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.

Winter Events Holiday Market

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.

Winter Events Christmas Light Parade

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.

Winter Events Skating Rink

Sweetgrass half marathon

Enjoy starting at the Mount Pleasant Recreation Complex and running through the picturesque Carolina Park neighborhood. This is a flat and fast course. Enjoy marsh views as you run along Darrell Creek on your way to completing the Half Marathon.

Sweetgrass Half marathon Stating line

things to do in winter

skate by the shore

Go ice skating on the shore of the Charleston Harbor in a beautifully created winter wonderland.

light up the night

Delight at a dazzling fireworks display, brilliantly lit floats and roaring marching bands during the Christmas Light Parade.

The Holidays In Mount Pleasant

See how Mount Pleasant transforms into a cozy coastal holiday wonderland!

holiday market & craft show

A wonderful assortment of Christmas ornaments, glasswork, whimsical crafts and a wide variety of unique local art.

TAKE THE FUN INDOORS

South Carolina enjoys mild winters, but if it is too chilly, take the fun to the warm indoors.

places to stay

Stay where you play with 5-star and boutique hotels in the heart of it all. Mount Pleasant’s diverse local hospitality landscape ensures every traveler has a home away from home.

explore all winter events

Use the event calendar below to find more Winter events happening in Mount Pleasant!

‘Lights Up’ Tree Lighting

Nov 23, 2024

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and Mount Pleasant Towne Centre is spreading holiday cheer with their magical tree lighting event, Lights Up. Get ready to witness the twinkling lights, feel the warmth of the season, and make unforgettable memories!


Don’t miss the spectacular laser light show and the lighting of the 44′ Christmas tree.


Live performances by the East Cooper Baptist Church Choir & Orchestra and 40 Years Too Late.


A visit from jolly old St. Nicholas himself!


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Christmas Tree Festival

Nov 23, 2024

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Christmas is a magical time of year and this event kicks off the holiday season at Boone Hall the weekend BEFORE Thanksgiving with a variety of Christmas fun and activities for the whole family.



  • Ride the Holiday Ferris Wheel – FREE

  • Create Christmas Crafts and Decorations – FREE

  • Take fun pics in the Photo Booth – FREE

  • Visit with live Winter Queens – FREE

  • Live Music – FREE

  • Giant Holiday Inflatables – FREE

  • Holiday Photo Opps – FREE


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Christmas Tree Festival

Nov 24, 2024

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Christmas is a magical time of year and this event kicks off the holiday season at Boone Hall the weekend BEFORE Thanksgiving with a variety of Christmas fun and activities for the whole family.



  • Ride the Holiday Ferris Wheel – FREE

  • Create Christmas Crafts and Decorations – FREE

  • Take fun pics in the Photo Booth – FREE

  • Visit with live Winter Queens – FREE

  • Live Music – FREE

  • Giant Holiday Inflatables – FREE

  • Holiday Photo Opps – FREE


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Yuletide On The Yorktown

Dec 8, 2024

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Yuletide on the Yorktown brings together locals and visitors alike to experience holiday magic onboard the USS Yorktown!


Guests will be able to browse local vendors, shop artisanal goods, grab a bite to eat, enjoy live music and more while immersing themselves in the history of the renowned WWII aircraft carrier. Santa will be making a stop on the ship from 1-4 pm and pictures will be available for purchase.


See more on the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum website.


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Christmas at Boone Hall Plantation

Dec 9, 2024

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Tours of the plantation home during the Christmas holidays are included with regular paid admission to Boone Hall Plantation! There is no additional charge to tour the mansion beautifully decorated for the Christmas holidays.


December 9, 2024 – January 1, 2025


Monday-Saturday 9am – 5pm

Sunday 12pm – 5pm

Closed Christmas Day


As the Christmas holidays roll through these giant oaks, Boone Hall comes alive with festivities, decorations, and good ole southern holiday hospitality, that is only befitting America’s Most Photographed plantation. This time of year re-emphasizes how Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens is truly “Unlike Any Other” as one of the leading tourist attractions in the Charleston, S.C. Lowcountry.


The plantation mansion and grounds are decorated with beautiful Christmas decorations of every kind. But there’s something special about this plantation home’s holiday attire. Yes… there are plenty of beautiful Christmas trees in every room of the plantation’s main floor…adorned with a variety of Christmas ornaments and decorations. But if you look closely, you will see some things that are very unique about the decorations that are distributed all around.


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A Gullah Christmas Concert

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Christmas concert event that will have a Gullah Christmas theme! This event features special Gullah Christmas stories by a number of presenters and Christmas songs performed by the Plantation Singers.


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Mount Pleasant Holiday Market & Craft Show

Dec 14, 2024

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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.


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Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade

Dec 15, 2024

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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.


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)


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/.


To Enter the 29th Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade: Complete the Entry Application. See more on the Town of Mount Pleasant Community and Marketing Affairs Division page


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Lowcountry Oyster Festival

Feb 2, 2025

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Who’s ready to do some oyster shucking? How does over 50,000 pounds of oysters sound? The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world’s largest oyster festival! Please join on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Boone Hall Plantation for the 41st annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival. Highlights include live music on the main stage, raw oyster eating and shucking contests, wine, a selection of domestic and imported beers, specialty cocktails, a Children’s Area (“Pluff-a-Palooza”), and a Food Court showcasing a variety of local favorite restaurants to satisfy everyone’s taste.


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