SC Festivals, Events December SC Events
| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Dec 1 - 30 |
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 |
| 00000001 Dec 1 - 3 |
Santa on Main
3-day event includes pj party with Santa, holiday market, pictures with Santa, tree lighting, Christmas parade | Greenwood | Holiday |
| 00000002 Dec 1 - 31 |
Holiday Ice Rink
Take a spin around this open-air rink across from Fountain Park - closed on Mondays | Rock Hill | Sports |
| 00000003 Dec 1 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000004 Dec 1 - 25 |
Anderson Christmas Lights
Over a million multi-colored light display - benefits local charities | Anderson | Holiday |
| 00000005 Dec 1 - 2 |
The Nutcracker
Enjoy the holiday classic performed by the Aiken Civic Ballet | Aiken | Holiday |
| 00000006 Dec 1 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000007 Dec 1 - 2 |
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 |
| 00000008 Dec 1 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000009 Dec 1 - 3 |
Wild Lights
Stroll through Riverbanks Zoo and discover nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns - advanced registration required | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000010 Dec 1 - 3 |
Holiday Market
Shopping event at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds - Junior League event to raise funds for local projects | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000011 Dec 1 - 3 |
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 |
| 00000012 Dec 1 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000013 Dec 1 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000014 Dec 1 - 3 |
Holiday Ice
Take a spin around the ice rink at Carolina Wren Park | Anderson | Sports |
| 00000015 Dec 1 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000016 Dec 1 - 23 |
Celebrate The Season Holiday Driving Tour
Enjoy the animated light displays that wind through the Old Santee Canal Park and Santee Cooper's headquarters - benefits local charities | Moncks Corner | Holiday |
| 00000017 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 |
| 00000018 Dec 1 - 31 |
Christmas Park
Lighted displays in Mineral Spring Park | Anderson Williamston | Holiday |
| 00000019 Dec 1 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000020 Dec 1 - 25 |
Christmas in Newberry
Main Street is decorated with an array of lit figures, wreaths, bows and lighted Christmas trees | Newberry | Holiday |
| 00000021 Dec 1 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000022 Dec 1 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000023 Dec 1 |
Christmas Celebration
Kickoff the holiday season at Bob Jones University with children's activities, live music, Holiday Market, light display | Greenville | Holiday |
| 00000024 Dec 1 - 30 |
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 |
| 00000025 Dec 1 - 2 |
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 |
| 00000026 Dec 1 |
Hearts and Hands Gala
Cocktail reception, dinner, entertainment - benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas | Greenville | Gala |
| 00000027 Dec 1 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000028 Dec 1 - 3 |
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 |
| 00000029 Dec 1 |
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 |
| 00000030 Dec 2 |
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 |
| 00000031 Dec 2 |
Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade
See this annual tradition on Main Street from Augusta St to North St | Greenville | Holiday |
| 00000032 Dec 2 |
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 |
| 00000033 Dec 2 |
Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade
Starts at Bull and Gervais - floats, bands, performances | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000034 Dec 2 |
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 |
| 00000035 Dec 2 |
Snowball Festival Carnival
Small carnival rides, face painting, balloon artists, visit from Santa, movie, food vendors | Columbia Lexington | Holiday |
| 00000036 Dec 2 |
Holly Jolly Piedmont Christmas Parade
Parade begins at the intersection of Hwy 86 and Blossom Branch Rd and will end at Hwy 86 and Greenville St | Anderson Piedmont | Holiday |
| 00000037 Dec 2 - 31 |
Kaminski House Museum's Light Display
See the grounds of the Kaminski House Museum illuminated for the holiday season | Georgetown | Holiday |
| 00000038 Dec 2 |
Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray
Decorated boat parade, Christmas carols, fireworks finale at the Lake Murray Dam Public Park | Columbia Lexington | Holiday |
| 00000039 Dec 3 |
Prosperity Christmas Parade
Floats, bands, clowns and more travel down Main Street | Newberry Prosperty | Holiday |
| 00000040 Dec 3 |
Greenwood Christmas Parade
