Celebrate the festive wonders of Charleston with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're rediscovering Charleston or experiencing it for the first time, our guide is your festive season companion.
One highlight of the holiday season is the enchanting Holiday Festival of Lights, where dazzling displays and cheerful decorations illuminate the night. In addition, the Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Charleston Place features a stunning tree adorned with twinkling lights, making it a picturesque gathering for families. And the Skate the Stadium is something you definitely don’t want to miss, offering fun for all ages as you glide on ice beneath the stars. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Charleston
- A Christmas Carol at The Historic Dock Street Theatre
- The Sound of Charleston Holiday Edition
- Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring "The Nutcracker"
- Reindeer Run/Walk
- Holiday "Sleigh" Ride with Old South Carriage Company
- Charleston Farmers Holiday Market
- City of Charleston Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
- Illumination Charleston
- Aquarium Aglow
- Ice Skating at the Point (Mount Pleasant)
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Charleston Events Events
A Christmas Carol at The Historic Dock Street Theatre (Charleston) • 0.1 miles
Heartwarming adaptation of Dickens' classic with a professional cast.
The Sound of Charleston Holiday Edition (Charleston) • 0.2 miles
Musical journey through Charleston's history
Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring "The Nutcracker" (Charleston) • 0.2 miles
Classical music concert in a historic church by candlelight.
Reindeer Run/Walk (Charleston) • 0.3 miles
Festive 5K run/walk benefiting children's hospital
Holiday "Sleigh" Ride with Old South Carriage Company (Charleston) • 0.4 miles
Festive "sleigh" ride with Santa's helper and caroling
Charleston Farmers Holiday Market (Charleston) • 0.7 miles
Vibrant community market with local produce and crafts
City of Charleston Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting (Charleston) • 0.8 miles
Annual holiday parade and tree lighting ceremony
Illumination Charleston (Charleston) • 0.9 miles
Holiday market and expert-led demonstrations
Aquarium Aglow (Charleston) • 1.1 miles
Aquarium transformed by dazzling holiday lights and Scuba Claus.
Ice Skating at the Point (Mount Pleasant) • 1.6 miles
Ice skating with harbor views and s'mores by the firepit.
Holiday Festival of Lights (Charleston) • 4.2 miles
Millions of dazzling holiday lights and festive displays
Folly Beach Tree Lighting (Folly Beach) • 8.2 miles
Annual tree lighting ceremony with Santa and parade
Freshfields Village Holiday Weekend Entertainment (Kiawah Island) • 17.3 miles
Diverse year-round events in an outdoor pedestrian village
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