‘Tis the season for holiday merriment, from art markets to Christmas ballets to Yuletide concerts.
Since there’s so much going on in Charleston during the month of December, we decided to compile the best local happenings into one comprehensive calendar for your perusal and reviewal.
Don’t miss out on some of the holliest, jolliest local productions of the year, from events you can enjoy with the whole family to date night or friends-night-out activities.
To make things easier, we’ve placed events into a variety of categories, from music to festivals & parades and ordered the included activities by date.
Please enjoy, and mark your calendars now. Happy holidays, y’all!
MUSIC
Carols and Cocktails
WHAT: Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera will perform music, and there will be cocktails and desserts, to benefit Carolina Youth Development Center
WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 2
WHERE: Pierce Park Pavilion, Daniel Island
PRICE: $75
MORE INFO: carolscocktails.givesmart.com
Christmas cocktails. File/Staff
Yuletide Madrigal Feast
WHAT: The College of Charleston Madrigal Singers will present their annual Renaissance-style evening of holiday entertainment, featuring a multi-course meal, wassail, instrumental music and carols
WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 2-4
WHERE: Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St.
PRICE: $50-$70
MORE INFO: go.cofc.edu/madrigal
David Koz and Friends Christmas Tour
WHAT: Christmas classics and a Hanukkah medley for the 24th annual rendition of saxophonist David Koz’s Christmas tour with Jonathan Butler, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot and Rebecca Jade
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3
WHERE: North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive
PRICE: $38-$78
MORE INFO: northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
The Sound of Charleston Holiday Edition
WHAT: Now in its 11th season, this program showcases the music of Charleston’s history, including gospel, Gershwin, jazz, music of the Civil War and light classics, performed by local professional musicians
WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 3, 10, 17, 23, 26 and 30
WHERE: Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St.
PRICE: $16-$28, children under 7 free
MORE INFO: soundofcharleston.com
Holiday Swing: A Charleston Jazz Tradition
WHAT: Maestro Robert Lewis and the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, featuring vocalist Zandrina Dunning, will perform big band arrangements of winter classics and holiday favorites
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dec. 4
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
PRICE: $10 students, $25-$62 general admission
MORE INFO: charlestonmusichall.com
Under the Streetlamp Hip to the Holidays
WHAT: Performance by four Broadway singers of favorite holiday tunes from the American radio songbook
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5
WHERE: Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St.
PRICE: $29+
MORE INFO: gaillardcenter.org
Charleston School of the Arts Symphony Holiday Spectacular
WHAT: Holiday favorites for the eighth annual concert
WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 9
WHERE: Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St.
PRICE: $18+
MORE INFO: gaillardcenter.org
Reckoning’s All Request Christmas
WHAT: Song requests will be collected on the Facebook event page up until Dec. 4 and then performed live at the show by the local Grateful Dead cover band
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 10
WHERE: Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway
PRICE: $15 advance, $20 day of show
MORE INFO: charlestonpourhouse.com
A Very Dave Barnes Christmas. Provided
A Very Dave Barnes Christmas
WHAT: Singer-songwriter Dave Barnes and guests perform classic holiday originals and favorites
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 10
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
PRICE: $29.50-$49.50
MORE INFO: charlestonmusichall.com
Jingle Jam
WHAT: Christmas music from Dave D, a Toys for Tots drive (a donation gets you a $5 Rusty Bull Gift Card) and an ugly sweater contest with $50 in house cash up for grabs
WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 10
WHERE: Rusty Bull Brewing Co., 3005 W. Montague Ave.
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: rustybullbrewing.com
Charlton Singleton’s Holiday Spectacular
WHAT: In addition to holiday favorites, the repertoire from R&B to jazz to classical will include some of the band’s favorite uplifting songs
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 11
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
PRICE: $17 students, $20 general admission
MORE INFO: charlestonmusichall.com
Marshgrass Mamas Yuletide Spectacular
WHAT: James Island all-women bluegrass group featuring Shovels & Rope star Cary Ann Hearst perform holiday tunes
WHEN: 6 p.m. Dec. 11
WHERE: Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway
PRICE: $10 advance, $12 day of show
MORE INFO: charlestonpourhouse.com
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Spectacular
WHAT: A presentation by Gracie & Lacy and the Forte Jazz band featuring hit songs and themes from the movie, tap dancing and a live rendition of the sisters’ new original song, “It’s A Wonderful Life.”
