Winter events
Winter Events in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is home to a variety of events during the winter, including holiday markets and light parade, an outdoor skating rink, the Sweetgrass Half Marathon, and more. Plan your visit around a unique special event!
Holiday Market & Craft Show
Come see this year’s wonderful assortment of Christmas ornaments, glass work, whimsical crafts, and a wide variety of original art by locally recognized potters, artists, craftsmen and photographers.
mount pleasant christmas light parade
Brilliantly lit floats and community groups will march up West Coleman Boulevard as the Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade sets sail to the delight of thousands of residents and visitors.
LIGHTS UP CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Kick off the holiday season in style at Lights Up, one of Mount Pleasant’s most magical nights of the year! Held at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, this festive celebration features the official lighting of the towering Christmas tree, live music, Santa’s grand arrival, and a flurry of holiday cheer.
ice skating at the point
Cross an item off your holiday bucket list by ice skating by the shore! The Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina has premiered their synthetic ice rink located right on the Charleston Harbor. Imagine ice skating to views of the coastline while listening to holiday music, and then relaxing by a firepit to dive into delicious and sticky s’mores.
LOWCOUNTRY OYSTER FESTIVAL
Get ready to shuck, savor, and celebrate at the Lowcountry Oyster Festival, the world’s largest oyster festival, held each year at the historic Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina!
Sweetgrass half marathon & 10K
In the heart of the birthplace of sweetgrass basket weaving, the Sweetgrass Half Marathon begins at the Park West Recreation Complex and winds through the picturesque Carolina Park and Darrell Creek neighborhoods. This race is run on a flat and fast course. Enjoy marsh views as you run on your way to completing the race!
things to do in winter
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Use the event calendar below to find more Winter events happening in Mount Pleasant!
Old Village 5k
Nov 14, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Old Village 5k is offered to residents and visitors each November. More than 200 runners participate in the race throughout the picturesque Old...
Mount Pleasant Holiday Market & Craft Show
Dec 12, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Get into the holiday spirit at the Annual Mount Pleasant Holiday Market & Craft Show, a cheerful twist on our beloved farmers market, only...
Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade
Dec 13, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Celebrate the magic of the season at the Annual Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade, one of the Lowcountry’s most dazzling holiday traditions! The festivities...
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