Located 45 minutes Northwest of Charleston is the expansive community of Cane Bay. Cane Bay residents know, there is nothing worse than making the trek home, only to pick up kids and head back to town again. With a little planning, the holidays in Cane Bay don’t have to include a lot of driving and can even be your best yet! These are our favorite community holiday events near Cane Bay and are sure to please even the grouchiest Grinch on board.
Don’t forget to check out our Ultimate Guide to Holiday Events Around Charleston for all of the tree lightings, parades, Santa sightings, shopping events, gift ideas, and SO MUCH more!
The Holidays in Cane Bay
Bethany United Methodist Church Living Christmas Story
Date: November 3- December 2
Location: Bethany UMC, Summerville
Details: You do not want to miss this drive-through reenactment of Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born. So cool! 
Mepkin Abby Creche Festival
Date: November 13-18, November 24-December 2
Location: Mepkin Abbey
Price: FREE, SOLD OUT
Details: Mark your calendar to reserve tickets early next year. A wonderful display of nativities from around the world.
Bee City Wonderland of Lights
Dates: November 17- January 30
Location: Bee City, Cottageville
Price: $13
Details: Less than 40 minutes from Cane Bay, this incredible light display awaits. A general admission ticket includes a chat with Santa Claus, Australian Walkabout, Giraffe Observation, visiting animals & the nature center! Don’t miss this!
Roasting Marshmallows with Goats in Sweaters
Date: November 18- December 23
Location: Flowertown Charm, Summerville
Price: Adults $30, Ages 3-17 $15
Details: Is there anything cozier than cuddling a goat and roasting jumbo marshmallows?! This one-of-a-kind experience at a mini-farm which also includes pigs, chickens, bunnies, and a giant tortoise is sure to make lasting memories!
Santee Canal: Holiday Lights Driving Tour and Holiday in the Park
Date: November 24- December 30
Location: Old Santee Canal Park, Moncks Corner
Price: $10/vehicle, CASH ONLY
Details: Hop in the car and enjoy this drive-thru display including thousands of lights. Your ticket also includes Holiday in the Park activities like free visits with Santa Claus, crafts, food, and other festive happenings.
Old Time Summerville Christmas Celebration
Dates: November 28
Location: Hutchinson Square, Summerville
Price: FREE
Details: Join the Town of Summerville for their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Summerville. This celebration includes pictures with Santa, the countdown and lighting ceremony, letters to Santa, live window displays, and more Holiday fun!
Cane Bay Christmas Light Fight
Dates: December 1 -30
Location: All of Cane Bay
Price: FREE
Details: In years past, we’ve enjoyed scouring Cane Bay for the best Christmas light displays! We learned fast that hot chocolate and the car don’t mix so we dawn our Christmas jammies and grab some fun, flavored popcorn and hit the road! Check the Facebook page to handpick your route for *the* best lights or meander through the neighborhoods on your own for fun surprises along the way.
Moncks Corner Christmas Tree Lighting
Date: December 1
Location: Moncks Corner Recreation Complex
Price: FREE
Details: Live performances, meet Santa, train rides, and more! The light display will stay on for all of December and is a fun, free way to enjoy the holiday spirit all month long.
Christmas Made in the South
Dates: December 2-4
Location: The Exchange Park/Fairgrounds, Ladson
Price: Adults $9, Under 12 FREE
Details: Three days of magic!!! This is an event like no other! Amazing makers, outstanding art, unique gourmet food, and diverse entertainment! Not to mention, you do NOT want to miss Santa! Seriously, the best Santa!!!
Cane Bay Cobra Christmas Parade and Festival
Date: December 2
Location: Cane Bay High School
Price: FREE
Details: Join the Bands of the Bay for a parade to remember! Party hard at the kid zone, enjoy the food trucks, and cheer on the parade. With so many evening events, I love that this one is during the day! Yay!
Moncks Corner Nighttime Christmas Parade
Date: December 2
Location: Main Street, Moncks Corner
Price: FREE
Details: Get into the holiday spirit with this fun-filled parade! Nearly 100 entries will pass with beautiful lights and delightful displays.
Cane Bay Christmas Characters
Dates: December 3
Location: Meridian Amenities Center, Cane Bay
Price: $20 (ALL proceeds go to Adam’s family)
Details: Join the Cane Bay Christmas Characters for this one-of-a-kind event. Pictures and fun are sure to abound but the real hero is 3-year-old Adam who is fighting Stage 4 cancer. If you loved the Cane Bay Killers, this is the event for you!
Christmas Play
Location: Your Choice
Date: Your Choice
Price: Your Choice
Details: Throughout the area, you will find wonderful Christmas shows! Book early and mark your calendars for next year if you see something you’re too late for. Just google “Charleston Christmas Play” and all sorts of options will come up!
Holiday Stroll with Summerville Bed and Breakfast Association
Date: December 7
Location: The trolley will depart from Katie’s Krops
Price: $60/person, $100/couple
Details: Each bed and breakfast host will offer unique delectables and memorable experiences as you enjoy the most charming town in the South. A trolley ride between homes is just part of the fun!
Nexton Cocoa Cup
Date: December 16, 9:30 am
Location: Brown Family Park at Nexton
Price: $40 SOLD OUT
Details: Whether you’re tackling the 5k or one-mile family run this event is just plain stinking fun. Come decked out in your best holiday gear, get those legs moving, enjoy delicious hot chocolate, and appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and head home with a cozy fleece sweatshirt (5k participants only)!
Cane Bay Golf Cart Parade
Date: December 16th
Location: Cane Bay (two routes this year to cover the front and back!)
Price: FREE
Details: Deck the wheels! Whether you are entering your golf cart in the parade or cheering from the sidelines it is time to show off your creative side and enjoy the sparkle of the holiday season! 
