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Thanksgiving Dinner at Avista Resort

Thanksgiving Dinner at Avista Resort

Avista Resort

Looking for a special Thanksgiving Dinner in North Myrtle Beach? Join us at Avista Resort for a delightful, family-style feast filled with all your holiday favorites. Whether you're a guest […]

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Thanksgiving Dinner at 3500 Ocean Grill

Thanksgiving Dinner at 3500 Ocean Grill

3500 Ocean Grill at Prince Resort

Looking for an oceanfront Thanksgiving Dinner in North Myrtle Beach? Join us at Prince Resort for a special holiday feast overlooking the beautiful coastline. Whether you're staying with us or […]

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Pawleys Island Tree Lighting Ceremony

Pawleys Island Tree Lighting Ceremony

Get into the holiday spirit in Pawleys Island at the town's annual Lighting of the Park. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided for your enjoyment while you watch the […]

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Winter Wonderland at the Beach
Event Series Winter Wonderland at the Beach

Winter Wonderland at the Beach

Plyler Park

The Winter Wonderland Festival returns to Myrtle Beach for 2024! Beginning in November, "Winter Wonderland at the Beach" includes an oceanfront light display along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, live entertainment, […]

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Nights of a Thousand Candles
Event Series Nights of a Thousand Candles

Nights of a Thousand Candles

Brookgreen Gardens

Experience one of the most beloved holiday traditions and walk through Brookgreen Gardens for their famous Nights of 1000 Candles! This renowned light display has been around for many years […]

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Intracoastal Christmas Regatta

Intracoastal Christmas Regatta

The Marina at Dock Holidays

Get into the holiday spirit with the best parade on the water! Yachts and boats covered in Christmas lights and decorations will make their way past plenty of prime viewing […]

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Ripley’s Aquarium Tree Lighting Spectacular

Ripley’s Aquarium Tree Lighting Spectacular

Kick off the holiday season at the annual Tree Lighting Spectacular at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach! Enjoy reindeer games, festive dancing, awesome giveaways, warm hot chocolate, and a visit […]

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Conway Celebration of Lights
Event Series Conway Celebration of Lights

Conway Celebration of Lights

Downtown Conway

Every week in December leading up to Christmas, join the city of Conway for a Celebration of Lights drive-through Christmas light show.  The cost is $2 per person. The show […]

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Breakfast With Santa at Crooked Hammock

Breakfast With Santa at Crooked Hammock

Crooked Hammock Brewery

Crooked Hammock Brewery at Barefoot Landing invites families to dine with Kris Kringle himself at Breakfast with Santa. Just $22 for adults and $11 for kids, families can snap a […]

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North Myrtle Beach Tree Lighting in McLean Park

North Myrtle Beach Tree Lighting in McLean Park

McClean Park

McClean Park is the site for the North Myrtle Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony. Don't miss your chance to hang out with Santa and his friends with fun activities, live entertainment […]

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Town of Surfside Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Festival

Town of Surfside Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Festival

Residents and visitors are invited to the Town of Surfside Beach for the most joyful event of the season: The Christmas Tree Lighting Festival! The festival runs from 4 to […]

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Rivertown Christmas Celebration
Event Series Rivertown Christmas Celebration

Rivertown Christmas Celebration

Downtown Conway

Downtown Conway celebrates the spirit of the season Thursday evenings through December 19. Visitors are invited to support local businesses and experience the joy of the holiday season with socially […]

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Breakfast With Santa and a Mermaid

Breakfast With Santa and a Mermaid

Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach

Join Ripley's Aquarium and some very special guests for a holiday breakfast on Saturday, Dec 7 from 8 to 10 a.m. Festivities include a breakfast buffet, an elf dive show, […]

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Santa Claus at Myrtle Beach State Park

Santa Claus at Myrtle Beach State Park

Myrtle Beach State Park

Head over to Myrtle Beach State Park for your chance to see Santa at the beach! The man in the red suit will pose for family photos (pets can come […]

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A Very Broadway Christmas Parade

