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Holiday Market | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Marion Square | Free entry | Shop seasonal produce, gifts, and all things festive at this market.
Christmas Pastry Surprise | Through Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 10-10:30 a.m. | The Charleston Place | Price of purchase | A special holiday pastry will be unveiled and displayed at the life-size Gingerbread House.
Santa at the Aquarium | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium | $35+ | Enjoy dive shows featuring underwater elves, a festive scavenger hunt for a prize, and a chance to feed the cownose RAYndeer.
Ornament Painting Workshop | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Hotel Bennett | $95 | Sip on complimentary seasonal cocktails while you create three unique wooden ornaments that can be enjoyed for many years to come.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Art Ink and Drink | 12:30-2 p.m. | Indigo Reef Brewing Company | $38 | Join this workshop where you can get creative with art, ink, and drinks.
Christmas Candle Painting Workshop & Pictures with the Grinch | 2-4 p.m. | Luxe Bar & Bistro, Summerville | $30 | Get ready to create stunning candles that will light up your space and make great gifts for your loved ones + get your photo taken with the green guy himself.
Pro tip for kids gifts:Consider gifting the family a membership to the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. Why? Experiences keep toys out of the living room and kids out of the house. Browse kid-friendly activities for more gift ideas.
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McRib season is here — the seldom-available sandwich is temporarily back at McDonald’s. Availability + pricing vary by location, so we recommend checking with individual stores or the McDonald’s app. Psst — the McRib Locator reported the sandwich has been spotted at the West Ashley Circle restaurant.
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A dozen Lowcountry museums to explore
Fun fact: The Gibbes offers a variety of classes and workshops for all ages and levels. | Photo provided by the Gibbes Museum of Art
Whether you’re looking to learn something new about The Holy City or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 12 museums to visit in the Holy City.
Note: All ticket pricing reflects a standard adult ticket.
Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. | $12 The museum has a vast permanent collection, making it the perfect place for an art enthusiast to spend the afternoon.
International African American Museum, 14 Wharfside St. | $22 Exhibits highlight both triumphs and challenges, providing insight into the lived experience of millions.
The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. | $15 Visit America’s first museum to discover how Charleston contributed to the birth of our nation.
Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. | $15 This museum aims to deliver innovative learning experiences for children — popular exhibits include DooDash’s Art Studio, Air Air Everywhere, and a make-believe grocery store.
Touch screen compatible gloves. Beat winter dryness + rough skin by keeping hands protected when you’re out and about, thanks to gloves that still let you use your phone.
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