Aquarium Aglow
Only a few days remain for this year’s holiday celebration at the South Carolina Aquarium. From the icy starlight of the mountains to the neon lights of the coast, let wildlife lead the way to celebration this holiday season. Make memories to last a lifetime as you wave to Scuba Claus in the Great Ocean Tank and capture frame-worthy moments at multiple photo ops.
This week: Dec. 8, 10 and 14, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event runs through the end of the month.Ticket prices vary. South Carolina Aquarium. 100 Aquarium Wharf. Downtown. Tickets: scaquarium.org/aglow (EDITOR’S NOTE: The time has been corrected. We apologize for the earlier error.)
Dew Drops Designs pop-up
Discover artisanal treasures at The Mercantile’s pop-up with Dew Drop Designs this weekend. Shop exquisite leather goods, jewelry and more for unique holiday finds. Don’t miss this limited-time showcase of craftsmanship and the perfect chance to do some last-minute Christmas shopping for loved ones.
Dec. 9. Noon to 4 p.m. Free to attend. The Restoration Hotel. 75 Wentworth St. Downtown. therestorationhotel.com
Holiday candle-making workshop
Learn to make your own holiday-themed candles from scratch using festive vintage glasses, tea cups and tins. Go home with two candles mixed with your unique scent combinations from a variety of wintery fragrances like Christmas tree, gingerbread, crackling fire and more. Adorn your candle with special decorations like cinnamon sticks, holiday ribbons and candy canes. All materials are included.
Dec. 9. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $75/members; $105/nonmembers. The Charleston Museum.
360 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonmuseum.org
28th Annual Christmas Light Parade
Brilliantly lit floats and community groups will march up West Coleman Boulevard as the Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade sets sail to the delight of thousands of residents and visitors. The festivities begin with a spectacular Pyrotecnico fireworks show, immediately followed by the start of the parade at Live Oak Drive traveling south. See the event page on Facebook for more info.
Dec. 10. 5:30 p.m. Free. Live Oak Drive to West Coleman Boulevard. Mount Pleasant. experiencemountpleasant.com
Gullah Christmas Concert
This year’s holiday season at Boone Hall will have more of a Gullah Christmas flavor with Gullah Christmas stories and songs performed by the Plantation Singers. Complimentary hot chocolate, cider and Christmas cookies will be available at the Cotton Dock ahead of the main concert later that evening. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dec. 13. 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. $30/adult; $15/ages 3-17. Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens.
1235 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant. boonehallplantation.com
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