29th 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 and ending at the intersection of West Coleman Boulevard and Patriots Point Road.
Dec. 15. Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. Free. West Coleman Boulevard. Mount Pleasant. experiencemountpleasant.com
25th annual Holiday Market & Craft Show
Stock up on goodies such as fresh produce, baked goods, hot food, homemade preserves
and handcrafted gifts created by local artisans. Come see this year’s assortment of Christmas ornaments, glass work, whimsical crafts and a wide variety of original art by locally
recognized potters, artists, craftsmen and photographers.
Dec. 14. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to attend. Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Pavilion.
645 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant. experiencemountpleasant.com
Ashley Hall Carolers
Feel the holiday spirit with a special evening of performances by Ashley Hall’s elementary school choirs. Enjoy classic carols from Jingle Bells to Deck the Halls, and embrace the
holiday season with friends and family. And whether you’re coming for the carols, you’ll stay for the specialty cocktails and hot cocoa sure to warm your bones in the chilly weather.
This event will take place on the Gabrielle Plaza or inside the lobby pending weather.
Dec. 19. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free to attend. Hotel Bennett. 404 King St. Downtown. hotelbennett.com
Charleston Farmers Market
Browse through a bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables, handcrafted goods and
prepared foods as you explore the charming stalls inside Marion Square. From farm-fresh produce to food truck favorites, there’s something for everyone at the Charleston Farmers Market. Bring the whole family and enjoy live music, special events and activities for all ages in the heart of downtown.
Dec. 14. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend. Marion Square. 329 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonfarmersmarket.com
Fossil Fridays at Charleston Museum
Unravel the mysteries of the past with Fossil Fridays at the Charleston Museum, hosted by curator of natural history Matthew Gibson. A great opportunity for families of history lovers and dinosaur addicts, this weekly event lets you get hands-on experience with different fossils found in the Lowcountry and elsewhere. Gibson will also share what projects he is currently working on and help you identify your own fossil finds.
Every Friday. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free for members; free with museum admission. Charleston Museum. 360 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonmuseum.org
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