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Hello everyone, City Editor Callie here. I hope you’re off to a wonderful start in 2024.

If one of your goals is to try new things or explore the city you call home, let us help. CHSweekend will point you in the direction of something new to do with your crew.
 
Events
Friday, Dec. 1
  • Photos with Santa Claus | Friday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 3 | 12 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1744 Towne Centre Way, Mount Pleasant | Embrace the spirit of the holiday season with a professional photo of your loved ones and pets (on Mondays) with Santa Claus at The North Pole.*
  • Christmas on the Battery | Friday, Dec. 1-Saturday, Dec. 2 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd., Charleston | $45-$50 | Enjoy carols, candlight, and Gullah Christmas stories.
  • Blue Cactus x She Returns from War | Friday, Dec. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston | $10 | Groove to Black Cactus, a North Carolina duo and Charleston-based She Returns from War.
Saturday, Dec. 2
  • Rewined & Candlefish Warehouse Sale | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Rewined & Candlefish Warehouse, 4500 Goer Dr., North Charleston | Price of purchase | This sale will feature dinged, dented, mislabeled, or extra inventory candles at deep discounts.
  • Winter Pickers Hullabaloo Flea Market | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 10 a.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $10-$20 | Join Charleston’s most funkadelic flea for some winter festivities.
  • BIG Lowcountry Boil | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Holy City Brewing, 1021 Aragon Ave., Charleston | $15-$40 | Indulge in a traditional Lowcountry Boil and savor craft beers from Holy City Brewing, plus enjoy live music, archery, and axe-throwing.
Sunday, Dec. 3
  • Celadon’s Holiday Flea-esta | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Celadon Warehouse, 2221 Noisette Blvd., North Charleston | Price of purchase | There will be over 50 local artists + makers, food trucks, and live music.
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Environment
  • Join Charleston Surf Rider, The M.A.R.S.H Project, and Friends of Gadsden Creek for the Gadsden Creek Marsh Clean Up this Saturday from 9-11 a.m. After the clean-up, each volunteer can claim a free coffee and vegan treat from Huriyali.
Arts
  • Be dazzled at Dock Street Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol” featuring classic melodies and over 50 iconic characters from Scrooge to Tiny Tim. The show starts this weekend and runs through Friday, Dec. 22. Prices start at $49.50. Snag your tickets.
Seasonal
  • Santa Cruises with the Daniel Island Ferry begins this Saturday, Dec. 2. Hang out with the jolly man on this 45-minute Wando River boat ride. Milk + cookies will be there for the kiddos. Adults can enjoy mimosas. Tickets range from $30-$40.
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CHS Holiday Picks: South Carolina Aquarium
A family seeing the turtles at the South Carolina Aquarium.
Check out our Holiday Picks from stellar brands all season long. | Photo provided by South Carolina Aquarium
This season, we’re helping you shop for all your holiday gifting and hosting needs by highlighting our local favorites, including the South Carolina Aquarium.

With unlimited visits for one full year, special pricing on events (think: Aquarium Aglow), exclusive member programs, and more, there are so many chances to create memories with your loved ones all year long.

Here are our top Holiday Picks from the brand:
  • South Carolina Aquarium Membership: The gift of membership also gives back — it helps care for sick and injured sea turtles, provide education programming for students, and continues critical conservation work.
  • South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Guardian: Give the gift of exclusive content and communications from the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center™ staff via email, social media, and even Zoom calls.
  • Symbolically Adopt an Animal: Adopting an animal in their name isn’t just a unique gift, it also helps the Aquarium continue to provide expert care, daily food, enrichment opportunities, and more.
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Great Escapes

Travel and Outdoors

Great Escapes: Our Guide to St. Augustine, FL
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St. Augustine features some of the oldest hotels in the country. | Photo by @victoriabardega
Look no further for your next vacation because St. Augustine, FL might just be calling your name. Filled with Spanish architecture, a vibrant artistic scene, and a delicious variety of seafood, this charming coastal city invites you to revel in its historical roots.

Not to mention, it is home to the supposed location of Ponce De Leon’s Fountain of Youth. Here’s what you need to explore.
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Seasonal

3 holiday events happening at Drayton Hall this season
A sneak peek into the historic house at Drayton Hall.
This season is the perfect time to see why Drayton Hall was voted Best Place to See in South Carolina by Condé Nast Traveler. | Photo provided by Drayton Hall
It’s time to get fa-la-la-la-festive, Charleston. Here are three can’t-miss holiday events hosted at Drayton Hall:
  • Annual Deck the Hall Oyster Roast | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 2 p.m. | $75-$95 | Feast on all-you-can-eat oysters and a chili bar while sipping local beverages — this event is 21+.
  • Holiday Spirituals Concert | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | $65-$75 | Guests of all ages are invited to hear Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers usher in the holidays with ancestral hymns.
  • Candlelight Tours | Dec. 2-3, 8-9, 15-16 | 5:30 + 6 p.m. | $50-$55 | Explore the eighteenth century historic house on a guided candlelight tour.
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