Winter events

Saltwater Cowboys is lighting up the creek this holiday season!

From November 17 through December 31, the waterfront favorite transforms into a winter wonderland as the Miracle Pop-Up Bar takes over Mount Pleasant. Expect twinkling lights, tinsel-trimmed décor, and festive cheer served by the sleigh-full.

What to Expect:

-Festive Cocktails & Mocktails – Sip limited-edition holiday drinks from the world-famous Miracle menu, exclusive to Saltwater Cowboys in Charleston.

-SWC Holiday Market – Find one-of-a-kind gifts, collectible Miracle glassware, SWC Christmas merch, and more.

-Family Fun & Festivities – Enjoy visits with Santa, a snow machine with hot chocolate and cider in the Corral, and a late-night lounge with live DJ sets.

Whether you’re gathering with friends or making memories with family, this is the Lowcountry’s most magical holiday experience!

November 17 – December 31

Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m.- Midnight | Sunday: 10 a.m.- Midnight

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. Families can enjoy seasonal treats, kids’ activities, and the sparkling glow of thousands of twinkling lights as the Town of Mount Pleasant shines bright for the holidays. Whether you’re a local or visiting the Charleston area, Lights Up is the perfect way to start your South Carolina Christmas season!

Experience the magic of the holidays at the Christmas Tree Festival at Boone Hall Farms in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina! This festive family event transforms one of the Lowcountry’s most beloved farms into a winter wonderland filled with live music, fresh-baked Christmas cookies, visits from Santa, a ferris wheel and holiday slide, and fresh-cut trees and handmade wreaths for sale. Perfect for all ages, the Christmas Tree Festival is one of Mount Pleasant’s most heartwarming holiday traditions!

Experience the magic of the holidays at the Christmas Tree Festival at Boone Hall Farms in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina! This festive family event transforms one of the Lowcountry’s most beloved farms into a winter wonderland filled with live music, fresh-baked Christmas cookies, visits from Santa, a ferris wheel and holiday slide, and fresh-cut trees and handmade wreaths for sale. Perfect for all ages, the Christmas Tree Festival is one of Mount Pleasant’s most heartwarming holiday traditions!

Glide into the holiday spirit at the synthetic ice skating rink at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina! Overlooking stunning views of the Charleston Harbor and the USS Yorktown, this festive waterfront rink offers a one-of-a-kind Lowcountry winter experience. Bring the family, lace up your skates, and enjoy a cheerful coastal twist on a classic holiday tradition complete with seasonal music, hot cocoa, and twinkling lights. Whether you’re skating under the stars or watching from the sidelines with a warm drink, this Mount Pleasant holiday favorite is pure Christmas magic by the harbor!

This event starts on November 27th at 2:00 pm and occurs every Thursday – Sunday, all holiday season long! Make your reservations soon!

Celebrate the season with soul and tradition at the Gullah Christmas Concert at Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina! This powerful holiday event blends the rich cultural heritage of the Gullah people with the spirit of Christmas through music, storytelling, and joyful celebration. Experience heartwarming performances that honor generations of Lowcountry history and culture. Set against the backdrop of the Cotton Dock at Boone Hall’s historic grounds, the Gullah Christmas Concert is a unique way to embrace the holidays in true South Carolina style.

The annual Holiday Market & Craft Show combines all the goodies from our traditional food market such as locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, hot food, and homemade preserves with handcrafted gifts created by local artisans. Come see this year’s wonderful assortment of Christmas ornaments, glasswork, whimsical crafts, and a wide variety of original art by locally recognized potters, artists, craftsmen, and photographers. Join the Facebook discussion for this event.

Activities

Live entertainment with a holiday twist will kindle the holiday spirit throughout the market. Children’s activities will include balloon art, caricature drawings, and a visit with Santa Claus, who will listen to Christmas wishes and hand out surprises. The annual Holiday Market provides the perfect opportunity for customers to complete their holiday shopping and purchase original pieces from talented local artists. As always, admission and parking are free and all residents and visitors are welcome to delight in this unique shopping experience.

Vendor Applications

The Town of Mount Pleasant invites all interested food vendors, artists and craft vendors to submit applications for its Holiday Market & Craft Show. Please carefully review market information and APPLICATION before submitting.

Acceptable to the Market:

Craft Vendors: Original works in any category listed on application. The participating artist must be the one who conceived the design and executed the finished product. Commercial or mass-produced items are not acceptable. Any craftsperson or artist age 18 or older may submit an application.

Farmers: Produce or plants grown on your farm (at least 50%) and produce indigenous to the State of South Carolina.

Prepared Food Vendors: Food products must be prepared by the vendor, who must adhere to DHEC or Dept. of Agriculture rules and regulations. DHEC may be onsite the day of the event. All prepared food must be made in a commercial DHEC-approved kitchen. Please list kitchen address and DHEC permit number on the application. Cottage Law vendors are not accepted.

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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. The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with a spectacular Pyrotecnico fireworks show, immediately followed by the start of the parade at Live Oak Dr. traveling south and ending at the intersection of W. Coleman Blvd. and Patriots Point Rd. All updates about the status of this event will be posted to the Facebook Event Page.

To Enter the 30th Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade, please carefully review requirements and rules, then fill out and submit APPLICATION per included instructions.



Coleman Boulevard Road Closure Schedule:

• Whilden St. to Pherigo St. closes at 4:00 p.m. for the lineup


• Whilden St. to Patriots Point Rd. closes at 5:00 p.m.


• Ravenel Bridge off-ramp onto Coleman Blvd. closes at 5:00 (all traffic diverted to Highway 17)


• Patriots Point Rd. from Coleman Blvd. to Harry Hallman Blvd. closes at 5:00 (all Patriots Point and hotel/golf course traffic will divert onto Harry Hallman)

Know Before You Go!

ATTENTION DRONE PILOTS: To help ensure we have a safe event, the Town of Mount Pleasant requests that drone pilots not fly over or along the parade route. Pilots are reminded that the Federal Aviation Authority requires a Part 107 Waiver if they are going to fly at night or fly over people. You can learn more about drone operations at https://www.faa.gov/uas/.

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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! This beloved Lowcountry tradition features thousands of bushels of fresh oysters, live music, local wine and beer, and plenty of coastal flavor. Enjoy oyster-shucking contests and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re an oyster enthusiast or just love a good Southern celebration, this is one of South Carolina’s most anticipated food events!