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It’s always a good time to visit our region. With our warmer climate, we can enjoy outdoor activities all year long. From spending the long summer days on the water to enjoying beautiful lake views and sunsets, there are plenty of things to do like festivals, concerts, museums, tournaments, birdwatching excursions and a whole lot more. See what’s happening below.

Upcoming Events to Discover in Summerton, SC

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  • Nov 5 @ 4:00 PM - Nov 8 @ 10:00 AM EST | Carolina King Retreat

    2026 Kayak Fishing Dads (KFD) Retreat

    A Lake Marion retreat for kayak anglers who are dads, featuring lakeside cabins, guided fishing, fireside Q&As with top creators, three nights of shared lodging, three dinners,...

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  • Nov 6 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST | Holly Hill Library

    First Friday

    Holly Hill Library and the Town of Holly Hill present a family night with local food trucks, a screening of The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, free popcorn, and a holiday bazaar f...

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  • Nov 7 @ 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST | Downtown Elloree

    Elloree Cars & Coffee

    Cars & Coffee from 8am-11am in Downtown Elloree on Cleveland Street, Elloree, SC. Category: Car Meet.

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  • Nov 7 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST | Sumter First Assembly of God

    Family Fun Fest + Craft Fair

    An indoor/outdoor family event with vendors, food trucks, jump castles, games and door prizes.

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  • Nov 7 @ 9:00 AM EST | SCWA Wildlife Education Center

    Waterfowl Heritage Festival

    A family-friendly outdoor heritage festival featuring live music, vendors, food trucks, a vintage gear market, family activities, team games including the Heritage Cup and Duck...

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  • Nov 7 @ 9:00 AM EST | SCWA Wildlife Education Center

    Waterfowl Heritage Festival

    A family-friendly outdoor heritage festival featuring live music, vendors, food trucks, a vintage gear market, family activities, team games including the Heritage Cup and Duck...

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  • Nov 7 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST | Outside Inn Campground

    First Saturday Farm Morning

    A self-paced, family-friendly morning at Outside Inn Campground and Farm. Explore walking trails, observe farm animals, participate in rotating hands-on farm experiences, play y...

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  • Nov 7 @ 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST | Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center

    Sweetgrass Basket Workshop

    Join master basket maker Gail Wright for an introduction to the art of sweetgrass baskets. $60 per person.

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  • Nov 7 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST | Outside Inn Campground

    First Saturday Farm Mornings

    A public farm experience at Outside Inn Campground where visitors can meet friendly animals, explore the property, and enjoy a relaxed morning outdoors. Admission is listed as $...

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  • Nov 7 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST | Sumter County Gallery of Art

    Candlemaking

    Discover the joys of candlemaking. Students will learn about different types of waxes and how to scent and dye personalized candles, experimenting with dipping and pouring techn...

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  • Nov 7 @ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST | 5501 Edgehill Road, Sumter, SC 29154

    Pop Up shop- Sumter SC

    Join us for a family oriented day of shopping, games, food & more . GET YOUR FREE TICKETS NOW . Vendor applications are welcome.

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  • Nov 7 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST | The Ross Centre

    6th Annual Blue Gala

    A formal cultural gala presented by Thee Blueprint Collective, featuring formal attire and a royal blue, black, and silver color theme. Tickets are available through the organiz...

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  • Nov 7 @ 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM EST | Private event field

    COUNTRY GONE WILD FIELD PARTY

    Country Gone Wild Field Party Part 2 is an in-person outdoor field party with line dancing, music, food, and Southern-country entertainment. The event is presented by Tremain Ha...

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  • Nov 10 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EST | Holly Hill Library

    Teen Night & Manga Club

    Free play along with gaming competitions, manga, and other fun activities for ages 11–17. Registration is required.

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  • Nov 10 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Claflin University Student Center

    The Promise: Untold Stories of SC’s African American Patriots Dinner Theatre followed by a Revolutionary Conversation

    A historically rooted dinner-theater production by the Claflin Theatre Ensemble about six Black South Carolina patriots captured by the British during the American Revolution, f...

