Celebrate Christmas in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The area is offering a full line-up of events for visitors that are sure to become a holiday tradition.

Brookgreen Gardens is presenting Nights of a Thousand Candles, on select dates from December 4 – December 19. During this event, Brookgreen Gardens is aglow lights shining from the garden paths and trees and live holiday performance are also featured.

Market Common, a premiere shopping and entertainment complex, is presenting a variety of holiday events. The events start on Black Friday with a special tree lighting ceremony and shopping deals, as well as appearances by Santa. Free carriage rides and ice skating are also planned throughout the holiday season.

Christmas Towne comes to Myrtle Beach December 13, from 1pm – 7pm, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. This event features events that are fun for the whole family, including train rides, ornament making and photos with Santa. An official tree lighting ceremony will take place at 6pm.

Special holiday shows in Myrtle Beach include the Dixie Stampede Christmas Show, a magical celebration featuring toys that come to life, impressive horsemanship, beautiful singing and, of course, a delicious four-course feast. Christmastime, starring The Twelve Irish Tenors, is a festive fun for all. This production highlights the reason for the season with a live nativity scene, accompanied by everyone’s favorite holiday hymns and carols. Legends in Concert Myrtle Beach is presenting a rockin' New Years Eve as well, complete with party favors, entertainment and a live broadcast of the New York City ball drop.

Visitors will also want to visit Ripley’s Aquarium Myrtle Beach. It is beautifully decorated to reflect the holiday season.

If you plan to celebrate the holidays in Myrtle Beach, reserve your Myrtle Beach hotel now.