By Delayna Earley
The Island News
The holiday season is here, and Beaufort has no shortage of festive events available to help everyone celebrate the season, continuing this week.
Beaufort County Christmas Tree Lighting – Beaufort County Courthouse Plaza
All Beaufort County employees, their families and the public are invited to attend the annual Christmas tree lighting Friday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Beaufort County Courthouse Plaza.
Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and the event is free to the public.
There will be an appearance by a special guest from the North Pole arriving in his sleigh, face painting, activities and games, food trucks, and of course lots of music and singing holiday carols.
Parking is available at the Main Administration Building located at 100 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort.
Mistletoe Market – The Beaufort Inn’s Tabby Place
Running from Thursday, Dec. 11 through Saturday, Dec. 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. each day, come sip, shop and support the local businesses that make Beaufort home. Shop local and support the local businesses that are feeling the impact of the ongoing construction downtown that is causing a shift in visitor patterns.
Jingle All the Way 5K – Coleman Hall (Building 2) of Technical College of the Lowcountry
Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 9 a.m. and hosted by the TCL PTA Club. The 5K run is open to all ages and all proceeds benefit TCL’s Physical Therapist Assistant program. There is a $30 donation per racer and deadline to register is Dec. 9 at www.tcl.edu/jingle.
Jingle Jammie Jam Dance Party – Revolution Ballroom
On Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 7 p.m. get cozy for some dance lessons, hot chocolate and cozy holiday PJ’s. Open to the public (18+), singles and couples are welcome. Admission is $20 at the door or online.
Christmas Golf Cart Parade – Helena Square, Port Royal
On Dec. 13, carts must be lined up at Helena Square by 5:45 p.m. and will head to Shellring after for the official After Party and Awards.
4th Annual Christmas Extravaganza – 1304 Paris Avenue, Port Royal
Free event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14 in the Port Royal Pavillion. Free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, refreshments and treats, facepainting and bounce houses.
High Tea with Santa – 703 Congress Street
On Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. join Santa at Mongolia Cafe for tea, house made soup and a chef curated savory and sweets tower. Reservations required. Call 843-816-8535 for more information.
Cadd Family Christmas Lights – 66 Springfield Road
Running through Dec. 27, the Cadd Family will be lighting up their area of Lady’s Island with their annual Christmas lights display. The display will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and on Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. except when it rains.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
On Dec. 31, at 9 p.m., bring in the New Year in downtown Beaufort at the Waterfront Park while watching fireworks along the Beaufort River.
Delayna Earley, who joined The Island News in 2022, formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She can be reached at delayna.theislandnews@gmail.com.
