South Carolina events › By month › December 2026
South Carolina events in December 2026: holiday light shows, Christmas parades, Nutcrackers and holiday concerts, markets and New Year’s Eve, week by week, with the town, region and price as each organizer lists them. The list fills in as organizers announce dates and updates itself from our checked events dataset.
140 events on our South Carolina calendar run during December 2026.
This list is rebuilt from our South Carolina events dataset (calendar last re-checked Oct 25, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event site” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
140Events
19Free To Enter
35Towns
13Run All December
Don’t Miss In December
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson men's basketball vs. Auburn (ACC/SEC Challenge) | Tue, Dec 1 (Tipoff 7:00 PM EST (Tuesday)) | Clemson · Upstate | See event site |
| Cirque Dreams Holidaze | Tue, Dec 1 (7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| 38th Annual Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting (Aiken) | Thu, Dec 3 (6:00 PM to 7:30 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | Free |
| Downtown Christmas Magic (Florence) | Fri, Dec 4 | Florence · Pee Dee | See event site |
| Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade (74th) Our guide | Sat, Dec 5 | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Poinsettia Christmas Parade (Greenville) Our guide | Sat, Dec 5 (6:30pm) | Greenville · Upstate | See event site |
Running All December
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| EdVenture Children's Museum (Columbia) | Sep 8-May 31, 2027 (Until Memorial Day: Mon 9-5; Tue closed; Wed-Sat 9-5; Sun noon-5) | Columbia · Midlands | $15 children and adults; $10 first responders, military and seniors with ID; more prices on the event page |
| South Carolina State Museum First Sunday | Nov 1-Mar 7, 2027 | Columbia · Midlands | General admission $1 on First Sunday; more prices on the event page |
| The Carolina Opry Christmas Special | Nov 2-Dec 31 (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM) | Myrtle Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| Bluffton Farmer's Market (Thursdays, Martin Family Park) | Nov 5-Mar 25, 2027 (Thursdays 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM) | Bluffton · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Holiday Festival of Lights Our guide | Nov 13-Dec 31 (Nightly 5:30-10pm) | Charleston · Lowcountry | Per VEHICLE (up to 15 people), online/gate: GREEN night $15/$25; more prices on the event page |
| Fireflies Holiday Lights (Segra Park) | Nov 20-Jan 3, 2027 (Nightly 6-9 PM; New Year's Eve 5-8 PM; closed Nov 26, Dec 25 and Jan 1) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Our guide | Nov 20-Jan 10, 2027 (Select nights 5-9pm; Santa visits through Dec 23) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Harbour Town Lights and Christmas Tree Lighting (Sea Pines) | Nov 27-Jan 1, 2027 (All day; tree lighting 7:30 PM on Nov 27) | Hilton Head Island · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens Our guide | Nov 27-Jan 3, 2027 | Murrells Inlet · Pee Dee | Non-members $40 adult, $20 child 4-12; members $35 adult, $15 child 4-12 |
| Treasured Holiday Memories (model train exhibit) | Nov 27-Jan 3, 2027 | Murrells Inlet · Pee Dee | See event site |
| Wonderland of Lights on the MarshWalk | Nov 27-Dec 31 (Starts at 5:00 PM) | Murrells Inlet · Grand Strand | See event site |
| Ice in the Park | Nov 30-Jan 3, 2027 | Anderson · Upstate | Ages 6 and up $5.00 per person (includes skate rental and skate aid if needed); more prices on the event page |
| Fantasy of Lights and Santa's Village at Swan Lake Iris Gardens | Dec 1-31 | Sumter · Pee Dee | Free |
Week Of Dec 1-6, 2026
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surfside Beach Farmers Market | Nov 3-Dec 15 (Tuesdays 10:00 AM-3:00 PM) | Surfside Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| A Very Berry Christmas (Community Christmas Tree Lighting, North Pole Nights) | Nov 20-Dec 18 | Newberry · Midlands | See event site |
| Visits with Santa and Friends in Center Court | Nov 21-Dec 19 (Saturdays 12:30pm-3pm) | Myrtle Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| The Great Christmas Light Show (drive-through) Our guide | Nov 23-Dec 30 | North Myrtle Beach · Grand Strand | Per vehicle, gate only: $25 standard vehicle on Village nights; more prices on the event page |
