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Weekend List: 20 festive things to do in the Myrtle Beach area, including a new seasonal cocktail and tree lightings
12.1.23 Grand Strand Weekend List 🥂
Noteworthy
The Gay Dolphin is hosting their annual friends & family sale until Dec. 3rd, the entire store is on sale - 50% off jewelry, 25% off everything else, and special sales 50 - 90% off! 4 hours of free parking in their parking lot November 24 - December 3 with the QR code
The winner of the 2024 General Hackler Collegiate Championship hosted by CCU will get an entry to play in the PGA Myrtle Beach Golf Classic
Santa’s Village Christmas Drive is collecting toys for 6,000 kids in Horry County
Holiday Party Food
Start with Benton’s Bacon from The Salty Butcher in Myrtle Beach for appetizer magic 🥓Try the easy Southern Living Bacon Jam Recipe
CHRISTMAS SHOWS + EVENTS
(this weekend + throughout the season)
The Great Christmas Light Show – The drive through light show will feature over 2 million lights festively displayed along a 2-mile drive throughout the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex. Over 500 magical light displays, some up to 55 feet tall, have been custom made for The Great Christmas Light Show. Visitors will experience NEW enchanting animated figures and holiday scenes where the lights will come to life.
The Christmas Show of the South – The Carolina Opry Christmas Special is in its 38th season of enchanting holiday performances. The Christmas special creates a family experience that is second to none as new talent mingles with acclaimed rotating artists and long-standing Opry favorites.
The South’s Grandest Christmas Show – the Alabama Theatre’s award-winning production brings an enchanting blend of talent, breathtaking scenery, and magical special effects to the Grand Strand, delivering an unforgettable holiday musical experience that will immerse you in the spirit of the season.
The Wonderland of Lights Event on the Marshwalk
Let it Snow Campfire Experience at the Crooked Hammock
New seasonal cocktails at 44 & King 🥃

44 & King has a new seasonal cocktail menu! Try the Brown Butter Old Fashioned at 44 & King, a mix ofBrown Butter Washed Bourbon, Brown Sugar, Walnut Bitters. Cheers!
WEEKEND
Trees are getting lit this weekend, y’all
Thursday, Nov. 30
City of Conway Christmas Tree Lighting kicks off the Rivertown Christmas Celebration, with special events each Thursday
Friday, Dec. 1
Family Fun Festival at the Winter Wonderland at the Beach Christmas Tree Lighting
Polar Express Movie Night at the Train Depot
Saturday, Dec. 2
Elf Extravaganza Kringle Krawl in Georgetown - Registration starts at 4PM at Baxter's Brewhouse Inn where entrants will receive the list of stops. Each individual stop has a specialty drink available. Just buy something at each stop to receive a sticker your list.
North Myrtle Beach Holiday Parade Family Fun decorate holiday sweets + enjoy hot cocoa at Butter + Whisk while you wait for the Christmas parade to start
Christmas Tree Lighting at the Hammock Shops with Santa, the Christmas Train, faceprinting, shopping, and dining
Winter Wonderland at the Beach Family Fun Fest Market, live entertainment, free s’mores kits, and a holiday drone show
Murrells Inlet Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Morse Park Landing next to Hot Fish Club. The tree lighting festivities will include visitors from Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as Christmas crafts, hot chocolate, and cookies.
Surfside Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Festival with live performances, food, Santa, and more
Sunday, Dec. 3
Complimentary Carriage Rides at The Market Common
Sip ‘n Santa at Tidal Creek Brewhouse featuring DJ Bob,Face Painter, Stilt Walker, Candy Cane Hunt, Santa, Magic, and Toys for Tots Collection
Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade in the afternoon
✨The holiday magic of Nights of a Thousand Candles is back ✨
3 Upcoming Events
Rivertown Christmas Celebration on Thursdays in Conway
Holiday Date Night Cooking Workshop at Butter + Whisk on Dec. 9
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