With Christmas just around the corner, we thought we would share some of our favorite holiday things to do in Charleston, that always put us in a festive spirit! (Image above from Travel & Leisure)

For starters, you can’t go wrong with a visit to Charleston Grill at Charleston Place where they are having a special event called “Bubbles and Bites” through January 3rd. You get to sample three top-of-the-line champagnes along with beautiful food parings in a stunning setting while listening to live jazz music. You can’t go wrong!

While you’re at Charleston Place, make sure to stop by the Christmas Trains in the lobby. My kids look forward to it every year, and the hot cocoa can’t be beat. (Image from Hidden Charleston)

The next stop on our list would have to be the Festival Lights at the James Island County Park. It’s another great option for children, but fun for adults too and features over 700 displays and 2 million lights.

And of course it isn’t Christmas without a little last minute shopping on King Street. We love seeing how our favorite stores decorate their windows for the holidays, and having all of the shops so close together makes it easy to get a lot of gifts out of the way quickly! (Image source)

For stocking stuffers, you can’t beat ESD in Mount Pleasant. The owner, Muffie, has curated the best selection of beautiful frames and tabletop pieces that make great, smaller gifts. (Image from Charleston Grit)

Last but not least, make sure to stop by the Smith Street Pop Up Shop located at 27 Smith Street, featuring local designers, and open daily through December 24. It’s a perfect place to pick up a unique gift, or even a little something for yourself. I love getting new pajamas to wear on Christmas morning, so I can’t wait to buy some from Tink + Tiger!

Happy Holidays from the Soirée team!