christmas in the grand strand
Christmas brings so many awesome events, celebrations, traditions and more. And doing all these things with kids is even more fun! We’ve got all things related to Christmas in the Grand Strand (for local families) covered right here!
tree lightings
TANGER OUTLETS TREE LIGHTING | Nov 8, 5–7p
BROADWAY AT THE BEACH TREE LIGHTING | Nov 16, 6pm
LIGHTING OF THE LANDING (BAREFOOT) | Nov 23, 6pm
THE MARKET COMMON TREE LIGHTING | Nov 23, 6–8pm
HAMMOCK SHOPS TREE LIGHTING | Nov 29, 1:30–5:30p
LIGHT UP THE LAWN AT KAMINSKI HOUSE | Nov 29, 6:30p
MB BOARDWALK TREE LIGHTING | Nov 30, 5:30p
RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM TREE LIGHTING | Nov 30, 7pm
GARDEN OF HOPE TREE LIGHTING | Dec 1, 4-7p
MCLEAN PARK IN NMB TREE LIGHTING | Dec 3, 6pm
LORIS TREE LIGHTING | Dec 3, 6pm
SURFSIDE BEACH TREE LIGHTING | Dec 5, 4–8pm
CONWAY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING | Dec 5, 6pm
Callahan’s of Calabash | Dec 6, 6p
FRANCIS MARION PARK IN GEORGETOWN | Dec 6, 6:30pm
MURRELLS INLET CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING | Dec 7, 3–5pm
AYNOR TREE LIGHTING | Dec 7, 5:30p
ANDREWS TREE LIGHTING | Dec 8, 7p
SENSORY FRIENDLY TREE LIGHTING, CONWAY | Dec 12, 6pm
parades
Intracoastal Christmas Regatta in NMB | Nov 30, 5p
Callahan’s of Calabash | Dec 6, 6p
LORIS PARADE | Dec 6, 6pm
GEORGETOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE | Dec 7, 11am on Front Street
A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS PARADE | Dec 7, 11am at Broadway at the Beach
AYNOR PARADE | Dec 7, 3pm
RIVERTOWN REGATTA CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE | Dec 7, 5pm
NMB CHRISTMAS PARADE | Dec 7, 5:30pm on Main Street
MURRELLS INLET CHRISTMAS PARADE | Dec 8, 3–5pm
Barefoot Holiday Golf Cart Parade | Dec 8, 3pm
ANDREWS PARADE | Dec 8, 5:30p
Conway Christmas Parade | Dec 14, 10am in Downtown
Surfside Beach | Dec 14, 2–4p
YULETIDE GOLF CART PARADE | Dec 21, Surfside Beach
LIGHTED BOAT PARADE in Georgetown | WAITING FOR 2024 INFO
festive runs
DASHING THROUGH THE GLOW | Nov 22 & 23
RIVERTOWN REINDEER RUN | Dec 7
Under the Lights 5K (Conway) | Dec 11
twinkling two-miler | Dec 11
Rockin’ Around the Forest 5K | Dec 14
Harborwalk Lights 5K (Georgetown) | WAITING FOR 2024 INFO
big light shows
THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW | Nightly from Nov 25–Dec 30 *closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
WINTER WONDERLAND AT THE BEACH | Nov 29–Jan 4
The MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights | Nov 29–Dec 31
NIGHT OF 1000 CANDLES | Select nights from Nov 30–Jan 5
Conway Celebration of Lights | Nov 30–24, Thur–Sun
shopping events
Ekklesia Craft Fair | Nov 2, Ekklesia Church
Holiday Open House | Nov 8-9, various shops
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR | Nov 9, 11am (Back Again Bookshop)
CAROLINA FOREST CHRISTMAS MARKET | Nov 9, 10a–2p
Holiday Markets at Surfside, Market Common, and NMB | Nov 1–Dec 21
WINTER WONDERLAND AT TANGER | Nov 30, Tanger on 501
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & CRAFT SHOW | Nov 23-24
Holiday Market | Dec 7, 14, 21 at Wicked Tuna in Murrells Inlet
Christmas Fair & Market | Dec 9, Salem UMC in Conway
MYRTLE MAKERS MARKET | Dec 14, 1229 Shine
more things in nmb
bonnie bay CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW | Nov 22-Dec 29, Select Nights
LETTERS TO SANTA | Nov 29, 6–8p at OIB Town Center Park
PAJAMAS & PANCAKES WITH SANTA | Nov 30 in Tabor City, NC
NMB HISTORIC MUSEUM FESTIVAL OF TREES | Nov 30–Jan 4
bfast with santa | Dec 1, Crooked Hammock Brewery
CHRISTMAS CANTATA | Dec 7 & 8 at Living Water Baptist Church
Polar Express Cruise | Dec 13-14, 16-21, 6pm on The Barefoot Queen
BRUNCH WITH SANTA | Dec 15, Longs
HOLIDAY MOVIES UNDER THE STARS AT CHB | Saturdays, Nov 23–Dec 28
other things in central myrtle beach
secret santa WORKSHOPs AT NAILED IT DIY | Dec 7, 14, 21
WREATH DECORATING | Dec 6, 5-7p
WINTER WONDERLAND WORKSHOP | Dec 8, 12:30p, The Little Gym
RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM FESTIVAL OF TREES | Nov 8–Jan 5
BFAST W/SANTA & A MERMAID | Dec 7, Ripley’s Aquarium
Winter Wonderland at the Beach | Nov 24 – Dec 23. Lights, family-fun zone, entertainment, oceanfront photos with Santa and more. Santa photos are available on Saturday nights at the 9th Avenue beach access from 6:30–8:30pm.
