South Carolina Christmas 2026

Top Events Across South Carolina

Find the best Christmas events across South Carolina this year!

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   Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo Columbia

   Over 60 handcrafted wildlife lantern displays and nightly snowfall.

2. 2
   St. Nicholas Festival West Columbia

   Meet St. Nicholas and receive a chocolate golden coin.

3. 3
   Charleston Holiday Festival of Lights Charleston

   Millions of dazzling holiday lights and animated displays

4. 4
   North Charleston Christmas Parade and Festival North Charleston

   Holiday celebration with children's activities, Santa visits, and a parade

5. 5
   Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade Mount Pleasant

   Features fireworks, marching bands, and illuminated floats along Coleman Boulevard.

6. 6
   Isle of Palms Holiday Street Festival Isle of Palms

   Front Beach festival featuring live music, Santa Claus, and a tree lighting.

7. 7
   Christkindlmarkt Charleston Awendaw

   German-inspired Christmas market featuring authentic imported handcrafts, food, and Glühwein.

8. 8
   ChristmasVille Festival Rock Hill

   Old Town Rock Hill festival featuring ice skating, carolers, and Santa.

9. 9
   Anne Springs Close Greenway Winter Holiday Market Fort Mill

   Outdoor holiday market with regional artisans

10. 10
    Indian Land Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Indian Land

    Community parade and tree lighting with Santa's workshop theme.

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    United Community Ice on Main Greenville

    Outdoor ice skating rink in downtown Greenville

12. 12
    Old Time Summerville Christmas Celebration Summerville

    Annual tree lighting ceremony with Santa visits.

13. 13
    Fantasy of Lights Sumter

    South Carolina's largest free Christmas light display with over a million lights.

14. 14
    Christmas in the Creek Tree Lighting Goose Creek

    Goose Creek's free community holiday tree lighting at the outdoor amphitheater.

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    Harbour Town Lights Hilton Head Island

    Iconic lighthouse adorned with festive holiday lights