What's Going On In Charleston

The ZD Experience Presents: The Soul of the Season ✨
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Peacock, 213 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401, Charleston, SC, 29401, US
An immersive evening featuring soulful performances, inspiring spoken word, & a cultural art walk celebrating local artistry and community.

The Soul of the Season is where art, music, and poetry meets the spirit of the season. Presented by The ZD Experience, this unforgettable evening blends live performances, heartfelt spoken word, and a cultural art walk showcasing local creatives and vendors. This event features the captivating voices of Emily Curtis, Brandon John Waller, Krystal Halvorson, Rae Estelle, special poetry performance by Jahipster (Dr. Tonya Matthews-CEO of the IAAM’s alias when performing poetry), art from the Okeeba Jubalo Gallery, and more. It’s an immersive experience designed to stir the senses and uplift the soul.

Food Truck Friday
2025-12-19 11:00 - 14:00 | 108 N Cedar St, Summerville, SC 29483-6402, United States
Join us for Food Truck Friday! 🚚
Zimo’s Falafel, Gyro & Taco Food Truck will be stopping by this Friday from 11 AM–2 PM at our new location, 108 N Cedar St. See you there!

11th Annual Holy City Holiday Market
2025-12-19 11:00 - 2025-12-21 09:00 | Park Circle Neighborhood, North Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29405
The only way to apply to be a vendor at our craft fair is to send me a direct message or Email
📧 scottwilkens479@application.

11th Annual Holy City Holiday Market
2025-12-19 17:00 - 2025-12-21 14:00 | Park Circle Neighborhood, North Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29405
The 11th Annual Holy City Holiday Market will be popping up for a three-day shopping event in Old Park Circle, North Charleston from Friday, December 19 through Sunday, December 21, 2025 at multiple venues.
Shoppers are encouraged to explore local restaurants in Park Circle and shop with community partners like Bildabike off Spruill Avenue while visiting the area. All participating venues will be open for normal business hours during the weekend.
A complimentary parking shuttle is available for shoppers using designated lots on Saturday, December 20 from 11:00AM-5:00PM.
Book rooms at the Starlight Motor Inn if you are traveling to shop for the weekend! Use code HCHM2025 for a discount on any room nights booked from December 19-22, 2025.
Visit the website for more information: www.holycityholidaymarket.com
~General Event Schedule~
December 19, 20255:00-9:00PM 50+ VendorsOutdoor market at Holy City Brewing and Firefly Distillery
December 20, 202511:00AM-5:00PM200+ Vendors10th Anniversary Holy City Holiday Market at the Porter Room, Holy City Brewing, Firefly Distillery and The Station Park Circle
Sunday, December 2111:00AM-2:00PM 50+ VendorsOutdoor market at Holy City Brewing and Firefly Distillery
All Holy City Holiday Market events are held outdoors. These events are considered rain or shine unless facing severe weather. The rain date is scheduled in January 2026 with limited amenities.
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Interested vendors should visit linktr.ee/eventcooperative to view the 2025 Event Application. The Event Cooperative does not solicit for vendors through comments on Facebook.

Signature Christmas Concert Series
2025-12-19 17:30 - 20:30 | 4015 2nd Avenue, Summerville, SC, United States, South Carolina 29486
Join us for a delightful afternoon of live music and festive treats at our A Very Gala Christmas Concert Signature Event on Friday, the 19th in Memory care at 4:30 PM, and in Assisted Living at 5:00PM! Meet our wonderful team, enjoy a tour of our community, and experience the warmth and joy that make The Blake at Carnes Crossroads truly special this time of year.
Please email carnescrossroads@blakeseniorliving.com to RSVP. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Polar Express Pajama Party
2025-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | 117 S Main St, Summerville, SC, United States, South Carolina 29483
All aboard! 🚂✨
Join us for a Polar Express Pajama Party on December 19th from 6-8 PM. We’re rolling out the coziest night of the season with a showing of the movie, and plenty of popcorn and hot chocolate to warm your <a href="http://soul.
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As the Conductor says, “One thing about trains: it doesn’t matter where they’re going. What matters is deciding to get on.” 🚂❄️
Wear your comfiest PJs and come make some Christmas magic with us! 🎄🍿☕️

Dinner with Santa Claus
2025-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | 101 Nexton Square Drive, Summerville, SC, United States, South Carolina 29486
Looking for a fun way to kick off winter break? Santa’s taking his own break from the North Pole and dropping by Poogan’s Southern Kitchen on Friday, December 19, from 6pm – 8pm! He’ll be roaming around, handing out candy and goodies while you enjoy some holiday magic with the whole family. We’ll have a photographer on site to capture the moments!
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Keep the kids entertained, sip on something delicious, and soak in the holiday <a href="http://spirit.
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Tables are going fast, so grab yours today at resy.com/cities/smm/poogans-southern-kitchen, and let’s sleigh this winter break!