SANTA LETTER WRITING & MORE | The Hangout, Nov 16
christmas at the cooper houSE | Nov 23
Reindeer Games | Dec 6, 6–10pm
Pizzas with Santa | Dec 7, Nonna’s of Italy
HOLLY JOLLY FEStIVAL | Dec 7, Thomas Gymnastics (open to non-members)
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT HOLIDAY BIKE RIDE | Dec 12, 6pm
POLAR EXPRESS AT MB TRAIN DEPOT | Dec 13-14
BENJAMIN’S HOLIDAY GIFT | Dec 13-14, Beach Church
GOLDEN TICKETS IN PLYLER PARK | Dec 13
Polar Bus Express Big Red Bus | Fridays and Saturdays in December & Dec 23
THE GRINCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS LIVE | Dec 23, Plyler Park
HOLIDAY FUN W/SANTA | Dec 23, EdVenture
more things in conway
Rivertown Christmas Celebration | Special events every Thursday in December from 6–8pm. Visits w/Santa, Curtis the Camel and Candlelight Shopping occur each week and additionally, these specials will be featured:
Dec 5 | Tree lighting, Candlelight shopping
Dec 12 | Candlelight Shopping, Living Window Displays, Holiday Market, Character Photos, Curtis the Camel, Gingerbread House Displays, Entertainment
Dec 19 | Candlelight Shopping, Snowfall Park, Curtis the Camel, Holiday Market, Character Photos, Gingerbread House Displays, Entertainment
SANTA’S VILLAGE MARKET | Dec 5-8, 12-15, 19-22 from 6-9p at Town Green
FROZEN WINTER CELEBRATION | Dec 7, Dreams Hope & Faith Ranch
Rivertown Holiday Market | Dec 7, 1515 Mill Pond Road
Christmas Fair & Market | Dec 14, Salem UMC
Christmas at the Farm | Dec 21, 9a–12p (LW Paul Living History Farm)
CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE TERRACE | Dec 6 (A Christmas Story); Dec 13 (Home Alone); Dec 20 (Elf)
Pancakes with Santa | Dec 14, 7–9am. Register in advance.
more things in the south strand
Holiday Magic at the Kaminski House | Nov 7 – Dec 23. Events include a Holiday Market, Light Up the Lawn, Candlelight Tours and a Family Night.
HOLIDAY SEASON KICK-OFF | Nov 23, Downtown Pawleys
Holiday Market at the Kaminski House | Waiting for 2024 info
One Starry Night Interactive Walk Through | Waiting for 2024 info
CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES | Dec 8, Surfside Beach
NATIVITY FEST | Dec 11-16, Christ the King Church, Pawleys Island
Christmas on the Field | Dec 14, 10am at Belin UMC
Christmas Movie Under the Stars | Dec 14, 6–8pm (Surfside Beach)
ICE SKATING RINK AT MARITIME PARK | Dec 14
YULETIDE TOUR OF HOMES WITH FRIENDS OF GEORGETOWN LIBRARY | Dec 14
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL | Dec 15, Christ the King, Pawleys Island
CHRISTMAS TROLLEY OF LIGHTS | Dec 20, Surfside Beach
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA | Dec 21, Surfside Beach
HOLIDAY FAMILY NIGHT | Dec 21, Kaminski House
Pawleys Christmas Festival | Waiting for 2024 info
More christmas info here...
We’re working hard to get these updated with the 2024 info so hold tight!