Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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Broadway at the Beach Tree Lighting

Broadway at the Beach Tree Lighting

Broadway at the Beach

Broadway at the Beach kicks off the holiday season with their Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. The special holiday event will include live […]

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“OH Christmas Tea”
Event Series “OH Christmas Tea”

“OH Christmas Tea”

Hopsewee Plantation

Traveling Literary Theater presents Christmas Short Stories during a beautiful English Tea Service at Hopsewee Plantation - Georgetown, SC.

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Lakewood Camping Resort’s Annual Craft Fair

Lakewood Camping Resort’s Annual Craft Fair

Lakewood Camping Resort

Discover gifts your loved ones are sure to treasure during Lakewood Camping Resort's Fall Craft Fair! Browse one-of-a-kind accessories, home decor, embroidered items, artwork, custom woodwork, crafts, specialty foods, baked […]

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Dashing Through the Glow Fun Run
Event Series Dashing Through the Glow Fun Run

Dashing Through the Glow Fun Run

North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex

Get outdoors and into the holiday spirit at the Dashing Through the Glow 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex. The family-friendly event, which is […]

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Lighting of the Landing

Lighting of the Landing

Barefoot Landing

Santa will arrive at Barefoot Landing on Saturday, November 23rd for the Lighting of the Landing. The annual tree lighting show will be at 6 p.m. in Barefoot's Dockside Village. […]

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Market Common Tree Lighting Ceremony

Market Common Tree Lighting Ceremony

Grand 14 Market Common

The Market Common will host the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of Grand 14 Movie Theater with live entertainment and family fun.

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Yuletide on the Yorktown

Yuletide on the Yorktown

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Get into the holiday spirit with live music, light bites from local vendors, and fun for the whole family on December 8! Our hangar bays will be hung in merriment […]

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The Great Christmas Light Show
Event Series The Great Christmas Light Show

The Great Christmas Light Show

North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex

The North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex will be decorated with nearly 2 million lights this holiday season for The Great Christmas Light Show. Take a 2 mile drive […]

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Thanksgiving Eve at Tin Roof

Thanksgiving Eve at Tin Roof

Tin Roof

If your family drives you to drink, get a jump on the holiday with Thanksgiving Eve at Tin Roof where they shoot Fireball, not turkeys! The Thanksgiving Eve Bash starts […]

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Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot

Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot

Burn off some calories before the big meal with the 18th annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot at The Market Common! Join 1,200 runners and walkers for the 5k event, which […]

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2024 Surfside Beach Turkey Trot

2024 Surfside Beach Turkey Trot

Surfside Beach Pier

Join Surfside Beach for a different kind of Thanksgiving Celebration - The Turkey Trot. Earn your turkey day feast by participating in your choice of a  5K or 10K Race. […]

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Barefoot Landing Turkey Trot

Barefoot Landing Turkey Trot

Start your Thanksgiving Day on the right foot with the 6th annual Turkey Trot at Barefoot Landing! The breezy 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. at the North Myrtle Beach […]

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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 Prince Resort

Thanksgiving Dinner at Prince Resort

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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