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:00 | 549 E Bay St, Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29403
UGLY SWEATER PARTY • FRIDAY, DEC 19 • 8PM–CLOSE
Dig out the sweater your mom begged you to throw away, because we’re rewarding bad decisions this <a href="http://year.Teremana” target=”_blank” title=”year.Teremana”>year.Teremana and Jäger are sponsoring (so you already know how this night ends).
We’ve got:• An ugliest sweater contest with prizes you’ll actually want• Live music• Shot skis (plural, unfortunately)• Jägerbombs on standby• And a few surprises… ifykyk 👀
Show up looking tragically festive. We’ll handle the rest. 🎄🍻

Bad Santa's Cocktail Bar
2025-12-19 22:00 - 2025-12-20 01:00 | 125 Plantation North Boulevard, Goose Creek, SC, United States, South Carolina 29445
Bad Santa is clocking out early and turning it up at the Goose Creek Pub on Friday, 12/19 from 10pm until 1am. He’s trading the North Pole for our dance floor, causing harmless chaos, questionable decisions, and probably stealing your fries. DJ Moo Moo will keep the party lit, the cocktails naughty, and the vibes nice enough. Throw on something festive and come misbehave responsibly. 🎅🍺💃

St. James Annual Breakfast with Santa & Cookie Sale
2025-12-20 08:00 - 11:00 | 512 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, SC, United States, South Carolina 29445
Registration is required for this event. Seatings available for 8:30, 9:30, or 10:30. Simply purchase your tickets and we will see you there. Please contact admin@stjamesumcgc.org or (843) 553-3117 for assistance.

Free Produce Dec 20th, 8:30am
2025-12-20 08:30 - 11:30 | 1087 East Montague
FREE FOOD for anyone! Want to volunteer? You might get a little dirty, but you’ll learn about our neighbors and have some fun too. just show up around 8:00am. Don’t forget your cart or buggy. See you on the West side of N. Chas High School. 1087 West Montague. We will keep you posted if we get meat. Please, share this event. Thanks!

Holiday Morning Octane @ Jax Wax
2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00 | 2885 W Fifth N Street, Unit A3, Summerville, SC
It’s the LAST of 2025 ya’ll! 🎅🏽 Come by to pick up your last minute gifts and enjoy your morning with us at Morning Octane! All makes, all models, all generations welcome!
🗓️ Saturday, December 20th, 2025 (pushed up by one week because of the holiday)⏰ 9AM – 12PM🆓 FREE EVENT🚘 ALL ARE WELCOME! Cars, trucks & bikes 🏍️ ☕️ Hounds & Grounds Gourmet Coffee👕 Cypress & Lily Custom T-Shirt Bar🧢 Holy City Hat Works🎶 Live DJ B Smooth🎅🏽 🎄 Holiday Promotions
📍 Jax Wax Premium Car Care2885 W Fifth N StreetSummerville, SC 29483

12th Annual McElveen Cocoa Cup 5K
2025-12-20 09:30 - 12:30 | Brown Family Park at Nexton
Please join us at the 12th Annual McElveen Cocoa Cup 5K on Saturday, December 20th!
Whether you’re tackling the 5K or the one-mile kid’s fun run, you’ll enjoy getting out on Nexton’s scenic course design with 2,300 other running https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/mountpleasant/community/cocoa-cup-5k

Holiday Artisan Market
2025-12-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Halls Signature Events
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Holiday Eight Four Flea @ The Convention Center
2025-12-20 10:00 - 18:00 | North Charleston Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418, North Charleston, SC, 29418, US
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM EIGHT FOUR FLEA. Come get your last second shopping done with us December 20th! Shop from over 60 local and out of state vendors, bringing you the best vintage shopping experience Charleston has to offerEarly Bird Access: 10 AM – 11 AM ($10)General Admission: 11 PM – 6 PM ($5)*Free Parking Concessions Available*

The HoliGAY Market
2025-12-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Closet Case Thrift Store
🎄 Don We Now Our Gay Apparel! 🏳️‍🌈✨
Get ready for a holly jolly day of gift-giving, shopping, sweet treats, and festive fun! 🌟
This event is a fabulous partner of the Holy City Holiday Market—the perfect event to find something special for yourself or a loved one during the holiday season. 💝
Join us this Saturday and celebrate the season, queer-style!

