11/01/2026
🎄 Christmas in Charleston is almost here! From holiday light displays and Christmas markets to festive pop-up bars, hotel experiences, and holiday parades, there’s plenty happening around Charleston and the Lowcountry this season.
Here’s what to add to your holiday calendar!
✨ CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & EXPERIENCES
🎄 Nov. 13–Dec. 31: Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park, 5:30–10 PM nightly.
🐠 Nov. 20–Dec. 31: Aquarium Aglow at the South Carolina Aquarium, select nights.
🏡 Nov. 21: Hotel Bennett’s life-size Gingerbread House returns.
🍵 Nov. 29–Dec. 23: Tea with Santa at Hotel Bennett.
✨ Dec. 3–18: Holiday Tea at Hotel Bennett.
🎭 Nov. 29–Dec. 20: A Christmas Carol at Dock Street Theatre.
🍸 CHRISTMAS POP-UP BARS
🎅 Nov. 6–Jan. 3: Lamar’s Holiday Pop-Up on King Street.
🎄 Nov. 6–Jan. 3: Republic Garden & Lounge Holiday Pop-Up.
🍹 Nov. 20–Dec. 31: Miracle @ SWC at Saltwater Cowboys on Shem Creek.
🏔️ Nov. 9–Jan. 5: Little Pine at Little Palm inside The Ryder Hotel. A festive après-ski experience.
🎁 HOLIDAY MARKETS & SHOPPING
🛍️ Nov. 19–22: G&G Winter Market.
🎄 Nov. 20–22: Holiday Market Charleston at North Charleston Coliseum.
🎁 Nov. 27–Dec. 31: Holiday Market at American Gardens on King Street. Hours vary by day.
🎄 Dec. 4–6: Christmas Made in the South at Exchange Park.
🛍️ Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13 & 19: Charleston Holiday Markets at Marion Square, 9 AM–3 PM.
🎅 CHRISTMAS PARADES & EVENTS
🎄 Dec. 12: Christmas in the Creek Parade, 9:30 AM.
🎅 Dec. 12: Folly Beach Christmas Parade, noon.
✨ Dec. 13: Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade, fireworks at 5:30 PM.
Whether you’re looking for Christmas lights, holiday cocktails, festive hotel experiences, or Christmas events around Charleston, there’s something for everyone this season!
Save this guide and share it with someone planning their holidays in Charleston! 🎄
Event dates and hours are subject to change. Check individual event pages for reservations and tickets.