| Cirque Dreams Holidaze | Tue, Dec 1 (7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Clemson men's basketball vs. Auburn (ACC/SEC Challenge) | Tue, Dec 1 (Tipoff 7:00 PM EST (Tuesday)) | Clemson · Upstate | See event site |
| Dickens of a Christmas | Tue, Dec 1 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) | Spartanburg · Upstate | See event site |
| North Myrtle Beach Christmas Tree Lighting | Tue, Dec 1 (6pm) | North Myrtle Beach · Grand Strand | Free event for all |
| Old Time Christmas Tree Celebration | Tue, Dec 1 (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Hutchinson Square) | Summerville · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Voctave: We Need a Little Christmas | Tue, Dec 1 (7:30 PM) | Greenville · Upstate | From $27.50 |
| Port Royal Christmas Tree Lighting | Wed, Dec 2 (6:00 PM) | Port Royal · Lowcountry | See event site |
| 33rd Annual Christmas Parade | Thu, Dec 3 (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM) | Clemson · Upstate | See event site |
| 38th Annual Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting (Aiken) | Thu, Dec 3 (6:00 PM to 7:30 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | Free |
| A Gospel Christmas at Magnolia | Thu, Dec 3 (7:00-8:15 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| ChristmasVille in Old Town Rock Hill | Dec 3-6 | Rock Hill · Midlands | See event site |
| City of Conway Christmas Tree Lighting | Thu, Dec 3 (6:00 PM to 6:30 PM) | Conway · Grand Strand | See event site |
| Dailey & Vincent: Candy Canes & Coal Tour | Thu, Dec 3 (7:30 PM) | Newberry · Midlands | See event site |
| Fort Mill Christmas Village and Tree Lighting | Thu, Dec 3 (5:00 PM to 8:00 PM; tree lighting at 6:00 PM) | Fort Mill · Midlands | See event site |
| Holiday Fair (Greenville Convention Center) | Dec 3-5 (Thu and Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 9am-8pm) | Greenville · Upstate | Adults $12; seniors 60+ $11; children 12 and under free |
| Junior League of Columbia Holiday Market | Dec 3-6 | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Rivertown Christmas Celebration and Living Windows (Conway) | Dec 3-17 (Thursdays 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM) | Conway · Grand Strand | See event site |
| Snowball Festival (craft fair, tree lighting, carnival, Christmas parade) | Dec 3-6 | Lexington · Midlands | See event site |
| Surfside Beach Annual Christmas Tree Lighting | Thu, Dec 3 (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM) | Surfside Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| 56th Annual Christmas Craft Show (Aiken) | Dec 4-5 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | Free |
| Anderson County Tree Lighting with Olivia Pellerin ice skating performance | Fri, Dec 4 (Tree lighting 6:00 PM; skating performance 7:30 PM) | Anderson · Upstate | Free |
| Bluffton Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa's Workshop and Movie | Fri, Dec 4 (5:30 PM) | Bluffton · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Christmas Made in the South (Charleston) | Dec 4-6 | Ladson · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Downtown Anderson Holiday Market | Fri, Dec 4 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) | Anderson · Upstate | Free |
| Downtown Christmas Magic (Florence) | Fri, Dec 4 | Florence · Pee Dee | See event site |
| Greer Christmas Tree Lighting | Fri, Dec 4 (5 PM - 8 PM) | Greer · Upstate | See event site |
| Holiday at Peace | Dec 4-6 (Fri and Sat 7:00pm; Sun 2:00pm) | Greenville · Upstate | See event site |
| Night of Lights and city Christmas tree lighting (Greenville) | Fri, Dec 4 (5:30-7:30pm; official tree lighting 6-6:15pm) | Greenville · Upstate | Free event |
| North Charleston Christmas Tree Lighting | Fri, Dec 4 (6:00-7:00 PM) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Pickens Christmas Parade | Fri, Dec 4 (7:00 PM) | Pickens · Upstate | See event site |
| Rock Hill Christmas Parade | Fri, Dec 4 (6:30 PM) | Rock Hill · Midlands | See event site |
| Santa's Twilight Express (South Carolina Railroad Museum) | Dec 4-19 (6:00 PM departures) | Winnsboro · Midlands | See event site |
| The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the Musical (Spartanburg Youth Theatre) | Dec 4-6 (Fri 4:30 pm; Sat 11 am and 2 pm; Sun 2 pm) | Spartanburg · Upstate | $15-$20 |
| The Nutcracker Ballet presented by South Carolina Dance Theatre (Florence) | Dec 4-5 (Dec 4 at 7:30 PM; Dec 5 at 2:00 PM) | Florence · Pee Dee | See event site |
| Tommy Emmanuel, CGP with Trey Hensley | Fri, Dec 4 (7:30 PM) | Newberry · Midlands | See event site |
| 79th Annual Fort Mill Christmas Parade | Sat, Dec 5 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) | Fort Mill · Midlands | Free |
