• Garden Club of Charleston Holiday Decorations at the Joseph Manigault House | Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 10 | Times vary | The Joseph Manigault House, 350 Meeting St, Charleston | $15-$30 | See the Joseph Manigault House decorated for these holidays as it would have been during the 19th century.

• 24th Annual Holiday Market & Craft Show | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Pavilion, 645 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Explore + enjoy locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted gifts created by local artisans.
• Christmas in the Creek Holiday Parade | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 9:30 a.m. | Saint James Ave., Goose Creek | Free | Create holiday memories in the creek at the city’s annual parade.
• Folly Beach Parade | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 12 p.m. | Center St., Folly Beach | Free | Trade the flipflops for a Santa hat and enjoy the annual parade on Center Street.
• Folly Beach Menorah Lighting | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 5 p.m. | Folly River Park, 60 Center St., Folly Beach | Free | Celebrate Hanukkah — the Jewish Festival of Lights.

• Second Sunday on King Street | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 12-5 p.m. | King Street, King St., Charleston | Free | Stroll, eat, and shop along Charleston’s main corridor between Queen and Calhoun streets at this dog-friendly event.
• Summerville Christmas Parade | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 2 p.m. | Main St., Summerville| Free | Home of sweet tea + sweet Christmas traditions join the fun on.
• Chanukah in the Square | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 4 p.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St, Charleston | Free | Join the festive celebration featuring live music, and traditional seasonal food — and the lighting of a menorah at dusk.
• Mount Pleasant’s 28th Annual Christmas Light Parade | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 5:30 p.m. | West Coleman Boulevard | Free | Enjoy the razzle-dazzle of the holiday season and spot Santa at the town’s annual Christmas parade.

• Check out Oysters on the Point with Greg Keys and Company. It’s a winter series featuring steamed oysters, live music, and a Holiday Market. Pro tip: this event is the same day as the Charleston Parade of Boats which can be seen perfectly from the pier. It is hosted on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 2-6 p.m.

• On your mark, get set, register. There is still time to secure your place in Saturday’s weekend race. It’s the 32nd Annual Reindeer Run/Walk. This year the costume contest is back, so dress in all things merry + bright. Funds from the run benefit the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. The race is Saturday, Dec. 9 at 8 a.m.

• Enjoy new scenery, costumes, and special effects in “A Christmas Carol.” Eight Charleston County students will star in performances at the Dock Street Theatre. A third-grader from Edith L. Frierson Elementary auditioned with 50 other children for the role of “Tiny Tim.” Get your tickets here. (WCBD)

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2. The Anson performance polo: It’s rated five stars by 99% of customers.
3. The Sully quarter zip: Many of these colors match up with The Anson colors for a coordinated, layered look.

Why Go?

• Duck is a water lover’s dream. Since it’s part of a chain of islands off the coast of North Carolina — you have the ocean on one side + the sound of the city on the other.

Act like a local:

• Food: Get delicious seafood dishes at The Blue Point, then take your bottle of wine to sip on the dock while watching the sunset. Looking for something more casual? Head up the boardwalk to Coastal Cantina.
• Drinks: Start your day with a walk to get a latte from Treehouse Coffee and end it with a refreshing Crafty G+T from The Roadside Bar Grille.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: Oceanfront Condo, a boardwalk’s distance from the beach (~$280/night)