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2015 Festival of Trees

A much anticipated annual event scheduled for

December 3rd through the 9th is the Festival of

Trees, benefiting Friends of Caroline Hospice, one of

Beaufort’s beloved holiday celebrations. The 2015

Festival continues a tradition that started twenty-

seven years ago. The Festival showcases beautifully

decorated trees that are judged for their originality

and creativity. The Festival

kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent

auction, wine, beer and appetizers from local

restaurants. on December 8, the Festival will be open

all day. For additional details please email:

[email protected]

Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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2015 Holiday Happenings

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 2: MCAS Beaufort (Laurel Bay, SC) PAGE 3: US NAVAL HOSPITAL BEAUFORT Page 4: MCRD Parris Island, SC PAGE 5: MCAS Beaufort (Theater) PAGE 6-8: City of Beaufort, SC PAGE 9-11: Bluffton, SC PAGE 12-14: Hilton Head Island, SC PAGE 15: Hardeeville/Ridgeland, SC PAGE 16-21: Savannah, GA PAGE 22-23: Charleston, SC

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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MCAS BEAUFORT, SC ****Laurel Bay Housing***

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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NAVAL HOSPITAL BEAUFORT

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, SC

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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MCAS BEAUFORT, SC

Click on the link to register for Winter Wonderland Kids’ Day www.wintermovies2015.eventbrite.com

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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2015 FESTIVAL OF TREES

A much anticipated annual event is the Festival of Trees, benefiting

Friends of Caroline Hospice, one of Beaufort’s beloved holiday

celebrations. The Festival showcases beautifully decorated trees

that are judged for their originality and creativity. The Festival kicks

off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction, wine, beer and

appetizers from local restaurants. on December 8, the Festival

will be open all day.

For additional details please email: [email protected] UPCOMING DATES: • THU 12/3/15 AT 12:00 AM - THU 12/3/15 AT 12:00 PM • FRI 12/4/15 AT 12:00 AM - FRI 12/4/15 AT 12:00 PM • SAT 12/5/15 AT 12:00 AM - SAT 12/5/15 AT 12:00 PM • SUN 12/6/15 AT 12:00 AM - SUN 12/6/15 AT 12:00 PM • MON 12/7/15 AT 12:00 AM - MON 12/7/15 AT 12:00 PM • TUE 12/8/15 AT 12:00 AM - TUE 12/8/15 AT 12:00 PM • WED 12/9/15 AT 12:00 AM - WED 12/9/15 AT 12:00 PM

“CHRISTMAS DIS AIN’T CHRISTMAS WITHOUT AUNT PEARLIE SUE & THE GULLAH KINFOLK” A Gullah Kinfolk Christmas Wish featuring Aunt Pearlie Sue at

USCB’s Performing Arts Center. Please join us for feasting, art, and

a full stage musical. Tickets are: $30 in advance; $35 at the door;

and $10 for ages 7-17. (also there are special group rates). The

Taste of Gullah begins at 7:00 pm and the Gullah Kinfolk

Christ’maas Wish…Freedom Comin’ performance starts at 8:00 pm.

The show should be concluded by 10:00pm.

For tickets, please call the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce at 843.986.1102, or the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce at;

843.525.8500 or visit www.beaufortsc.org. • FRI 12/4/15 AT 7:00 PM - FRI 12/4/15 AT 10:00 PM

BEAUFORT, SC

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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BEAUFORT, SC

A Night on the Town

DECEMBER 4, 2015 at 6:00pm Website: http://www.downtownbeaufort.com/anightonthetown

Main Street Beaufort, USA, proudly presents the 30th Annual A Night on the Town! This opening of the holiday shopping season takes place on Friday evening, Dec. 4, 2015, beginning at 6:00 pm, and ending at approximately 9:00 pm. A long standing tradition of the community, A Night on the Town is a mix of traditional and the contemporary. An evening with a surprise around every corner and a number of things that will entertain, delight and get you in the Holiday Spirit! Shops will stay open late to welcome regular and new customers with special treats and a preview of their large and unique selection of items for the Holidays to help get a head start of the holiday season! The evening also includes the City of Beaufort’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, entertainment by community schools and churches, and a rumored visit from Santa!

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT BOAT PARADE

DECEMBER 5, 2015 AT 5:30PM Take your pick of holiday parades by land/sea in Beaufort. Join Main Street Beaufort, USA, and the Beaufort Sail and Power Squadron Dec. 5, 2015, at 5:30 pm for the Light Up the Night boat parade on the Beaufort River. Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park provides the best view of the parade. The first boats will start arriving at the seawall at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park by 5:30 pm. Boats will make passes by the seawall. Hot chocolate will be available courtesy of The Greenery.

