SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Bring on the lights, festive nights and holiday cheer! Christmas celebrations are filling calendars across the Coastal Empire, Lowcountry and South Carolina.

Whether you’re planning a family outing or looking for a little holiday magic, use this guide to find events and the details you need before heading out.

Check back throughout the season as we add more events.

GEORGIA

Savannah area

Christmas in Yamacraw

Music in the Craw invites families, neighbors and visitors to celebrate the holidays with live jazz and festive music while honoring Yamacraw’s African American heritage.

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026.
• Time: 4–8 p.m.
• Location: Yamacraw Square, Savannah.
• Activities: Live holiday jazz, festive music and community fellowship.
• Admission: Free and open to the public.
• Community partners: Historic First Bryan Baptist Church, the Yamacraw Restoration Project and Andrew Bryan Community Development Corporation.
• Support: Funded in part by the City of Savannah’s Weave-A-Dream grant.

Davenport House Museum Holiday Twilight Tours

• Date: Dec. 10-12 and Dec. 17-19
• Time: 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m
• Location: Davenport House Museum, 323 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA
• Activities: Enjoy decorations by candlelight and soak up the spirit of the season with warm cider and holiday cookies.
• Admission: $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 6-17. Tickets can be purchased here.
• More information: Davenport House Museum

Davenport House Museum Yuletide Tours

• Date: Nov. 17-Jan. 2
• Time: Monday-Friday between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Davenport House Museum, 323 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA
• Activities: All guided tours during this period will include a special holiday interpretation of the Davenport House, complete with historically accurate period décor and an illuminating examination of Savannah’s holiday traditions in the 19th century.
• Admission: $15 for adults, $12 for students ages 18-21, $10 for children ages 6-17 and free for children under 6. Tickets can be purchased here.
• More information: Davenport House Museum

December Nights and Holiday Lights

The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens celebrates its 15th season with millions of twinkling lights, festive displays and illuminated garden pathways.

• Dates: Nov. 28; Dec. 4–5, 11–12, 14–19 and 21–24, 2026
• Time: Timed-entry arrival windows begin at 5:30 p.m. The final arrival window is at 8 p.m.
• Location: Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah.
• Activities: An outdoor holiday lights walk through the gardens, typically lasting about an hour.
• VIP experience: A $10-per-child add-on includes hot chocolate, a craft, a light-up necklace and an additional holiday photo opportunity. Availability is limited. No additional VIP charge for accompanying adults.
• Food: Light dinner options, s’mores packages, gingerbread cookies and hot beverages available for purchase.
• Admission: $15 per person in advance or $20 at the door. Children ages 2 and younger enter free.
• Parking and accessibility: Free parking. Pathways are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
• For more information click here

Feed The Hungry Christmas Holiday Dinner

• Date: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026
• Time: 4 p.m.
• Location: Enmarket Arena, Savannah
• Activities: Annual community holiday dinner serving meals and sharing fellowship with families in need
• Admission: Free and open to the community

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

• Date: Nov. 8 through Dec. 24, 2026
• Time: Store operating hours vary; reservation time slots available online
• Location: Bass Pro Shops, 14045 Abercorn St., Savannah
• Activities: Visits with Santa, free 4x6 studio-quality printed photo, and weekday holiday-themed games, crafts, and giveaways
• Admission: Free (walk-ins welcome, or reserve time slots up to a week in advance at basspro.com/santa)

Savannah Toy Run

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
• Time: Registration from 9-10:45 a.m.; kickstands up at 11 a.m.
• Location: Starts at Savannah Harley-Davidson (1 Fort Argyle Road, Savannah) and ends at 69 Ross Road, Savannah
• Activities: Group motorcycle and automobile ride, raffles, live entertainment, food, post-ride festivities
• Admission: $20 donation per vehicle or a new, unwrapped toy of equal value

“She Loves Me” at The Starland Playhouse

• Date: Nov. 20 through Dec. 13, 2026 (free preview performance Thursday, Nov. 19)
• Time: Specific performance start times not listed
• Location: The Starland Playhouse, 25 E. Maupas Ave., Savannah (street parking only)
• Activities: Live Broadway musical performance, holiday carol singing, bar with snacks and alcoholic beverages available for purchase
• Admission: Averages around $40 with discounts for students and military (free preview on Nov. 19 with voluntary donations welcomed)

