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Thursday, December 22, 2022
Holiday Artisan Market at the Collective
Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Artists Collective | Spartanburg
Aquarium Aglow
Dec 22 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SC State Aquarium

Aquarium Aglow and light bulb with green sea turtled shaped filament on a background of twinkling blue, purple and green holiday lights.

SEE THE AQUARIUM IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT!

The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Charleston. Gather friends and loved ones to journey through the Aquarium, becoming immersed in waves of color from tens of thousands of lights. Installations, from warm and nostalgic to awe-inspiring and contemporary, transform the Aquarium you know and love. Combined with interactive displays and refreshments (food, wine and beer available for purchase), Aquarium Aglow is an experience sure to become a holiday tradition for many!

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT AQUARIUM AGLOW

New this year, you can be the first to ring in 2023 at Aquarium Aglow! Celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at a family friendly evening filled with festive fun, lively music and a special ball drop before bedtime. In addition to the full Aquarium Aglow experience, this event will have a DJ spinning party music, face painting and more exciting surprises.

Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Friday, December 23, 2022
Holiday Artisan Market at the Collective
Dec 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Artists Collective | Spartanburg
Aquarium Aglow
Dec 23 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SC State Aquarium

Aquarium Aglow and light bulb with green sea turtled shaped filament on a background of twinkling blue, purple and green holiday lights.

SEE THE AQUARIUM IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT!

The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Charleston. Gather friends and loved ones to journey through the Aquarium, becoming immersed in waves of color from tens of thousands of lights. Installations, from warm and nostalgic to awe-inspiring and contemporary, transform the Aquarium you know and love. Combined with interactive displays and refreshments (food, wine and beer available for purchase), Aquarium Aglow is an experience sure to become a holiday tradition for many!

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT AQUARIUM AGLOW

New this year, you can be the first to ring in 2023 at Aquarium Aglow! Celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at a family friendly evening filled with festive fun, lively music and a special ball drop before bedtime. In addition to the full Aquarium Aglow experience, this event will have a DJ spinning party music, face painting and more exciting surprises.

Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Saturday, December 24, 2022
Holiday Artisan Market at the Collective
Dec 24 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Artists Collective | Spartanburg
Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Sunday, December 25, 2022
Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Monday, December 26, 2022
Aquarium Aglow
Dec 26 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SC State Aquarium

Aquarium Aglow and light bulb with green sea turtled shaped filament on a background of twinkling blue, purple and green holiday lights.

SEE THE AQUARIUM IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT!

The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Charleston. Gather friends and loved ones to journey through the Aquarium, becoming immersed in waves of color from tens of thousands of lights. Installations, from warm and nostalgic to awe-inspiring and contemporary, transform the Aquarium you know and love. Combined with interactive displays and refreshments (food, wine and beer available for purchase), Aquarium Aglow is an experience sure to become a holiday tradition for many!

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT AQUARIUM AGLOW

New this year, you can be the first to ring in 2023 at Aquarium Aglow! Celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at a family friendly evening filled with festive fun, lively music and a special ball drop before bedtime. In addition to the full Aquarium Aglow experience, this event will have a DJ spinning party music, face painting and more exciting surprises.

Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Aquarium Aglow
Dec 27 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SC State Aquarium

Aquarium Aglow and light bulb with green sea turtled shaped filament on a background of twinkling blue, purple and green holiday lights.

SEE THE AQUARIUM IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT!

The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Charleston. Gather friends and loved ones to journey through the Aquarium, becoming immersed in waves of color from tens of thousands of lights. Installations, from warm and nostalgic to awe-inspiring and contemporary, transform the Aquarium you know and love. Combined with interactive displays and refreshments (food, wine and beer available for purchase), Aquarium Aglow is an experience sure to become a holiday tradition for many!

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT AQUARIUM AGLOW

New this year, you can be the first to ring in 2023 at Aquarium Aglow! Celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at a family friendly evening filled with festive fun, lively music and a special ball drop before bedtime. In addition to the full Aquarium Aglow experience, this event will have a DJ spinning party music, face painting and more exciting surprises.

Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Aquarium Aglow
Dec 28 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SC State Aquarium

Aquarium Aglow and light bulb with green sea turtled shaped filament on a background of twinkling blue, purple and green holiday lights.