CHRISTMAS PARADE

December 6, 2015 at 3:00pm The traditional Beaufort Christmas Parade will pass through the streets of downtown Beaufort. Floats, bands, groups of walkers and personal cars and trucks are expected to participate.

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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BEAUFORT, SC

SEA ISLAND CHAMBER SINGERS AND GUESTS PRESENT HANDEL’S MESSIAH, PART 1 Saturday, December 5, 2015 Time is 2:30pm-5:30pm AND 7:00-9:00pm Under the direction of Charles Frost, the Sea Island

Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handel’s

Messiah, Part 1 at the USCB Center for the Arts. Tickets

are on sale now for the two shows, and may be

purchased by visiting www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.

USCB Center for the Arts is located at 805 Carteret

Street in historic downtown Beaufort.

Candice Glover & Friends~ A Christmas Gospel Concert Saturday December 12, 2015 Curtain goes up at 5:00pm-

8:00pm

This is a benefit concert celebrating 20 years of The

Thumbs Up Children’s Learning Center at 914 Hamar St.

Beaufort SC 29902. Please join Candice Glover, our own

American Idol, and her friends.

For additional information about this organization,

please call 843.379.8882. Email: [email protected]

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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BLUFFTON, SC

Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 4, 2015

5:00pm

Please join us for the Town Hall Christmas Tree

Lighting Ceremony and Grand Marshal Announcement

on Friday, December 4th at 5:00 p.m. We will have a

presentation by the M.C. Riley Chorus and a visit from

Santa!

Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 5th

10:00 a.m.

Street closures will begin at 9:00 a.m. therefore;

parade entrants need to be within their staging areas

by 8:45 a.m. May River Road (Highway 46) from Buck

Island to Bluffton Road (4-way stop) will be closed as

well as most downtown streets.

The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets

(Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary

School; it's approximately 3 miles long. The parade

usually last 2.5 to 3 hours, rain or shine.

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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BLUFFTON, SC

Home Depot Holiday Kids’ Craft

Dates: Sat, Dec 5, 2015

Time: 09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Address: 20 Gateway Village Bluffton, SC

• Join our hands-on workshop and build fun holiday stacking blocks. Then,

decorate your project with fun stickers and

different paint colors.

• All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement,

a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.

• Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and

receive the kit, apron and pin.

• Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis.

Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m.

Click here to register:

http://www.homedepot.com/l/HiltonHead/SC/Bluffton/29910/1115#

Lowes’ Build & Grow:

Train Engine Saturday, December 12 (10:00 AM) Address: Beaufort /Bluffton Stores The holidays are right around the corner! Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build this festive Train Engine!

Click on link below to register for Beaufort , SC store: http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/sign-in.aspx?cs=203&sid=432

Click on link below to register for Bluffton, SC store:

http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/sign-in.aspx?cs=203&sid=583

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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BLUFFTON, SC Holiday Crafts with Michaels in Bluffton, SC

Various Dates

Address: 30 Malphrus Rd, Ste 107 Bluffton, SC 29910-6635

Phone: (843) 837-2070

Click on the link to register for classes: https://classes.michaels.com/OnlineClasses/control/main?firstVisit=firstVisit

KIDS CLUB®

Clothespin Characters

Building Gingerbread Houses

KIDS CLUB® Perler®

Santa Belt Coaster

Date: Saturday, December 5

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cost: $2 Kids

They craft, you shop! Kids 3

and up can enjoy a quick

project and take home a

finished masterpiece. Sign up

in store or online, or just drop

in. $2 per child, supplies

included. Parent or guardian

must remain on premises

during the event.


Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cost: Buy the kit, supplies

included

Kids and kids at heart are sure

to love our gingerbread house

construction event. Assemble

an adorable gingerbread

house and try to resist the

temptation to snack on your

building supplies!


Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cost: $2 Kids

They craft, you shop! Kids 3

and up can enjoy a quick

project and take home a

finished masterpiece. Sign up

in store or online, or just drop

in. $2 per child, supplies

included. Parent or guardian

must remain on premises

during the event.

