Local must-dos

Escape rooms

Places to get active

• Coffee and Conversation | Monday, Nov. 27 | 10 a.m. | Mt. Pleasant Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Rd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Senior citizens are invited to meet and chat with one another while enjoying coffee and breakfast.
• The Holidays at The Charleston Place | Monday, Nov. 27-Monday, Jan. 1 | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | The Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Featuring spectacular decor, Santa, Nutcracker tea, and nightly snowfall, there’s snow place like The Charleston Place during the holiday season.*

• Tuesday Tasting | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Accent on Wine Point Hope, 112 Renaissance Ln., Ste. #110, Charleston | $14 | Try something new by choosing four wines to sample for a discounted price.
• Old Time Summerville Christmas Celebration | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 102 S. Main St., Summerville | Free | Enjoy a festival evening featuring Summerville’s annual Christmas tree lighting, pictures with Santa, live window displays, food trucks, and more.

• Park & Groove Holiday Market | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Park & Grove, 730 Rutledge Ave., Charleston | Free | Browse holiday gifts from local vendors while enjoying live music.
• Paint and Sip with Local Artist Keith Wilkie | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Too Good Foods Catering & Restaurant, 6270 SC-162, Hollywood | $58.99 | Create your own version of Monet’s masterpiece “A Field of Poppies” while savoring snacks and drinks.

• Sip and Shuck Oyster Roast & Bourbon Tasting Event | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Legare Waring House, 1500 Old Towne Rd., Charleston | $110-$350 | Sip on bourbon flights and bubbles, indulge in freshly-shucked oysters, and enjoy live music under the oak trees.*

• The City of Charleston is offering free two-hour parking at eight downtown parking garages until Sunday, Dec. 31. To secure the free two hours, print out this voucher. The offer is limited to one voucher per vehicle and cannot be used during special event rates. (WCBD)

• The Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina’s second annual winter wonderland is now open, featuring a synthetic ice rink, rink-side fire pits, and more. What makes a synthetic rink special? It’s not made with water, making it eco-friendly and easy to enjoy no matter the temperature. (WCIV)

• Mercantile & Mash is hosting its annual Cookies with Santa event on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. Bring out the entire family for a morning of cookie decorating, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus + food and drink specials.

• Calling all Swifties. Join Charleston Candle Co. on Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a Taylor Swift-inspired candle class. Attendees will choose from scents inspired by the singer-songwriter’s different eras + make two candles to take home. Get tickets.

• We’re going back into the archives. In 2020, we connected 1,700+ readers across the southeast through our pen pal program. Karen T. wrote in to our sister-newsletter, GVLtoday, last week to tell us she’s still good friends with her Florida correspondent — we were delighted, and we want to know: how many of you are still connected with your 6AM City pen pal?

• $10.7 billion. That’s the economic impact of South Carolina Ports in the Lowcountry. With a deeper Charleston Harbor and a newly modernized Wando Walch Terminal, SC Ports is more equipped than ever for efficient operations that promote Lowcountry business growth. Learn how port investments are making a big impact.*

• The Coastal Community Foundation strives to make a difference in our community — but it’s a group effort. By investing in the Community Partnership Program, residents can help provide critical operational support needed to identify and address challenges across our region. Learn more.*

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