Charleston Area Neighborhood Events
Welcome to The Guide's Neighborhood Events Calendar. Below is a list of Charleston area upcoming events. You'll want to check back often. Postings are added / updated all the time. For full details contact click links below or call on-site agents.
List of Upcoming Events
Savannah Christmas Market (through December 31st)
From now until December 31st, visitors can enjoy the European-style outdoor holiday market as well as live performances, children's activities, and a wide range of holiday-themed food and drink options. Voted as one of the best holiday markets in the country by USA Today, the Savannah Christmas Market is the perfect place to start your holiday shopping, enjoy the dazzling Festival of Trees, and get into the spirit of holiday cheer!
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Holiday at Home Contest ❄️ (through December 17th)
Kolter Homes is celebrating the season with a “Holiday at Home” contest, inviting residents to share photos or videos of their holiday décor, recipes, and traditions on Facebook or Instagram from Dec. 1–17 for a chance to win prizes for Most Original and Most Liked Photo. To enter, participants should post their holiday “sparkle” and tag Kolter Homes or Cresswind; profiles or posts must be public, and two winners will be announced Dec. 19.
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Lennar Townhome Grand Opening Bus Tour – December 10th, 🚌
Join Lennar on December 10th from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM for a special 3-hour bus tour showcasing 3 brand-new townhome communities:
Nexton Square Annual Tree Lighting: Dec 11 (New Date)
Updated date due to weather... Kick off the holiday season with family fun at Nexton Square from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., featuring a festive tree lighting at 6 p.m. Enjoy visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Christmas cookies and ornaments to decorate, face painting and festive balloon animals with Luna Balloonna, music from DJ Skipper, sweet cotton candy from EK’s Sweet Spins, and plenty of hot chocolate.
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Carnes Holiday Market – Dec 13 (New Date)
Due to inclement weather, the Carnes Holiday Market — featuring 100+ vendors and festive holiday fun — has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 13, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
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Cane Bay Christmas Golf Cart Parade: Dec 13
Get ready for a holly jolly good time. The Cane Bay Christmas Golf Cart Parade is cruising back through the neighborhood
— and they can’t wait to see the carts decked out in their festive best!
When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 – meetup ~3:45 p.m., parade starts ~4:45 p.m.
Where: Staging at Cane Bay YMCA parking lot (route winds through the Cane Bay communities,(including Lakes/Waterside area).
This is a Cane Bay holiday tradition that is open to residents from the many Cane Bay neighborhoods. If you are interested in becoming part of this vibrant community, it’s a wonderful opportunity to spectate.
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Summerville 2025 Christmas Parade: Dec 14
The Summerville Christmas Parade is designed to promote positivity throughout the Town of Summerville while capturing the “spirit of the Christmas holiday.” The parade is a family friendly, non-political event that aims to bring the community together to celebrate the season while representing the local traditions and Summerville hospitality. This year's theme is: Home for the Holidays
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Gift Wrap & Sip Class: Dec 17
Learn how to wrap presents like a pro! From crisp corners to perfect bows, OMC Studios at Nexton will show you tips and tricks to make every gift look stunning under the tree. Enjoy your favorite drink while you wrap, laugh, and get holiday-ready in style. This is a paid class that includes all supplies—just bring a few gifts to practice on and your holiday spirit.
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Nexton GoDog Santa Paws: Dec 17 & Dec 24
Santa Paws is coming to GoDog 🎅🏻 🐶ྀི
Photos will be included with every daycare pups reservation on 12/17. All pups boarding over Christmas will have their photo taken with Santa during their stay.
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GoDog Nexton Grand Opening Celebration: Dec 18 🐾
Join in on the fun Thursday, December 18th from 11am to 2pm for a grand opening filled with community fun and plenty to explore. The celebration will feature a ribbon cutting, food trucks lunch, a coffee shop pop-up, and guided tours of the brand-new facility designed with pets and their people in mind. If you’ve been curious about GoDog Nexton or want to see what makes this new amenity so special, this is the perfect time to stop by, meet the team, and share in the excitement.
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Nexton's 12th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K: Dec 20
(Registration Now Open)
Lace up, dash through a festive course, and celebrate your finish with a well-earned cup of hot cocoa. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just there for the cocoa, it’s the perfect way to kick off the season with friends, family, and plenty of cheer. Sign up today and save your spot at the coziest finish line in town.
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