The island's holiday calendar is set. Here is what is coming, straight from the organizers' own announcements.
December 5: Homegrown Holiday Bazaar.
The Homegrown Holiday Bazaar returns to Johns Island County Park on Saturday, December 5, with more than 100 local vendors. It is a full day of gifts, crafts and holiday shopping without leaving the island.
December 6: Holiday Night Market.
The Sea Island Farmers Market hosts its Holiday Night Market on Sunday, December 6, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. The market runs every Saturday year-round at the Charleston Collegiate School campus on Academy Road, and the night market brings vendors, food and music after dark.
December 12: Johns Island Christmas Parade.
The Johns Island Christmas Parade rolls through the island on Saturday, December 12, from 5 to 6 p.m. Route and lineup details come from the organizers closer to the date.
Also on the list: the Holiday Festival of Lights at nearby James Island County Park runs nightly from November 13 through December 31, a favorite family outing for islanders. New events land on the Events page every month, so check the calendar before you head out.