Charleston, SC Events: Don’t Miss a Thing
Looking for kid-friendly events in Charleston, SC? You’ve found it. The Kidding Around Charleston Events Page is your go-to spot for family-friendly fun around the Lowcountry, featuring Charleston area events this weekend, plus can’t-miss activities and upcoming favorites for kids of all ages.
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Kick off the holiday season with the official lighting of the towering Christmas tree, live music, Santa’s grand arrival, treats, and kids’ activities.
📍 Location: Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1200 Belk Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Kick off the holiday season at Wild Dunes! Join Santa as he leads the countdown to the Christmas tree lighting at 5:30 PM, then enjoy a festive oyster roast and holiday fare, gingerbread house and ornament decorating, and a letters-to-Santa station. Santa makes special appearances throughout dinner. Cash bar available.
🎟️ Cost: Adults (13+) $78; Kids (4–12) $40; Ages 3 & under free (plus 25% service charge and 11% tax)
📍 Location: Osprey Terrace & Ballroom at the Sweetgrass Inn, Wild Dunes Resort, 5757 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
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Get into the holiday spirit at Summerville’s annual Old Time Christmas Celebration! Enjoy the tree lighting ceremony (right at 6 PM), food trucks and vendors, a chance to mail letters to Santa and meet him, and the Live Window Display Competition among local businesses. Expect street closures on Doty, Richardson, and Main Street starting at 2 PM.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Hutchinson Square, 102 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483
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Kick off the holiday season with an evening under the twinkling stars on Gabrielle Plaza! Enjoy caroling from the Charleston Caroling Company, festive giveaways, and a surprise visit from Santa himself. No tickets or reservations required.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Gabrielle Plaza at Hotel Bennett, 404 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
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Floats, music, and holiday spirit! The City of Charleston’s holiday parade steps off at 3 pm, with the tree lighting to follow in Marion Square.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Marion Square, Charleston, SC
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