Polar Plunge party
Kick off the New Year with a splash at BLU’s Polar Plunge Party on Folly Beach. Whether you’re daring enough to take the plunge or prefer to cheer from the sidelines, join others for an exhilarating day filled with food, drinks and live music. Relish in a fresh oyster roast and New Year’s Day special food offerings.
Jan. 1. 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Menu prices vary. BLU Beach Bar and Grill. 1 Center St. Folly Beach. blufollybeach.com/event/polar-plunge
Noon Year’s Eve!
Join the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry for a Noon Year’s Eve event this weekend. The Museum will have a festive morning, culminating in a noon ball drop and juice box toast. Activities are free with paid admission to the museum, and the outside ball drop on the alley is a free, walk-up event — no pre-registration required. While you’re there, take some time to explore the museum, which features free monthly programs and boasts hands-on exhibits and learning opportunities for kids of all ages.
Dec. 30. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $15/general admission. Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. 25 Ann St. Downtown. explorecml.org
Well Hung Vineyard Year-End Drag Brunch
Hit Well Hung Vineyard for a wicked brunch extravaganza like no other. Prepare to be dazzled by the mesmerizing performances of talented drag queens and kings. Hosted by Charleston Pride’s Taylor Knight Addams St. James, featured performers include Dorea Saunders from America’s Got Talent and Buff Faye, former National Entertainer of the Year.
Dec. 30. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10/dining room seating. Well Hung Vineyard. 49 Market St. Downtown. wellhungvineyard.com
NYE bar crawl 2024
Say hello to 2024 in style. Experience the best bars that Charleston has to offer — all in one epic New Year’s Eve crawl. Go around for Champagne toasts, watch the televised ball drop in Times Square and listen to the best music across all of Charleston’s hottest venues. Enjoy drink specials all night. This event is for individuals ages 21 and older.
Dec. 31. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. $20/person. John King Dueling Piano. 428 King St. Downtown. johnkinggrill.com
Folly Beach Fireworks and Flip-Flop Drop
Ring in the new year the Folly Beach way with a fireworks show and flip-flop drop. First, enjoy a family-friendly fireworks show on the beach. Then, gather around the giant pair of sparkly flip-flops on Center Street, and watch them descend to mark the new year. Afterward, check out local bars and restaurants for food and drink specials and live music.
Dec. 31. Events start at 7 p.m. Free to attend. Center Street. Folly Beach.
visitfolly.com/flip-flop-drop
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