Events Calendar in Charleston SC

A Christmas Special

Sunday, December 9, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Charleston Music Hall

All new for 2018! Producers Brad and Jennifer Moranz have created an entirely new show of musical performances and comedy sketches — all with a holiday theme. Running Dec. 8-23 at the Charleston Music Hall, The Charleston Christmas Special is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.

A Christmas Carol

Sunday, December 9, 3:00 PM

Dock Street Theater

There are two shows on Sundays: 3:00pm and 7:30pm

Last year’s production of Charleston Stage’s A Christmas Carol set box office records with sold out performances. By popular demand, this holiday favorite returns. Celebrate the warmth of the holidays with Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in Charleston Stage’s original and imaginative take on Dickens’s immortal classic. A Christmas Carol is the show that always puts you in the Christmas spirit. Christmas card sets, hundreds of colorful costumes, a live orchestra, and a professional cast will help ring in your holiday season. This spectacular production is filled with visual marvels and special effects—including flying spirits and a ravishing holiday musical score.

Chanukah in the Square

Sunday, December 9, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Marion Square

Join us for the 11th annual Chanukah in the Square extravaganza, sponsored by the Norman and Gerry Sue Arnold Foundation and the City of Charleston.

Once again the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program and Chabad of the Lowcountry, have partnered with the City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and many other community organizations. Chanukah in the Square is the largest annual Jewish event in the state of South Carolina, and is a wonderful, family friendly way to come together as a community.

Mt. Pleasant Christmas Parade

Sunday, December 9, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Coleman Blvd.

Brilliantly lit floats and community groups will march down Coleman Boulevard as the Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade sets sail to the delight of thousands of residents and visitors. The parade will start at Mill St. traveling south and ending at the intersection of Coleman Blvd. and Patriots Point Rd.

Kids Jump

Monday, December 10, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Velocity

#KidsJump is reserved just for the little ones, they can jump with kids their own age without the rustle and bustle of a bunch of other kids in the way.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Monday, December 10, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Charleston Music Hall

We are thrilled to bring back our CMH Holiday Film Series this year! Come celebrate with these classic Holiday films on our full sized movie screen. We will be caroling before each film so come on down early to get in the Holiday Spirit!

As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark's employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.

Kids Jump

Tuesday, December 11, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Velocity

#KidsJump is reserved just for the little ones, they can jump with kids their own age without the rustle and bustle of a bunch of other kids in the way.

A Wonderful Life

Tuesday, December 11, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Charleston Music Hall

We are thrilled to bring back our CMH Holiday Film Series this year! Come celebrate with these classic Holiday films on our full sized movie screen. We will be caroling before each film so come on down early to get in the Holiday Spirit!

An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

Every person entering the Hall will be given their very own Jingle Bell along with specific instructions on how to interact with the film! Proceeds benefit the Charleston Animal Society.

Kids Jump

Wednesday, December 12, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Velocity

#KidsJump is reserved just for the little ones, they can jump with kids their own age without the rustle and bustle of a bunch of other kids in the way.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, December 12, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sky Zone - 411 Wando Park Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids.

Astronomy in the Park

Wednesday, December 12, 7:45 PM - 10:00 PM

Brittlebank Park

Weather permitting, Lowcountry Stargazers will host "Astronomy in the Park" at Brittlebank Park, most Wednesdays from sunset until 9pm (10pm DST), weather permitting. Stop by after work or before dinner and see what the universe has to offer. Our members will have a telescope or two set up, and will be available to answer your questions about the night sky.

We will set up at the north end of the park opposite the Marriott Hotel, and for those attending, we ask that you park in designated parking spaces, and not on the grass.

Kids Jump

Thursday, December 13, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Velocity

#KidsJump is reserved just for the little ones, they can jump with kids their own age without the rustle and bustle of a bunch of other kids in the way.

Stay and Play playgroup

Thursday, December 13, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Martin Luther Lutheran Church

Come join us for a morning of play! All caregivers are welcome to bring their children to our play area every Thursday morning from 9-12. Drop in whenever you would like to leave when you are done. Co-hosted by Postpartum Support of Charleston.

Farmer's Market

Thursday, December 13, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Complex

Kids Jump

Friday, December 14, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Velocity

#KidsJump is reserved just for the little ones, they can jump with kids their own age without the rustle and bustle of a bunch of other kids in the way.

A Christmas Carol

Friday, December 14, 7:30 PM

Dock Street Theater

Last year’s production of Charleston Stage’s A Christmas Carol set box office records with sold out performances. By popular demand, this holiday favorite returns. Celebrate the warmth of the holidays with Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in Charleston Stage’s original and imaginative take on Dickens’s immortal classic. A Christmas Carol is the show that always puts you in the Christmas spirit. Christmas card sets, hundreds of colorful costumes, a live orchestra, and a professional cast will help ring in your holiday season. This spectacular production is filled with visual marvels and special effects—including flying spirits and a ravishing holiday musical score.

Kids Jump

Saturday, December 15, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Velocity

#KidsJump is reserved just for the little ones, they can jump with kids their own age without the rustle and bustle of a bunch of other kids in the way.

Toddler Time

Saturday, December 15, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sky Zone - 411 Wando Park Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids.

Mellow Mushroom Princess Party

Saturday, December 15, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1306 N. Main St., Summerville

Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month for a special guest visit from a princess with a specialty menu for kids!

Santa at the Duck Pond

Saturday, December 15, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sangaree Duck Pond

Sangaree's annual Santa at the Duck Pond will be on Saturday, December 15, 2018, so save the date! More details to come, so check back often!

A Christmas Special

Saturday, December 15, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Charleston Music Hall

All new for 2018! Producers Brad and Jennifer Moranz have created an entirely new show of musical performances and comedy sketches — all with a holiday theme. Running Dec. 8-23 at the Charleston Music Hall, The Charleston Christmas Special is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.

Junie B. In Jingle Bells

Saturday, December 15, 3:00 PM

The Dock Street Theater

First-grader Junie B. Jones is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree with Darci Lynne

Saturday, December 15, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

North Charleston Colliseum

A Christmas Carol

Saturday, December 15, 7:30 PM

Dock Street Theater

Last year’s production of Charleston Stage’s A Christmas Carol set box office records with sold out performances. By popular demand, this holiday favorite returns. Celebrate the warmth of the holidays with Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in Charleston Stage’s original and imaginative take on Dickens’s immortal classic. A Christmas Carol is the show that always puts you in the Christmas spirit. Christmas card sets, hundreds of colorful costumes, a live orchestra, and a professional cast will help ring in your holiday season. This spectacular production is filled with visual marvels and special effects—including flying spirits and a ravishing holiday musical score.