December 2024: Things to Do in SC

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FUN Things to Do in South Carolina

Our December 2024 festivals and events calendar includes tons of fun things to do in South Carolina. We list non-commercial events free of charge. Events must be of statewide interest — i.e., things people would be willing to travel for. Add your event here!

DATE EVENT CITY TYPE
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Dec
1 - 30
The Great Christmas Light Show
Drive through light show with over 2 million lights along a 2 mile drive through the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex - closed Christmas Day
Myrtle Beach
N Myrtle Beach
Holiday
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Dec
1 - 25
Christmas in Newberry
Main Street is decorated with an array of lit figures, wreaths, bows and lighted Christmas trees
Newberry
Holiday
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Dec
7
Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade
See this annual tradition on Main Street from Augusta St to North St
Greenville
Holiday
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Dec
7
Santa Run & Rudolph Youth Run
5K run/walk, 1-mile adult run, youth fun run/walk, best dressed Santa Claus outfit contest - benefits National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Columbia
Sports
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Dec
12 - 14
The Bash
A three-day, national elite high school basketball showcase with 10 teams
Columbia
Sports
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Dec
14
Mt Pleasant Holiday Farmers Market and Craft Show
Locally grown produce, homemade goodies and crafts, children's activities, live entertainment
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Holiday
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Dec
24
Christmas Eve
State government observed holiday - not a federal holiday
Statewide
Holiday
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Dec
25
Christmas Day
Merry Christmas! - state and federal holiday
Statewide
Holiday
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Dec
26
Day After Christmas
State government observed holiday - not a federal holiday - also known as Boxing Day
Statewide
Holiday
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Dec
28
Cold Winter's Day 5K
5K run/walk walk and snowflake youth fun run - benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Columbia
Forest Acres
Sports
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Dec
31
New Year's Eve
Goodbye 2024; Hello 2025! - not a state or federal holiday
Statewide
Holiday
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Dec
31
New Year's Eve Flip-Flop Drop and Fireworks
Celebrate the new year with family-friendly festivities with fireworks over the beach and huge, sparkly flip-flops descending at midnight
Charleston
Folly Beach
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Anderson Christmas Lights
Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities
Anderson
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Brendlen's Lowcountry Christmas Light Display
Drive around and see over 80,000 lights on more than 100 displays - benefits Caring Hearts of SC
Ridgeland
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Brookgreen Gardens' Nights of a Thousand Candles
Over 2,700 hand-lit candles, sparking lights, food, live performances and music
Learn more about Brookgreen Gardens
Georgetown
Murrells Inlet
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Candlelight Tour
Take a special candlelight tour of the Kaminski House Museum
Georgetown
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Candlelight Tour of Homes
Self-paced tour of some of Camden's most elegant homes and historical sites - Camden Junior Welfare League benefit for the children of Kershaw County
Camden
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade
Starts at Bull and Gervais - floats, bands, performances
Columbia
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Carolina Classic Basketball Championship
3-days of championship basketball with a boys and girls division, top teams from SC and along the East Coast - benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee
Florence
Sports
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Dates TBD
Carolina Lights
Drive-thru holiday light show at the SC State Fair grounds - closed on Mondays
Columbia
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Celebrate The Season Holiday Driving Tour
Animated light displays that wind through the Old Santee Canal Park and Santee Cooper's headquarters - benefits local charities - closed December 24 & 25
Moncks Corner
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Chanukah in the Square
Live music, food and refreshments, Chanukah novelties giveaways, giant Menorah lighting, children's entertainment
Charleston
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Children's Garden Christmas & Kids' Walk
Drive through animated light display at Edisto Memorial Gardens plus stroll through the Kid's Walk that features interactive light displays
Orangeburg
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Christmas Celebration
Kickoff the holiday season at Bob Jones University with children's activities, live music, Holiday Market, light display
Greenville
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray
Decorated boat parade, Christmas carols, fireworks finale at the Lake Murray Dam Public Park
Columbia
Lexington
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Christmas Park
Lighted displays in Mineral Spring Park
Anderson
Williamston
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Christmas Tour of Homes
Self-paced tour of six locations decorated for the holiday - candlelight tour on Friday - benefits Beta Sigma Phi's scholarship program
Aiken
North Augusta
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Christmas in Hopelands
Walk-through exhibit at Hopelands Gardens features over two miles of lighted pathways and holiday displays
Aiken
Holiday
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Dates TBD
CreateAthon
Riggs Partners pulls an all-nighter providing pro bono marketing services to support Midlands and Upstate nonprofits
Columbia
Misc
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Dates TBD
CreateAthon
Riggs Partners pulls an all-nighter providing pro bono marketing services to support Midlands and Upstate nonprofits
Greenville
Misc
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Dates TBD
Dickens of a Christmas
Victorian holiday extravaganza with Christmas market, train rides, three stages with entertainment, carriage rides
Spartanburg
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Downtown Christmas Magic
Family event with snow, kids area with crafts and games, visit with Santa, hot cocoa and marshmallow roasting, ugly sweater competition
Florence
Misc
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Dates TBD
