Charleston Living Magazine Nov-Dec 2021

BUZZ
CALENDAR
The Reveal:
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
Our five musts from this issue’s calendar of events.
Aquarium Aglow
Nov. 18 – Jan. 2, 2022
A brand-new event, Aquarium Aglow, is
a one-of-a-kind holiday experience at the
South Carolina Aquarium. This immersive
holiday light spectacular will include tens of
thousands of lights displayed throughout the
aquarium, from elegant and innovative to festive
and nostalgic. Enjoy an elevated evening
aquarium experience, complete with live entertainment
and a variety of food and beverages
for purchase. 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Advanced
tickets are recommended. Adult tickets cost
$24.95 and tickets for children ages 3-12
cost $19.95. Aquarium members will receive
discounted tickets. 100 Aquarium Wharf,
Charleston. 843-577-3474.
www.scaquarium.org/aquariumaglow
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26th Annual Mt. Pleasant
Christmas Light Parade
Dec. 12
Brilliantly lit floats and community groups will
march up West Coleman Boulevard as the
Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade delights
thousands of parade goers. The festivities
begin at 5:30 p.m. with a fireworks show, followed
by the start of the parade at Live Oak
Drive, traveling south and ending at the intersection
of West Coleman Boulevard and Patriots
Point Road. The Ravenel Bridge off-ramp
onto Coleman closes at 5 p.m. for the parade.
Attendees are asked to practice social distancing.
For more information or how to participate
in the parade, visit experiencemountpleasant.
com/events/christmas-light-parade.
Uncorked - The Ultimate
Christmas Holiday Event
Dec. 3
Boone Hall Plantation will host “Uncorked,”
an exclusive black tie optional Christmas holiday
event at the Cotton Dock venue at Boone
Hall Plantation from 7-11 p.m. The enchanting
evening and fundraiser benefiting the
Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant will include sparkling
rosé, prosecco, wine, specialty cocktails,
gourmet passed hors d’oeuvres, food stations
and desserts provided by Cru Catering. East
Coast Entertainment band Right To Party will
play and there will be unique entertainment,
including cigar rolling, oyster shucking, photo
booths and more. $175 per person.
1235 Long Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant.
www.boonehallplantation.com.
The 32nd Annual Holiday
Festival of Lights
Nov. 12 – Dec. 31
The Holiday Festival of Lights returns for another
year of magic! This vibrant driving tour is one
of Charleston’s most cherished holiday events,
featuring an estimated 2 million dazzling lights.
The event is open every evening, rain or shine,
from 5:30 - 10 p.m. nightly. Families are invited
to cruise along the three-mile display of glimmering
lights through the James Island County
Park, take a train ride, visit Santa’s Shoppe,
check out sand sculptures, roast marshmallows
and walk an enchanted trail. The festival features
over 750 light displays, including the newly
refurbished and rebuilt Cooper River Bridge
display. Ticket prices will be staggered this year,
with “peak” and “regular” admission between
$15-$25 per car in advance. Day of admission is
available for an additional charge. 871 Riverland
Drive. Visit www.holidayfestivalof lights.com
to purchase advanced tickets.
Drayton Hall Oyster Roast
Dec. 5
Drayton Hall is pleased to announce the return
of its Christmastime Lowcountry event,
the “Deck the Hall” oyster roast. A longtime
favorite of local families and visitors alike,
Drayton Hall throws an annual oyster roast
to celebrate the Christmas season. Register
early, this event sells out every year. The event
begins at 2:30 p.m. The oyster roast includes
oysters with all the fixings, chili, beer, wine
and live music on a beautiful historic landscape.
Tickets are $65 per person and include
two drink tickets; $75 per person with four
drink tickets; $400 for a private table for six.
3380 Ashley River Road. ww.draytonhall.org