December has arrived, and the Grand Strand is filled with twinkling lights, festive fun, and endless ways to make memories with your family. From Christmas parades and tree lighting celebrations to Santa visits, outdoor holiday movies, craft events, and more — this season is packed with magic around every corner. We’ve gathered the best holiday happenings all in one place to make planning your month easy and joyful.
Let’s make this December one to remember. 🎄✨
- December 2nd – 6pm – NMB Christmas Tree Lighting @ McLean Park Link
- December 2nd – Begins Celebration of Lights on Waccamaw River w/ H20 Excursions (Conway) Link
- December 4th – 4-8pm – Surfside Beach Tree Lighting Festival Link
- December 4th – 1-4pm Wreath Making Workshop @ Floyd Community Center (NMB) Link
- December 4-7, 11-14, 18-21 – Conway Christmas Carnival, Santa’s Village & Celebration of Lights Link
- December 5th – 6pm – Slipped Trail Trees Class @ Rooted Beauty Pottery Link
- December 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 – 4-5pm – Santa Pictures @ Pier 14 Link
- December 5th – 6pm – Christmas Movie Night @ The Terrace in Conway – How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Double Feature!) Link
- December 6th – Rivertown Reindeer Run @ Conway Marina link
- December 6th -11am-3pm – Arbor Day Celebration @ The Terrace in Conway Link
- December 6th – 9 am – 2pm – Rivertown Holiday Market in Conway Link
- December 6, 13, & 20 – 12-1pm (Kids & Adults) – 1-2pm (With Pets) – Santa Saturdays @ Conway Outpost Link
- December 6th – starts at 11 am – A Very Broadway Christmas Parade – Visits with Santa and more fun from 12:30-3pm in Center Court link
- December 6th – 10am-4pm – Atalaya Holiday Craft Market – link
- December 6th & 13th – 2 & 7pm – The Nutcracker – Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre Link
- December 6th – 5-7pm – 8th Annual Rivertown Regatta Link
- December 6th – 5:30pm – NMB Christmas Parade @ Main St
- December 6th – 5-9pm – Thomas Gymnastics Holly Jolly Festival link
- December 6th – 7-11pm – Winter Wonderland Galra to Benefit The Shepherd’s Table Link
- December 6th – 10am – 3pm – Winter Wonderland Market @ Forestbrook Estates
- December 6th – 3:30pm & 7th 3:30 & 6:30pm – Christmas Cantata @ Living Water Baptist Church (Longs) Link
- December 6th – 4-6 pm – Christmas Tree Lighting in Morse Landing Park in Murrells Inlet Link
- December 7th – 1-4pm – Moms of Myrtle: Winter Whimsy at the Ranch at Dream, Hope and Faith Ranch Link
- December 7th – 5-7 pm – 2nd annual Frozen Winter Dance link
- December 7th, 14th – 2pm – The Nutcracker – Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre Link
- December 7th – 5-7pm – Sensory Friendly Frozen Winter Dance (Conway) Link
- December 7th – 3-5pm – The 2nd Annual Great Cookie Exchange (Conway) Link
- December 7th – 3-6 pm – Annual Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade Link
- December 7th, 11, 14, 18, 21 – Holiday Carriage Rides in Market Common Link
- December 8th – 6pm – Holiday Beach Glass Craft Workshop at Voodoo Brewing Company – Reservations Required Link
- December 10th – 6pm – Under the Lights 5K (Conway) Link
- December 11th & 18th – 6-8pm – Rivertown Christmas (Conway) Link
- December 11th – 6-9pm – Conway Holiday Market Link
- December 11th & 18 – 10 am – Warming Up with the Animals at Langston Ranch, Coward, SC link
- December 12th – 6pm – Handbuilt Nativity Set Class @ The Rooted Beauty Pottery Link
- December 12th – 6pm – “Elf” Christmas Movie @ The Terrace (Conway) Link
- December 12th – 4:30 & 6pm – Santa, Grinch & Mrs. Claus Holiday Experience @ Lemon Rose Play Cafe – Tickets Required Link
- December 12, 13, 19-23 – 5-9pm – Christmas at the Outpost @ River Island Adventures Link
- December 12th – 4-6pm – Painting Class in Garden City General Store (Registration Required) link
- December 12-14 – Foodees Food and Culture Festival @ Tanger Outlets link
- December 13th – 4-8pm – Santa’s workshop @ Plyer Park – photos with santa, oceanfront movie, toy workshop link
- December 13th – 2pm – Surfside Beach Christmas Parade Link
- December 13th – 10am – 12pm – Conway Christmas Parade Link
- December 16th – “The Santa Clause” Movie in Memorial Park (Surfside) Link
- December 17th – 5-7 pm – Surfside Pizza Hut – Santa Visit and Buffett
- December 18th – Christmas Trolley of Lights 5:30-9:30pm – Memorial Park (Surfside) Link
- December 20th – 9-11am – Breakfast with Santa @ The Golden Egg (Surfside) Link
- December 20th – 1pm – Yuletide Golf Cart Parade (Surfside) Link
- December 31st – 10:30pm – Conway’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display Link