WHEN: 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 11
WHERE: Forte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St.
PRICE: $20-$40
MORE INFO: fortejazzlounge.com
Holiday Benefit to Remember Julia and Help Homeless
WHAT: Musician and activist Julia Hamilton will be remembered with a drop-in musical benefit event where her friends will share her music on her old instruments; food and clothing will be collected for local homelessness relief efforts
WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 11
WHERE: 32 Sowell St., Mount Pleasant
PRICE: Free, donations accepted
MORE INFO: https://bit.ly/3nMHygE
Soul of Christmas with Bill Wilson
WHAT: Charleston soul legend Bill Wilson will perform a mix of original and classic Christmas songs
WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 15
WHERE: Lo-Fi Brewing, 2038 Meeting Street Road
PRICE: $25 advance, $30 day of show
MORE INFO: lofibrewing.com
Steven Curtis Chapman Acoustic Christmas
WHAT: Grammy-winning Christian musician will perform Christmas music
WHEN: 6-9:30 p.m. Dec. 16
WHERE: Cathedral of Praise, 3790 Ashley Phosphate Road
PRICE: $25-$75
MORE INFO: wayfm.com/events
Brad and Jennifer Moranz bring back their “Charleston Christmas Special” to the Charleston Music Hall. File/Damon R. Smith/Provided
The Charleston Christmas Special
WHAT: Brad and Jennifer Moranz present the 26th year of their holiday musical show, featuring some of the country’s most talented singers, dancers and musicians
WHEN: Various showtimes Dec. 16-22
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
PRICE: $18-$40
MORE INFO: charlestonmusichall.com
Gaslight’s Funky Jingle Ball
WHAT: Southern soul band Gaslight Street is bringing their friends along to take you back to that “Aunt Nina and Uncle Jerry’s place at Christmas” feeling with their fourth annual Funky Jingle Ball
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17
WHERE: Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway
PRICE: $15
MORE INFO: charlestonpourhouse.com
Firefly Distillery will host an opera performance and holiday market. Provided
Holiday Spirits! presented by Charleston Opera Theater
WHAT: Classical, popular and jazz stylings of traditional Christmas and Hanukkah music, with food trucks on-site and lawn seating available
WHEN: 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 17
WHERE: Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave.
PRICE: $15-$30, children under 10 free
MORE INFO: charlestonoperatheater.org
Charleston Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Christmas Concert
WHAT: The Charleston Symphony Orchestra will perform holiday music in a chamber music format
WHEN: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 17-18
WHERE: Charleston Library Society, 164 King St.
PRICE: $10-$40
MORE INFO: charlestonlibrarysociety.org
A Satirical Pop Christmas
WHAT: Charleston satirical pop band Sexbruise? will play a holiday show
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 18
WHERE: Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway
PRICE: $13 advance, $15 day of show
MORE INFO: charlestonpourhouse.com
Acid Christmas
WHAT: Ross Bogan and Stu White of Doom Flamingo perform “acid Christmas” songs
WHEN: 9 p.m. Dec. 18
WHERE: The Royal American, 970 Morrison Drive
PRICE: $10
MORE INFO: theroyalamerican.com
A Damn Fine Christmas
WHAT: Will Blackburn, Kanika Moore and Noah Jones will perform soulful Christmas music
WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 19
WHERE: Lo-FI Brewing, 2038 Meeting Street Road
PRICE: $25 advance, $30 day of show, $40 VIP
MORE INFO: lofibrewing.com
Candlelight Orchestra Christmas Concert
WHAT: With over 1,000 candles illuminating performers, the traveling Candlelight Orchestra will play classical romantics and season favorites
WHEN: 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Dec. 19
WHERE: South Carolina Society Hall, 72 Meeting St.
PRICE: $45-$55
MORE INFO: charlestoncvb.com
Chamber Music Charleston: The Night Before Christmas
WHAT: This concert will feature favorite classical holiday songs and retellings of Christmas tales, such as “The Donkey’s Christmas Carol” and “The Night Before Christmas.” There will be an appearance from Elsa of “Frozen.”
WHEN: 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Dec. 20
WHERE: Sottile Theatre, 44 George St.
PRICE: $10-$15, kids 3 and under free
MORE INFO: chambermusiccharleston.org
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra will perform Holiday POPS! concerts at the Gaillard. Provided
Holiday POPS!