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  • Nov 11 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST | Holiday Inn Express & Suites

    Veterans Day Orangeburg District American Revolution Tour

    A free, reservation-only bus tour of Revolutionary War sites in the Orangeburg District, including the Battle of Orangeburg, the Battle of Eutaw Springs, and the Battle of Fort...

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  • Nov 11 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST | Old Santee Canal Park, 950 Stony Landing Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461-2944, United States

    Time for Tots- Thanksgiving

    Come enjoy some special time with your child(ren) ages 2 - 5 as we do a wide variety of things. We may read a book, watch a movie, or do some Thanksgiving arts and crafts! Time:...

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  • Nov 11 @ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST | John McCants Veterans Park

    Veteran's Day Ceremony

    Join the City as we salute our Veterans at John McCants Veterans Park in Goose Creek.

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  • Nov 11 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Eutaw Springs Battlefield

    Veterans Day Oyster Roast / Lowcountry Boil at Eutaw Springs

    A free, public Veterans Day gathering at the Battle of Eutaw Springs featuring historical context, fellowship, oysters and/or lowcountry boil, and beverages. RSVP is required by...

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  • Nov 12 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST | The Market Pavilion- 418 East Main Street- The Market Pavilion is inside The Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Complex. We are directly behind Delta Pharmacy.

    Moncks Corner Farmers Market

    Come shop at the Moncks Corner Farmers Market every Thursday from April 2nd to November 12th from 3- 7pm. We are located at The Market Pavilion. Each week we will have a variety...

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  • Nov 12 @ 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM EST | La Piazza / Rafters at Quixote Hospitality

    Pours and Pairings

    Join us for Pours and Pairings this November! Taste the wines of the season. Your ticket includes 6 exclusive wine tastings and 2 light bites, with an opportunity to purchase fa...

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  • Nov 13 @ 12:00 AM - Nov 14 @ 12:00 AM EST | Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Complex

    SBN Invitational Barbecue Championship

    An invitation-only South Carolina-style barbecue championship featuring the Moncks Corner Rice Ruckus, Kids Que, pork, chicken, ribs, a brisket throwdown, and a sweet pie throwd...

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  • Nov 13 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Michael J. Heitzler Recreation Complex

    Gingerbread Cookies Event

    A hands-on gingerbread cookie event. Additional event information was not yet published by the organizer.

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  • Nov 13 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Goose Creek Recreation Complex

    Cookies with Santa

    A holiday family event at the Goose Creek Recreation Complex.

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  • Multiple Dates | Carolina King Retreat

    Santee Monster Kayak Anglers Tournament of Champions

    A two-day kayak-fishing tournament held on Lake Moultrie on November 14, 2026, and Lake Marion on November 15, 2026. The champion award ceremony will take place at Carolina King...

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  • Nov 14 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST | Fair Memorial Building

    16th Annual Silver Bells Craft Show

    A free arts and craft show featuring handmade pottery, jewelry, woodworking, textiles, and other handcrafted goods from local and regional artisans. Free admission and parking.

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  • Nov 14 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST | Cypress Gardens

    Berkeley County Residence Free Day and Fall Plant Sale

    Berkeley County residents receive free admission with proof of residency. The event includes a fall plant sale at Cypress Gardens.

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  • Nov 14 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST | Unity Park and Main Street

    Fall Pickin in the Corner

    The Town of Moncks Corner has partnered with Collectors Corner Antiques to bring the 4th Annual Fall Pickin in the Corner to Main Street. This event brings together antiques, vi...

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  • Nov 14 @ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST | Cypress Gardens

    From the Declaration to Direct Action: How Revolutionary Ideals Shaped Later Freedom Movements

    A public Berkeley 250 history program at Cypress Gardens’ Heritage Room examining how Revolutionary ideals shaped later freedom movements.

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  • Multiple Dates | Millford Historic Site

    Millford Historic Site Guided Tour

    Advance-reservation guided tours of Millford Historic Site, a historic Greek Revival house and landscape in Pinewood. Admission is $20 to support the Richard Hampton Jenrette Fo...

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  • Nov 14 @ 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST | 2 S Main St, Sumter, SC 29150

    Blue Crabs & Beer Feast - Sumter Original Brewery

    Please join us for the Blue Crabs & Beer Feast on Saturday, November 14th at Sumter Original Brewery.