Tanger Outlets Savannah Holiday Celebrations

• Date: Nov. 7, 2026 through Jan. 3, 2027 (Tree Lighting on Saturday, Nov. 7; outdoor ice rink open Nov. 21 through Jan. 3; Deal Days run Nov. 1-22)
• Time: Tree Lighting event runs 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 (tree lighting at 7:30 p.m.); center and ice rink open during standard operating hours
• Location: Tanger Outlets Savannah (Tree Lighting near the Nike Fountain), 200 Tanger Outlets Blvd., Pooler
• Activities: Annual tree lighting ceremony, Santa and reindeer visits, appearances by winter princesses, cookie decorating, face painting, outdoor ice skating rink, and seasonal retail shopping discounts
• Admission: Free and open to the public (ice skating and retail purchases require separate payment)

Therapeutic Recreation Holiday Dinner Ball: Groove into the Holidays

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
• Time: 6-9 p.m.
• Location: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah
• Activities: Fellowship, music, dancing, holiday cheer, ’60s and ’70s-themed attire, catered dinner by Longhorn Steakhouse
• Admission: $20 per ticket (available Nov. 9 through Dec. 2, 2026, in person at the John S. Delaware Community Center, 1815 Lincoln St.)

Tybee Island Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
• Time: 6-7 p.m.
• Location: Strand Parking Lot, 1 Strand Ave., Tybee Island, GA 31328
• Activities: Live entertainment, Christmas caroling, sweet treats, holiday cheer and more counting down to the lighting of the Christmas tree.
• Admission: Free

Isle of Hope Christmas: 2026 Tour of Homes

• Date: Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
• Time: 3-6 p.m.
• Location: Presented by Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, 2 St Thomas Ave., Savannah, GA 31406
• Activities: Experience the beauty and charm of Isle of Hope during the Christmas season while touring a collection of beautifully decorated homes throughout our community.
• Admission: $50

Brooklet area

3rd Annual Hometown Holiday Market

Watersville Station Agri Events and Strickland Farms are teaming up for a day of holiday shopping, local food and family fun in Brooklet.

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026.
• Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Location: Strickland Farms, 5639 Brooklet Denmark Road, Brooklet.
• Shopping: Local artisans, handmade crafts, unique holiday gifts, baked goods and fresh fall vegetables.
• Activities: Hayrides, live music, pictures with Santa and family-friendly holiday activities.
• Food: Food trucks and seasonal treats available.
• Admission: For more information click here

Richmond Hill area

Richmond Hill Fire Department’s Annual Santa Runs

• Date: Dec. 1-22, 2026
• Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Location: Varies

December 1: Ponderosa, KOA, Clark Street, Forest Street

December 2: Magnolia Manor, Station Exchange, Sterling Woods, River Oaks

December 3: Cypress Point, Creek Valley, Harris Trail Townhomes, Twin Oaks

December 4: Rushing Street, 1st & 2nd Streets, Camelia St, Kennah Court, Camelia Row, Carter Street, BC Health & Rehab

December 5: Turtle Hill, Richmond Hill Plantation (Timber Trail Side), Ashleigh Place, Grove Park, Connor Loop

December 7: Melrose, The Bottom, Port Drive, Live Oak Drive, Robinson Loop

December 8: Ways Station Apartments, Stafford Loop, Mulberry

December 9: Sterling Creek at RH Apartments, Town Centre Drive, The Woods, Parkview Lane

December 10: White Oak, Live Oak

December 11: Richmond Place, Blueberry

December 12: Piercefield Forest

December 14: Creekside, Kepler Loop, Parkview Lane

December 15: Richmond Heights, Aubrey Trail, Sterling Creek, Walker Court, Dogwood, Maple, Lynwood, Brisbon Hall

December 16: The Commons

December 17: The Henry Apartments, Latitude Apartments

December 19: Mainstreet (including Summer Hill), Ivey Street, Parkside

December 20: Plantation Apartments, Teal Lake

December 21: Heartwood, Del Webb, Preserve at Heartwood

December 22: RH Plantation (Golf), Ways Station, Fairway Links

• Activities: Look for Santa’s sleigh in your neighborhood. New, unwrapped toy donations will be accepted for Operation Presents Under the Tree.
• Admission: Free

30th Annual Christmas Parade

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m. (rain or shine)
• Location: Route starts at Timber Trail Recreation (508 Timber Trail), travels along Timber Trail to Hwy 144, then onto Richard Davis Drive and ends at City Hall (40 Richard Davis Drive)
• Activities: “Scenes of the Season — Take Two,” brings all the cozy holiday feels: bright floats, merry music and plenty of community cheer.
• Admission: Free
• More Info: Facebook post