WHAT: Annual show by Charleston Symphony Orchestra featuring choirs, dancers, guest vocalists and pipers
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22-23
WHERE: Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St.
PRICE: $25+
MORE INFO: gaillardcenter.org
Blue Dogs Happy Howlidays Homecoming Show
WHAT: Celebrating 25 years of the Blue Dogs’ annual show at the Music Hall and new holiday EP “Happy Howlidays”
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 29
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
PRICE: $25-$50
MORE INFO: charlestonmusichall.com
STAGE & SCREEN
Hanukkah Film Festival
WHAT: Eight nights of exclusive, award-winning new Jewish films presented by Menemsha Films and Charleston Jewish Filmfest that can be streamed at home
WHEN: Nov. 28-Dec. 5
WHERE: Streaming services
PRICE: $36
MORE INFO: hanukkahfilmfestival.com
‘Elf the Musical’
WHAT: Based on the Will Ferrell movie, this play tells the story of Buddy the Elf (“What’s your favorite color?”)
WHEN: Various showtimes Dec. 1-19
WHERE: Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St.
PRICE: $32-$75
MORE INFO: charlestonstage.com
An Evening with Chevy Chase
WHAT: A Q&A with Chevy Chase live on stage after a screening of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 1
WHERE: North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive
PRICE: $48-$98
MORE INFO: northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
‘The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical’
WHAT: Christmas musical transporting audiences to Santa’s workshop
WHEN: 6 p.m. Dec. 2
WHERE: Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St.
PRICE: $34.95+
MORE INFO: gaillardcenter.org
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’: A Radio Play
WHAT: The holiday classic movie comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast, with the help of an ensemble including the character George Bailey, as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 2-4; 3 p.m. Dec. 5; 8 p.m. Dec. 9-11
WHERE: Flowertown Players, 133 S. Main St., Summerville
PRICE: $20-$25
MORE INFO: flowertownplayers.org
A scene from “It’s a Wonderful Life.” File
Terrace Theater Holiday Drive-in Movies
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. start time; “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) and “Gremlins” Dec. 3-5; “The Grinch” (2018) and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” Dec. 10-12; “Polar Express” and “A Christmas Story” Dec. 17-19
WHERE: Terrace Theater, 1956 D Maybank Highway
PRICE: $35 per car for double features
MORE INFO: terracetheater.com
Charleston Music Hall Holiday Film Screening
WHAT: “Love Actually” film screening, with live caroling beforehand; Billy Mack’s “Christmas is All Around” is on the agenda
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
PRICE: $12
MORE INFO: charlestonmusichall.com
Mount Pleasant Performing Arts Co.’s ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’
WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 3-4; 3 p.m. Dec. 5
WHERE: Sottile Theatre, 44 George St.
PRICE: $30-$35
MORE INFO: sottile.cofc.edu
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
WHAT: A whimsical, Broadway-style, multi-million-dollar musical of seasonal favorites infused with contemporary circus artistry
WHEN: 4 p.m., 8 p.m. Dec. 4
WHERE: North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive
PRICE: $29-$99
MORE INFO: northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
‘White Christmas’ Screenings
WHAT: Ninth annual screenings of “White Christmas” with prizes for ugliest sweater and best singing voice
WHEN: 1:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Dec. 6 and 8
WHERE: Terrace Theater, 1956D Maybank Highway
PRICE: $15
MORE INFO: terracetheater.com
The Hip Hop Nutcracker with MC Kurtis Blow is coming to the Gaillard. Cheryl Mann/Provided
Hip Hop Nutcracker
WHAT: A remixed version of “The Nutcracker,” smashing hip-hop dance and Tchaikovksy’s timeless music together into a contemporary performance, feat. MC Kurtis Blow
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7
WHERE: Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St.
PRICE: $29+
MORE INFO: gaillardcenter.org
It’s the Most Horrible Time of the Year
WHAT: An evening with horror author Grady Hendrix, presented by Buxton Books, including a holiday presentation, book signing and screening of rare Christmas episode from a hit ’80s TV show
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9
WHERE: Terrace Theater, 1956 D Maybank Highway
PRICE: $22
MORE INFO: terracetheater.com
A Very Merry Footlight Holiday Special Variety Show
WHAT: “It’s sort of like an old-school variety hour mixed with a touch of SNL and a lot of nostalgia for those ’70s and ’80s era television specials like ‘Donnie & Marie’ and ‘A Year Without a Santa Claus,'” said organizer Kyle Barnette
Special guests include Dance Lab performers
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9-10; 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 11-12
WHERE: Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St.
