Last updated: November 11, 2024
Celebrate with the Florence community this holiday season! Our guide will connect you with all the festive happenings. From locals to visitors, our guide showcases the best of Florence's festive season.
One of the highlighted attractions is the Brookgreen Gardens' Nights of a Thousand Candles, where enchanting candlelit paths and live music create a magical atmosphere. The Holiday Festival of Lights features dazzling light displays that bring festive cheer to families and friends. And the Downtown Christmas Magic is something you definitely don’t want to miss, offering a delightful blend of shopping, local treats, and seasonal entertainment. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Florence Holiday Light Displays
Downtown Christmas Magic
- What to Expect
- Synchronized holiday light and music display on historic downtown buildings.
- Description
- Downtown Christmas Magic in Florence features decorated storefronts, holiday crafts, Santa meet-and-greets, and a holiday light and music spectacular on S. Dargan Street.
- Where
- Florence | More Info : Downtown Christmas Magic
Downtown Holiday Music and Light Show
- What to Expect
- Synchronized light and sound show on historic downtown buildings.
- Description
- The Downtown Holiday Music and Light Show is a free, nightly event featuring a walk-through display of holiday lights synchronized with festive music. Located in the 100 block of S. Dargan Street, this event offers a joyful atmosphere perfect for families and holiday enthusiasts.
- Where
- Florence | More Info : Downtown Holiday Music and Light Show
Florence Holiday Markets and Shopping
Jingle Bell Market
- What to Expect
- Unique gifts and seasonal items from national vendors.
- Description
- The Jingle Bell Market is a premier holiday shopping event in the Carolinas, featuring vendors from all over the country offering unique gifts, decor, and more. Whether you're on the hunt for the perfect presents or just want to soak up the holiday spirit, this event is the place to be.
- Where
- Florence | More Info : Jingle Bell Market
Florence Other Holiday Activities
Holiday Window Decorating Contest
- What to Expect
- Community-driven holiday window decorating contest with QR code voting.
- Description
- Downtown Florence businesses showcase their holiday spirit with creative and unique window displays, inviting visitors to vote for their favorite.
- Where
- Florence | More Info : Holiday Window Decorating Contest
Letters to Santa
- What to Expect
- Santa's mailbox with potential responses.
- Description
- Drop off your letter to Santa at the Downtown Holiday Music & Light Show, where it might even get a response.
- Where
- Florence | More Info : Letters to Santa
Holiday Photo-Ops
- What to Expect
- Interactive holiday photo ops with festive characters.
- Description
- Downtown Florence offers holiday photo opportunities with polar bears, reindeer, and holiday penguins placed throughout the Historic District for visitors to capture festive memories while shopping downtown.
- Where
- Florence | More Info : Holiday Photo-Ops