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  • Nov 14 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST | Central Creek Park

    Cultures in the Creek

    The third annual Cultures in the Creek event celebrates diversity in Goose Creek.

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  • Nov 15 @ 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST | Belmont Luxury Barn

    Derby Sunday

    A Southern-hospitality event at Belmont Luxury Barn inviting guests to come dressed in their Derby best and enjoy a social gathering with Southern charm.

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  • Nov 15 @ 12:00 PM EST | Orangeburg Municipal Airport

    South Carolina Breakfast Club - KOGB

    Every other Sunday since 1938, pilots and aviation enthusiasts have met for breakfast at an airport somewhere in South Carolina and a few surrounding states missing only events...

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  • Nov 15 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST | Crosswind Farm

    Crosswind Farm turns 10 years old

    Crosswind Farm anniversary celebration with farm entry, animal viewing, optional animal-experience packages, feeding, snow cones, stuffy making, baby kangaroo holding, capybara...

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  • Nov 15 @ 3:00 PM EST | Carolina Dance Academy

    Trunks, Treats, and Holiday Beats!

    Holiday-themed community event presented by Carolina Dance Academy.

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  • Nov 16 @ 12:00 AM - Nov 21 @ 12:00 AM EST | Mepkin Abbey St. Francis Retreat Center

    2026 Crèche Festival

    Seasonal visual-arts and cultural festival at Mepkin Abbey featuring nativity displays from around the world. Advance reservations are required.

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  • Nov 16 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Sumter County Gallery of Art

    Adult Pottery II

    Learn the basics of hand building and wheel throwing ceramic pieces, producing projects completed with glazed finishes. Led by instructor Zoë Monnier.

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  • Nov 17 @ 11:30 AM EST | Orangeburg County Library Art Studio

    11:30 Get Art, Get Smart: Alberto Giacometti

    A children’s art-history and hands-on art class exploring Alberto Giacometti. Art supplies are provided. Children must be at least 4 years old; children under 12 must be accompa...

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  • Nov 19 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST | Sumter Museum

    28th Annual Backcountry Oyster Roast

    Annual Sumter Museum oyster roast with all-you-can-eat oysters, additional food, beer, wine, and live music by Chappell Court Band. Member and non-member ticket options are list...

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  • Multiple Dates | South Carolina Motorplex

    Germanaire Drag Day and Social

    A visitor-oriented motorsports weekend featuring drag racing, a Show & Shine car show, swap meet, vendors, music, food, and activities open to VWs and other cars. Friday include...

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  • Nov 20 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST | Sumter County Gallery of Art

    Ceramic Christmas Trees

    Using clay, students will sculpt three pine trees for winter décor. Pieces will be glaze fired by gallery staff and available for pickup one to two weeks after the class.

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  • Multiple Dates | Manning Municipal Parking Lot

    Smokin Fur A Cause (SCBA)

    Two-day South Carolina Barbeque Association competition and community fundraiser benefiting A Second Chance Animal Shelter. Friday features an “Anything Butt” tasting competitio...

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  • Nov 21 @ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST | Berkeley County Farmers & Artisans Market

    Berkeley County Holiday Festival #BCHF2026

    A holiday festival featuring local artisans, crafters, small businesses, specialty foods, food trucks, entertainment, and more. Visitors are invited to shop local for holiday gi...

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  • Nov 21 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST | Orangeburg County Fairgrounds

    The Market at the Orangeburg Fairgrounds

    Free holiday-shopping vendor market featuring crafters, artists and artisans selling vintage, antique, homemade and unique goods.

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  • Nov 21 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Watermark Bar & Grill

    Carolina Cruizin Monthly Cruise-in

    A free, public monthly cruise-in at Watermark Bar & Grill featuring fellow car enthusiasts, games, interactive activities, and recognition prizes for standout vehicles. Carolina...

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  • Nov 21 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST | 34 South Artillery Drive, Sumter, SC 29150

    Tri-County Vettes Thanksgiving Gala

    Get ready for a fun night of good food, great company, and Corvette vibes at the Tri-County Vettes Thanksgiving Gala!

