Events
The historic streets of Charleston at Christmas are sparkling. It’s a magical time of year to attend any number of holiday events, particularly when the forecast calls for sunshine year-round. A holiday concert among the live oaks, a Christmas carriage tour down cobblestone streets, a cozy oyster roast on the marsh, you have unlimited possibilities this Christmas season.
James Island County Park
This vibrant light show is one of Charleston’s most cherished holiday events, featuring an estimated two million dazzling lights.
Charleston County Parks famous light show festival at James Island County Park
Aquarium Aglow is back and brighter than ever! Visit the South Carolina Aquarium this November and December
A spectacular NEW Christmas musical featuring a wash-up 70’s soap star and friends.
Holiday Decor at the Charleston Place
Visitors near and far are invited to witness the rare occurrence of snow in the Holy City! From Nov. 25 through Dec. 31, snow will magically fall on Market Street Circle, blanketing the holiday trees in a lovely sheet of winter white.
Experience the magic of the season at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens! From December 6 to January 6, our Magnolia House tour transforms into Home for the Holidays.
Step into a winter wonderland as the stadium is transformed with festive decorations, twinkling lights, cozy firepits, and a custom-built synthetic rink.
A Traditional Christmas at Boone Hall Plantation
Holiday Favorite A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Historic Dock Street Theatre Nov. 30 – Dec. 22, 2024!
Come take a stroll where history meets hospitality in its finest array of Dickens' past.
Based on the 1983 classic holiday film, A Christmas Story follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas.
See why thousands of people make the Charleston Christmas Special part of their holiday tradition.
Join us for an enchanting holiday experience that's become a beloved Charleston tradition.
Join us for an enchanting holiday experience that's become a beloved Charleston tradition.
Enjoy festive food and drinks alongside engaging "Meet the Maker" demonstrations and conversations, all celebrating the spirit of Southern craftsmanship.
Join us for a whimsical afternoon with our special Paddington Bear™ Themed Tea experience.
Join us for Christmas of 1782 at Middleton Place. After the theatrical presentation, enjoy a feast!
Get ready for a weekend of delicious food, unique crafts, and family fun at Exchange Park from December 13-15, 2024!
Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying smash-hit Broadway musical!
Jingle on down to Old Park Circle!
Ready to kickstart the holiday season? Join us for a magical sneak peek of the Holiday Festival of Lights.
This event is being presented the weekend before Thanksgiving and is a great kickoff Christmas holiday event for the entire family!
Join us for an enchanting holiday experience that's become a beloved Charleston tradition.
Join The Charleston Santa at The Best Friend Train Museum!
Grab your little ones and don your holiday finery for a Nutcracker-themed afternoon tea
Take a tour of the festively decorated house by candlelight and warm up in the courtyard with drinks.
Join us for an enchanting holiday experience that's become a beloved Charleston tradition.
Join Explore Charleston and Southern Living as we light up the holiday season!
Come join the Holiday Market in Marion Square
Grab your little ones and don your holiday finery for a Nutcracker-themed afternoon tea
Join Heather Hammond Caffarel, Ann Marie Fairchild, Robin A. Rogers, and Dr. Christopher Selby
Come join the Holiday Market in Marion Square
Join The Charleston Santa at The Best Friend Train Museum!
Grab your little ones and don your holiday finery for a Nutcracker-themed afternoon tea
Join The Charleston Santa at The Best Friend Train Museum!
Grab your little ones and don your holiday finery for a Nutcracker-themed afternoon tea
This Christmas, ring in the holidays at Charleston’s most scenic rooftop with friends old and new.
Experience the joy of music that touches the soul, uplifts spirits, and brings communities together in a harmonious celebration of life and faith.
Wreath-making and design class at The Charleston Museum!
Join us as we light up the holidays at Towne Centre!
Come join us for a fun and delicious hands-on experience where you'll learn how to create these adorable treats.
Old Santee Canal Park presents the 12th annual Tinsel Trot Holiday Fun Run/Walk!
Join us to experience the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa Claus
With snow falling, the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra performing, and cocoa and cookies, the holiday magic of The Charleston Place will come to life!
