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Christmas Tree Festival

Kick off the holiday season at Boone Hall this weekend with a variety of Christmas fun and activities perfect for the whole family. Santa will be available each day of the festival, and families can take as many photos with the Big Guy as their phones can hold for no additional cost. Enjoy fresh baked cookies, face painting, a huge selection of fresh-cut trees and a variety of other Christmas goodies.
Nov. 22-23. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Boone Hall Plantation. 1235 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant. boonehallplantation.com

Thanksgiving Farmers Market

Breathe in the fresh autumn air at Freshfields Village with a special Thanksgiving Farmers Market. This festive, food-focused market is the perfect place to gather everything you need from fresh produce and prepared dishes to artisanal goods and holiday-ready crafts. Bring family and friends to shop, savor and enjoy the community spirit as you get ready for the season’s celebrations with more than a dozen local vendors.
Nov. 24. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free to attend. Freshfields Village. 165 Village Green Drive. Johns Island. freshfieldsvillage.com

Dragon Boat Holiday Festival of Lights

See the Holiday Festival of Lights from a whole new perspective — the cockpit of a dragon boat! As the sun goes down and the lights come on for the evening, you’ll enjoy an on-the-water introduction to this ancient sport, while also getting an up-close view of some of the festival’s most iconic light displays. Guests will be treated to tasty hot chocolate and free admission to the festival that evening. No experience necessary.
Nov. 24-25. 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. $30/person. James Island County Park. 871 Riverland Drive.
James Island. ccprc.com

Wild Dunes Harvest Festival

Join Wild Dunes for its annual Harvest Festival, and enjoy a delightful fall-themed event chock-full of autumn bites, carnival games, a petting zoo and more. This family-friendly event is the perfect way to embrace the fall season with your loved ones. Wild Dunes members get 20% off ticket price, and children age 3 and under get in free.
Nov. 26. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. $50/adult; $20/children 4-12. Wild Dunes Resort. 5757 Palm Blvd.
Isle of Palms. wilddunesresort.com

Sweetgrass Basket workshop

Create your own one-of-a-kind sweetgrass basket in a special class with Jennifaye Singleton of Geechee Gyal Baskets. Singleton has been making baskets since 1990, an art she learned from her aunt. Each piece is unique, and each artist develops his or her own style. Enjoy complimentary garden admission with your ticket. Space is limited. All materials will be provided.
Nov. 22. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. $100/ticket. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.
3550 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. magnoliaplantation.com

Arts + Music

Dance to the beats at Latin American concert

Otro Sur, the College of Charleston’s student ensemble that performs folk and popular music from across Latin America, takes the stage 4 p.m. Nov. 23 at Gage Hall, 4 Archdale St. The concert’s dance hall setting offers ample space for all to move and groove to Latin beats. For those who need a little primer, a dance class will take place at 3 p.m. prior to the concert. More: bit.ly/cofcotrosur

VISUAL ARTS

  • Through Jan. 10: Tiny Zoo is a new exhibition by Charleston-based artist Cara Fisher, who works in black-and-white drawings, murals and installations. Public Works Art Center, 135 West Richard Ave., Summerville.
    More: publicworksartcenter.org
  • Sat., Nov. 22: Kulture Klash is an annual celebration of creativity and community, taking place on November 22nd at Building 64, 2301 Noisette Blvd. This festival is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together a diverse mix of artists, performers, and audiences to experience a vibrant blend of visual art, music, dance, and interactive installations.
    More: kultureklashchs.com

AUCTION

  • Through Nov. 23: Charleston Jazz is hosting an online silent auction with a bounty of delights from Charleston businesses, including items, like food baskets, restaurant gift cards, concert tickets, a bourbon package and original artwork.
    More: charlestonjazz.com/silentauction

MUSIC

A la carte

WHAT’S NEW

Coffee and art. The Washington

Café, an art-filled coffee shop and community space, has opened at 1111 McKnight Road in Mount Pleasant. The café is owned and operated by Cainhoy native Peter Washington III,, and it celebrates his Gullah Geechee heritage. Open from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, expect items like sweet potato pie and strawberry cornmeal cake with a selection of coffee and tea.
More: thewashingtoncafe.com

More dough. Girl Nextdough, the beloved food truck, has opened a brick and mortar location at 1939 Maybank Highway on James Island. Open from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday through Sunday, the menu features items like lemon sprinkle donuts, cinnamon buns, bagels and breakfast sandwiches.
More: girlnextdough.com

Street food. Newly opened Mazal is serving Mediterranean street food at 1901 Ashley River Road. Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Friday, expect food like shawarma, hummus, falafel and a sabich sandwich.
More: mazaleat.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Brews and bivalves. Fleet Landing is teaming up with Commonhouse Aleworks for a Lowcountry oyster roast from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 23. The event will take place at Commonhouse Aleworks at 4831 O’Hear Ave. in North Charleston. Oyster shells will be recycled. Tickets are $30.
More: Eventbrite

Festive punch. Cheerwine Holiday Punch returns to Charleston, introducing cans for the first time along with the classic 2-liter bottles of the special holiday beverage. To toast the debut of cans, Cheerwine teamed with local Charleston mixologists at King BBQ, Sorghum & Salt and Swig & Swine to serve cocktails throughout December.
More: cheerwine.com

GOING DARK

The Select, an American restaurant that opened at 465 Meeting St. in July 2024, is closing its doors. The original restaurant in Sandy Springs, Georgia, will continue operating.
More: theselectcharleston.com

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