Last Updated on December 3, 2024
Bright lights, festive decorations, and happy memories! Feel the holly, jolly spirit when you take in some of the best and brightest holiday events in and around Hilton Head and Bluffton, SC.
Hilton Head Holiday Lights & Tree
November 26–January 7, 2025 @ 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
Enjoy festive lights and a beautiful 28-foot tree on display from Thanksgiving week through early January. This event is great for holiday photo taking with family and friends. The tree and lights are all brought to you by the Shelter Cove Towne Centre merchants.
5th Annual Art League of Hilton Head Gallery of Gifts
November 26–January 3, 2025 @ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Hilton Head’s Art League Gallery continues their festive holiday tradition by transforming into a Gallery of Gifts, featuring one-of-a-kind decor and gift items handmade by local artists. Shoppers can shop for works of art—whether paintings, photography, pottery or mixed media—artistic stocking stuffers, jewelry, and unique ornaments and holiday decor. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists. An opening reception will be held December 4 from 5:00–7:00 PM.
Christmas Village in South Beach
November 29–December 22
The fun starts the day after Thanksgiving! Experience the magic of the holiday season in the Lowcountry with an unbeatable Christmas lights display, letter writing to Santa, and tasty holiday treats and specials. Santa will even be available for photos with children and well-behaved, leashed pets. South Beach Marina’s tree is the only wind- and solar-powered tree on the island.
53rd Annual Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade
December 7 @ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Come out for the Annual Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade. Streets will close when the parade begins at 10:00 AM. The parade ends at the intersection of Pin Oak Street and 8th Avenue.
The Greenery’s Holiday Market
December 7 @ 1:00–4:00 PM
Find the perfect holiday gift at The Greenery Garden Center on Hilton Head Island. Enjoy shopping from 12 local vendors for fabulous holiday gifts galore.
A Lowcountry Christmas
December 15–16 @ 6:00 PM
This two-day concert is a fundraiser for the Gullah Latino Advisory Council, Hilton Head MLK Committee for Justice, and the Hispanic Business Association of the Lowcountry. Enjoy the same amazing concert on two dates, featuring holiday favorites sung by the best, diverse, local talent!
Carolina Jasmine’s Inaugural Holiday Market
December 19
Carolina Jasmine’s inaugural Holiday Market is where the spirit of the season meets the artistry of our local community! Explore a diverse array of handcrafted goods for sale from talented local artists. Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food and beverages, and, of course, an abundance of holiday cheer. And stay for one (or more!) of the four holiday workshops.
Additional holiday activities in and around Hilton Head and Bluffton
- Start the holiday season with a special evening devoted to wine lovers at a special event from Nunzio Restaurant + Bar and Caymus Vineyards.
- Join the Holiday Art Walk in Old Town Bluffton for art, music, and refreshments.
- Stroll the Shelter Cover Harbor and Marina during their A Coastal Holiday event. Marvel at the sparkling holiday lights and colorful, lit-up vessels while you sip on hot chocolate.
- Visit Santa at Shelter Cove Towne Centre on select dates this season.
- Take in the sounds of the season at the Hilton Head Choral Society’s “A Night Divine” Holiday Concert.
- Jump aboard the Polar Pines Express Holiday Wagon Ride at the Sea Pines Resort.
- Enjoy breakfast or brunch with Santa at locations around the area.
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