Two Blokes Brewing gingerbread workshop
Test your architectural and decorating skills at a gingerbread workshop hosted by Two Blokes Brewing. Tickets include one gingerbread house or scene, one brew of choice from Two Blokes and over 20 candy and decorating options. Expert structural advice is provided as well as a take-home repair kit to ensure your gingerbread house stays beautiful after the drive home.
Dec. 5. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. $55. Two Blokes Brewing. 547 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant. twoblokesbrewing.com
Lighting Colonial Lake and movie screening
Head to Colonial Lake Park downtown to witness a holiday display surrounding the lake and featuring more than 1,000 lights. Enjoy live music, a puppeteer, dance performances, a food village, artist vignettes, a photo booth and more as you wait for Mayor John Tecklenburg to light the tree in the center of the lake. Bring blankets and chairs to the adjacent Moultrie Park at 7 p.m. for a movie screening.
Dec. 1. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. Colonial Lake. 46-54 Ashley Ave. Downtown. charlestonparksconservancy.org
BIG Lowcountry Boil at Holy City Brewing
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry for its 5th BIG Lowcountry Boil, a traditional shrimp boil complemented with salad, dessert and drinks from Holy City Brewing. Jam to live music by Hollified as you test your ax-throwing or archery skills, then check out the vendor market and silent auction.
Dec 2. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Holy City Brewing. 1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston. bbbslowcountry.org/blb
City of Charlestonโs Holiday Parade
Get ready for Charlestonโs annual holiday parade which starts on Broad Street at Colonial Lake, turns up Meeting Street and ends at Marion Square. Pick a vantage point at any spot along the route and enjoy the groups, floats and catch a glimpse of Santa himself.
Dec. 3. 3 p.m. Free to attend. Broad Street at Rutledge Avenue. Downtown. Charleston-sc.gov
Coastal Crustโs Holiday Market
Shop small and support more than 25 local businesses at Coastal Crustโs Holiday Market with a fire pit, hot chocolate and cannoli nachos from the restaurantโs antique pizza truck. A second market will take place at Coastal Crustโs Mount Pleasant location Nov. 14 with different vendors.
Nov. 6. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free to attend. Coastal Crust. 979 Harborview Road. James Island. coastalcrust.com



