Holidays at Riverfront Park
As the yearly holiday magic begins to grow, we are excited to formally announce the annual Holidays at Riverfront Park!! This year we invite you to walk the halls of our beautiful, historic venues December 8th and 9th between 5pm and 8pm. Due to the ever-growing excitement for this event it will be first come, first serve, so no need to worry about tickets or signing up!!
Join us as we celebrate this holiday season with carolers from The Charleston Caroling Company at the Admiral’s House. At the Gatekeepers Inn you will find a yearly favorite, North Charleston POPs behind the grand piano! To complete the musical portion of our holiday experience you will find the esteemed Voices of Deliverance bringing joy at the Eternal Father of the Sea Chapel on Sunday. On Monday night at the Chapel, get ready to get in the holiday spirit with the astounding Zandrina Dunning.
As always, this will be a walking event that allows you to stroll from venue to venue and enjoy the quick bites + sips offered in each location. There will be nightly snow showers and a photo op at the Admiral’s House. Don’t forget to pick up the 2024 Holidays at Riverfront Park ornament as a souvenir of your time spent with us this holiday season.
Parking for this event will be at the Eternal Father of the Sea Chapel, 1097 Navy Way. We look forward to spending the holidays with you!
Christmas Tree Lighting
All are invited to gather to watch Mayor Burgess light the City’s 40′ Christmas Tree. Enjoy live music by the Ocean Drive Duo and free hot cocoa provided by the Marriott Business Council. After the lighting, take a stroll around the Circle to enjoy the rest of the beautiful tree and light displays.
Friday, December 6, 2024, from 6:00-7:00pm
Park Circle Community Building grounds (4800 Park Circle)
Admission: FREE
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa
Join us for Cookies & Cocoa with Santa. Come snap a photo with Santa and the kids will enjoy a treat bag with cookies and cocoa to go. Be sure to have your children bring their letters to Santa. A special Thanks to our Sponsor Marriott Worldwide Business Council Charleston. This event is free but spaces are limited and you MUST register in advance in order to attend, each ticket purchased is for a family reservation. This event will take place before the annual Tree Lighting Event so please stay after starting at 6:00pm for the official Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Friday, December 6, 2024, from 4:00 -6:00pm
Park Circle Community Building (4800 Park Circle)
Admission: FREE – MUST PRE-REGISTER!
Christmas Festival & Parade
This annual city event is a holiday gift to the community. Families, friends, and neighbors share the joys of the season through music, children’s activities, festive food and decorations, thousands of twinkling lights, visits with Santa, and a parade. The green space surrounding the Park Circle traffic circle, and major thoroughfares are lined with lighted snowflakes, Christmas trees, and magical holiday scenes. Christmas Parade begins at 5:00pm! Walking, biking, and ridesharing are encouraged. Don’t forget to bring your chairs – no seating provided.
Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 4:00-8:00pm
Park Circle Community Building and grounds (4800 Park Circle)
Admission: FREE
Parade is FULL. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Sponsored Christmas Trees at Park Circle
A temporary Christmas Tree Forest on the section of the Park Circle Disc Golf Course between East Montague Avenue and Buist Avenue is erected as part of the city’s holiday decorations. Registration for tree sponsorship is now open. The cost to sponsor a tree is $100.00. Fee includes the required strands of white LED lights. Registration forms will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Previous tree sponsorship does not guarantee anyone participation in this year’s program.
All trees have been claimed. Registrations are no longer being accepted.
So You Think You Can Puzzle – Holiday Edition
Tuesday, December 10 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
North Charleston Sports Complex – 1455 Monitor Street, North Charleston, SC 29405
Howlidays at the Park
Thursday, December 12, from 5:00 -7:00pm
Mixson Dog Park – 5025 Lackawanna Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29405
Admission: FREE
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Aquatics Holiday Game Night
Join North Charleston Aquatics and Lowcounty Swim School for Holiday Game Night! Lowcountry Swim School will be doing fun in-water holiday games with the kids (ages 0-15) and hosting a raffle to win free swim lessons. This festive event also features a take your own, photo op with Santa. The best part? It’s free! Just don’t forget to pre-register and bring a non-perishable food donation to spread the cheer!
Friday, December 20th from 5pm -7pm
North Charleston Sports Complex – 1455 Monitor Street, North Charleston, SC 29405
Admission: FREE but you MUST Pre-Register
The Lights Around Park Circle
Bring your family for a walk or drive around the circle (4800 Park Circle) to enjoy the splendor of the holiday lights following the official tree lighting on the evening of Friday, December 6. The lights will shine until New Years Day.