Holiday Festival of Lights
There’s only a couple weeks left to hop in a car and cruise along the three-mile display of lights throughout James Island County Park. The annual holiday festival features more than 2 million blinking, twinkling and dazzling bulbs, and more than 750 unique displays. Don’t forget to visit the Christmas village to grab fresh hot cocoa, s’mores, candy, gifts and more. And, of course, make sure to visit old Kris Kringle himself.
Through Dec. 31. 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Entry prices vary by night. James Island County Park. 871 Riverland Drive. James Island. ccprc.com/3665/holiday-festival-of-lights
Vodkas and Latkes at Union Station
Union Station is hosting a new spin on Chanukah with drag queen dreidel and drag queen Bingo, featuring this year’s City Paper Best Drag Queen Patti O’Furniture. Show your PRIDE and celebrate the spirit(s) of the occasion with your first taste of latkes, topped with traditional and gourmet garnishes, with a tasty selection of vodkas. Upgrade to a champagne and caviar experience for an additional fee.
Dec. 22. 6 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. $72/general admission; $108/upgrade. Union Station. 652A King St. Downtown. unionstationchs.com
Santa at the Aquarium
Don’t miss your last chance to meet Santa at the S.C. Aquarium over the weekend. Reserve a visit to meet the jolly red elf and pose for a keepsake photo. Or partake in a festive scavenger hunt for special prizes and enjoy dive shows featuring underwater elves. While you’re there, take in the sights of some of the most extraordinary animals that inhabit local marshes and oceans across the globe.
Dec. 21 and Dec. 22. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $30.50/general admission. S.C. Aquarium.
100 Aquarium Wharf. Downtown. scaquarium.org
Holiday Blues and BBQ Cruise
Hop aboard the Charleston Princess for a fantastic evening on the water the day after Christmas. Cruise around the Charleston harbor with friends and family with a fun, casual and relaxing experience featuring live music, breathtaking views and a barbecue buffet
— mac ‘n’ cheese included. And of course, enjoy the fully stocked bar on board.
Dec. 26. 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Charleston Maritime Center. 10 Wharfside St. Downtown. charlestonharbortours.com
Holy City Holiday Market
The 10th Anniversary Holy City Holiday Market will be popping up for a three-day shopping weekend in Old Park Circle this weekend. Shop up to 250 vendors and food trucks at the main event on Saturday across The Station, Holy City Brewing, The Porter Room and Firefly Distillery. Enjoy live music, family-friendly fun and more.
Dec. 20 to Dec. 22. Market times vary. Free to attend. Park Circle area along Spruill Avenue.
North Charleston. holycityholidaymarket.com
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