Calendar of Events
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
9 events,
Into the Woods at Trustus Theatre
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend…
Fireflies Holiday Lights 2025
Holiday Lights returns to the BullStreet District for a fourth year The Columbia Fireflies announced that Fireflies Holiday Lights will return to the Midlands for a fourth holiday season. The event will open November 21 and will remain open until Saturday, January 3. The Miracle on BullStreet returns to Segra Park and promises to be…
Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Shucked & Sauced
This quintessential Lowcountry affair will again showcase the best of land and sea in one of Charleston’s most iconic parks. Park lovers and foodies will enjoy oysters from favorite oyster farmers paired with some of Charleston’s top seafood restaurateurs and get (barbecue) sauced with local pitmasters, all while enjoying libations and live music under the…
Treasured Holiday Memories
Bringing to mind cherished memories from past holiday seasons, this nostalgic exhibit invites visitors to enjoy Lionel and American Flyer trains traversing landscapes crafted by department staff, including a new vintage American Flyer layout from the 1960s in the Mize Gallery. Returning highlights include an “Amusement Park and Pavilion” reminiscent of the historic Myrtle Beach…
Nights of a Thousand Candles
Returning to Brookgreen for its 26th year this holiday season, Nights of a Thousand Candles will cast a warm glow across the 9,127-acre nature preserve on 22 enchanting evenings from Nov. 28 – Jan. 4, featuring over 2,700 candles and millions of twinkling lights adorning ancient live oaks and illuminating the Garden’s breathtaking array of…
Toddler Time! @ Waccamaw Neck Branch
Toddler Time! @ Waccamaw Neck Branch
Join us Mondays in December (no class 12/22 & 12/29) in the Children's Area for My Grown-Up and Me creative movement and dance with Miss Kate! For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups. For more information call 843-545-3349.
Common Threads @ Waccamaw Neck Branch Library
Common Threads @ Waccamaw Neck Branch Library
Join us Mondays in December from 1-3pm in the DeBordieu-Cross Auditorium - bring your current needle project to our casual group! For more information call 843-545-3623.
Creative Writing for Teens & Young Adults @ Waccamaw Neck Branch
Creative Writing for Teens & Young Adults @ Waccamaw Neck Branch
Join us on Mondays in December from 4-5 pm in the Children's Area. On-going, drop-in creative writing workshops for teens and young adults! For more information call 843-545-3349.
12 events,
Coastal Giving Tuesday
Coastal Giving Tuesday
Coastal Giving Tuesday is a collaboration of nonprofit organizations throughout the coastal counties of South Carolina, raising awareness and support during National Giving Tuesday. Please visit these nonprofit friends on this site to find out the good work and impact they are doing within our communities, and support one of our (or all) during Coastal…
VIRTUAL EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC!
VIRTUAL EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC!
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC! An expungement is a legal process to remove a criminal conviction or a criminal charge from a person's record and to seal or destroy the state's records of the arrest, charge, and/or conviction. JOIN THIS EVENT BY VISITING: tinyurl.com/3vhc9kz9 OR BY SCANNING THE QR CODE BELOW:
Adult BINGO @ Waccamaw Neck Branch Library
Adult BINGO @ Waccamaw Neck Branch Library
Prizes & snacks! Geared for 18+. All supplies included. Space limited to 75. For more information call 843-545-3623.
9 events,
Tree Planting Workshops
Keep the Midlands Beautiful encourages residents and businesses in Batesburg-Leesville to attend one of five ONE-HOUR workshops being offered between December 3 and 6, 2025 on why, where, and how to plant trees. Those who complete a workshop will be given up to three FREE trees to help replace those lost in Hurricane Helene. Registration…
Nonprofit Organization Virtual Roundtable
Nonprofit Organization Virtual Roundtable
Join us for our next nonprofit-focused discussion as we open the lines of communication, make connections, and work on ways to collaborate. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/M6qiJxSwTnm2e7LzrCAbXw
Santa’s coming to your library Clinton Branch!
Santa’s coming to your library Clinton Branch!
Visit the library for a festive meet-and-greet with Santa! Share your wish list and let us capture the magic with a holiday photo.
Hump Day Happy Day
Hump Day Happy Day
Saddle up and ride through the week with our Hump Day Happy Day! 🎉 Enjoy a midweek treat with $1 off all draft beers and select wines, as we help you conquer that Wednesday slump in style!
15 events,
Holiday Fair
Greenville Convention Center announced ticket sales are now live for Holiday Fair, a cherished tradition in the Upstate, bringing joy of the season to families, friends and holiday enthusiasts alike. Proceeds of Holiday Fair benefit Rotary Charities, the philanthropic arm of the Rotary Club of Greenville, which seeks ways to make meaningful, sustained differences in…
Holiday Fair 2025
Greenville Convention Center announced that South Carolina’s largest modular train layout display will be the centerpiece of this year’s Holiday Fair benefitting the Rotary Club of Greenville, running from Thursday, December 4th through Sunday, December 7th. Spanning approximately 10,500 square feet with more than 1,200 feet of track, the display will feature dozens of intricate…
Midlands Clay Arts Society Holiday Sale
Midlands Clay Arts Society are invited to our 24th Annual Midlands Clay Arts Holiday Sale, to be held December 4-6, 2025 at Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC. Admission and parking are free, and there is no retailer mark up. Come and shop for unique and creative gifts, handcrafted by local artists. Ceramic artwork…
Holiday Take Home Hot Coco Kit @ Laurens County Library Clinton Branch
Holiday Take Home Hot Coco Kit @ Laurens County Library Clinton Branch
Warm up your winter with a take-home hot cocoa kit from the Clinton Library! Each set has everything you need to stir up a cozy festive trect, perfect to enjoy yourself or share as a thoughtful gift. Available while supplies last!
