Things to do this December in Charleston

There’s so much to do in Charleston in December, we could write about it for days! Here’s a sampling of fun holiday events that will satisfy the whole family. Be sure to check if you need tickets or reservations as some of our fantastic holiday offerings are sure to sell out!

Arts & Culture

• A Christmas Carol | November 29 – December 21
• South Carolina Ballet Presents: Nutcracker | December 1, 2, and 3
• Santa Rave | December 4
• Speigeltent Cabaret Royale | December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20
• A Motown Christmas | December 5
• First Friday Artwalk | December 5
• Jerk Du Soleil: An Emo Spectacular | December 6
• Mitch Albom at the Charleston Library Society | December 9
• Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical | December 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14
• A Christmas Story | December 5-23
• North Charleston Pops Sound of the Season | December 20
• Comedy on Queen: New Year’s Eve Comedy Countdown | December 31

Food & Drink

• Circa 1886’s Dickens Dinner | Dec 3, 10, 17, and 18
• Yappy Hour at Ellis Creek Fish Camp | December 4
• Holiday Shopping Bazaar in the Stacks | December 4 and 5
• Brunch with Santa at Emeline | December 7
• Nutcracker Tea | December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21

Health, Wellness, & Sports

• Holiday Classic | December 5-7
• Reindeer Run | December 13
• Charlotte @ College of Charleston Men’s Basketball | December 14
• The Citadel @ College of Charleston Men’s Basketball | December 17
• Drexel @ College of Charleston Men’s Basketball | December 29

Holiday Happenings

• Holy City Christmas at Holy City Brewing | December 4-21 (Thursday-Sunday)
• Mingle with Kringle | December 6
• The Great Charleston Gingerbread House Party | December 6
• Holiday Street Festival | December 6
• Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony | December 7
• Whobillation | December 7
• The Charleston Christmas Special | December 12-21
• Folly Beach Christmas Parade | December 13
• Deck the Paws | December 13
• The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes | December 13
• Chanukah in the Square | December 14
• Holiday Festival of Lights | Nightly through December 31
• Folly Beach Flip Flop Drop | December 31
• New Year’s Eve Fireworks at the Holiday Festival of Lights | December 31

Shopping & Retail

• Holiday Shopping Bazaar in the Stacks | December 4 and 5
• Second Thursday Shopping Event | December 11
• Holy City Holiday Market | December 19-21
• Holy City Holiday Park and Shop | Daily through December 31

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