December in Hilton Head and Bluffton is filled with holiday lights, festive markets, community traditions, and seasonal celebrations for all ages. Whether you’re a local or visiting the Lowcountry for the holidays, here’s your guide to everything happening this month.
- December 5th – Bluffton Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Fun
- December 6th – Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade
- December 6th – Winter Market at Harbour & Home
- December 6th– Winter Wonderland Festival
- December 6th-8th – Holiday Night & Lights
- December 6th-8th – The Nutcracker\
- December 10th – Polar Pines Express Wagon Ride
- December 13th – The Greenery Garden Center’s Holiday Market
- December 14th – Santa’s Holiday Breakfast in The Carolina Room
- December 14th – Brunch with Santa at Hewitt Oaks
- December 13th – Santa Claus is coming to Top Dawg Tavern & Pizzeria
- December 14th – Hanukkah Celebration
- December 17th – Sandra McCracken: A Live Christmas Concert
- December 20th – Bluffton Santa 5K
- December 20th – Pet Visits with Santa
- December 21st – Brunch with Santa
- December 21st – Jingle Jingle Bridge Run
- November 21st through December – Hilton Head Prep’s Festival of the Trees
- December 23rd – Gregg Russell in Harbour Town
- December 24th – Christmas Eve Under the Stars
- December 27th-28th – Holiday Fun in Harbour Town
- December 27th – Sandy Sledding
- December 28th – Paws and Claus Parade
- December 29th – Holiday Lights Wagon Ride
- December 30th – Polar Bear Swim
- December 31st – New Year’s Eve Celebration
All Month Events
- December 1st – 31st – Holiday Display of Lights
- December 1st – 31st – Harbour Town Lights
- December 1st – 31st – Frozen the Broadway Musical
- December 1st – 18th – Santa Mail
- December 8th – Jan 2nd – Elf, The Musical