If you’re spending December in Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, or Savannah — or you simply want to soak up the magic of Lowcountry holiday traditions — this is your episode.
David & Dale sit down with Erika Hayes from Island Events Magazine to break down every can’t-miss event this holiday season. From twinkling lights on palm trees to Santa sightings, artisan markets, volunteering, sandy sledding, and New Year’s celebrations, this episode gives you the complete roadmap to December in the Lowcountry.
Whether you’re a local, a seasonal resident, or planning a holiday getaway, you’ll walk away with a full bucket list of festive things to do.
In This Episode:
- 🎄 Best Holiday Light Displays — Shelter Cove’s 125,000+ lights, Harbour Town’s iconic tree, Historic Mitchelville drive-thru lights, Dove Street traditions, and Savannah’s Coastal Botanical Garden.
- 🎅 Santa Sightings & Family Traditions — Brunch at Alexander’s, Greg Russell’s Christmas concert under the oak tree, pet-friendly Santa photos, and the Paws & Claws Parade.
- 🛍️ Why Shopping Small Matters — How local spending keeps 6x more dollars in our community, and creative gift ideas from experiences to events to local artisans.
- 🖼️ Where to Find Handmade Gifts — Gallery of Gifts at Art League, SOBA’s holiday market in Bluffton, the Hilton Head Community Market, and pop-up artisan events.
- 🐾 Ways to Give Back — Volunteer ideas with Hilton Head Humane, Deep Well, local churches, senior communities, and more.
- 🏖️ Outdoor Fun — Sandy sledding at the Sea Pines Beach Club, the Polar Plunge, beach days, kayaking, and warm-weather holiday traditions.
- 🎆 New Year’s Eve on Hilton Head — Harbour Town’s two ball drops (7 PM & midnight), Alexander’s NYE dinner, Comedy Magic Cabaret’s celebration, and Savannah event ideas.
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Links + Resources
- Island Events Magazine: Find the latest issue all around Hilton Head or visit HiltonHead.com
- The David Dale Team: www.DavidDale.com
- Real Talk Hilton Head on YouTube: Subscribe for weekly local lifestyle & real estate episodes
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