| A Very Broadway Christmas Parade | Sat, Dec 5 (11am) | Myrtle Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| Bark the Halls 5K at Magnolia | Sat, Dec 5 (8:00-10:00 AM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Bluffton Christmas Parade | Sat, Dec 5 (All day (time not listed)) | Bluffton · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade (74th) Our guide | Sat, Dec 5 | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Charleston Farmers Market holiday markets (Marion Square) | Dec 5-19 (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Christmas on the Square (decorated trees) | Dec 5-19 (All day) | Summerville · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Easley Holiday Market | Sat, Dec 5 (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM) | Easley · Upstate | See event site |
| Florence Christmas Parade | Sat, Dec 5 | Florence · Pee Dee | See event site |
| Hub City Holiday '26 (Spartanburg Philharmonic) | Sat, Dec 5 (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm) | Spartanburg · Upstate | $17-$72 |
| Isle of Palms Holiday Street Festival and Tree Lighting | Sat, Dec 5 (2:00 PM to 7:00 PM; tree lighting at 5:30 PM) | Isle of Palms · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration | Sat, Dec 5 (3:00 PM and 7:30 PM) | Newberry · Midlands | See event site |
| Mistletoe Market at Mayfair Art Studios | Sat, Dec 5 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm) | Spartanburg · Upstate | Free |
| North Charleston Christmas Parade and Festival | Sat, Dec 5 (2:00-6:00 PM (parade at 3:00 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | Free |
| North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade | Sat, Dec 5 (5:30pm (night parade)) | North Myrtle Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| PJs with Santa | Sat, Dec 5 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM) | Summerville · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Poinsettia Christmas Parade (Greenville) Our guide | Sat, Dec 5 (6:30pm) | Greenville · Upstate | See event site |
| Rudolph Run at Night 5K (14th annual) | Sat, Dec 5 (1 Mile Fun Run 6:30 PM; 5K 6:45 PM) | Fountain Inn · Upstate | See event site |
| Santa's North Pole Express (South Carolina Railroad Museum) | Dec 5-19 (Departures 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 2:00 and 3:00 on Dec 5, 12 and 19) | Winnsboro · Midlands | See event site |
| Storytime Under the Oaks at Middleton Place | Sat, Dec 5 (Sat Dec 5, 10:30-11:30 AM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Walhalla Christmas Parade | Sat, Dec 5 (5 PM) | Walhalla · Upstate | See event site |
| Winthrop women's basketball vs. Wofford | Sat, Dec 5 (2:00 PM) | Rock Hill · Midlands | See event site |
| Christmas Open House at Kalmia Gardens and the Hart Cottage | Sun, Dec 6 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM) | Hartsville · Pee Dee | Free |
| City of Anderson Christmas Parade | Sun, Dec 6 (3 PM) | Anderson · Upstate | Free |
| City of Charleston Holiday Parade | Sun, Dec 6 (Steps off 3pm) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Clemson men's basketball vs. Le Moyne | Sun, Dec 6 (Tipoff 1:00 PM EST (Sunday)) | Clemson · Upstate | See event site |
| Gamecocks women's basketball vs. Oklahoma State | Sun, Dec 6 (Tipoff 4:00 PM (Sunday)) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Greenwood Christmas Parade | Sun, Dec 6 (2:30 PM) | Greenwood · Upstate | See event site |
| North Charleston POPS! Sounds of the Season | Sun, Dec 6 (3:00 PM (doors 2 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Surfside Beach Christmas Tour of Homes | Sun, Dec 6 (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM) | Surfside Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| The Nutcracker Ballet (South Carolina Ballet) | Sun, Dec 6 (4:00 PM) | Newberry · Midlands | See event site |
Week Of Dec 7-13, 2026
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Service at Patriots Point | Mon, Dec 7 (11:00 AM-12:00 PM) | Mount Pleasant · Lowcountry | See event site |
| The Doo Wop Project: A Doo Wop Christmas | Tue, Dec 8 | Clemson · Upstate | See event site |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage! | Thu, Dec 10 (6:30 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | Tickets start at $29.25 |
| Cookies with Santa: A Special Experience | Thu, Dec 10 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) | Fort Mill · Midlands | Free |
| Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt | Dec 10-11 | Clemson · Upstate | $5.00 per child (includes photos with Santa, cookies, hot chocolate, craft station) |
| Pictures with Santa at the New Riverside Barn | Fri, Dec 11 (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM) | Bluffton · Lowcountry | See event site |
| The Nutcracker (Ballet Spartanburg) | Dec 11-13 (Fri 7 pm; Sat 3 pm and 7 pm; Sun 3 pm) | Spartanburg · Upstate | $24-$79 |
| The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville (Greenville Ballet) | Dec 11-13 | Greenville · Upstate | See event site |
| Backcountry Christmas (Sumter Museum) | Sat, Dec 12 (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM) | Sumter · Pee Dee | See event site |
| Breakfast with Santa (Rollins Edwards Community Center) | Sat, Dec 12 (Families pick their own time slot) | Summerville · Lowcountry | $10 per family |
| Conway Christmas Parade | Sat, Dec 12 (10:00 AM) | Conway · Grand Strand | See event site |
| Downtown Florence Reindeer Dash 5K | Sat, Dec 12 | Florence · Pee Dee | See event site |
| Easley Christmas Parade of Lights | Sat, Dec 12 (6:00 PM) | Easley · Upstate | See event site |
| Fort Mill Cookie Crawl | Sat, Dec 12 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) | Fort Mill · Midlands | Free |
| Free Santa Night in the Park | Sat, Dec 12 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM) | Anderson · Upstate | Free |
| Mount Pleasant Holiday Market and Craft Show | Sat, Dec 12 (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM) | Mount Pleasant · Lowcountry | Free |
| Pet Photos with Santa (North Myrtle Beach, Dec 12) | Sat, Dec 12 | North Myrtle Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| Port Royal Christmas Golf Cart Parade | Sat, Dec 12 (6:00 PM) | Port Royal · Lowcountry | See event site |
| South Carolina Ballet: Nutcracker at the Koger Center | Dec 12-20 (Dec 12 and 19 at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM; Dec 13 and 20 at 3:00 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Surfside Beach Christmas Parade | Sat, Dec 12 (2:00 PM) | Surfside Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| Swamp Rabbits Teddy Bear Toss (Greenville vs. Savannah) | Sat, Dec 12 (Puck drop 7:05 PM ET) | Greenville · Upstate | See event site |
| TD Saturday Market - Holiday Edition (Greenville) | Sat, Dec 12 (9am-1pm) | Greenville · Upstate | See event site |
| Tuba Christmas | Sat, Dec 12 (3:00 PM) | Newberry · Midlands | See event site |
| 31st Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade | Sun, Dec 13 (Starts 5:30 p.m. (held at night) on W. Coleman Blvd.) | Mount Pleasant · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Christmas Parade Artisan Market | Sun, Dec 13 (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM) | Summerville · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Christmas Tour of Homes (Historic Port Royal Foundation) | Sun, Dec 13 (All day (time not listed)) | Port Royal · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Summerville Christmas Parade | Sun, Dec 13 | Summerville · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Teddy Bear Toss / Family Sunday (SC Stingrays vs. Greenville) | Sun, Dec 13 (Puck drops 3:05 PM ET, North Charleston Coliseum) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
Week Of Dec 14-20, 2026
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops | Mon, Dec 14 (7:30 PM) | Florence · Pee Dee | See event site |
| Christmas Movie in Memorial Park (Surfside Beach) | Tue, Dec 15 (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM) | Surfside Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| Gamecocks men's basketball vs. Clemson | Tue, Dec 15 (Tipoff 9:00 PM (Tuesday)) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas | Tue, Dec 15 (7:30pm) | Greenville · Upstate | From $35 |
| Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol | Wed, Dec 16 (7:30 PM) | Newberry · Midlands | See event site |
| Charleston Symphony Holiday Pops with Cheyenne Jackson | Dec 17-19 (Thu and Fri 7:30 PM; Sat 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| FLT's Christmas Extravaganza | Thu, Dec 17 (7:30 PM) | Florence · Pee Dee | $15 Adults, $10 Seniors and Students |
| Holiday Art Market (Art Walk) | Thu, Dec 17 (5:00 pm - 8:00 pm) | Spartanburg · Upstate | Free |
| Holiday Concert by Ethos at Magnolia | Thu, Dec 17 (7:00-8:15 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| South Carolina Ballet: The Nutcracker (Florence) | Thu, Dec 17 (7:00 PM) | Florence · Pee Dee | See event site |
