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!
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.
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.
Merry Makers Market
Shop the all-new Merry Makers Market in Mount Pleasant for locally made gifts, seasonal treats, food trucks, local artists, and farm goods. It’s a cheerful way to find homegrown holiday finds in Mount Pleasant.
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!
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Use the event calendar below to find more Winter events happening in Mount Pleasant!
Oysters On The Point
Feb 6, 2027
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Oyster season is a big deal here in the Lowcountry, and Oysters On The Point is one of the best ways to celebrate! Held at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina in Mount Pleasant, this popular oyster season event brings together freshly steamed local oysters, live music, and some pretty incredible views of Charleston Harbor. Grab your friends, enjoy some delicious Lowcountry seafood, and kick back with your toes in the sand while local bands keep the good vibes going!
Live Music By: Solid Country Gold
Tickets Info: $15 online | $18 at the door | Kids 12 & under are free.
Tickets are live at CityPaperTickets.com
Oysters On The Point
Feb 20, 2027
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Oyster season is a big deal here in the Lowcountry, and Oysters On The Point is one of the best ways to celebrate! Held at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina in Mount Pleasant, this popular oyster season event brings together freshly steamed local oysters, live music, and some pretty incredible views of Charleston Harbor. Grab your friends, enjoy some delicious Lowcountry seafood, and kick back with your toes in the sand while local bands keep the good vibes going!
Live Music By: Thomas Champagne & Friends
Tickets Info: $15 online | $18 at the door | Kids 12 & under are free.
Tickets are live at CityPaperTickets.com
Sweetgrass Half Marathon & 10K
Feb 27, 2027
7:30 am - 2:00 pm
The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department will host the 6th Annual Sweetgrass Half Marathon & 10K at 7:30 am Saturday, February 28, 2026. Each race begins and ends at the Park West Recreational Complex in Mount Pleasant.
Runners start at the Mount Pleasant Recreation Complex and run through the picturesque Carolina Park neighborhood. This is a flat and fast course. Runners enjoy marsh views along Darrell Creek on the way to completing the race!
Runner packet pickup occurs the afternoon before at Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park, 3510 Park Ave Blvd Suite 102, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 or the morning of the race at the Park West Recreation Complex Lakeside Pavilion. Shirt Size not guaranteed for entries after Feb 1st.
Be sure to stick around after the race to enjoy the Running of the Weenies at 10:30 a.m. where you’ll giggle away any sore muscles watching dachshunds sprint for their own finish line!
Registration: Town of Mount Pleasant Website
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Lowcountry Oyster Festival
Feb 28, 2027
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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!
Oysters On The Point
Mar 6, 2027
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Oyster season is a big deal here in the Lowcountry, and Oysters On The Point is one of the best ways to celebrate! Held at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina in Mount Pleasant, this popular oyster season event brings together freshly steamed local oysters, live music, and some pretty incredible views of Charleston Harbor. Grab your friends, enjoy some delicious Lowcountry seafood, and kick back with your toes in the sand while local bands keep the good vibes going!
Live Music By: The Green Thieves
Tickets Info: $15 online | $18 at the door | Kids 12 & under are free.
Tickets are live at CityPaperTickets.com
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