Anime Day @ Laurens County Library Laurens Branch
Anime Day @ Laurens County Library Laurens Branch
Join us to vote on the series we will be watching for the Spring 2026 semester! Refreshments provided.
15 events,
Adult Holiday Craft Time @ Waccamaw Neck Branch Library
Adult Holiday Craft Time @ Waccamaw Neck Branch Library
Join us for Adult Holiday Craft Time! Card Making, Grift Bags, Gift Tags, Ornaments and more! While supplies last! For more information call 843-545-3623.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tree Lighting Ceremony
The celebration begins Friday evening with the Tree Lighting Ceremony on the historic Public Square. The event will feature live holiday music from Davidson Brass, festive performances, and a dazzling display of lights as the city’s Christmas tree is illuminated. Families can enjoy Santa’s Village, complete with children’s activities, crafts, and a chance to ride…
Christmas Tree Lighting at Francis Marion Park
Christmas Tree Lighting at Francis Marion Park
Kick off the holiday season in historic Georgetown! Join us at Francis Marion Park for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting—a festive evening filled with holiday music, family fun, and the sparkle of the season. Enjoy the lights, the laughter, and the magic as we welcome Christmas to the waterfront.
22 events,
Columbia Streams Art Local Artist Holiday Art Market now located at Finlay Park
The Columbia Streams Art public art program announced that the first holiday market to support local artists will now be held at Finlay Park. This local artist holiday market will provide up to eight free vendor spaces in tented merchant areas on the following dates from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.: · Saturday, December 6 and…
Broad Street UMC Christmas Market
Broad Street UMC Christmas Market
Christmas Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The church hopes to bring together artisans, crafters, small businesses, and holiday shoppers for a festive community event that also supports local mission work. Located at 310 N. Broad Street in Clinton, Broad Street UMC sits at the end of the City of Clinton’s holiday parade route. Organizers…
12th Annual Winter Native American Art & Craft Festival
12th Annual Winter Native American Art & Craft Festival
Held in conjunction with the City of Lancaster’s Christmas in the City, the 12th Annual Winter Native American Art & Craft Festival features jewelry, quilts, baskets, Catawba pottery, and more artwork and demonstrations by established and emerging Native American artisans from around the region! Enjoy delicious frybread from Lowcountry Frybread, available for purchase in the…
Join us for the inaugural Irmo Christmas Parade!
Join us for the inaugural Irmo Christmas Parade!
Get ready to usher in the holiday season with a spectacular new tradition! The Town of Irmo Events Committee is thrilled to announce the First Annual Irmo Christmas Parade, rolling through our streets on Saturday, December 6th, starting promptly at 9:00 AM! Prepare for a morning filled with festive floats, marching bands, local businesses and organizations,…
12 events,
The Joanna Christmas Parade
The Joanna Christmas Parade
The Joanna Festival Committee is hosting the 2025 Christmas Parade. The line-up starts at 2 pm. It will be on Magnolia Street in front of the Methodist Church and the First Baptist Church. The parade starts at 3 pm. See the attached map for the Google Map location https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ceXuf85fH66ctLK6 ) If you have questions, call…
Annual Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade
Annual Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade
Join Murrells Inlet 2020 and the rest of the community for the staple event of the season, the Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade! The Parade starts at 3PM at The Beaver Bar and travels down Hwy 17 Business and ends at Wachesaw Road. The feature of the parade is the Grand Finale - Santa & Mrs.…
Columbia Celebrates!
Columbia Celebrates!
Celebrate the Holidays with the Palmetto Chamber Orchestra! Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or another seasonal holiday, the Palmetto Chamber Orchestra invites you to share in the joy of music that makes this time of year truly special. From beloved classical favorites to festive holiday tunes, this concert promises a delightful experience for the…
8 events,
Toddler Time! @ Waccamaw Neck Branch
Toddler Time! @ Waccamaw Neck Branch
Join us Mondays in December (no class 12/22 & 12/29), in the Children's Area for My Grown-Up and Me creative movement and dance with Miss Kate! For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups. For more information call 843-545-3349.
Grinch Handprint Art @ Laurens County Library Branch
Grinch Handprint Art @ Laurens County Library Branch
Use your handprint to create personalized Grinchy artwork to decorate your home with this holiday! This fun and festive craft can be displayed for years to come.
