Local pick:Annual Park Pass | $40 | The Dorchester County Parks and Recreation Annual Pass gives you unlimited access to Ashley River and Pine Trace Park — see you outside.*
Walk & Talk Holiday Tour | Through Saturday, Dec. 28 | 2-4 p.m. | The Charleston Place | $40 | Join this one-of-a-kind tour of Charleston’s historic district to learn about the city’s holiday traditions as you pass homes adorned with elegant decorations.
House-made Gingerbread House | Through Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 4-8 p.m. | The Charleston Place | Free entry | When you visit Santa’s second-floor workshop, be sure to see the life-sized gingerbread house + grab a pastry.
Sullivan’s Island Run Club | Through Monday, Dec. 29 | 6 p.m. | Mex 1 Sullivan’s Island | Free | Walkers, joggers, and runners are invited to lace up + enjoy a one-to-three-mile route along the shoreline.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
Create & Sip | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Indigo Reef Brewing Company | $35 | Get creative, grab a drink, and spend time with family + friends making oyster shell ornaments.
Sip n’ Build Gingerbread House Workshop | 6:30-9 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, Mount Pleasant | $50 | Build and decorate your very own gingerbread house while sipping on brews.
Crews restoring the Low Battery have unearthed brickwork from one of Charleston’s early seawalls. Parts of the wall are being preserved to be studied, and a report will be released on the site findings. Work on the Low Battery will resume this week. (The Post and Courier)
Cause
The Sleigh Room, a 15,000-sqft winter wonderland pop-up, is collecting donations for Toys for Tots and food items for the Lowcountry Food Bank. Get this: your donation could land you a free VIP experience at the space’s The Glitter Gala.
Job
The South Carolina Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship, a paid opportunity that provides on-the-water training, is returning to McClellanville (~40 miles north of Charleston) for a second year. Applications are open today, Dec. 2, through Tuesday, Feb. 18. The session begins Monday, May 5. (WCIV)
Seasonal
‘Tis the season.Explore 30+ festive events happening around the Lowcountry. There are dozens of holiday events happening — from Summerville to IOP and everywhere in between.
History
This is the last call for submissions to our historical marker contest. Submit your nominations by this Tuesday, Dec. 3. for a chance to be featured on our map — and maybe even have your location officially recognized. Make a submission.
Sports
A college football athlete who represents the Lowcountry is dedicating this season to kids with cancer. The Citadel’s Javonte Graves-Billups has partnered with Northwestern Mutual to help Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. (WCBD)
Holiday
Holy City, meet your new holiday tradition. The Charleston Christmas Special returns Thursday, Dec. 12-Sunday, Dec. 22 with joyful performances by some of the country’s most talented singers, dancers, and musicians. Snag tix.*
Holiday Pick
Shopping for your favorite foodie? These curated gift boxes are full of locally-sourced North and South Carolina favorites, from ginger spice cookies and garlic cheese grits to praline pecans. Browse Cheer Boxes.*
Shop
Practical, comfortable, and life-changing — period. Knix Leakproof Underwear offers reliable leakproof protection in ultra-soft, seamless designs. Save up to 60% for Black Friday through tomorrow, Dec. 3.*
The Buy
The Buy
It’s Cyber Monday. Don’t miss these rare deals that are only available until the end of the day:
⚡The Conair Steam Stylist that’s on deal for less than $50. It’s a 3-in-1 gadget that can steam, press, and iron your garments.
⚡A set of high-quality Rubbermaid food storage containers that are 33% off — perfect for storing holiday leftovers.
⚡An Oral-B electric toothbrush. If you’ve been contemplating upgrading your classic toothbrush, consider this 40% off deal your sign.
❤️ I love this season — stores are decorated with all things merry + bright, and Christmas music fills the air. Speaking of stores, how do you like to get your holiday shopping done? Let me know below.
Asked
Asked
How do you holiday shop?
A. Online B. In-person C. Wherever I find the best deal D. I’m not much of a shopper
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