Family Night & Holiday Trolley
All aboard the Holiday Trolley at the Kaminski House Museum for Family Night with a scavenger hunt and special treats
Georgetown
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Fantasy of Lights
See Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with over a million lights, Floating Christmas Tree, Santa's Village, angels and characters of song and story
Sumter
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Fireflies Holiday Lights
Over one million LED lights, featuring 10 themed areas plus kids crafts and activities, holiday-themed food and drinks - not open Christmas Day
Columbia
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Greenwood Christmas Parade
Parade proceeds along Main Street
Greenwood
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Harbour Town Lights
Holiday lights event plus live entertainment and activities - donations of canned food and unwrapped toys accepted for the Deep Well Project
Hilton Head
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Historic Yorkville Holiday Home Tour
Tour private historic homes and buildings which have been restored and decorated for the holiday season - presented by Yorkville Historical Society
Rock Hill
York
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Holiday Designer's Showcase
View the glitz and glamour of the holidays at the Kaminski House Museum as created by local interior designers - tours are Monday-Saturday
Georgetown
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive of twinkling lights plus Santa's Village, Winter Wonderland, holiday train, carousel, sand sculpture
Charleston
James Island
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Holiday House Tours
Tour two historic homes decorated for the season with guides providing stories of holidays past in Columbia - hosted by Historic Columbia - closed December 23-26
Columbia
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Holiday Ice
Take a spin around the ice rink at Carolina Wren Park
Anderson
Sports
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Dates TBD
Holiday Ice Rink
Take a spin around this open-air rink across from Fountain Park - closed on Mondays
Rock Hill
Sports
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Dates TBD
Holiday Lights on the River
Journey through 2 miles of colorful lights and animated light displays of all shapes and sizes at Saluda Shoals Park
Columbia
Irmo
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Holiday Market
Shopping event at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds - Junior League event to raise funds for local projects
Columbia
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Holiday Market at the Kaminski House Museum
The lawn will be full of homemade baked goods, unique jewelry, local artisans and holiday gifts plus a Holiday Village for the kiddos
Georgetown
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Hollywild Magic of Lights
Drive-thru the park decorated with more than 300,000 lights plus Enchanted Deer Forest - money raised will be for the care of the park's animals
Spartanburg
Wellford
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Homes for the Holidays Tour of Homes
Tour holiday decorated homes in the Shandon and Hollywood-Rose Hill neighborhoods - benefits the neighborhoods' four schools
Columbia
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Ice On Main
Enjoy the season at this open-air ice skating rink on Village Green, adjacent to City Hall - closed Christmas Day
Greenville
Sports
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Dates TBD
Jingle Jingle Bridge Run
5K + 10K runs, 5K health walk, award ceremony with refreshments, music, and door prizes following the races - holiday costumes encouraged
Hilton Head
Sports
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Dates TBD
Kaminski House Museum's Light Display
See the grounds of the Kaminski House Museum illuminated for the holiday season
Georgetown
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Kringle Holiday Village
3-day event with local artisans, inflatables, visits with Santa, food, firework show set to holiday tunes - benefits Rotary Charities
Greenville
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Light Up the Lawn
Kick-off the holiday season with this unique event at the Kaminski House Museum that includes live music, market, Holiday Village for children
Georgetown
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Lisznyai Christmas House
Enjoy the display and dancing lights from the comfort of your car or from the walking paths - donations for SC Make-A-Wish
Columbia
Spring Valley
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade
Along West Coleman Blvd - more than 100 floats with fireworks before the parade
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Prosperity Christmas Parade
Floats, bands, clowns and more travel down Main Street
Newberry
Prosperty
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Reindeer Run
5K run/walk, pet-friendly, costume contest - benefits MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
Charleston
Sports
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Dates TBD
Santa on Main
3-day event includes pj party with Santa, holiday market, pictures with Santa, tree lighting, Christmas parade
Greenwood
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Santa with Beer and Wine Walk
Savor festive brews on our wine and beer walk, with special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Downtown Newberry!
Newberry
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Snowball Festival Carnival
Small carnival rides, face painting, balloon artists, visit from Santa, movie, food vendors
Columbia
Lexington
Holiday
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Dates TBD
St. Nicholas Festival
Visit with St. Nicholas, Eastern Euroropean and American food, children's activities, crafts, gifts, choral performances - benefits local charities
Columbia
West Columbia
Holiday
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Dates TBD
The ARK's Ugly Sweater Dash
5K run/walk or 1-mile stroll, wear your ugly Christmas sweater - benefits services for families dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia
Charleston
Summerville
Sports
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Dates TBD
The Nutcracker
Enjoy the holiday classic performed by the Aiken Civic Ballet
Aiken
Holiday
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Dates TBD
The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville
Carolina Ballet Theatre presents this locally inspired ballet with Clara and her Nutcracker dancing their way pass landmarks in Greenville
Greenville
Holiday
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Dates TBD
Wild Lights
Stroll through Riverbanks Zoo and discover nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns - advanced registration required
Columbia
Holiday



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