2026 Tree Lighting & Holiday Market

• Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
• Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Location: J.F. Gregory Park, 521 Cedar Street
• More Info: Facebook post

30th Annual Christmas Parade

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 5
• Time: 10 a.m.
• Location: Timber Trail Rec to City Hall
• More Info: Facebook post

2026 Breakfast with Santa

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 12
• Time: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Location: Fire Station #1, 9964 Ford Avenue
• More Info: Facebook post

Rincon area

Effingham Holiday Expo

• Date: Nov. 21-22, 2026
• Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days (Santa visits from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Location: Macomber Park, Rincon
• Activities: Holiday gift shopping with more than 100 small-business vendors, handmade crafts, boutique clothing, collectibles, food vendors and specialty treats, and photos with Santa Claus
• Admission: Free

Statesboro area

Averitt Center for the Arts December Holiday Series

• Date: Dec. 3, 6, 12, and 18, 2026
• Time: Dec. 3, 12, and 18 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 6 at 3 p.m.
• Location: Emma Kelly Theater at the Averitt Center for the Arts, 33 E. Main St., Statesboro
• Activities: Four live seasonal concerts:
• • Dec. 3: Statesboro Chamber Orchestra’s Winter Concert
  • Dec. 6: Carroll Brown’s Celtic Christmas
  • Dec. 12: Chris Mitchell: A Crooner’s Christmas Special
  • Dec. 18: Mark O’Connor’s An Appalachian Christmas Featuring Maggie O’Connor
• Admission: Dec. 3 orchestra concert is free; remaining performances are ticketed (tickets available at averittcenterforthearts.org or by calling 912-212-2787)

TMT in Town

• Date: Dec. 1 through Dec. 25, 2026
• Time: 6-9 p.m. nightly
• Location: Downtown Statesboro, the Blue Mile, and Georgia Southern University’s Sweetheart Circle
• Activities: Self-guided holiday lights route, shopping and dining at participating local businesses, community charitable food and donation drives honoring Roy and Deborah Thompson
• Admission: Free (nonperishable food and charitable donations encouraged)

Pancakes with Santa

• Date: Dec. 5
• Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10
• Location: Southern Pottery and Art Studio
• Activities: Kids can enjoy pancakes, crafts and photos with Santa. Pre-registration is required.
• More info: bullochrec.com/santa/

Evans area

A Blast from Christmas Past and Pajama Rama

• Date: Dec. 3, 2026
• Time: Parade starts at 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Downtown Metter
• Activities: Parade, Chili cookoff, tree lighting and local vendors
• Admission: Vendors and cookoff participants have a fee to participate
• More Info: Facebook post or call 912-801-1714

Breakfast with Santa

• Date: Dec. 10 & 17
• Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Location: Bevricks Char House Grille, 1055 Fortner Rd.
• Activities: Bring the kids to enjoy a Christmas buffet and spend some time with Santa.
• Admission: Will have their full menu and a photographer available
• More Info: Facebook post

SOUTH CAROLINA

Beaufort area

Christmas Night in Beaufort

• Date: Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
• Time: 5-7 p.m.
• Location: 201 Jennings Road, Beaufort, S.C.
• Activities: Viewing decorated cars and trucks, photos with Santa, free hot cocoa, stocking and candy giveaways for kids, Santa toy table (while supplies last), and a canned food drive benefiting HELP of Beaufort (leftover toys will be donated to The Salvation Army)
• Admission: Free (attendees are encouraged to bring canned food donations)

Bluffton area

Bluffton Christmas Parade

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 5
• Time: 10 a.m.
• Location: Historic District (winds through downtown Bluffton)
• Activities: 55th annual community holiday parade featuring up to 125 entries handing out candy and promotional items
• Admission: Free (no spectator fee; parade entries have no fee, but voluntary donations are encouraged for the Mayor’s Stay Safe, Bluffton! Scholarship Fund)

Bluffton on Ice

• Date: Dec. 11-20
• Time: Operating hours not specified (food trucks on-site when rink is open)
• Location: New Riverside Event Lawn
• Activities: Outdoor ice skating on synthetic ice with skates available to borrow in all sizes; on-site food trucks
• Admission: Free

Merry & Made Holiday Craft Fair

• Date: Sunday, Dec. 13
• Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: New Riverside Event Lawn
• Activities: Holiday shopping featuring handmade crafts and unique gifts from local vendors
• Admission: Free