| South Carolina Philharmonic: Home for the Holidays | Thu, Dec 17 (7:30 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Trolley of Christmas Lights (Surfside Beach) | Thu, Dec 17 (5:30 PM - 9:00 PM) | Surfside Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| Wayne & Kristin Scott Benson & Friends (Spartanburg Philharmonic) | Thu, Dec 17 (8:00 pm - 9:00 pm) | Spartanburg · Upstate | $23.25-$58.65 |
| Christmas with Dante Lewis | Fri, Dec 18 (7PM-10PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Harlem Globetrotters | Fri, Dec 18 (7:00 PM (doors 6 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Breakfast with Santa (Surfside Beach) | Sat, Dec 19 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) | Surfside Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| Christmas Market at Trailblazer | Sat, Dec 19 (11 AM - 3 PM) | Travelers Rest · Upstate | Free |
| Cocoa Cup 5K | Sat, Dec 19 (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM) | Summerville · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Puppy Pals Live Christmas | Sat, Dec 19 (11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM) | Newberry · Midlands | See event site |
| The Nutcracker (International Ballet) | Dec 19-20 (Sat 2:00pm and 7:00pm; Sun 2:00pm) | Greenville · Upstate | From $30.80 |
Week Of Dec 21-27, 2026
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet | Sat, Dec 26 (3:00 PM (doors 2 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| SC Stingrays Peanuts Night (vs. Jacksonville Icemen) | Sat, Dec 26 (6:05 PM (doors 5 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
Week Of Dec 28-31, 2026
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamecocks men's basketball vs. South Carolina State | Tue, Dec 29 (4:00 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| College of Charleston men's basketball vs. Northeastern (New Year's Eve) | Thu, Dec 31 (4:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Conway New Year's Eve Fireworks Display | Dec 31-Jan 1, 2027 (10:30 PM to 12:15 AM) | Conway · Grand Strand | Free |
| New Year's Eve Celebration with Ball Drop (Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island) | Dec 31-Jan 1, 2027 (6:00 PM to 12:30 AM; ball drops at 7:00 PM and midnight) | Hilton Head Island · Lowcountry | See event site |
| New Year's Eve Fireworks Extravaganza at Broadway at the Beach | Thu, Dec 31 (8pm) | Myrtle Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| New Year's Eve on the MarshWalk | Thu, Dec 31 (5:00 PM) | Murrells Inlet · Grand Strand | See event site |
| Swamp Rabbits New Year's Eve game (Greenville vs. Atlanta) | Thu, Dec 31 (Puck drops 6:05 PM ET) | Greenville · Upstate | See event site |
December By Region
- Upstate events 36 in December
- Midlands events 32 in December
- Lowcountry events 39 in December
- Pee Dee events 12 in December
- Grand Strand events 21 in December
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest South Carolina events in December 2026?
The “Don’t Miss” list at the top picks one-off events from every region, starting with those that have our own full guide. The week-by-week lists below show every checked event.
Are the dates and prices confirmed?
Every row was read on the organizer’s own page on the checked date shown in our events dataset. Where an organizer publishes no price we say “See event site”. Plans change, so confirm before you go.
Why do some events run all December?
Light shows, exhibits and markets run for weeks or months. They are listed once under “Running All December” with a note to check the night you want, because some open only on certain days.
Is my town missing?
Small-town calendars are often posted only on social media, which we do not use as a source. Send us the organizer’s page and we will check it.
Keep Planning
- All South Carolina events by region
- South Carolina events this weekend
- South Carolina events by month
- Festivals and fairs and concerts and sports
- Holiday guides: Christmas in South Carolina, Christmas lights, Christmas markets, holiday trains, Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve
- Regions: Upstate, Midlands, Lowcountry, Pee Dee and Grand Strand
Sources
- Each event links to the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price were read.
- South Carolina events open dataset (CSV and JSON, with a checked date on every row).
How we check: editorial standards, verification log, corrections.
Cite this page: It's South Carolina, “South Carolina Events in December 2026”, itssouthcarolina.com/south-carolina-events-in-december/ (updated ). By the It's South Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.