Christmas Day

December 25, All Day

Redevelopment and Preservation Commission Meeting

December 20, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Committee on Ways and Means

December 18, 4:00 PM @ City Hall, Council Chamber

City Council

December 18, 5:00 PM @ City Hall, Council Chamber

Charleston Farmers Market - Special Holiday Hours

December 16, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Marion Square

Founded by Mayor Joe Riley in 1989, and the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service, the Charleston Farmers Market (CFM) is produced by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, in cooperation with the City of Charleston Parks Department and Special Events Committee. The CFM is open each Saturday, from April through November, 8:00am to 2:00pm with select Sundays and adjusted hours during the Piccolo Spoleto Festival and Saturdays and Sundays during Holiday Magic in December. Attracting locals and visitors alike, the CFM is the community connection bringing together people from all parts of the Lowcountry and beyond.

Annual Holiday Parade

December 16, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Broad Street at Rutlege Avenue, Meeting Street, Calhoun Street, disperses on Calhoun between East Bay and Meeting Streets

This holiday tradition is better than ever as bands, floats, marchers and performers parade through downtown Charleston.

Happy New Year, Charleston!

December 31, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Marion Square

Ring in your New Year with lights, laughter, and an evening the whole family can enjoy at Happy New Year, Charleston! This free to the public celebration offers a family friendly, non-alcoholic event with activities, live music, and food trucks.

Board of Architectural Review - Large ("Special Meeting")

December 17, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ Gaillard Center Public Meeting Room

Board of Zoning Appeals--Zoning

December 18, 5:15 PM - 9:30 PM @ Gaillard Center Public Meeting Room

Planning Commission

December 19, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Gaillard Center Public Meeting Room

Technical Review Committee

December 20, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Building Inspection Conference Room

Technical Review Committee

December 20, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Building Inspection Conference Room

Technical Review Committee

December 27, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Building Inspection Conference Room

Technical Review Committee

December 27, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Building Inspection Conference Room

Pre-School Ballet

December 17, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Hazel Parker Playground

Children will learn ballet steps and explore movement to enhance creativity, individuality, and confidence. (Ages 2-4, Activity #280131)

Pre-School Ballet

December 19, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Hazel Parker Playground

Children will learn ballet steps and explore movement to enhance creativity, individuality, and confidence. (Ages 3-5, Activity #280131)

Santa's Workshop

December 19, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Arthur W. Christopher Community Center

Children are invited to visit Santa's Workshop for crafts, activities, treats, and a movie! (Ages 4-8, Activity #: 400201)

Senior Fun Fest

December 20, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ St. Julian Devine Community Center

This will be a day of fun, fellowship, and laughter. Seniors will participate in a crazy hat contest, model the latest style clothing, and fellowship over lunch. (Ages 50+, Activity #: 181725)

Wacky Science

December 20, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Tiedemann Park Nature Center & Playground

Learn about various science concepts through crazy experiments with this fun and exciting series of programs! Series of 4 classes on Thursdays. (Ages 7-11, Activity #: 182716)

Art with the Masters (Fall Session)

December 20, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Bees Landing Recreation Center

Each week, this art class for all levels will focus on exploring the famous artists of our past. Children will then apply the ideas into their own creative pieces through drawings and paintings. (Ages 6-12, Activity #571203)

Kwanzaa Celebration (12/29)

December 28, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ St. Julian Devine Community Center

Be a part of our annual Kwanzaa celebration commemorating the strength, courage, and endurance of our forefathers from Africa who paved the way of freedom for generations.