SEE THE AQUARIUM IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT!

The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Charleston. Gather friends and loved ones to journey through the Aquarium, becoming immersed in waves of color from tens of thousands of lights. Installations, from warm and nostalgic to awe-inspiring and contemporary, transform the Aquarium you know and love. Combined with interactive displays and refreshments (food, wine and beer available for purchase), Aquarium Aglow is an experience sure to become a holiday tradition for many!

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT AQUARIUM AGLOW

New this year, you can be the first to ring in 2023 at Aquarium Aglow! Celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at a family friendly evening filled with festive fun, lively music and a special ball drop before bedtime. In addition to the full Aquarium Aglow experience, this event will have a DJ spinning party music, face painting and more exciting surprises.

Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Thursday, December 29, 2022
Aquarium Aglow
Dec 29 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SC State Aquarium

Aquarium Aglow and light bulb with green sea turtled shaped filament on a background of twinkling blue, purple and green holiday lights.

SEE THE AQUARIUM IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT!

The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Charleston. Gather friends and loved ones to journey through the Aquarium, becoming immersed in waves of color from tens of thousands of lights. Installations, from warm and nostalgic to awe-inspiring and contemporary, transform the Aquarium you know and love. Combined with interactive displays and refreshments (food, wine and beer available for purchase), Aquarium Aglow is an experience sure to become a holiday tradition for many!

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT AQUARIUM AGLOW

New this year, you can be the first to ring in 2023 at Aquarium Aglow! Celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at a family friendly evening filled with festive fun, lively music and a special ball drop before bedtime. In addition to the full Aquarium Aglow experience, this event will have a DJ spinning party music, face painting and more exciting surprises.

Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Friday, December 30, 2022
Aquarium Aglow
Dec 30 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SC State Aquarium

Aquarium Aglow and light bulb with green sea turtled shaped filament on a background of twinkling blue, purple and green holiday lights.

SEE THE AQUARIUM IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT!

The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Charleston. Gather friends and loved ones to journey through the Aquarium, becoming immersed in waves of color from tens of thousands of lights. Installations, from warm and nostalgic to awe-inspiring and contemporary, transform the Aquarium you know and love. Combined with interactive displays and refreshments (food, wine and beer available for purchase), Aquarium Aglow is an experience sure to become a holiday tradition for many!

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT AQUARIUM AGLOW

New this year, you can be the first to ring in 2023 at Aquarium Aglow! Celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at a family friendly evening filled with festive fun, lively music and a special ball drop before bedtime. In addition to the full Aquarium Aglow experience, this event will have a DJ spinning party music, face painting and more exciting surprises.

Hollywild’s Holiday Lights Safari
Dec 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hollywild

Hollywild Animal Preserve will host the 32nd Holiday Lights Safari from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. This family-oriented event will offer an unforgettable opportunity for children and adults to share and embrace the Christmas spirit. Admission will be $10 per person for the drive-through. Admission to the Enchanted Deer Forest is optional, with an additional charge of $10 per vehicle (Including a bag of animal food). The event will be open daily from 6-9 pm with extended hours on selected nights. Visit www.hollywild.org for exact closing times each night.

Saturday, December 31, 2022
Aquarium Aglow
Dec 31 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SC State Aquarium

Aquarium Aglow and light bulb with green sea turtled shaped filament on a background of twinkling blue, purple and green holiday lights.

SEE THE AQUARIUM IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT!

The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday celebration in the heart of downtown Charleston. Gather friends and loved ones to journey through the Aquarium, becoming immersed in waves of color from tens of thousands of lights. Installations, from warm and nostalgic to awe-inspiring and contemporary, transform the Aquarium you know and love. Combined with interactive displays and refreshments (food, wine and beer available for purchase), Aquarium Aglow is an experience sure to become a holiday tradition for many!

CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT AQUARIUM AGLOW

New this year, you can be the first to ring in 2023 at Aquarium Aglow! Celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at a family friendly evening filled with festive fun, lively music and a special ball drop before bedtime. In addition to the full Aquarium Aglow experience, this event will have a DJ spinning party music, face painting and more exciting surprises.