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Check out our calendar of upcoming events in the Charleston area. If you would like to submit an event to be considered please click the following:

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Saturday, December 9, 2023
Holiday Market in Marion Square will be held Saturdays & Sundays, 9:00am-3:00pm on 12/9,
You’ll find everything you need to deck the halls for the holidays and fill the pantry with local goodies, all from local farmers, growers, artisans and crafters. Browse a wide assortment of art, crafts and holiday gift items and get your holiday shopping done early.
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Sunday, December 10, 2023
Holiday Market in Marion Square will be held Saturdays & Sundays, 9:00am-3:00pm on 12/9
You’ll find everything you need to deck the halls for the holidays and fill the pantry with local goodies, all from local farmers, growers, artisans and crafters. Browse a wide assortment of art, crafts and holiday gift items and get your holiday shopping done early.
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Saturday, December 2, 2023
Holiday Market in Marion Square will be held Saturdays & Sundays, 9:00am-3:00pm on 12/2, 3, 9, 10 & 16 Copy
You’ll find everything you need to deck the halls for the holidays and fill the pantry with local goodies, all from local farmers, growers, artisans and crafters. Browse a wide assortment of art, crafts and holiday gift items and get your holiday shopping done early.
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Sunday, December 3, 2023
Holiday Market in Marion Square will be held Saturdays & Sundays, 9:00am-3:00pm on 12/2, 3, 9, 10 & 16
You’ll find everything you need to deck the halls for the holidays and fill the pantry with local goodies, all from local farmers, growers, artisans and crafters. Browse a wide assortment of art, crafts and holiday gift items and get your holiday shopping done early.
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Sunday, December 10, 2023
Chanukah in the Square: Sunday, December 10 at 4:00pm, Marion Square
An initiative of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston and Chabad of Charleston and the Lowcountry, Chanukah in the Square is a festive celebration featuring live music, arts and crafts and traditional seasonal food, culminating with the lighting of a menorah at dusk.
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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Holiday Magic on King Street: Thursday, December 7 from 6:00-8:00pm, King Street between John and Mary.
A family-friendly block party featuring live music and holiday vendors, with festive refreshments available for purchase.
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Saturday, December 9, 2023
Holiday Parade of Boats: December 9, 2023, Charleston Harbor sets sail at 6:00pm
Join another Lowcountry tradition at the Holiday Parade of Boats. This display of lighted and festive boats proceeds from the Cooper River, through the Charleston Harbor and into the Ashley River. This is a family-friendly event is sure to become a holiday tradition for everyone. View the procession along Charleston’s waterfront or decorate your own boat and join the parade (advance registration required).
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Sunday, December 3, 2023
Holiday Parade Sunday, December 3
Come join the City of Charleston for this fun, high energy parade which will commence on Broad Street at Rutledge, travel North on Meeting Street, and conclude on Calhoun Street at Meeting Street. Participants include musical ensembles, clubs and organizations. Tree Lighting to Follow in Marion Square.
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