A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland | 7:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $39+ | Prepare to be enchanted by some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and sing into the night.
Saturday, Nov. 30
Rivalry Boil + Watch Party | 1 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, Cayce | Free | Watch the annual Palmetto Bowl with a side of Lowcountry Boil or the wing basket special.
Soda City Market | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Main Street | Free | Find everything to satisfy your brain, body, and belly — all made with love by local vendors.
Santa Saturdays | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum | $10 | Meet Santa at the museum and enjoy holiday fun with friends and family during Santa Saturdays.
Sunday, Dec. 1
Boston Brass “Christmas Bells Are Swingin’” | 4 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $35+ | Hear a one-of-a-kind musical experience featuring colorful classical arrangements, burning jazz standards, and the best of original brass repertoire.
A blast of frigid air will bring SC’s coldest temperatures this season, with lows dropping into the 20s by Sunday. The National Weather Service warns of a potential hard freeze, urging people to protect pipes and plants. (The State)
Holiday
Lexington Medical and Forest Acres will host the 20th annual Sweet Seasons Christmas Tree Lighting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Forest Park Shopping Center. Enjoy food vendors, kids’ activities, holiday shopping, and performances. The tree lighting begins at 6:15 p.m., with traffic advisories for Forest Drive. (Cola Daily)
Shop
Shop unique ceramics handcrafted by local artists at the 23rd Annual Midlands Clay Arts Holiday Sale, Thursday, Dec. 5–Saturday, Dec. 7, at Stormwater Studios. Don’t miss Thursday’s artists’ reception beginning at 5 p.m.
Plan Ahead
Sunday, Dec. 1 is Secondhand Sunday. Created by secondhand marketplace seller Poshmark, the day encourages shoppers to purchase pre-owned items for gifting like records, clothing, jewelry, and home decor. In case you need vintage store inspo, we have the perfect guide for you.
Drink
In case you missed it, Lowes Foods is raising money for Hurricane Helene relief through Pouring for Neighbors. Head to any Beer Den in North Carolina or South Carolina to grab a pint of the craft beer on Tap No. 1, and $1 per pour will be donated to Feeding America.*
Finance
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Seasonal
Stroll through a wonderland of artisan booths showcasing handcrafted jewelry, art pieces, and homemade treats at the Meeting Street Holiday Artisan Market — it’s the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local artists. See the full schedule.*
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