30 Things to Do in South Carolina in December (2026): Christmas Lights, Festivals and Winter Getaways

Colorful historic houses of Rainbow Row on East Bay Street in Charleston, South Carolina

The best things to do in South Carolina in December, with 2026 dates: Charleston’s Holiday Festival of Lights, Nights of a Thousand Candles, ChristmasVille (Dec. 3–6), Greenville’s parade and Ice on Main, Wild Lights, Harbour Town Lights, Christmas shows, winter hiking, weather and itineraries.