8th CODfather Park Circle - Christmas Market & Celebration!
2025-12-20 11:00 - 17:00 | The CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips (North Charleston, SC)
Get in the Holiday Spirit with us on Saturday, December 20th from 11am to 5pm for our 8th Annual Christmas Market & Celebration. This action-packed holiday event includes Santa, our 5th Annual Miss Winter Wonderland Pin-Up Contest, Live Music and Entertainers announced soon! Bring a new toy to donate to Toys for Tots!
There will also be our epic Christmas tree, over 50 vendors, face painting, kettle korn, and more! Enjoy our tasty Fish & Chips!
Fun for all ages and free to attend, you don’t want to miss this celebration!!

✨Thrifters & Drifters Holiday Market ✨
2025-12-20 11:00 - 16:00 | The Royal American
HO HO HOooooOo 🎅 Tis the season to shop #local and we have ya covered! There will be over 30 badass vendors poppin’ up at The Royal American 🎩 There will be live music from Weigh Station, sweet treats from Cakette and Prophet Coffee and maybe a sneaky visit from Santa!! Save the date because you won’t want to miss this market! See ya December 20th from 11-4 at The Royal 😘

Holiday Market and AYCE Oyster Roast!
2025-12-20 11:00 - 16:00 | 1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
Tis the season for gift shopping and oysters. So why not enjoy both at the same time?! We’re bringing out a bunch of our favorite local vendors and hosting a holiday market with crafts, baked goods, garden decor, hair & skin care products, jewelry and so much more! Pick up a hand-crafted gift for your loved ones and then stick around for live music and an all you can eat oyster roast! All sponsored by IQ Fiber and Wicked Weed Brewing!
West Ashley Pub – Saturday, December 20th – 11am until 4pm
Are you a local vendor interested in participating?? Sign up here: <a href="https://forms.gle/k7JccxCd6zwqDgao8
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2025 Winter Recital
2025-12-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Boulder Bluff Elementary, 400 Judy Drive, Goose Creek, SC 29445, Goose Creek, SC, 29445, US
Get ready to chill and thrill at the 2025 Winter Recital — live vibes and cozy tunes await!

Get Ready for the 2025 Winter Recital!
Join us in person for an awesome celebration of talent and music. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy live performances, connect with friends, and soak up some great vibes. Whether you’re coming as a performer or an audience member, the 2025 Winter Recital promises to be a fun and memorable event. Don’t miss out on the excitement!

R&B jiggle Jam Brunch
2025-12-20 13:00 - 16:00
This Saturday 12/20 join us for “R&B jiggle jam Brunch party”1pm-4pm music by @themannysmalls bottomless mimosas, holiday cocktails, brunch dishes, R&B trivia, karaoke, holiday giveaway & more!!! Tickets $10 link in bio <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rb-jiggle-jam-brunch-tickets-1978155488316
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Car Show - Toy Drive
2025-12-20 13:00 - 17:00 | 101 Button Hall Ave, Goose Creek, SC
Join us for another Christmas Car Show benefitting GCFD Toys for Tots! -Registration is the day if the <a href="http://event.-” target=”_blank” title=”event.-“>event.– Price for registration is (1) TOY valued at $10-$20. We will NOT take cash donations. – Registration Dead Line is 2:30pm-Voting cards are to be returned to the ballot box not later than 3pm-Award Ceremony will be at 3:30pm – Muster vehicles for cruise to toy drop off location 4pm – Police Escort to drop off 5pm SHARP.
Parking Diagram will be posted in a separate thread for this event as well as a directional map for entrance and exit of the fire department.
Please message Gears and Beers Staff with any questions.

Gullah Doll Making Class at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
2025-12-20 14:00 - 16:00 | 3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29414
Create your own one-of-a-kind Gullah doll in a special class with Genya Watson on December 20th from 2 PM – 4 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about Gullah Geechee culture and enjoy a crafty Saturday afternoon! Genya’s dolls can be found in our Gift <a href="http://Shop.
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This event will take place in the Magnolia Workshop. Light refreshments and all materials to create your own doll will be provided! Admission is included with your ticket.

