

(Not to worry - he's good at delegating!) Carriage rides start at noon and continue until closing, and pick up will be in front of the Belk entrance near the Christmas Tree. Santa will take time out of his very busy December schedule to be at Towne Center Monday through Friday from noon to 8pm, Saturdays from 11 am to 8 pm and Sundays from noon to 6pm. (Christmas tree lighting ceremony with the Mayor on Nov.
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Pleasant Towne Centre - Starting the day after Thanksgiving, and continuing each weekend until Christmas - Free Horse-drawn Carriage rides throughout this "lifestyle" all-outdoor shopping center (pick up and drop off at major fountains and Christmas tree circles in the shopping center).

* Spirituals Concert at Drayton Hall - Dec. 12 - 21 - Song and Dance in the Holiday tradition

* Lowcountry Singing Christmas Tree - Dec. * Christmas 1945 - Dec 12 - An elegant Christmas dinner on the Yorktown - complete with live music, dancing * Charleston Christmas Parade - Dec 7 - Through the streets of downtown Charleston

* Reindeer Run - Dec 6 - This charity run is just plain FUN and has a costume component - check out the photos on their website! * Christmas Parade of Boats in the Charleston Harbor - Dec 6 - Family night Santa arrives reindeer games holiday treats etc. * City of Charleston Christmas Tree Lighting on Marion Square - Dec. * Magnolia Plantation's Camellia Display - Dec 4 - 31 - America's largest display of Camellias in bloom * 18th Century Wining and Dining Tour - Dec 4-18 - Heyward Washington House * Charleston Sleigh Ride by Boat - December - See the lights of the city by "Thriller" boat ride. 20 - This is a wonderful stage version of the Jean Shepherd classic. Includes holiday music of the period and refreshments after each performance. Hear the music of Charleston's history, from Gospel to Gershwin. * The Sound of Charleston Special Holiday Edition - Dec. 14-23 - A production of the Charleston Ballet. Leashed dogs welcome, and at the end of the light display are holiday treats. On opening night, there is a "Fun Run and Walk" during which visitors can run or walk (non-competitive) through the 2-mile light display. As yet another example of Charleston's rich gardening heritage, Charleston native Joel Roberts Poinsett discovered the plant later to be named the Poinsettia, one of the most recognizable symbols of the seaso* Holiday Festival of Lights - James Island - Nov 14 - Jan 4 - One of the most spectacular Holiday Light Shows in the country. Look for the sprays made with apples, pears, and pineapples, and sweetgrass basket holiday wreaths adorning doors. The lucky traveler will find the southern door wreaths and over-the-door "sprays" breathtaking.
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* Holiday Decor to view for free - Charleston's streets, hotels and inns, and private homes look beautiful during the holiday season. * Hotels - expect the hotels to have attractive deals! Here are some things you might enjoy - these are only available from December to Mid-January. At the beach, you should expect moderate winds but many beachwalkers on sunny days. Be prepared for both! The cold temperatures rarely hit the freezing mark and the coastal areas are warmer overall than inland areas. Temperatures can be cold and raw one day, sunny and warm the next. Hotels near Battery & White Point GardensĬhristmastime is a wonderful time to be in Charleston, SC.Hotels near Fort Sumter National Monument.Hotels near Magnolia Plantation & Gardens.InterContinental (IHG) Hotels in Charleston.