Parade proceeds along Main Street | Greenwood | Holiday |
| 00000041 Dec 3 |
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 |
| 00000042 Dec 5 |
Dickens of a Christmas
Victorian holiday extravaganza with Christmas market, train rides, three stages with entertainment, carriage rides | Spartanburg | Holiday |
| 00000043 Dec 6 - 10 |
Wild Lights
Stroll through Riverbanks Zoo and discover nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns - advanced registration required | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000044 Dec 7 |
Candlelight Tour
Take a special candlelight tour of the Kaminski House Museum | Georgetown | Holiday |
| 00000045 Dec 7 - 10 |
Holiday Ice
Take a spin around the ice rink at Carolina Wren Park | Anderson | Sports |
| 00000046 Dec 7 - 9 |
The Bash
A three-day, national elite high school basketball showcase with 10 teams | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000047 Dec 7 - 10 |
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 |
| 00000048 Dec 8 - 24 |
Carolina Lights
Drive-thru holiday light show at the SC State Fair grounds | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000049 Dec 8 - 10 |
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 |
| 00000050 Dec 9 - 10 |
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 |
| 00000051 Dec 9 |
Reindeer Run
5K run/walk, pet-friendly, costume contest - benefits MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000052 Dec 9 |
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 |
| 00000053 Dec 9 |
Mt Pleasant Holiday Farmers Market and Craft Show
Locally grown produce, homemade goodies and crafts, children's activities, live entertainment | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Holiday |
| 00000054 Dec 9 - 22 |
Christmas in Hopelands
Walk-through exhibit at Hopelands Gardens features over two miles of lighted pathways and holiday displays | Aiken | Holiday |
| 00000055 Dec 9 |
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 |
| 00000056 Dec 10 |
Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade
Along West Coleman Blvd - more than 100 floats with fireworks before the parade | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Holiday |
| 00000057 Dec 10 |
Chanukah in the Square
Live music, food and refreshments, Chanukah novelties giveaways, giant Menorah lighting, children's entertainment | Charleston | Holiday |
| 00000058 Dec 13 - 23 |
Wild Lights
Stroll through Riverbanks Zoo and discover nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns - advanced registration required | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000059 Dec 14 - 17 |
Holiday Ice
Take a spin around the ice rink at Carolina Wren Park | Anderson | Sports |
| 00000060 Dec 14 |
Candlelight Tour
Take a special candlelight tour of the Kaminski House Museum | Georgetown | Holiday |
| 00000061 Dec 14 - 17 |
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 |
| 00000062 Dec 16 |
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 |
| 00000063 Dec 21 - 23 |
Holiday Ice
Take a spin around the ice rink at Carolina Wren Park | Anderson | Sports |
| 00000064 Dec 22 |
Christmas Eve Observed State Holiday
State government observed holiday on Friday since Christmas Eve falls on Sunday in 2023 - not a federal holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000065 Dec 23 |
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 |
| 00000066 Dec 25 |
Christmas Day
Merry Christmas! - state and federal holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000067 Dec 26 - 30 |
Celebrate The Season Holiday Driving Tour
Enjoy the animated light displays that wind through the Old Santee Canal Park and Santee Cooper's headquarters - benefits local charities | Moncks Corner | Holiday |
| 00000068 Dec 26 |
Day After Christmas Observed State Holiday
State government observed holiday - not a federal holiday - also known as Boxing Day | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000069 Dec 26 - 31 |
Wild Lights
Stroll through Riverbanks Zoo and discover nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns - advanced registration required | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000070 Dec 27 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000071 Dec 27 - 29 |
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 |
| 00000072 Dec 28 - 31 |
Holiday Ice
Take a spin around the ice rink at Carolina Wren Park | Anderson | Sports |
| 00000073 Dec 31 |
New Year's Eve
Goodbye 2023; Hello 2024! - not a state or federal holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000074 Dec 31 |
New Year's Eve Flip-Flop Drop and Fireworks
Celebrate the new year with family-friendly festivities with huge, sparkly flip-flops descending at midnight followed by fireworks over the beach | Charleston Folly Beach | Holiday |
