connect with Pittman's Pumpkin Patch on Facebook for updates on the current fall season dates when you can get some beautiful mums while picking out your homegrown pumpkin.
Thompson Farm and Nursery at Brickyard Plantation in Conway, located on the Waccamaw River 20 miles from Myrtle Beach, not only has a pumpkin patch, it's a destination. There's so much to do at this stunning 156-acre farm, especially in the fall season from Saturday, September 23 through Sunday, October 29, including duck races, bull roping, barnyard bubbles, and so much more. You can even stay right on the farm in your own tent or a glamping tent.
In Mount Pleasant, the Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch near Charleston has become one of the largest fall festivals in South Carolina. It runs this year from Friday, September 27 through Sunday, October 27 and is full of fun activities including a comedy circus, a live, interactive honey bee exhibit, a family-friendly Halloween tractor tour, and more in addition to the pumpkin patch.
Last, but certainly not least, you can experience The Great Pumpkin Patch at Holiday Farms in Ridgeland near Hilton Head Island from Friday, October 4 through Thursday, October 31. Check the Facebook page for more information on the current season's offerings at this final spot rounding out our list of the best pumpkin patches in South Carolina.
Pick out your ideal pumpkin patch in South Carolina, lace up some quality, athletic sneakers, and enjoy a day of fun! Each of these pumpkin patches has its own personality, and you really can't go wrong no matter which you choose. And who says you can only choose one?!
Have you ever been to any of these pumpkin patches before?
The 4th of July is such a fun and festive holiday celebrating the birth of our country, and we certainly know how to celebrate in South Carolina. In fact, we come in at #3 behind just Missouri and Kansas for the amount of money spent as a state on fireworks! No matter where you are in South Carolina, you probably can hear those celebrations on this holiday once darkness falls. Unfortunately, those celebrations result in injuries all too often. To avoid taking that risk, plan to watch a show near you instead. When searching for "where to watch fireworks near me", you're likely to come up with more than one option especially if you live near one of our larger cities. We've put together a list of seven of some of the best 4th of July fireworks shows throughout the state, one which you can even watch virtually if you'd rather keep it more low-key!
It would be difficult to choose just one out of so many great options of where to watch fireworks near me if I had flexibility on location. No matter where you celebrate the 4th of July in South Carolina, please just stay safe and healthy!