Santa’s Tour

• Date: Dec. 4, 11 and 17
• Time: Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 11 from 4-7 p.m.; Dec. 17 from 4-7 p.m.
• Location: Martin Family Park (Dec. 4), New Riverside Barn (Dec. 11), Town of Bluffton Welcome Center (Dec. 17)
• Activities: Special Santa visits and photo opportunities (families should bring cameras)
• Admission: Free

SOBA Gallery Annual Holiday Market

• Date: Throughout November through Dec. 23, 2026
• Time: Open seven days a week; Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Location: SOBA Gallery, 7 Church St., Old Town Bluffton
• Activities: Browsing and shopping handcrafted holiday décor, ornaments, gifts, original paintings, prints, jewelry, and sculptures
• Admission: Free entry (items available for purchase at various price points)

“The Nutcracker” & Sugar Plum Fairy’s Sweet Soirée

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 19
• Time: 5-7 p.m. (scenes from “The Nutcracker” 5-6 p.m.; Sweet Soirée 6-7 p.m.)
• Location: New Riverside Barn (attendees asked to bring chairs or blankets)
• Activities: Select scene performance by the Okatie Youth Ballet, photo opportunities with ballerinas, light refreshments
• Admission: Free

Town Tree Lighting & Movie Night

• Date: Friday, Dec. 4
• Time: 5:30 p.m. (movie begins at 6:30 p.m.)
• Location: Martin Family Park and DuBois Park pavilion, Historic District
• Activities: Tree lighting ceremony, visits to Santa’s Workshop, outdoor screening of “The Muppet Christmas Carol”
• Admission: Free

Hampton area

Santa’s Wonderland Christmas Toy Drive

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 19
• Time: TBA
• Location: Hampton Intermediate School Gymnasium, 505 Hoover St. South, Hampton, SC 29924
• Activities: Children ages 17 and under are invited for Christmas fun and gifts from Santa.
• More Information: Hampton County Sheriff’s Office Facebook

Hilton Head Island area

Art League of Hilton Head: Gallery of Gifts

• Date: Nov. 17 through Dec. 31, 2026 (opening reception Wednesday, Nov. 18)
• Time: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m. (opening reception Nov. 18 from 5-7 p.m.)
• Location: Art League Gallery (inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, S.C.
• Activities: Browsing and purchasing locally made paintings, photography, ceramics, handcrafted jewelry, ornaments, and holiday decor, plus meeting artists during the Nov. 18 opening reception with refreshments
• Admission: Free and open to the public

Harbour Town Lights

• Date: Nov. 27, 2026 through Jan. 1, 2027 (official tree lighting and Gregg Russell concert on Friday, Nov. 27)
• Time: Open all day (tree lighting takes place just before 7:30 p.m. concert on Nov. 27)
• Location: Harbour Town (around the Liberty Oak stage), Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, S.C.
• Activities: Walking along illuminated holiday displays, viewing the giant Christmas tree, live entertainment and Gregg Russell concert, and dropping off canned goods or new, unwrapped toys for The Deep Well Project
• Admission: Free (Sea Pines gate entry fees may apply; food and toy donations encouraged)

Inaugural Latin Christmas Market

• Date: Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
• Time: Noon to 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, S.C.
• Activities: Local artisan and food vendors, children’s show, photos with Santa and The Grinch, Christmas train rides, bounce houses, face painting, balloon art, live DJ, Christmas carols, salsa and Zumba lessons, and a Peruvian folkloric performance by Iris Sarria
• Admission: Free (parking is also free)

Tanger Outlets Hilton Head Tree Lighting Celebration

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026.
• Time: 1–8 p.m.
• Location: Tanger Hilton Head I, 1256 Fording Island Road, Bluffton.
• Book fair: The Lowcountry Children’s Book Fair runs from 1–5 p.m., featuring children’s authors, interactive story times and holiday crafts.
• Santa’s arrival: A parade presented by EZ-Go Golf Carts begins at 5:30 p.m.
• Activities: The “Let It Glow!” Tree Lighting Celebration, presented by J.Crew , includes festive entertainment, a Ben & Jerry’s Hot Cocoa Bar and Palm Express train rides.
• Admission: All events are free and open to the public.

Jasper area

Santa and his Heros

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 21
• Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Location: Mike Reichenbach Chevrolet, 10 University Parkway, Okatie, S.C. 29909
• Activities: Turkey distribution, Christmas Tree raffle, pancakes, arts and crafts, phots with Santa and a hot chocolate bar
• More Information: Facebook post or Staff SGT. Gary Sons 845-422-9488