Celebrate Christmas in Charleston

Are you and your family planning to visit the Lowcountry this holiday season? To help make your vacation stress-free, we've put together a list of everything you need to know from where to eat, to where to shop, and what festive events are happening around town! If you have any questions about local restaurants, events, or other things to do during your stay, feel free to contact our friendly concierge at 843-886-8144.

• Coastal Crust Holiday Market | Dec. 8 | 5-8 PM | Coastal Crust, 219 Simmons St, Mt Pleasant, SC | Free to attend

• 23rd Annual Holiday Market & Craft Show | Dec. 10 | 11-4 PM | Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market Pavilion, 645 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 | Free to attend

• Holiday Market at Container Bar | Dec. 10 | 1-6 PM | 2130 Mt. Pleasant St. | Free to attend

• Thrifters & Drifters Holiday Market | Dec. 4 | 11-4 PM | The Royal American, 970 Morrison Dr. Charleston, SC 29403 | Free to attend

• Charleston Holiday Market | Dec. 3 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St, Charleston, SC | Free to attend

• Holiday Market at Redux | Dec. 3 | 1-4 p.m. | Redux Contemporary Art Center | Free to attend

• Support the Locals Holiday Market & Fashion Show | Dec. 4 | 1-8 PM | Palmetto Brewing Co., 289 Huger St, Charleston, SC | Free to attend

• 4th Annual Christkindlmarkt @ Bay Street Biergarten | Dec. 11 | 11-4 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten, 549 East Bay St. | Free to attend

• Miracle on Market St. | Dec. 16-18 | 4-6 PM daily | The Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St, Charleston, SC | Free to attend

• December Night Bazaar | Dec. 17 | 5-9 p.m. | Edmund's Oast Brewing Co., 1505 King St. Ext. | Free to attend

• Annual Holiday Market | Nov. 25 & 26 | 10-4 PM | Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd. Charleston, SC | Free to attend - admission to Middleton Place is NOT required to visit the market

• Small Business Saturday Market | Nov. 26 | 12-4 PM | The Garden by Charlestown Fermentory, 1331 Ashley River Rd. Charleston, SC | Free to attend

• Small Business Saturday with Feminist Magic Market | Nov. 26 | 11-3 PM | 4824 Chateau Ave. | Free to attend with optional paid activities like yoga

• Holiday Sip & Shop | Dec. 1 | 11-2 AM | Roadside Blooms, 4610 Spruill Ave, North Charleston, SC | Free to attend

• Hanahan Christmas Market | Dec. 2 | 12-3:30 PM | Hanahan Amphitheater, 3100 Mabeline Rd, Hanahan, SC | Free to attend

• Holiday Gift Market @ Tanger Outlets | Dec. 3 | 10-5 PM | 4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd, North Charleston, SC | Free to attend

• Adopt & Shop | Dec. 17 | 7-11 AM | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave, North Charleston, SC | Free to Attend

• Stingrays Hockey: Holiday Market Festival | Dec. 18 | 3-5:30 PM | North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr. North Charleston, SC | Free to attend, there will be a canned food drive

• Winter Market | Dec. 21 | 6-9 PM | The Sanctuary, 720 Magnolia Rd. Charleston, SC 29407 | Free to attend

• 11/15/2019 - 12/31/2019
• 5:30-10 PM Nightly
• James Island County Park
• 871 Riverland Drive
• Charleston's most popular holiday event features millions of vibrant dazzling lights throughout the park. There will also be other family activities, shopping, and dining.

• 11/15/2019 - 12/31/2019
• Charleston Visitor's Center
• 375 Meeting Street
• Join Adventure Sightseeing on a magnificent journey through over 700 light displays around Charleston from the comfort of a guided bus tour.

• 12/10/2022
• 5:30 pm

• Best places to view: Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park Pier, SC Aquarium area, Liberty Square, Charleston Maritime Center, Riley Waterfront Park, and The Battery area as far as Tradd St.

• Experience the beloved Charleston tradition as a display of festive boats sail through the Charleston Harbor.

• 11/26/2022
• 7:00 PM
• Circular Congregational Church
• 150 Meeting Street
• Travel through Charleston's history by listening to music from gospel, jazz classics, and holiday favorites performed by some of Charleston's most talented musicians.

• 11/30/2019 - 12/21/2022
• Dock Street Theatre
• 135 Church Street
• A brand new production of Dickens's classic featuring colorful new sets and costumes and an inventive new holiday score. Filled with the carols of the season, Ebenezer Scrooge discovers the magic of Christmas.