PRICE: $25
MORE INFO: footlightplayers.net
A Very Naughty Rocky Horror Christmas
WHAT: Brooke Collins presents “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” with a costume contest and pre-show of Santa Claus. vs. The Martians.
WHEN: 11 p.m. Dec. 10
WHERE: Terrace Theater, 1956 D Maybank Highway
PRICE: $15
MORE INFO: terracetheater.com
Dance Conservatory of Charleston’s Nutcracker Ballet
WHEN: 2 p.m., 6 p.m. Dec. 11; 1 p.m., 5 p.m. Dec. 12
WHERE: Sottile Theatre, 44 George St.
PRICE: $25-$40
MORE INFO: sottile.cofc.edu
The Sottile Theatre will host “The Snow Queen” ballet. Provided
Snow Queen Ballet
WHAT: Palmetto City Ballet presents “The Snow Queen” based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen
WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 19; 3 p.m. Dec. 20
WHERE: Sottile Theatre, 44 George St.
PRICE: $40-$45
MORE INFO: sottile.cofc.edu
A Drag Queen Christmas
WHAT: Hosted by Trinity The Tuck and Monet X Change, this drag show includes holiday classics and naughty shenanigans
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 22
WHERE: North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive
PRICE: $35-$150
MORE INFO: northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
Patti O’ Furniture’s Drag Spectacular feat. Ginger Minj’s Winter Wonderland Variety Show
WHAT: Holiday drag spectacular
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 23
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, 27 John St.
PRICE: $18 advance, $20 day of show; $10 add-on cast meet-and-greet
MORE INFO: charlestonmusichall.com
VISUAL ARTS & MARKETS
The Aiken-Rhett House is one of the historic venues of Illumination Charleston. Provided
Illumination Charleston
WHAT: Three-day event featuring a series of events to celebrate preservation, inspiration and contemporary design and style while honoring Charleston’s historic spaces
WHEN: Dec. 2-5
WHERE: Aiken-Rhett House, 48 Elizabeth St.; Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting St.; Fritz-Porter, 701 East Bay St.; Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St.; Nathanial Russell House, 51 Meeting St.
PRICE: $75+
MORE INFO: illuminationcharleston.com
Hanahan Christmas Tree Lighting and Market
WHAT: Meet Santa Claus and shop local vendors, while listening to local school music performances
WHEN: 5-8:30 p.m. Dec. 3
WHERE: Hanahan Recreation Department, 3100 Mabeline Road
PRICE: Free
Daniel Island Holiday Market
WHAT: Artisans, crafters, specialty foods and live music
WHEN: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 3
WHERE: Guggenheim Terrace, Daniel Island
PRICE: Free
Christmas Made in the South
WHAT: 28th annual holiday market, featuring hundreds of vendors, arts and crafts demonstrations and an appearance from Santa
WHEN: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Dec. 3-4; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5
WHERE: Ladson Exchange Park, 9850 Highway 78
PRICE: $8 adults, Free children 12 and under
MORE INFO: christmasmadeinthesouth.com
POHO Holiday Night Market
WHAT: Pour House’s biggest night market of the year featuring local goods, makers, vintage collectors, art, live music by Swamptooth and food from Root Note
WHEN: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 4
WHERE: Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: charlestonpourhouse.com
Santa in the Swamp
WHAT: Santa will arrive by flat-bottom boat and greet visitors. There will also be craft vendors, food trucks and dance performances by Moncks Corner Dance Studio and Palmetto Xtreme Dance Studio.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 4
WHERE: Cypress Gardens, 3030 Cypress Gardens Road
PRICE: $5-$10
MORE INFO: cypressgardens.berkeleycountysc.gov
Charleston Holiday Market
WHAT: Charleston Farmers Market throughout holiday season
WHEN: Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19
WHERE: Marion Square, 329 Meeting St.
