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Santa’s Arrival at Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre – Charleston, SC

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Christmas - vintageMt. Pleasant Towne Centre is pleased to announce Santa’s Arrival Friday, November 28th at Noon. Santa will be available for visits from noon-8pm Monday- Friday, 11am-8pm Saturday and Sunday Noon-5pm. Santa’s location will be in front of the Banana Republic store located on Belk Drive. Giveaways for children attending this event will be available and anyone visiting Santa will receive a free holiday gift. Holiday music will be played during the event.

Free to the public (cost for photo purchases with Santa)

Mount Pleasant Christmas Tree Lighting – Charleston, SC

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Christmas in Love ...Mount Pleasant Towne Centre hosts its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony to kick off the holiday season.  The ceremony will be located in front of the Belk Department store. This event is partnered with WEZL radio station, and the morning show talent Gary, will host the event. The American Red Cross will be having a Blood Drive from 4-6pm in conjunction with the Tree Lighting. Horse Drawn Carriage rides will start this weekend. There will be live holiday music played during the event. Join us at 6:00p.m.  This event is free.  For more information call (843) 884-8517, ext. 3402 and visit www.mtpleasanttownecentre.com
Creative Commons License photo credit: krisdecurtis.

Family Sand Sculpting – Charleston, SC

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Shangra LaKiawah Island Resort presents Family Sand Sculpting. Design a sculpture at the Night Heron/Mariners Watch Beach Access. Categories include best holiday theme, most creative, and nature themes. Kiawah Island Resort. 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Judging begins at 2:30p.m. Make sure to bring your own tools. For more information, call (843) 768-2121.

Spirited Gifts from Elves & Santa! – Charleston, SC

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Christmas Elves 2006 - 020FThroughout the season, a bevy of “elves” will provide complimentary gift-wrapping in the Lobby for all guests who take advantage of Charleston’s fantastic shopping. While Santa will make appearances on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the season from noon until 4 p.m. (November 29 & 30; December 6 & 7; 13 & 14; 20 & 21) and children can take home a complimentary photo of themselves with “Old Saint Nick!”

Call 843-723-0500 or visit our website http://www.marketpavilion.com for more information.

Gobble & Glue – Charleston, SC

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Twin TomsJoin a city of Charleston environmental educator for the Gobble and Glue event!  All participants will learn about our favorite holiday bird, the turkey, make a Thanksgiving decoration using natural items, and eat a Thanksgiving treat that they will create. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. No fee!

This event takes place at the Tiedemann Park Nature Center on November 22nd between 10-11 am.   For more information please call 965-4002 or email to olsonm@ci.charleston.sc.us to reserve your space.