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC Harbour Town Lights

Friday, November 27, 2015 - Friday, January 1, 2016

For details visit: www.seapines.com/events

Phone: (843) 842-1979

Enjoy The Lights! Stroll along the Harbour and enjoy the illuminated seasonal

figures, with the centerpiece of the display being a towering 30-foot lighted

Christmas tree. Harbour Town is the perfect place to be this holiday season, with

live entertainment and activities. Make A Difference. While you’re enjoying the

holiday season, you can help Deep Well make a difference in some else’s life,

too. Bring a canned good or two, or a new unwrapped children’s toy and drop

them in the “Well” by the Liberty Oak Stage. Since 1973, the non-profit,

volunteer-based Deep Well has been serving the basic needs of the less

fortunate on Hilton Head Island.

Dove Street Festival of Lights - Lighting Ceremony

1 December

Time: 6:00pm- 10:00pm

Address: Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC,

Come one, come all! Join Kroger, Belk and the merchants of Shelter Cove Towne

Centre as we officially flip the light switch on for the "tastefully tacky" Dove

Street Festival of Lights! With the addition of the new Shelter Cove Community

Park this year's display will be even bigger and brighter! Bring a can of food or

unwrapped present to place in the "Deep Well." All proceeds benefit The Deep

Well Project, Programs for Exceptional People - PEP, and the Island Recreation

Association.

Towne Centre Drive will be a pedestrian only zone and merchants will be turning

their shops into holiday themed experiences!

Entertainment Includes:

6pm - Countdown and Lights!

6-8pm - Santa & Mrs. Claus

6-8pm - Magician Gary Maurer

6pm - Hilton Head High School Marching Band

6pm - Hilton Head High School Chorus

More to come!

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC Winter Wonderland Festival

December 4

4:oopm – 8:00pm

Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head

Island, SC

The festival provides a safe environment parents can take their

children to start there Holiday celebration. Everyone is

welcome! There will be hayrides, carnival games, petting zoo,

children’s parade and much more.

Don't forget that we will be joined by Mr. & Mrs. Claus!

Admission Children (2-15): $10 Adults: Free

Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town

Sat, December 5, 6pm – 8pm

Address: Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA

Phone: 843-842-1979

Have your picture taken with Santa and watch a showing of the

classic movie "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" under the

Liberty Oak in Harbour Town. Benches and fire pits for

roasting marshmallows will be provided. Admission is

complimentary with the donation of a canned food item for

Deep Well; dogs allowed.

"The Sounds of Christmas“

December 6 at 6:00pm First Baptist Church, 100 South Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island

Phone: 843-785-4478

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC Outdoor Movie - "A Christmas Story" Sat, December 19, 7pm – 8pm Address: Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Phone: 843-842-1979 Get into the holiday spirit by watching this classic movie under the Liberty Oak. Bench seating will be provided and admission is complimentary with the donation of a canned good for Deep Well. A fire pit and s'mores will also be available. Holiday Fun in Harbour Town Mon, December 28, 4pm – Wed, December 30, 8pm Address: Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (843) 842-1979 Join us around the Liberty Oak Tree to watch classic holiday movies, roast marshmallows and enjoy train rides, games, activities and crafts. Movie and marshmallow roasting start at 6pm. FREE with the donation of a canned food item for Deep Well. Craft activities available at varying costs; train rides $5/passenger. 15th Annual Polar Bear Swim Thu, December 31, 10am – 11am Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA Phone: 843-842-1979 Show your adventurous side with the other "polar bears" by taking an invigorating dip in the Harbour Town Pool on a chilly winter day. Warm up after your plunge with hot chocolate and refreshments.

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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HARDEEVILLE/RIDGLENAD, SC

***HARDEEVILLE***

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting &Christmas Parade

Parade at 6pm

Tree Lighting at 7pm

Address: 205 Main Street Hardeeville, SC 29927

***RIDGELAND***

Blizzard At Blue Heron Trail December 4, 2015

6:00pm – 9:00 pm

Location: 321 Bailey Lane Ridgeland, SC

Admission: $10 per child/teen (Children ages 1 and under free)

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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SAVANNAH, GA

2015 Savannah Harbor Gingerbread Village Competition theme is: "WINTER WONDERLAND" November 26 through December 30, 2015 Phone: 912-201-2062 Email: [email protected] (Please schedule large group visits in advance.) The Savannah Harbor Gingerbread Village Competition is Savannah's favorite family holiday outing at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Each year thousands of visitors make the pilgrimage to the Westin to delight in these culinary creations! The competition includes adult (18 & over) and student (17 & under) divisions, and is open for anyone to participate. Come view this spectacular display in our lobby Thursday, November 26 through December 30, 2015. Free and open to the public. City Market Holiday Open House Fri. Dec 4 6PM – 9PM Address: City Market is a 2 block area at Jefferson & West St Julian streets.