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: charlestonfarmersmarket.com
Taylor Longbottom, Britney Proudfoot and Eliza Gellman spend time at the annual Holiday Market in Charleston’s Marion Square. File/Stephen Massar/Special to The Post and Courier
Old Village Street Fest
WHAT: Open-air holiday market on Pitt Street presented by Out of Hand and Post House with shopping, live entertainment, food trucks and kids’ activities
WHEN: 2-8 p.m. Dec. 4
WHERE: Block between Venning and Morrison Streets
PRICE: Free
The Charity Market
WHAT: DJs, raffle, food trucks, vendors and performers
WHEN: 12-5:30 p.m. Dec. 4
WHERE: Purple Buffalo, 2702 Azalea Drive
PRICE: $5
MORE INFO: purplebuffalo843.com
Johns Island Holiday Night Markets
WHAT: More than 40 vendors, live music by Noah Grove, a visit from Santa and s’mores and food trucks
WHEN: 4:30-8 p.m. Dec. 4 and 18
WHERE: Charleston Collegiate School, 2024 Academy Road
PRICE: Free
Thrifters and Drifters Holiday Market
WHAT: More than 25 local artisans and vendors
WHEN: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5
WHERE: The Royal American, 970 Morrison Drive
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: theroyalamerican.com
Charleston Artist Collective will host a Stocking Stuffer Holiday Show. Charlotte Elizabeth/Provided
Stocking Stuffer Holiday Show
WHAT: Charleston Artist Collective art show and market from 28 artists
WHEN: Dec. 8
WHERE: Charleston Artist Collective, 414 Whilden St., Mount Pleasant
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: charleston.artistcollectives.org
Annual Antique Stroll: A Few of My Favorite Things
WHAT: Antique dealers, vintage vendors and design experts gather together to share stories behind some of their favorite objects
WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 8
WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St.
PRICE: $25 members, $35 non-members
MORE INFO: gibbesmuseum.org
Holiday Sip ‘N Shop
WHAT: 15 guest artisans in addition to the store’s more than 45 vendors
WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 9
WHERE: The Station, 4610 Spruill Ave.
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: facebook.com/thestationparkcircle
23rd Annual Holiday Market and Craft Show
WHEN: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 11
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Pavilion, 645 Coleman Blvd.
PRICE: Free
December Pickers Hullabaloo Flea Market
WHAT: More than 60 vintage vendors and artisans, along with live music, food trucks and beverages
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 11
WHERE: The French Eclectic Warehouse, 4244 Scott St., North Charleston
PRICE: $10 early bird entry at 10 a.m.; Free general admission at 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: pickershullabaloo.com
84Flea Holiday Market
WHAT: Vintage market with over 40 local and visiting vendors, food trucks and a DJ
WHEN: 12-4 p.m. Dec. 12
WHERE: Tradesman Brewing Co., 1647 King Street Ext.
PRICE: Free
Redux Open Studios
WHAT: Peruse the studios and purchase holiday presents from local artists
WHEN: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 16
WHERE: Redux Contemporary Art Center, 1056 King St.
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: reduxstudios.org
Holy City Holiday Market
WHAT: 7th annual holiday market at Holy City Brewing
WHEN: 12-5 p.m. Dec. 18
WHERE: Holy City Brewing, 1021 Aragon Ave.
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: holycitybrewing.com
Holiday Market Adopt & Shop
WHAT: Gift shop holiday packages, local vendors, adoptable dogs and Firefly cocktails, along with food trucks and tastings
WHEN: 12-6 p.m. Dec. 18
WHERE: Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave.
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: fireflydistillery.com
The Holiday Holy City Vintage Market will feature more than 30 vendors at The Royal American. Particular Photography/Provided
Holiday Holy City Vintage Market
WHAT: Tarot card readings, rock music covers by Dumb Doctors and vintage and artisanal gifts galore
WHEN: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 19
WHERE: The Royal American, 970 Morrison Drive
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: instagram.com/holycityvintagemarket
FESTIVALS & PARADES
Holiday Festival of Lights
WHAT: 2 million light bulbs make up holiday displays for this drive-thru festival featuring a place to stop, peruse art, meet Santa and roast s’mores
WHEN: 5:30-10 p.m. now-Dec. 31
WHERE: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive
PRICE: $15-$30
MORE INFO: holidayfestivalofllights.com
Robbie Powell holds his son Chase Powell and Ava O’Neal while they look at Christmas trees at the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park. File/Andrew J. Whitaker/Staff
Christmas in the Creek Tree Lighting
WHEN: 6 p.m. Dec. 3
WHERE: Goose Creek Municipal Center, 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd.
