SC Festivals, Events December SC Events
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| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Dec 1 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000001 Dec 1 - 25 |
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 |
| 00000002 Dec 1 - 31 |
Fantasy of Lights
See Swan Lake-Iris Gardens illuminated with over a million lights, floating Christmas tree, and Santa's Village | Sumter | Holiday |
| 00000003 Dec 1 - 30 |
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 |
| 00000004 Dec 1 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000005 Dec 1 - 31 |
Ice in the Park
Take a spin around the ice rink at Carolina Wren Park * Closed Dec 24-25 | Anderson | Sports |
| 00000006 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 |
| 00000007 Dec 1 - 30 |
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 |
| 00000008 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 Dec 25 | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Holiday |
| 00000009 Dec 1 - 31 |
Christmas Park
Lighted displays in Mineral Spring Park | Anderson Williamston | Holiday |
| 00000010 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 |
| 00000011 Dec 1 - 25 |
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 |
| 00000012 Dec 1 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000013 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 * Closed Dec 25 | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000014 Dec 1 - 31 |
Nights of Lights
Walk-through Christmas attraction at Heritage Park with light show, carnival rides, skating rink, food vendors | Greenville Simpsonville | Holiday |
| 00000015 Dec 1 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000016 Dec 1 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000017 Dec 2 |
Dickens of a Christmas
Victorian holiday extravaganza with Christmas market, entertainment | Spartanburg | Holiday |
| 00000018 Dec 2 |
Lessons and Carols Christmas Celebration
Featuring Christmas music and scripture readings - presented by Erskine College | Abbeville Due West | Holiday |
| 00000019 Dec 3 - 7 |
Lights 4 Paws
Drive-thru light show - benefits the Florence Area Humane Society and Lynches River County Park | Florence Coward | Holiday |
| 00000020 Dec 3 - 21 |
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 |
| 00000021 Dec 4 - 7 |
Holiday Market
Shopping event at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds - Junior League event to raise funds for local projects | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000022 Dec 4 - 7 |
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 |
| 00000023 Dec 4 - 6 |
Midlands Clay Arts Society Holiday Sales
Featuring original works by local artists showcasing a diverse range of ceramic creations | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000024 Dec 4 - 7 |
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 |
| 00000025 Dec 4 - 7 |
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 |
| 00000026 Dec 5 - 6 |
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 |
| 00000027 Dec 5 |
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 |
| 00000028 Dec 5 |
Holiday Benefit Brunch
Enjoy a festive meal and learn more about the significant impact A Child's Haven makes in the community | Greenville | Culinary |
| 00000029 Dec 6 |
Holiday Street Festival
Live music, carnival rides, local arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, a visit from Santa Claus | Charleston Isle of Palms | Holiday |
| 00000030 Dec 6 |
Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade
See this annual tradition on Main Street from Augusta St to North St | Greenville | Holiday |
| 00000031 Dec 6 |
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 |
| 00000032 Dec 6 |
Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade
Starts at Bull and Gervais - floats, bands, performances - this year's theme: Making Merry Memories | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000033 Dec 6 |
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 |
| 00000034 Dec 6 - 8 |
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 |
| 00000035 Dec 7 |
Prosperity Christmas Parade
Floats, bands, clowns and more travel down Main Street - 2025 theme: "Christmas on the Lily Pad at Frog Level" | Newberry Prosperty | Holiday |
| 00000036 Dec 7 |
Greenwood Christmas Parade
Parade proceeds along Main Street | Greenwood | Holiday |
| 00000037 Dec 7 |
Homes for the Holidays Tour of Homes
Tour holiday decorated homes in the Shandon and Hollywood-Rose Hill neighborhoods - benefits the neighborhoods' schools and organizations | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000038 Dec 10 - 14 |
Lights 4 Paws
Drive-thru light show - benefits the Florence Area Humane Society and Lynches River County Park | Florence Coward | Holiday |
| 00000039 Dec 11 - 13 |
The Bash
A three-day, national elite high school basketball showcase with 10 teams | Columbia | Sports |
| 00000040 Dec 11 - 14 |
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 |
| 00000041 Dec 12 - 14 |
Holiday at Peace
The Greenville Symphony orchestra, vocalists, and dancers weave a narrative celebrating the magic of the season | Greenville | Holiday |
| 00000042 Dec 12 - 14 |
The Nutcracker
Ballet Spartanburg partners with the Spartanburg Philharmonic to bring to life the delightful story of Clara and her adventures on Christmas Eve | Spartanburg | Holiday |
| 00000043 Dec 13 |
Folly Beach Christmas Parade
Line up along Center Street as floats, marching bands, and community associations show their holiday spirit - join Santa at Folly River Park after the parade | Charleston Folly Beach | Holiday |
| 00000044 Dec 13 - 14 |
Columbia Christmas Pageant
Christmas classics as well as a time of worship - presented by First Baptist Columbia | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000045 Dec 13 - 14 |
Historic Yorkville Holiday Home Tour