A Very Broadway Christmas Parade

Broadway at the Beach

Get into the holiday spirit at Broadway at the Beach this December with A Very Broadway Christmas Parade! The shopping, dining, and entertainment complex will host the parade beginning at […]

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Christmas with Friends of Atalaya

Christmas with Friends of Atalaya

Atalaya

Join the Pawleys Island Concert Band for an afternoon of Christmas songs at Atalaya in Huntington Beach State Park. The concert band and choir begin at 11 a.m. The concert […]

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Christmas Cantata in North Myrtle Beach

Christmas Cantata in North Myrtle Beach

Living Water Baptist Church

Join friends and family this Christmas season for the 40th annual All City Christmas Cantata at Living Water Baptist Church in Longs hosted by the city of North Myrtle Beach. […]

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Murrells Inlet Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Murrells Inlet Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Morse Park - Murrells Inlet

Join your friends in Murrells Inlet to kick off the holiday season with the annual Murrells Inlet Christmas Tree Lighting at Morse Park Landing next to Hot Fish Club. The […]

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Rivertown Regatta Christmas Boat Parade

Rivertown Regatta Christmas Boat Parade

Elm Street - Conway

Celebrate the Christmas holiday season with a festive boat parade in downtown Conway. The parade will take place at 5 pm on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The Rivertown Regatta includes […]

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North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade

North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade

Main Street North Myrtle Beach

Get jolly and have a ball at the annual nighttime North Myrtle Beach Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec 7, 2024. Spectators will gather on Main Street to view the lighted […]

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Lakewood Camping Resort’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Lakewood Camping Resort’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Lakewood Camping Resort

Light up the holiday season with this special Lakewood Camping Resort's tradition complete with live music by the Myrtle Beach High School Show Choir, warm hot chocolate, and a special […]

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Holiday Golf Cart Parade at Barefoot Landing

Holiday Golf Cart Parade at Barefoot Landing

Barefoot Landing

Barefoot Landing hosts a festive golf cart parade on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 pm. Walking groups and golf cart owners are invited to join the parade, which will start […]

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Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade

Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade

Murrells Inlet MarshWalk

Family, friends, locals and visitors are invited to the annual community Christmas Parade in Murrells Inlet from 3 to 5  p.m. on Sunday, Dec 8. The parade begins at Wilcox […]

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2024 MarshWalk Santa Crawl

2024 MarshWalk Santa Crawl

Murrells Inlet MarshWalk

The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk is hosting the 10th annual Santa Crawl on Dec 12, 2024 with drink specials, live music, and holiday fun. The Christmas-themed bar crawl will give participants […]

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Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster’s

Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster’s

Santa is bringing his workshop to Myrtle Beach for a morning of breakfast and fun at Dave & Buster's at Broadway at the Beach! Breakfast with Santa will take place […]

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Conway Christmas Parade

Conway Christmas Parade

Downtown Conway

The Conway Christmas Parade will step off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 in downtown Conway. Santa Claus will be riding along in the parade along with floats, beauty […]

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LuLu’s Billy Claus & the LuLuBelles

LuLu’s Billy Claus & the LuLuBelles

Billy Claus, Santa's brother, will be making a stop this holiday season at Lucy Buffett's LuLu's at Barefoot Landing! Join Billy from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 14th at […]

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Town of Surfside Beach Christmas Parade

Town of Surfside Beach Christmas Parade

Surfside Beach Pier

Don't miss the Town of Surfside Beach's Christmas Parade starting at 2 p.m. on Dec. 14. The parade has over 100 entries of all kinds, including floats and marching bands. […]

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Pets Light Up Our Lives

Pets Light Up Our Lives

Celebrate the Christmas season along with man's love for his best friend at Barefoot Landing for the North Myrtle Beach Humane Society's Pets Light Up Our Lives event. Pets are […]

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Breakfast with Santa at Hard Rock Cafe

Breakfast with Santa at Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe is hosting two Breakfast with Santa events in the month of December. Join Santa for breakfast and Christmas festivities on Dec. 15 or Dec. 22 at the […]

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Best Festivals

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Fireworks

Fireworks

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