For such a big dude, Santa sure gets around. If you’re trying to decide where to head this holiday season, let us be your guide with this helpful Santa roundup.

Hint: Santa can, in fact, be in two places at once.

Holiday Festival of Lights
Now through Dec. 23 Santa will be in his village:
Sundays-Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. and 8:20-9:30 p.m.
Friday-Saturday, 6-8 p.m. and 8:20-10:30 p.m.

Downtown Holiday Market in Marion Square
Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 2-17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Holiday Festival at Freshfields Village
Sat. Nov. 25, Santa on deck from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Lakeside Light Display in Goose Creek
Fri. Dec. 1, photos with Santa, 6-8 p.m.

A Folly Jolly Morning w/ Santa at Charleston Performing Arts Center
Sat. Dec. 2, pictures with Santa, crafts, cookies, and story time, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Johns Island Homegrown Holiday Bazaar
Sat. Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Isle of Palms Holiday Street Festival
Sat. Dec. 2, 2-7 p.m.

Shadowmoss Holiday Parade and Market
Sat. Dec. 2, photos with Santa, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Carnes Crossroads Holiday Market
Sat. Dec. 9, 12-5 p.m.

Brunch with Santa at Mercantile and Mash
Sat. Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa by the Sea at the Citadel Beach Club
Sun. Dec. 17, photos with Santa, family activities, and a pancake breakfast, 10 a.m.-noon.

If we’re missing a Santa appearance, let us know by emailing calendar@charlestoncitypaper.com.


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