Explore the beauty of holiday decorations including hundreds of lights and over 500 luminaria in the courtyard. Enjoy Christmas carolers, visit with Father Christmas, and sample holiday treats in the shops. Please

bring an unwrapped toy to drop off in City Market’s Holiday Hope collection box.

FREE holiday parking in City of Savannah parking garages Enjoy three hours of FREE parking in City garages

from Thanksgiving until Dec. 27, 2015.

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 am - Sat 12/5/15 at 12:00 pm

• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

• Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 am - Tue 12/8/15 at 12:00 pm

• Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00 am - Wed 12/9/15 at 12:00

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SAVANNAH, GA

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Thursday – Sunday, Dec. 3-6 and 10-13 7:00pm Address: Henderson Campus, 55 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah, GA Tickets $5. Children 5 and younger are free. The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, smoke cigars and hit little kids. So no one is prepared when this unruly group of six siblings invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant. But it will make this year’s pageant the most unusual the town has seen and, just possibly, the best one ever. Bring your family to this fun, family-friendly Christmas production. FIRST FRIDAY & SATURDAY DEC 4-5, 2015 Address: Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 East River Street Savannah, GA Phone: (912) 234-0295 Admission: Free & open to public It’s a holiday celebration on Historic River Street. Rousakis Plaza will be full of regional arts & crafts exhibitors with holiday gifts and stocking stuffers to check off of your Christmas list. Music and local entertainment will take place on the Arbor Stage throughout the weekend leading up to Savannah’s Lighted Christmas Parade.

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Upcoming Dates:

• Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 am - Thu 12/3/15 at 12:00 pm

• Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 am - Fri 12/4/15 at 12:00 pm

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SAVANNAH, GA

FREE Christmas For Kids Celebration @ Savannah’s City Market Sat. Dec 5 2015 @ 11AM – 2PM Address: City Market is a 2 block area at Jefferson & West St Julian streets.

Bring the family to City Market in downtown Savannah for fun-filled activities including cookie decorating, making ornaments to take home, facepainting, a petting zoo, photos with Father Christmas in the Carriage Tours of Savannah Cinderella carriage and a choir performance. This annual Christmas For Kids celebration starts at 11 AM and lasts until 2 PM. Savannah’s City Market is a 2 block area at Jefferson & West St Julian streets. Savannah’s Lighted Christmas Parade 2015 Sat. Dec. 5 2015 beginning at 5:30pm Starts at West River Street, travels throughout downtown and ends at Ellis Square. The parade marks the official arrival of St. Nick, so this is one event you don’t want to miss!

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SAVANNAH, GA

Tybee Island Holiday Boat Parade of Lights December 6 2015 starting at 5:30PM Address: The Crab Shack Phone: 912-786-7009 Email: [email protected] All the boats will be decked out in Festive Christmas Lights and will get you in the Holiday Spirit as they slowly cruise by. Donation to Second Harvest requested for all participants both floating and onshore. Boats depart Crab Shack docks at 5:30pm sharp and awards will be presented out upon their return. Luminary Night with Santa @ Skidaway Is. State Park Saturday, Dec 12, 2015 6 PM to 8 PM Address: Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah , GA Phone: 912-598-2300

Bring your children and pets for pictures with Santa. Enjoy a walk along our enchanted luminary trail and take a hayride around the park. Sip on hot chocolate while decorating cookies and making holiday crafts. $5 per

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SAVANNAH, GA HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIO IN SAVANNAH HELPS PARENTS, ENTERTAINS KIDS Various Dates Address: Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St. Savannah, GA 31401 Phone: 912-713-7376 Email: [email protected] Yes you can get everything done this holiday season – thanks to Holiday Open Studio at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah. Scribble is offering Open Studio hours to make holiday shopping/cleaning/cooking easier for parents. Drop your child off @ Scribble Art to do some holiday art while you take care of errands, shopping or cooking. Even better, Open Studio requires no registration, parents can just drop off kids for an hour or so, kids get to choose from 5 adorable Holiday Art Kits ($15 each).