Join us for a special Thanksgiving week Farmers Market at Kiawah
Join us on Tuesday, November 26, on the Gabrielle Plaza for an annual Tree Lighting Celebration
Join us at the Grand Pavilion beach front for our annual Turkey Trot 5k!
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience this Thanksgiving on The Edge of America overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Join us for Thanksgiving at Élevé
Join Halls Chophouse Nexton for Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving at Lenoir
At Sorelle, we believe Thanksgiving is about more than just a meal – it is about coming together, sharing stories, and creating lasting memories
Thanksgiving at The Watch Rooftop
Join us for Thanksgiving at The Swamp Fox
Stroll the historic gardens and enjoy a traditional buffet meal at Middleton Place this Thanksgiving
Enjoy Thanksgiving at The Sanctuary
At Gabrielle, we're excited to bring you an unforgettable Thanksgiving experience with a special prix fixe holiday menu.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with us and enjoy a special 3-course prix-fixe menu
Join us for Thanksgiving Supper at Iron Rose on Thursday, November 28th, a longstanding Charleston tradition at The Mills House.
Join us for our reimagined Thanksgiving Supper from Executive Chef Alex Ursprung.
Join Thanksgiving with Frannie & The Fox Italian Style!
Let us do the cooking for Thanksgiving
Join The Turkey Day Run at Marion Square!
Join The Christmas Spectacular Festival at Night Heron Park
Celebrate the holidays at Mingo Point and join us for the last oyster roast and BBQ of 2024!
Santa Visits the Village Green
‘Twas just a month before Christmas, when all through the park, not a creature was chirping, not even a lark!
Join us for the Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 29!
Santa Visits the Village Green
Join Lowcountry Voices, and Grammy Award-Winning Artist Charlton Singleton for Annual Christmas Gospel Meets Jazz.
Join us on Sunday, December 1st from 10 am to 4 pm for perfectly curated, Lowcountry inspired gifts.
Santa Visits the Village Green
Join us for an enchanting holiday experience that's become a beloved Charleston tradition.
Join The Charleston Santa at The Best Friend Train Museum!
Join us for a holiday wreath design workshop at Drayton Hall
The Charleston Place will offer several chances throughout the holiday season for the treasured tradition of visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Join us for local art, free hot cocoa, and more!
The Nutcracker presented by The South Carolina Ballet
A Motown Christmas stars The Motortown All-Stars, a world-class vocal group featuring former members of Ali Woodson's Temptations, The Contours and The Miracles!
Get ready to sparkle and shine at our annual Holiday Market!
Join us for two nights of festive, family fun and don your best holiday apparel or pajamas
Join us for Christmas shopping in the Corner on Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Experience the magic of the season as The Charleston Caroling Company graces us with a festive performance in the lobby.
Join Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera!
What were historic holidays like in Drayton Hall?
Kickoff the holiday season in Goose Creek as the City's Christmas tree is lit for everyone to see!
Join The City of North Charleston’s Christmas Tree Lighting
Join the 9th Annual Light the Lake
Join The Town of Moncks Corner Tree Lighting!
Brighten your holidays with Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas.
The acclaimed Charleston Gospel Choir is pleased to present Gospel Christmas Saturday, December 7
What were historic holidays like in Drayton Hall?
Come join the City of Charleston for this fun, high energy parade
Come join the City of Charleston for the Holiday Parade
Join Freshfields Village in December for a special holiday edition of the Starlight Cinema!
A Charleston Holiday Tradition: Live Jazz with that Big Band Swing is in Time for the Holidays!
Join the Holiday Street Festival!
Get into the holiday spirit with friends and family as you watch the nighttime Christmas Parade!
Join The City of North Charleston’s Christmas Festival & Parade
Join us for the most spectacular Holiday POPs celebration in the Lowcountry!
Join us for an enchanting holiday experience that's become a beloved Charleston tradition.
Join The Charleston Santa at The Best Friend Train Museum!
Join us for our Annual Deck the Hall Oyster Roast
Join us to experience the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa Claus
Join The Charleston Santa at The Best Friend Train Museum!
