SC Festivals, Events January SC Events
SC Dog Friendly Travel Guide
| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Jan 1 |
Holiday Lights Safari
Drive-thru the park decorated with more than 300,000 lights plus deer forest and nativity with live animals - money raised will be for the care of the park's animals | Spartanburg Wellford | Holiday |
| 00000001 Jan 1 |
New Year's Day
Welcome 2023! | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000002 Jan 2 |
New Year's Day Observed
State and federal governments' observed day off since New Year's Day falls on weekend | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000003 Jan 12 - 14 |
Black Ink Festival: African American Book Festival
Book festival features dozens of African American authors, workshops for authors and programs for readers | Charleston | Educational |
| 00000004 Jan 12 - 15 |
SOS Mid-Winter Break
Bring in the new year with this 4-day shagging event Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000005 Jan 16 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
State and federal holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000006 Jan 27 |
A Night in the Valley
Cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres followed by a dinner and auction - formal attire - benefits TTC students | Charleston North Charleston | Gala |
| 00000007 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 |
| 00000008 Dates TBD |
Charleston Marathon
Marathon, half marathon, youth marathon, 5K, health and wellness expo, post race party - benefits Engaging Creative Minds | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000009 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 |
| 00000010 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 |
| 00000011 Dates TBD |
Hilton Head Snow Day
Snowfield, inflatable rides, entertainment - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund | Hilton Head | Festival |
| 00000012 Dates TBD |
Holiday Ice
Take a spin around the ice rink in Downtown Anderson | Anderson | Sports |
| 00000013 Dates TBD |
Holiday Ice Rink
Take a spin around this open-air rink across from Fountain Park | Rock Hill | Sports |
| 00000014 Dates TBD |
Ice On Main
Enjoy the season at this open-air ice skating rink on Village Green, adjacent to City Hall | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000015 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 |
| 00000016 Dates TBD |
Run Downtown 5K Road Race
Run or walk this 5K through Downtown Greenville, post race event | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000017 Dates TBD |
Skating on the Square
Spartanburg's open-air ice rink is in the heart of the city on Morgan Square | Spartanburg | Sports |
