SC Festivals, Events December SC Events
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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 Dec 25 | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Holiday |
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Holiday Street Festival
Live music, children activities, local arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, tree lighting, a visit from Santa Claus | Charleston Isle of Palms | Holiday |
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A Christmas Carol
Charleston Stage's original adaptation of Charles Dickens' holiday classic - recommended for ages 6 and up * No performance on Dec 4, 8, 9, 15, 16 | Charleston | Arts |
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Anderson Christmas Lights
Over a million multi-colored lights, 2.5 mile drive-through display plus stop by Santa's Village - benefits local charities | Anderson | Holiday |
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Brookgreen Gardens' Nights of a Thousand Candles
Over 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights, holiday music Learn more about Brookgreen Gardens | Georgetown Murrells Inlet | Holiday |
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Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade
Starts at Bull and Gervais - floats, bands, performances - this year's theme: Making Merry Memories | Columbia | Holiday |
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Celebrate The Season Holiday Lights Driving Tour
Animated light displays that wind through the Old Santee Canal Park and Santee Cooper's headquarters - benefits local charities * Closed Dec 24-25 | Charleston Moncks Corner | Holiday |
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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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Christmas Celebration
Kickoff the holiday season at Bob Jones University with live music, light display | Greenville | Holiday |
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Christmas Park
Lighted displays in Mineral Spring Park | Anderson Williamston | Holiday |
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Christmas Tour of Homes
Self-paced tour of six locations decorated for the holiday - benefits Beta Sigma Phi's scholarship program | Aiken North Augusta | Holiday |
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Christmas in Newberry
Downtown is decorated with an array of lit figures, wreaths, and Christmas trees plus a special mailbox for Santa letters and faux snowfall on Friday nights | Newberry | Holiday |
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Dickens of a Christmas
Victorian holiday extravaganza with Christmas market, entertainment | Spartanburg | Holiday |
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Downtown Christmas Magic
Family event includes kids area with crafts and games, visit with Santa, hot cocoa and marshmallow roasting, ugly sweater competition | Florence | Misc |
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Downtown Music and Light Experience
Enjoy a holiday light and music spectacular on South Dargan Street at this walk-through event | Florence | Holiday |
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Fantasy of Lights
See Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with over a million lights, floating Christmas tree, and Santa's Village | Sumter | Holiday |
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Fireflies Holiday Lights
Over one million LED lights, featuring 10 themed areas plus kids crafts and activities, holiday-themed food and drinks * Closed Dec 25 | Columbia | Holiday |
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Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade
See this annual tradition on Main Street from Augusta St to North St | Greenville | Holiday |
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Greenwood Christmas Parade
Parade proceeds along Main Street | Greenwood | Holiday |
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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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Holiday Benefit Brunch
Enjoy a festive meal and learn more about the significant impact A Child's Haven makes in the community | Greenville | Culinary |
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Holiday Fair & Kringle Village
Vendor market, live entertainment, North Pole children’s area, visits with Santa and more - benefits the Rotary Club of Greenville | Greenville | Holiday |
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Holiday Festival of Lights
3-mile drive of twinkling lights plus Santa's Village, reindeer workshop, holiday train, carousel, sand sculpture, climbing wall | Charleston James Island | Holiday |
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Holiday House Tours
Experience the holiday season with Historic Columbia on a guided holiday tour of the Robert Mills House and the Hampton-Preston Mansion * Closed Dec 25-26 | Columbia | Holiday |
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Holiday Ice Rink
Take a spin around this open-air rink across from Fountain Park | Rock Hill | Sports |
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Holiday Light Show
Take a festive drive through the lake loop of the campground at Oconee State Park where dazzling displays and twinkling lights create a winter wonderland | Clemson Mountain View | Holiday |
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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 plus holiday themed activities | Columbia Irmo | Holiday |
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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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Holiday Nights and Lights
Drive through the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park for a festive holiday experience filled with lights, music, and seasonal joy | Hilton Head | Holiday |
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Hollywild Magic of Lights
Drive-thru the park decorated with LED technology and digital animations plus visit Santa's Village and the Enchanted Deer Forest | Spartanburg Wellford | Holiday |
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Ice On Main
Enjoy the season at this open-air ice skating rink on Village Green, adjacent to City Hall * Closed Dec 25 | Greenville | Sports |
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Ice in the Park
Take a spin around the ice rink at Carolina Wren Park * Closed Dec 24-25 | Anderson | Sports |
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Lessons and Carols Christmas Celebration
Featuring Christmas music and scripture readings - presented by Erskine College | Abbeville Due West | Holiday |
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Lights 4 Paws
Drive-thru light show - benefits the Florence Area Humane Society and Lynches River County Park | Florence Coward | Holiday |
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Midlands Clay Arts Society Holiday Sales
Featuring original works by local artists showcasing a diverse range of ceramic creations | Columbia | Arts |
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Nights of Lights
Walk-through Christmas attraction at Heritage Park with light show, carnival rides, skating rink, food vendors | Greenville Simpsonville | Holiday |
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Piedmont Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
The parade features marching bands, ROTC units, pageant winners, dance groups, antique cars and trucks, Santa, and more | Greenville Piedmont | Holiday |
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Snowball Festival
4-day event, with a craft fair, carnival, movie night, tree lighting, and festive parade - hosted by the Town of Lexington | Columbia Lexington | Holiday |
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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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Wild Lights
Stroll through Riverbanks Zoo and discover nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted wildlife lanterns plus nightly snowfall and activities * Closed Dec 24-25 | Columbia | Holiday |