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: cityofgoosecreek.com
Emeline Tree Lighting w/HALO
WHAT: Christmas tree lighting at Hotel Emeline with music by Leah Edwards of HALO, pop-up holiday shop and complimentary hot cider, cocoa, holiday cookies and celebratory cocktails
WHEN: 4-6 p.m. Dec. 3
WHERE: Hotel Emeline, 181 Church St.
PRICE: Free
North Charleston Tree Lighting
WHAT: Yuletide tunes by the North Charleston High School chorus and band will fill the air as Mayor Keith Summey lights the city’s 40-foot-tall Christmas tree
WHEN: 6-7 p.m. Dec. 3
WHERE: Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: northcharleston.org
North Charleston’s tree lighting ceremony will take place 6-7 p.m. Dec. 3. Provided
North Charleston Christmas Festival & Parade
WHAT: A festival and parade, featuring live music from DJ R Dot, Victorian Christmas carolers, visits with Santa, a petting zoo, hay rides, a marshmallow roasting pit and kids’ activities
WHEN: 4-8 p.m. Dec. 4
WHERE: Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: northcharleston.org
Charleston Holiday Parade
WHEN: 3:30 p.m. Dec. 5
WHERE: Start on Broad St., down Meeting St., to Calhoun St. at Meeting St.
PRICE: Free
Deck the Halls Tree Lighting and Holiday Golf Cart Parade
WHAT: Watch or join the parade of lighted golf carts and then enjoy live music and the annual tree lighting
WHEN: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 10
WHERE: Brighton Park Blvd., Summerville
PRICE: Bring toys for Toys for Tots drive
MORE INFO: nexton.com
Folly Beach Christmas Parade
WHEN: 12 p.m. Dec. 11
WHERE: Folly Beach Center Street
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: cityoffollybeach.com
Christmas parades abound this season. File/Provided
Summerville Christmas Parade
WHAT: This year’s theme is “Christmas in the Pines”
WHEN: 2 p.m. Dec. 12
WHERE: Summerville DREAM, 130 E. 2nd N. St.
PRICE: Free
Mount Pleasant Holiday Parade
WHAT: More than 100 floats will make their way down Coleman Boulevard. A tree lighting kicks things off at Moultrie Middle School.
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. tree lighting, 5:45 p.m. parade Dec. 12
WHERE: Moultrie Middle School, past Shem Creek to Sea Island Shopping Center
PRICE: Free
FOOD & BEV
Pub & Brewery Tours of Charleston’s Annual Holiday Pub Crawl
WHAT: A 2.5-hour walking tour visiting three to five historic pubs while learning the stories and legends of Charleston’s culture and holiday history. Guests pay for holiday beverages along the route, but provided complimentary appetizers and holiday treats are free.
WHEN: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. daily now-Jan. 10
WHERE: Departs from Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub, 160 Church St.
PRICE: $45
MORE INFO: pubtourcharleston.com
Breakfast with Santa
WHAT: Eat breakfast in a festively decorated restaurant, and have your picture taken with Santa
WHEN: Dec. 4-5, 11-12
WHERE: Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails, 735 Coleman Blvd.
PRICE: $19 kids 10 and under, $30 adults; reservations required
MORE INFO: handcraftmtp.com
Milk and Cookies with Santa
WHAT: Ferry cruise with Santa
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18
WHERE: Daniel Island Ferry, 101 River Landing Drive
PRICE: $25-$35
MORE INFO: diferry.com
Rusty Bull is hosting a “Home Alone” trivia night. Provided
‘Home Alone’ Trivia Night
WHAT: “Home Alone” trivia, with a $150 house cash prize
WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 15
WHERE: Rusty Bull Brewing, 3005 W. Montague Ave.
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: rustybullbrewing.com
Santa Brunch
WHAT: Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit for brunch, which includes holiday specials and cocktails
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 19
WHERE: 100 Church St., Mount Pleasant
PRICE: Free to attend, make reservations in advance
MORE INFO: tableandtavern.com
Sixth Annual Festivus Party
WHAT: “Gather around the Festivus pole and hoist a pint;” meatloaf sandwiches included
WHEN: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 23
WHERE: Tradesman Brewing Co., 1647 King Street Ext.
PRICE: Free
MORE INFO: tradesmanbrewing.com
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