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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Lace up for a festive fun run or walk through the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park.
The Holiday Festival of Lights kicks off at James Island County Park. The display runs nightly from 5:30 to 10 PM, November 13 through December 31.
Come learn how to make this tasty side dish with sweet potatoes for the upcoming holiday season! Weekly teen program for grades 6-12 featuring different activities centered around a variety of topics.
Pick out the perfect tree and soak up the holiday spirit! Families can make Christmas crafts and decorations, snap photos in the photo booth, enjoy live music, and visit Santa (12–6 pm). Fresh-baked cookies and holiday treats are available for purchase.
🎟️ Cost: Free admission – no ticket required
📍 Location: Boone Hall Farms, 2434 N Hwy 17, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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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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Pick out the perfect tree and soak up the holiday spirit! Families can make Christmas crafts and decorations, snap photos in the photo booth, enjoy live music, and visit Santa (12–6 pm). Fresh-baked cookies and holiday treats are available for purchase.
🎟️ Cost: Free admission – no ticket required
📍 Location: Boone Hall Farms, 2434 N Hwy 17, 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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A festive inclusive-recreation holiday dance in North Charleston for ages 4 and up (chaperones required).
🎟️ Cost: Advance tickets are $4 per person in advance, $5 at the door
📍 Location: 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405
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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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