Tour private historic homes and locations which have been restored and decorated for the holiday season - presented by Yorkville Historical Society | Rock Hill York | Holiday |
| 00000046 Dec 13 |
Reindeer Run + Walk
5K run/walk, dog-friendly, costume contest - benefits MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000047 Dec 13 |
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 |
| 00000048 Dec 13 |
Mt Pleasant Holiday Market and Craft Show
Locally grown produce, homemade goodies and crafts, children's activities, live entertainment, visit with Santa | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Holiday |
| 00000049 Dec 13 - 23 |
Christmas in Hopelands
Walk-through exhibit at Hopelands Gardens features over two miles of lighted pathways and holiday displays | Aiken | Holiday |
| 00000050 Dec 13 |
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 |
| 00000051 Dec 13 |
Hartness Half Marathon & 5K
A cross-country style run on pavement, trails, dirt roads, gravel roads and grass fields - benefits Make-A-Wish SC | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000052 Dec 13 |
Holiday Parade of Lights
After the 5:30 PM sunset watch lighted parade entries proceed down 12th Street | Columbia Cayce | Holiday |
| 00000053 Dec 14 |
Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade
Along West Coleman Blvd - more than 100 floats with fireworks before the parade | Charleston Mount Pleasant | Holiday |
| 00000054 Dec 17 - 23 |
Lights 4 Paws
Drive-thru light show - benefits the Florence Area Humane Society and Lynches River County Park | Florence Coward | Holiday |
| 00000055 Dec 18 - 21 |
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 |
| 00000056 Dec 19 - 21 |
The Nutcracker
Enjoy the holiday classic performed by the Aiken Civic Ballet | Aiken | Holiday |
| 00000057 Dec 19 - 21 |
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 |
| 00000058 Dec 20 |
Cocoa Cup 5K
5K or 1 mile kids' fun run, holiday costume contest, pictures with Santa - benefits East Cooper Community Outreach and Lowcountry Food Bank | Charleston Summerville | Sports |
| 00000059 Dec 20 |
Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas
At Hagood Mill | Clemson Pickens | Holiday |
| 00000060 Dec 21 |
Jingle Jingle Bridge Run
5K + 10K runs, 5K walk, award ceremony with refreshments, music, and door prizes following the races - holiday costumes encouraged | Hilton Head | Sports |
| 00000061 Dec 24 |
Christmas Eve
State government observed holiday - not a federal holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000062 Dec 25 |
Christmas Day
Merry Christmas! - state and federal holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000063 Dec 26 |
Day After Christmas
State government observed holiday - not a federal holiday - also known as Boxing Day | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000064 Dec 27 |
Cold Winter's Day 5K
5K run/walk walk and snowflake youth fun run - benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Columbia Forest Acres | Sports |
| 00000065 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 |
| 00000066 Dec 30 - 31 |
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 |
| 00000067 Dec 31 |
Conway's New Year’s Eve
Ring in 2026 with a fireworks display at Downtown Conway's Riverfront District, bring blankets and chairs, tailgating in adjacent parking area | Myrtle Beach Conway | Holiday |
| 00000068 Dec 31 |
New Year's Eve
Goodbye 2025; Hello 2026! - not a state or federal holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000069 Dec 31 |
New Year's Eve Drone Show and Flip-Flop Drop
Celebrate the new year with family-friendly festivities with drone show and huge, sparkly flip-flops descending at midnight | Charleston Folly Beach | Holiday |
| 00000070 Dates TBD |
Candlelight Tours
Tour two historic homes by candlelight, learn about traditions of the past as musicians play selections from the 19th century - hosted by Historic Columbia | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000071 Dates TBD |
Chanukah in the Square
Live music, food and refreshments, Chanukah novelties giveaways, giant Menorah lighting, children's entertainment | Charleston | Holiday |
| 00000072 Dates TBD |
Christmas Celebration
Kickoff the holiday season at Bob Jones University with live music, Holiday Market, light display | Greenville | Holiday |
| 00000073 Dates TBD |
Christmas Light Boat Parade on Lake Murray - 2025 NOT BEING HELD
Decorated boat parade, Christmas carols, fireworks finale at the Lake Murray Dam Public Park | Columbia Lexington | Holiday |
| 00000074 Dates TBD |
Christmas in the Backcountry
Learn how colonists observed Christmas in the backcountry at The Living History Park and create decorations for the birds to eat throughout the winter | Aiken North Augusta | Historical |
| 00000075 Dates TBD |
Downtown Music and Light Experience
Enjoy a holiday light and music spectacular on South Dargan Street at this walk-through event | Florence | Holiday |
| 00000076 Dates TBD |
Gullah Kwanzaa Celebration
African drum and dance classes, storytelling, juicing demonstration - hosted by the Gullah/Geechee Family Foundation | Charleston | Holiday |
| 00000077 Dates TBD |
Holiday Ice Rink
Take a spin around this open-air rink across from Fountain Park * Closed Mondays & Dec 25 | Rock Hill | Sports |
| 00000078 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 |
| 00000079 Dates TBD |
Holidays at the Zoo
Thousands of dazzling lights, festive decorations, and cheerful music while you journey through the Greenville Zoo * Closed Dec 24-25 | Greenville | Holiday |
| 00000080 Dates TBD |
Lisznyai Christmas House
Enjoy the display and dancing lights from the comfort of your car or from the walking paths | Columbia Spring Valley | Holiday |
| 00000081 Dates TBD |
The Drop on Main
Ring in the New Year on the 1600 block of Main Street with live music, dancing, cash bars and food vendors - count down to midnight with ball drop | Columbia | Holiday |
