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| DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00000000 Jan 1 - 20 |
Holiday Ice Rink
Take a spin around this open-air rink across from Fountain Park - closed January 6 & 13 | Rock Hill | Sports |
| 00000001 Jan 1 |
Lisznyai Christmas House
Enjoy the display and dancing lights from the comfort of your car or from the walking paths | Columbia Spring Valley | Holiday |
| 00000002 Jan 1 |
Children's Garden Christmas & Kids' Walk
Drive through animated light display at Edisto Memorial Gardens plus stroll through the Kid's Walk that features interactive light displays | Orangeburg | Holiday |
| 00000003 Jan 1 |
Harbour Town Lights
Holiday lights event plus live entertainment and activities - donations of canned food and unwrapped toys accepted for the Deep Well Project | Hilton Head | Holiday |
| 00000004 Jan 1 |
New Year's Day
Welcome 2025! - federal and state holiday | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000005 Jan 1 - 4 |
Hollywild Magic of Lights
Drive-thru the park decorated with more than 300,000 lights plus Enchanted Deer Forest | Spartanburg Wellford | Holiday |
| 00000006 Jan 1 - 20 |
Ice On Main
Enjoy the season at this open-air ice skating rink on Village Green, adjacent to City Hall | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000007 Jan 1 - 5 |
Brookgreen Gardens' Nights of a Thousand Candles
Over 2,700 hand-lit candles, sparking lights, food, live performances and music Learn more about Brookgreen Gardens | Georgetown Murrells Inlet | Holiday |
| 00000008 Jan 1 - 3 |
Nights of Lights
Walk-through Christmas attraction at Heritage Park with light show, carnival rides, skating rink, food vendors | Greenville Simpsonville | Holiday |
| 00000009 Jan 1 - 10 |
Holiday Light Show
Walk or drive through a forest filled with dazzling trees and wonderful displays Oconee State Park | Clemson Mountain View | Holiday |
| 00000010 Jan 2 - 5 |
Wild Lights
Stroll through Riverbanks Zoo and discover nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns - advanced registration required | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000011 Jan 2 - 4 |
Fireflies Holiday Lights
Over one million LED lights, featuring 10 themed areas plus kids crafts and activities, holiday-themed food and drinks | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000012 Jan 2 - 5 |
Holiday House Tours
Experience the holiday season with Historic Columbia on a guided holiday tour of the Robert Mills House and the Hampton-Preston Mansion | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000013 Jan 2 - 5 |
Ice in the Park
Take a spin around the ice rink at Carolina Wren Park | Anderson | Sports |
| 00000014 Jan 8 - 12 |
Wild Lights
Stroll through Riverbanks Zoo and discover nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns - advanced registration required | Columbia | Holiday |
| 00000015 Jan 11 |
Hartness Half Marathon & 5K
A cross-country style run on pavement, trails, dirt roads, gravel roads and grass fields - benefits Make-A-Wish SC | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000016 Jan 16 - 19 |
SOS Mid-Winter Break
Bring in the new year with this 4-day shagging event Learn more about South Carolina's state dance, the shag | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Festival |
| 00000017 Jan 16 - 17 |
SC Beach Advocates Conference
Line-up of speakers featuring key dignitaries and experts in SC beach management | Charleston Isle of Palms | Conference |
| 00000018 Jan 18 |
Run Downtown 5K Road Race
Run or walk this 5K through Downtown Greenville, post race event | Greenville | Sports |
| 00000019 Jan 18 |
Winter Bluegrass Jubilee
Jam sessions, performances, workshops - supports the Pickens High School Bluegrass classes and the Young Appalachian Musicians Program | Clemson Pickens | Festival |
| 00000020 Jan 18 |
Carolina Country Music Awards
Awards open to performers who grew up in or now reside in North Carolina or South Carolina - hosted by the Carolina Country Music Association | Myrtle Beach N Myrtle Beach | Arts |
| 00000021 Jan 20 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
State and federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. who supported nonviolent means to end racial segregation | Statewide | Holiday |
| 00000022 Jan 23 |
Oyster Roast
Live music, silent auction, oysters and tasty eats, open bar - benefits the United Way of the Midlands Young Leaders Society | Columbia | Culinary |
| 00000023 Jan 24 |
A Night in the Valley
Cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres followed by a dinner and auction - formal attire - benefits TTC students | Charleston North Charleston | Gala |
| 00000024 Jan 25 |
Hilton Head Snow Day
Snowfield, inflatable rides, entertainment - benefits Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children's Scholarship Fund | Hilton Head | Festival |
| 00000025 Jan 25 |
Charleston Half Marathon & 5K
Half marathon, 5K and youth marathon, virtual 10K - post race party - benefits Engaging Creative Minds | Charleston | Sports |
| 00000026 Jan 25 |
Bo's Roast and Chili Cook Off
Oysters, chili, hot dogs, beverages, live bands, kids' activities - benefits Islands Against Cancer and Clear Cell Sarcoma Foundation | Charleston James Island | Culinary |
| 00000027 Jan 26 |
Tosca by Giacomo Puccini
Palmetto Opera presents a full-scale production of the grand opera Tosca featuring Teatro Lirico d'Europa and an internationally renowned cast | Columbia | Arts |
| 00000028 Jan 31 |
Aiken Antique Show
3-day event includes antique show and sale, lectures - benefits the Aiken Center for the Arts | Aiken | Expo |
| 00000029 Dates TBD |
Aiken Augusta Bridal Show
Connect with leading wedding professionals, plus live model fashion show with the newest gowns by Tiffanie Bleu Bridal Boutique & Simons Formal Wear menswear | Aiken | Expo |
| 00000030 Dates TBD |
CreateAthon
Riggs Partners pulls an all-nighter providing pro bono marketing services to support Midlands and Upstate nonprofits | Columbia | Misc |
| 00000031 Dates TBD |
CreateAthon
Riggs Partners pulls an all-nighter providing pro bono marketing services to support Midlands and Upstate nonprofits | Greenville | Misc |
