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Hey Holy City, Lexa here wishing you the happiest of holidays as we head into the weekend. 👋
Whether you’ve got an upcoming day of PTO, family in town, or you’re just looking for the 4-1-1 on what’s going on, here are five things happening in andaround Charleston this weekend.
Christmas Eve Party at FortyEight Wine Bar & Kitchen | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 12-5 p.m. | FortyEight Wine Bar & Kitchen, 547 Freshfields Dr., Kiawah Island | $48.48 | Indulge in heavy passed appetizers and bottomless wine during this local spot’s first Christmas Eve party.
Holiday Festival of Trees | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Check out this online and in-person auction featuring themed and decorated trees hosted by Explore Charleston.
Sunday, Dec. 25
Ice Skating at Follyday Park | Sunday, Dec. 25 | 3-9 p.m. | Follyday Park, 202 E. Arctic Ave., Folly Beach | $10 | Tickets will be available at the rink on a first-come, first-served basis for 30 minutes of skating on Folly Beach.
Don’t wait until the last minute to make plans for New Year’s Eve. We’ve given you a guide to ringing in the new year with your friends, family, andlovedones. Note: Some events may be sold out. 🥂
Eat
Need to whip up a dish to bring to the family gathering? Check out Chef John Zucker’s recipe for Fried Green Tomatoes with Pork Belly Croutons. 🍴
Watch
With the cooler weather moving in, you might be looking for a way to get cozy with your loved ones. Grab your blanket and take a peek at 14 movies filmed around the Lowcountry. 🎬
GREAT ESCAPES
Our guide to Cedar Key, Florida
Great Escapes: Our guide to Cedar Key, Florida
There’s not a lot of places to go for a swim in Cedar Key, but you can go for a dip at the City Park or enjoy a nighttime stroll. | Photo by 6AM City
North Florida’s Cedar Key is a tiny island the size of about two Ybor Citiesand has fewer than 900 permanent residents, but it pulls in thousands of visitors throughout the year for its amazing seafood, arts festivals, and fishing.
Why go? Nothing screams Old Florida quite like Cedar Key. Yes the island is home to incredible fishing and funky artists, but also reminds us of the beauty of slow, outdoorsy Florida living.
Outdoors: Book a ride with Tidewater Tours. The guides walk you through both the history of the area and the surrounding keys, and point out native wildlife along the way ($35).
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