• The Holidays at The Charleston Place | Thursday, Dec. 21-Monday, Jan. 1 | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | The Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Features spectacular decor, Santa, Nutcracker tea, and nightly snowfall, there’s snow place like The Charleston Place during the holiday season.
• Garden Club of Charleston Holiday Decorations | Thursday, Dec. 21-Saturday, Dec. 23 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 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.
• Sippin’ Santa | Thursday, Dec. 21-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Wild Dunes Resort, 5757 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms | Price of purchase | Sip on your favorite or try a new holiday-inspired drink at the Santa-inspired tiki bar.
• Holiday Festival Of Lights | Thursday, Dec. 21-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 5-10 p.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr., Charleston | $15-$40 | Marvel at the twinkling lights, enjoy mouth-watering treats at this seasonal event.
• Puzzle Competition Night @ Two Blokes | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 6-9 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mount Pleasant | Participating teams + individuals will have a puzzle to complete and the first to finish wins a gift card.
• Charleston Symphony Holiday Pops! | Thursday, Dec. 21-Saturday, Dec. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston | $25 | Unwrap the joy of music with the Charleston Symphony for one of their favorite holiday traditions during the most spectacular celebration of the season.

• Ornament Workshop | Friday, Dec. 22 | 6:30-8 p.m. | PlantHouse - Charleston, 832 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Celebrate the season at the Air Plant Ornament Workshop — you’ll select your plants and decor to make a hanging terrarium that is perfect to display at your home or office.
• Holiday Improv Comedy| Friday, Dec. 22 | 8 p.m. | Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St., Ste. B, Charleston | The quick-witted Theatre 99 company members are ready to take your suggestions and make you laugh.

• Outdoor Yoga with Reagan Sobel | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | Find your light while you find your flow at the hour-long outdoor all-levels yoga class.
• Holiday Party @ Hobcaw Brewing| Saturday, Dec. 23 | 12-9 p.m. | Hobcaw Brewing Company, 496 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | Price of purchase | It’s a Christmas Eve, Eve party that includes live music, football, food trucks, and a movie.

• Ugly Christmas Sweater Party | Sunday, Dec. 24 | 4 p.m. | Little Palm, 237 Meeting St., Charleston | Price of purchase | Sip seasonal beverages in your ugly sweater at the Little Pine, holiday pop-up.

Why go?

• Despite only having a population of ~545 people, this alpine village is one of Georgia’s most visited cities (with plenty of reason) with fun for the whole family.
• Spend a day touring a vineyard + tasting Georgia wines at the Yonah Mountain Vineyards. Pro tip: spend $35 for a wine flight and receive a commemorative wine glass to take home with you.