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  • Nov 21 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Old Santee Canal Park

    2026 Tinsel Trot Holiday Fun Run/Walk

    Saturday, Nov. 21st LINK TO REGISTER: https://oldsanteecanal.recdesk.com/Community/Program Old Santee Canal Park presents the 14th annual Tinsel Trot Holiday Fun Run/Walk! Every...

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  • Nov 22 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST | Loring Mill

    Megan Woods Concert

    Megan Woods brings The Truth Tour to Sumter with special guest Jeremy Rosado. The concert begins at 7:00 PM, with doors opening before the show.

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  • Nov 23 @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST | Edisto Memorial Gardens

    Children’s Garden Christmas Walk

    A free seasonal holiday light display at Edisto Memorial Gardens featuring a drive-through route with more than 60 still and animated displays and an interactive Kids’ Walk with...

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  • Nov 24 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST | Manning Presbyterian Church

    Clarendon Pilot Club Bazaar

    A holiday food bazaar featuring homemade biscuits, pies, cakes, and candy. Visitors are invited to support the Clarendon Pilot Club in Manning.

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  • Nov 28 @ 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST | Bowman Dragway

    The BONFIRE 2026

    Thanksgiving-weekend festival at Bowman Dragway with a large bonfire. Guests are invited to bring coolers, chairs and tents; featured guests were to be announced. Age 21 and over.

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  • Nov 28 @ 6:00 PM EST | Moncks Corner Regional Recreational Complex

    Celebrate the Season

    Holiday-season community event at 1 Riverwood Drive. Admission is $10 per vehicle or $20 per bus. The event is presented as a holiday lights experience for visitors and local fa...

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  • Nov 29 @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST | Weldon Auditorium and downtown Manning parade route

    Manning Christmas Parade of Lights

    Manning’s annual Christmas parade of lights begins near Weldon Auditorium and travels through downtown Manning, featuring illuminated floats, community participants, Christmas m...

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  • Dec 1 @ 12:00 AM - Dec 31 @ 11:59 PM EST | Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital and surrounding downtown display areas

    Festival of Trees

    A community holiday display featuring Christmas trees sponsored by local residents, businesses, and organizations. The 2026 display is scheduled for December 1–31 at Prisma Heal...

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  • Dec 1 @ 6:00 PM EST | Swan Lake Iris Gardens

    Fantasy of Lights

    A free holiday light display at Swan Lake Iris Gardens featuring more than one million lights. The 2026 display opens following the December 1 opening ceremony and runs nightly...

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  • Dec 2 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Town Hall Complex

    Drive-Through Nativity

    Area churches come together to present the Story of Jesus in a drive-through Nativity at the Town Hall Complex.

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  • Dec 3 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST | Berkeley County Library - Moncks Corner

    Storytime

    Come listen to stories and dance with friends at Storytime at Moncks Corner Library. Storytime is open for all children and incorporates multi-sensory activities.

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  • Dec 4 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Unity Park and Main Street

    33rd Annual Tree Lighting in Unity Park

    Please join us to celebrate Christmas in The Lowcountry's Hometown. Our 33rd Annual Tree Lighting will have live performances by local school groups, the Mocolotive, vendors and...

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  • Dec 4 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Unity Park

    33rd Annual Tree Lighting in Unity Park

    Please join us to celebrate Christmas in The Lowcountry's Hometown. Our 33rd Annual Tree Lighting will have live performances by local school groups, the Mocolotive, vendors and...

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  • Dec 5 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST | 309 Avian Pavilion Ln, Ridgeville, SC 29472, 33.128010, -80.311870

    Camp Hall Guided Bird Walk

    Discover something new in Berkeley County! Join us at Camp Hall—a vibrant, up-and-coming commerce park in the heart of the Lowcountry—for a guided bird walk on Saturday, Decembe...

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  • Dec 5 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST | Joe Miller Park

    Jingle Bell Dash 5K

    A festive 5K walk/run in Elloree with live and virtual participation options, holiday costumes, jingle bells for participants, awards, and community fundraising support for the...

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  • Dec 5 @ 10:00 AM EST | Cypress Gardens

    Santa in the Swamp

    Cypress Gardens' Christmas event will be a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer, featuring special visits from Santa Claus and the Grinch. Families will enjoy cheerful...