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• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

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SAVANNAH, GA

***PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.***

Join us for Savannah Santa Train 2015! December 12, 2015 from 8:00am-5:00pm Address: TICKET PRICING: Tickets are $15 per person ages 18 mos and up. Ticket purchase includes the following Savannah Santa Train activities! TRAIN RIDES: Our short train ride takes visitors between two historic buildings on site at GSRM and totals about 15 minutes including the spin on our historic turntable. RIDES ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Max 1300. When you purchase tickets online, you will have the opportunity to CHOOSE A RIDE TIME. Once our maximum of 1300 spaces fills up, no more train ride spaces will be available. If you still wish to purchase tickets for Savannah Santa Train, you may purchase an Activities Only ticket with no ride. This distinction will be indicated AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE as Activities Only (No Train Ride). We will have a costumed conductor on board the train to interact with visitors during the ride. CRAFTS: Santa's Workshop, also known as the Blacksmith Shop, will house tables and benches with 3 types of take-home crafts! VISITS WITH SANTA: Tell Santa what you want for Christmas! COLORING: Color holiday-themed images inside Locomotion Lab, a family learning space full of toys and science-related activities! TOY SOLDIER TRAINING: Muster up with War of 1812 soldiers in their holiday camp! CHIMNEY SCIENCE: How does Santa go up through your chimney after delivering your presents? Learn the scientific principles behind the function of chimneys and smokestacks using toilet paper and a leaf blower! HANDCAR: Test your strength on the GSRM replica handcar! Your ticket includes all-day admission to Georgia State Railroad Museum and our sister site Savannah Children's Museum*, which will be doing its own holiday-themed activities that day! *Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children's Museum share a parking lot and entrance, so it is not necessary to drive to another location to take advantage of this offer!

Please bring CASH for these outside vendors: FACEPAINTING with Glitterboxx Studios

HOLIDAY TREATS with Leopold's Ice Cream

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CHARLESTON, SC

The Holiday Festival of Lights November 13- January 3 Address: James Island County Park Featuring over 700 displays and 2 million lights, the Holiday Festival of Lights is a cherished holiday tradition for many families throughout Charleston and beyond. The James Island County Park comes alive with illumination, and is a great place to capture the magic of the holiday season. The Holiday Festival of Lights has been recognized around the country and the world. It was featured as the only U.S. event in Moscow's Festival of Festivals, Coastal Living recognized it as "One of the Top 10 Holiday Celebrations," the American Bus Association ranked it as "One of the Top 100 Events in the Nation," and it was most recently named one of the "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" by the Southeast Tourism Society More Than Lights... More than just a driving tour, the Holiday Festival of Lights invites you to park your cars and explore all that is offered: Magnificent sculpture made from over 50 tons of sand; An up-close look at the lights on the holiday train; Mouth-watering treats from Santa's Sweet Shoppe; Handmade gingerbread houses; Giant greeting cards created by local students and a Victorian carousel.

Hours

Sunday - Thursday: 5:30 - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 5:30 - 11 p.m.

Admission

1-15 guests: $15 per vehicle 16-30 guests: $40 per vehicle 31+ guests: $100 per vehicle

Give Back! Monday - Thursday, get into the festival for only $10 per vehicle (1-15 guests) with the donation of a non-perishable food item or dog/cat food to benefit the Lowcountry Food Bank. Park fees, operating schedules, and hours are subject to change without notice.

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• Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 am - Sun 12/6/15 at 12:00 pm

• Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 am - Mon 12/7/15 at 12:00 pm

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CHARLESTON, SC

December 3-6, 10-13, 17-23, 26-30 and January 1 Address: 2330 Hwy. 17 N. Mt Pleasant, S.C. 29466 Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 5:30pm – 10:30pm All other nights 5:30pm – 9:30 pm Need A Place To Stay While Visiting? http://boonehallplantation.com/accommodations-mt-pleasant-sc

Santa's Castle This will be a fully immersive experience as guests will be able to enter into and tour through Santa’s once secretive castle filled with wonder. Through magical 3D glasses, guests will see Santa’s elves hard at work making toys as Ms. Claus and her helpers are baking up goodies in her special kitchen; all while Santa is preparing for the big night. And yes, Santa will be there to greet all and pose for that special picture. •3D tour through Santa's Castle as he prepares for the big night •See Santa's Elves hard at work, while Mrs. Claus bakes goodies in her special kitchen •Santa will be on hand to greet and pose for that special picture.

Welcome To Christmas Town This will be a special stroll down a main street that is all about Christmas. All of the buildings along the street will be fully trimmed in lights as well as a full canopy of lights overhead that stretches the full length of the street; and once every half hour, the entire town will come alive as it produces a magical light show synchronized to music. The town will also include some holiday shops, seasonal food and beverages, plenty of entertainment all topped off with the town's Christmas tree.

Holiday Hayride This is a fun filled, 20 minute ride on a hay wagon that will take guests through the wonderful Christmas story of Ebenezer Scrooge in the Christmas Carol. This magical journey through lights and custom displays will entertain guests with storytelling and music as they experience the magic of Christmas from the point of view of the famous character – Scrooge.

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