Charleston, South Carolina – “Tis the season” for holiday fun and festivities in Charleston!
Here are some big Christmas parades, tree lightings, shows, and activities taking place in Charleston and the surrounding areas this holiday season.
Parades & Tree Lighting Events
- Light the Lake at Colonial Lake – Nov. 30
- North Charleston Tree Lighting – Dec. 5
- North Charleston Christmas Festival & Parade – Dec. 6
- City of Charleston Holiday Parade – Dec. 7
- City of Charleston Tree Lighting – Dec. 7
- Holiday Parade of Boats – Dec. 13
- Folly Beach Christmas Parade – Dec. 13
- Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade – Dec. 14
- Summerville Christmas Parade – Dec. 14
- Chanukah in the Square – Dec. 14
Holiday Light Shows
- Holiday Festival of Lights – Nov. 14 – Dec. 31
- Aquarium Aglow – Select dates from Nov. 21 – Dec. 30
- Holiday Lights Driving Tour in Moncks Corner – Nov. 28 – Dec. 30
- Bee City Zoo Christmas Wonderland of Lights – Nov. 21 – Jan.1
- Cougar Night Lights – Dec. 5 – Jan.1
- Night of a Thousand Candles – Select dates from Nov. 28 – Jan. 4
Holiday Shows
- The Charleston Christmas Special – Select dates from Dec. 12 – Dec. 17
- South Carolina Ballet: Nutcracker – Dec. 1, Dec. 2, and Dec. 3
- Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical – Select dates: Dec. 9 – Dec. 14
- A Christmas Carol – Select dates from Nov. 29 – Dec. 21
For tickets and further information, please visit the various venues’ websites.
