Charleston, SC

To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, the City of North Charleston will feature the following public Christmas events.

Celebrate the season with special performances by candlelight at the Edmondston-Alston House. Christmas 1860 by Candlelight will be offered on Friday, December 3rd and 10th with continuous tours from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The historic house will be decorated for the holidays much as it would have been in 1860. Living historians in period clothing tell the story of Charleston’s last opulent Christmas before the start of the Civil War and traditions of the day. In the courtyard, visitors may enjoy hot cider and hear Christmas carols sung by the Washingtons, Low Country singers specializing in African-American spirituals and Gullah songs. Advance tickets are $15 (adult). Tickets are $20 the night of the event.

If you’re visiting Charleston for Christmas and the Holidays in December and looking for something festive to do (other than our walking tours!), you’re in luck! Charleston for Christmas and the Holidays Marion Square is always a beautiful photo op place over the holiday season. The middle of the square has a tree made all of lights …

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There’s no place like Charleston for Christmas. Come see why as you enjoy the festively decorated downtown, witness the Festival of Lights on James Island and attend two holiday shows!

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From holiday performances, to award-winning Christmas light shows, there’s no better place to celebrate the season than Charleston!

Lining up plans in Charleston? Whether you're a local, new in town, or just passing through, you'll be sure to find something on Eventbrite that piques your interest.

We can’t wait to celebrate the holidays in the Holy City! From plays and concerts to lights displays and dinner cruises, you won’t have any trouble celebrating the season in Charleston. We’ve compiled 15 of our favorite events. Be sure to visit our online calendar for even more holiday happenings.

Make this Christmas holiday memorable with a visit to Charleston, South Carolina. Discover holiday packages and events to plan your Charleston Christmas.

What's better than warm weather and friendly people in the summer? The same welcoming, relaxing environment in the depths of winter. In Charleston, the holiday season is a lively one, complete with holiday lights on Palmetto trees, Christmas and Hanukkah events, and seasonal festivities that not only honor the year's end, but also the rich, varied history of Charleston itself. Make your holiday visit to Charleston a special one by attending one of the Holy City's many winter attractions—most of them free to the public (or at least free for children)!