7 events,
BrightStar Theatre Performance
BrightStar Theatre Performance
Tis the season for hilarity and fun. Sit back and enjoy as different holidays and cultures come together for a truly festive wintertime show. This event is packed with music and celebrations that take place this time of year around the globe. An entertaining show for all ages!
8 events,
Decorate Paper Christmas Tree @ Laurens Library Clinton Branch!
Decorate Paper Christmas Tree @ Laurens Library Clinton Branch!
Come decorate your very paper Christmas own tree! Kids 0-5 can come to the Clinton Library to trim a Christmas tree to their hearts' content and enjoy festive snacks while they work.
Stay & Play @ Laurens County Library Laurens Branch
Stay & Play @ Laurens County Library Laurens Branch
Come hang out and enjoy board, card, and video games with your friends! Refreshments provided.
9 events,
Adult Holiday Craft Time @ Waccamaw Neck Branch Library
Adult Holiday Craft Time @ Waccamaw Neck Branch Library
Join us for Adult Holiday Craft Time! Card Making, Grift Bags, Gift Tags, Ornaments and more! While supplies last! For more information call 843-545-3623.
Open House Drop-in at The Villa at Martha Franks
Open House Drop-in at The Villa at Martha Franks
Enjoy a very special Christmas Open House Drop-in at "The Villa." Bring your family for a cherished holiday tradition at the Martha Franks Villa, beautifully lit and decorated for Christmas. Create and share memories while enjoying the seasonal sounds of harpist Deborah Rankin.
The Paul Grimshaw Band Concert
The Paul Grimshaw Band Concert
Get ready to Jingle, Jam & Joy! Join us for an unforgettable holiday concert featuring the Paul Grimshaw Band — a festive night of live music, laughter, and Christmas cheer that will have you singing along all season long. Get your tickets online: https://www.thewinyah.org/event-details-registration/the-paul-grimshaw-band
10 events,
TWLUM Teen Project 1st Annual Community Yard Sale
TWLUM Teen Project 1st Annual Community Yard Sale
TWLUM Teen Project is hosting their first ever Community Yard Sale and they want you to be part of it! They are accepting vendor registrations from businesses, individuals and organizations. Whatever you sell, you keep the proceeds. We just benefit from the space and table rentals. It's great chance to clean out your clutter and…
Holiday Market at GCCA
Holiday Market at GCCA
Greenville Center for Creative Arts Join us for a Holiday Market featuring local artists, businesses, delicious food, and festive decoration! This event is free and open to all ages. Apply to be a vendor below! Art Vendor: https://forms.gle/5grUQXfHoHwBYMh37 Non-Art Vendor: https://forms.gle/AABoNJyASvnwTKip9
National Wreaths Across America Day?
National Wreaths Across America Day?
First Baptist Church in Cross Hill. Ceremony starts @ 12:00pm. All are welcome as we honor our heroes.
6 events,
Toddler Time! @ Waccamaw Neck Branch
Toddler Time! @ Waccamaw Neck Branch
Join us Mondays in December (no class 12/22 & 12/29) in the Children's Area forMy Grown-Up and Me creative movement and dance with Miss Kate! For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups. For more information call 843-545-3349.
7 events,
Holiday Around the World Celebration @ Waccamaw Neck Branch Library
Holiday Around the World Celebration @ Waccamaw Neck Branch Library
Join us for our Holidays Around the World Celebration! For more information call 843-545-3623.
Santa’s coming to your library Laurens Branch!
Santa’s coming to your library Laurens Branch!
Visit the library for a festive meet-and-greet with Santa! Share your wish list and let us capture the magic with a holiday photo.
6 events,
The Invented Indigenous Histories of Appalachian Show Caves
The Invented Indigenous Histories of Appalachian Show Caves
"The Invented Indigenous Histories of Appalachian Show Caves" Dr. Chelsea Fisher, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of South Carolina Show caves – caves operated as commercial attractions - have been a fixture of Appalachian tourism since the nineteenth century. In this talk, Dr. Fisher will examine Appalachian show caves as a technology of colonialism,…
6 events,
Christmas Winter Wonderland Polar Express Celebration
Christmas Winter Wonderland Polar Express Celebration
The final program for 2025 for children at our Library will be a Christmas Winter Wonderland Polar Express celebration on Saturday, December 20th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. There will be all kinds of really fun activities including a movie, snacks, gifts, and crafts--and even more surprises!!! Reserve that date on your holiday calendar. If…
5 events,
Johnny Morant Highway Dedication
Johnny Morant Highway Dedication
Please join Georgetown County and the Morant family on Dec. 26 for the dedication of Johnny Morant Highway and the unveiling of the new road sign. All are welcome, so feel free to share the invitation. A reception will follow at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church - 3505 Jackson Village Road. Johnny Morant was a…
5 events,
Family New Year Noon Day Party! @ Waccamaw Neck Branch
Family New Year Noon Day Party! @ Waccamaw Neck Branch
We will have several New Year craft tables set up for collaging, making vision boards and calendars, poems, etc. Create at your own pace! Then we'll have a countdown to 12 noon with juice toasts & treats. For Kids of All ages and their grown-ups! For more information call 843-545-3349.