City Market comes alive with free fun-filled activities including cookie decorating, ornament making, performances by cloggers and musical groups, a petting zoo, storytelling, face painting and photos with Father Christmas.
Please call 912.232.4903 or visit www.savannahcitymarket.com for more information
Pinewood Holiday Spirit Extravaganza – Summerville, SC
The Pinewood PTO has joined forces with Summerville D.R.E.A.M (Downtown Restoration Enhancement and Management) to host the first Pinewood Holiday Spirit Extravaganza. On Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Downtown Summerville shops and restaurants will open their doors to the Pinewood community and 10% of sales from participating merchants will be donated to the Pinewood PTO.
In addition to shopping and dining, entertainment will be provided by Pinewood students. The Kings Inn Bed and Breakfast will host a performance by the newly formed Pinewood Chorus under the direction of Janice Gamble. Art work by Pinewood students will be proudly displayed at Art Central. The Pinewood Spirit fashion team will model Downtown Summerville clothing and accessories at a fashion show coordinated by Avis MacLellan, director of the Model’s Studio and held at Relish Downtown. The Pinewood Panther will stroll the streets of Downtown Summerville passing out candy canes while teachers and students sing Christmas carols and so much more.
“This will be a wonderful opportunity to explore the wonderful stores in our community, shop for the holidays and support the PTO and Pinewood,” said Stacy Stagliano, Pinewood PTO President, “One lucky Pinewood shopper/diner will even win a $50 D.R.E.A.M gift certificate usable at most of the stores and restaurants downtown.”
Participating Shops and Restaurants Include: Art Central Ltd. Fine Art Gallery, Aura Lee’s Jewelry, Handbags and Accessories, Dale Wallace Fine Floral Creations, The Finishing Touch, Carolina Jo’s Café, In High Cotton, Sarah’s View, Guerin’s Pharmacy, Lowcountry Music Academy , Flowertown Playe
photo credit: LabyrinthXrs, Piazza, Relish Downtown, The Eclectic Chef, Teal, Marigold’s, Maggie Rose, Prima Ballerina, The Model’s Studio and Charpia’s Formal Wear.
Please visit www.pinewoodprep.com or www.summervilledream.org for further information
Christmas Festival at Hampton Plantation “Christmas through the Ages†– Charleston, SC
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site will celebrate the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a festival called “Christmas through the Ages.†Visitors will join the park staff in exploring the history of Christmas traditions in the Lowcountry. Highlights include tours of the 18th-century plantation mansion decorated for the holidays, dramatic readings of classic Christmas tales and hands-on activities such as creating Christmas cards.
The cost is $4 for adults ages 16 – 64, $3 for children ages 6 – 15, $2.50 for any South Carolina senior citizen over the age of 65, and free for any one under the age of 6.
Here is the schedule for the day:
Self-Guided Tours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Story Time: Featuring “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas†10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Santa Claus Meet & Greet: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Make Your Own Christmas Card: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Guided House Tour: 3 p.m. – 4p.m.
Participants are advised to dress warmly and bring a camera. For more information call (843)546-9361 or e-mail greiter@scprt.com.
The event also is being held in conjunction with the year-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of South Carolina’s state parks. For more information on Hampton Plantation and the State Park Service, go to www.SouthCarolinaParks.com.
Santa’s Garden Celebration – St. Augustine, FL
Bring the entire family to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in the beautiful setting of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. The Santa Celebration takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features holiday activities for children including movies on a big screen, hands-on arts and crafts, and sing-alongs and a gingerbread house contest. There will be complimentary hot chocolate and peppermint white hot chocolate, plus food vendors, a holiday plant sale, wreath and ornament making, live entertainment and fresh Christmas trees for sale.
For more information please call 386.446.6783
Daniel Island Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Festivities – Charleston, SC
The Daniel Island Holiday Festival returns to the Family Circle Cup Tennis Center this holiday season – great holiday shopping, entertaining performances and tons of food and beverages.
The Holiday Festival will come alive with bargains galore and a vast assortment of unique gifts for the whole family! Visitors will have the opportunity to complete all of their holiday shopping in one convenient location. There will also be dance and musical performances throughout the day, including evening performances by Robin Harris & Friends and Plane Jane.
Visit www.danielislandholidayfestival.com for up-to-date event information including a shopping directory, complete schedule of events and more. The Daniel Island Holiday Festival is a free event and open to the general public.