Join the Yuletide on the Yorktown
The Charleston Place will offer several chances throughout the holiday season for the treasured tradition of visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
We are excited to present a Christmas concert event for the third year that will have a Gullah Christmas theme
Join us for two nights of festive, family fun and don your best holiday apparel or pajamas
Join Vineyard Brands Sparkling Wine Dinner at Élevé!
We are hosting the biggest little holiday festival right here at the Town of Seabrook Island's Town Hall!
Experience the magic of the season as The Charleston Caroling Company graces us with a festive performance in the lobby.
What were historic holidays like in Drayton Hall?
Step back into a nostalgic holiday wonderland with A Christmas Story, where one boy’s hilarious quest for the ultimate Christmas gift sparks timeless laughs and heartwarming memories!
Join the Mt Pleasant Annual Holiday Market & Craft show!
Half-Moon Outfitters Reindeer Run, presented by The Charleston Place, is a family-oriented, pet-friendly 5k run/walk located in downtown Charleston!
What were historic holidays like in Drayton Hall?
The annual Christmas in the Creek Holiday Parade is coming to Goose Creek.
Join Holiday Cookie Decorating Class with Little Bee Sugar Cookies
Join us on December 14 in Santa’s favorite beach town for The Annual City of Folly Beach Christmas Parade!
Join the holiday fun at Isle of Palms!
Join Freshfields Village in December for a special holiday edition of the Starlight Cinema!
Join another Lowcountry tradition at the Holiday Parade of Boats!
Holiday Pop Up Shopping at Market Hall, December 14 from 11 to 4
Learn to create a beautiful holiday wreath from natural materials found around the park.
This Christmas, bring the whole family back to a simpler time with NUTCRACKER!
Join co-founders Leah Edwards & Dimitri Pittas host a musical holiday celebration
Join The Restoration’s Holiday Market
Join the Mt. Pleasant Christmas Parade!
Kick off the holiday season with an incredible night of music from three world-renowned artists!
Get ready for a festive afternoon filled with joy and laughter!
Celebrate the season at Magnolia's Home for the Holidays!
The Charleston Place will offer several chances throughout the holiday season for the treasured tradition of visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Experience a special Wednesday night edition of our popular Speakeasy Series!
Feel the holiday spirit with a special evening of performances by Ashley Hall's elementary school choirs
Charleston’s favorite holiday tradition returns!
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring
What were historic holidays like in Drayton Hall?
Join Buddy the Elf on a laugh-out-loud holiday adventure, as he spreads Christmas cheer and discovers the true meaning of family in the heart of New York City!
Come join the Holiday Market in Marion Square
Join the Night Before Christmas Eve at Hotel Bennett
Join us for a special prix fixe dinner menu on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day at Iron Rose!
Enjoy Christmas Eve dinner at The Jasmine Porch and The Ocean Room
The Feast of the Seven Fishes (festa dei sette pesci), also known as The Vigil (La Vigilia) and celebrated on Christmas Eve.
Enjoy Christmas dining at The Jasmine Porch & The Ocean Room
Join us for a special prix fixe dinner menu on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day at Iron Rose!
Please join us for our Christmas Day buffet
Watch the magic unfold as an ordinary man accidentally becomes Santa Claus, turning his world upside down in this heartwarming and hilarious holiday classic!
Join us for Charleston's annual Chanukah in the Square extravaganza.
Join us in The Living Room for an evening of festive cheer
Ring in the New Year and enjoy the final moments of 2024 at Iron Rose.
Join the South Carolina Aquarium for a family friendly New Year's Eve celebration!
New Year’s Eve at Aquarium Aglow is back and bringing the fun before this year is done with an evening celebration full of festivity, music and a special ball drop
The famous Folly Beach Flip-Flop Drop will take place on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31st
Celebrate 2024 and kick off 2025 with your favorite fox + friends at Frannie and The Fox.
Start the year off on the right foot at Frannie & The Fox
New Year's Day Brunch at Iron Rose
We will pay homage to one of Charleston’s funniest residents, Bill Murray! The Polar Bear Plunge rounds out the weekend of New Year festivities on Folly
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