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  • Dec 5 @ 6:00 PM EST | Main Street

    Nighttime Christmas Parade

    Join us for our Nighttime Christmas Parade. Bring your chairs and find a spot along the route. The parade will begin in front of Delta Pharmacy and travel down Main Street. It w...

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  • Dec 6 @ 5:00 PM EST | Southern Methodist Church of Summerton

    The Christmas Story

    Christmas Story presentation and music service through songs, Scripture, and presentation materials.

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  • Dec 10 @ 7:00 PM EST | Cornerstone Church

    The Nutcracker and The Polar Express

    Orangeburg Civic Ballet’s holiday dance production combining the traditional story of The Nutcracker with The Polar Express.

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  • Dec 11 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST | 900 Stony Landing Rd, Moncks Corner, SC, United States, South Carolina 29461, 900 Stony Landing Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461-2944, United States

    Holiday In The Park - MULTIPLE DATES

    Holiday In The Park offers families and friends a place to gather and celebrate the holidays. Enjoy free visits with Santa Claus, crafts, food, and festive activities. Entry is...

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  • Dec 12 @ 12:00 AM EST | D&G Outdoors

    D&G Outdoors Pheasant Tower Hunt — 200 Birds

    Bookable pheasant tower hunt at D&G Outdoors’ private farm in Holly Hill. The experience includes a 200-bird pheasant shoot, 14 shooting stations, BBQ lunch, non-alcoholic bever...

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  • Dec 12 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST | Well Watered Ministries

    Shop with a HERO

    Shop with a HERO

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  • Dec 12 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST | Carolina Backcountry Homestead

    BACKCOUNTRY CHRISTMAS

    A seasonal event at the Carolina Backcountry Homestead presented by the Sumter Museum.

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  • Dec 12 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST | Town of Santee Municipal Complex

    Town of Santee Christmas Parade

    The Town of Santee’s annual Christmas Parade celebrating the holiday season with residents, businesses, churches, schools, civic organizations, and community groups.

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  • Dec 12 @ 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM EST | 700 West Liberty Street, Sumter, SC 29150

    Sumter's Southern Soul Christmas Concert

    WEST LOVE PERFORMING HER GREATEST HITS LIVE

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  • Dec 12 @ 6:00 PM EST | Cleveland Street

    Elloree Lighted Christmas Parade

    Celebrate the season with the Town of Elloree’s Lighted Christmas Parade. Businesses, churches, clubs, and community groups are invited to participate with festive, lighted entr...

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  • Dec 14 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST | Sumter County Library

    Family Craft Time — Sumter County Disabilities and Special Needs Board

    Family Craft Time — Sumter County Disabilities and Special Needs Board

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  • Dec 16 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST | Palmetto Goodwill

    AARP Smart Driver™: Palmetto Goodwill - Orangeburg

    snacks and water provided. Feel free to bring lunch. Bring AARP card and Drivers License. Free CarFit assessment available after the course.

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  • Dec 17 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST | Orangeburg Fine Arts Center

    Holiday Jingle and Mingle

    A festive holiday gathering at the Orangeburg Fine Arts Center with music by DJ Donald Ceasar, hosted as a Samaritan House holiday fundraiser.

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  • Jan 7 @ 12:00 PM - Jan 9 @ 12:00 PM EST | Orangeburg County Fairgrounds

    63rd Annual Grand American Coon Hunt

    Annual event at the Orangeburg County Fairgrounds featuring two two-hour night hunts and two bench shows. Camping information is available from the fairgrounds.

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  • Jan 23 @ 5:00 AM EST | Hunter Kinard Tyler School

    Scandinavian Relay 2027

    A 40-mile relay race through the South Carolina towns of Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. Teams may consist of 1 to 8 members, with the course divided into eight legs. The...

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  • Jan 23 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST | 300 College Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29117

    Copy of Can I Borrow Some Trust?

    “Can I Borrow Some Trust” is a phenomenal stage play!

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Year-Round Signature Events

It’s always a good time to visit Santee Cooper County, South Carolina! From spending the long summer days on the water to enjoying beautiful lake views from a cabin in the winter, there are plenty of things to do year-round here in Santee Cooper County. Known as a nature lover’s paradise, Santee Cooper County invites you to visit our little piece of heaven.