The Official Christmas Bar Crawl - Charleston
2025-12-20 16:00 - 23:59 | Bay Street Biergarten, 549 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29403, Charleston, SC, 29403, US
🌟 Join us in getting “LIT” for the Holidays! 🌟
Snag your ticket, round up your Santas, Elves and Reindeer, throw on your craziest holiday gear and get ready to party like it’s Christmas Eve! 🎄
Here’s What You Get:
🥳 Join the Jolliest Crawl of the Year!🍹 2-3 Drinks Or Shots Included With Ticket Purchase!🚫 No Cover At All Bars, Mid Party, & After Party🥤 Crawl With US Stadium Party Cup and Bottle Opener Lanyard!🎅 Plush Santa Hat at Check In! (FIRST 100 CHECK INS)🍻 Exclusive Drink Specials!🍔 Food Specials at Select Venues🔥 Awesome After Party!📛 Custom Christmas Bar Crawl Badge With Vouchers!🗺️ Access To Our Charleston Pub Crawl Map
🚨 Get tickets NOW before prices go up! 🚨_______________________________________
This Christmas crawl will take you through some of Charleston’s top bars, where you’ll meet new people and enjoy a joyful atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else. With music, laughter, and plenty of holiday cheer, it’s the ultimate way to kick off your Christmas long.
Don’t miss out on Charleston biggest holiday bash! Secure your tickets today and join us for a night filled with holiday spirit, laughter, and unforgettable fun! 🎅🍸_______________________________________
🎄Donate to Toys For Tots🎄
Bring holiday magic to children in need with Toys for Tots! Your donation helps ensure every child feels loved, remembered, and full of joy this Christmas. Let’s come together to share the spirit of giving and make the season brighter for families facing tough ticket.
Find Your Local Toy Drop Box:https://secure.toysfortots.org/a/donatetoday_______________________________________
🚨 For all the latest venue information, special offers, event details, and ticket purchases, be sure to visit our website! It’s your one-stop shop for everything you need to know. ⬇️
https://www.crawlwith.us/faq_______________________________________🚫 DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE 🚫
We Highly Suggest Using Uber or Lyft To And From The Bar Crawl!_______________________________________㉑ ATTENDEES MUST BE 21+ ㉑
Due to the nature of our events, all attendees must be 21+ with a valid government issued

Born in Winter - A Wyrd Sisters Brewing Anniversary Event
2025-12-20 16:00 - 23:00 | 4840 Chateau Ave, North Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29405
WINTER HAS back.
We’re turning the taproom into a solstice celebration fit for the Wyrdo in everyone. Here’s a taste:
🍺 New Wyrd Brews pouring all day long🎁 Raffles & Giveaways for the lucky few❄️ Yuletide Traditions to honor the darkness🍔 Smashley’s Burger Bar slinging patties to feed the beast
🚨 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 For the first time in Wyrd Sisters Brewing history we’re…[REDACTED]
That’s odd, I guess we can’t share that info just yet. Stay tuned!

Ugly Sweater Party
2025-12-20 18:00 - 21:00 | 208 East 1st North Street, Summerville, SC, United States, South Carolina 29483
Cold or not, because everyone needs to wear their best ugly sweater, we are going to have a drop-in fun time with some food and drink specials in the backyard to celebrate closing out our first calendar year in our new location!Stay updated on our page with more pictures to follow of our new tented lounge area!

Saturday Pokemon Trade Night
2025-12-20 20:00 - 2025-12-21 00:00 | Hall of Heroes
🎄✨ Pokémon Holiday Trade Night! ✨🎄
Join us for a festive Pokémon Trade Night and celebrate the holiday season with fellow Trainers! Bring your binders, your best trades, and your holiday spirit for a fun-filled evening at our win.🔹 Mystery Card Table – Take a chance and uncover a surprise card
Whether you’re hunting for that last card for your deck, looking to upgrade your collection, or just want to hang out with the Pokémon community, this is the perfect holiday event. Wear your festive gear, bring a friend, and make it a night to remember!
🎁 Let’s trade, play, and celebrate Pokémon—holiday style! 🎁
👉 All Trainers welcome. See you there!

Charleston Showdown #9
2025-12-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Reforged Gaming Lounge
Rise To Elevate Gaming Presents
Charleston Showdown #9
December 21st @5 P.M

🎄✨ Ugly Sweater Party ✨🎄
2025-12-24 06:00 - 14:00 | 3679 Ladson Road, Ladson, SC 29456
Join us at our Ladson location (3679 Ladson Rd.) on December 24th for a festive day full of holiday cheer! We’re celebrating all day long, and the only rule is: the uglier the sweater, the better!Throw on your most outrageous, sparkly, or hilariously tacky holiday sweater and come hang out with us. Whether it’s covered in tinsel, jingles when you walk, or lights up the room — we want to see it! 🎅🎁
Don’t miss the fun — let’s make Christmas Eve a little brighter (and a lot uglier 😉).

9th Annual Mad Mike Memorial Ride
2025-12-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Hutchinson Square, Summerville
Meet at Hutchinson Square in Summerville at 1400. KSU @ 1430 for a short ride to Bacons Bridge Rd to visit his memorial marker.
