What’s Sleighing in December? Your Ultimate Guide in Lowcountry & Coastal Georgia Holiday Events

December in the Lowcountry is nothing short of magical. From the moss-draped oaks glowing with lights in Savannah to the coastal charm of Hilton Head’s holiday festivals, this region transforms into a festive blend of Southern tradition, small-town warmth, and seaside sparkle. Whether you’re strolling through Christmas markets, watching a hometown parade roll by, or enjoying twinkling light displays along the water, there’s something special for every holiday lover.

This guide brings together the best December events across Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Effingham County, the Golden Isles, Bluffton, and Hilton Head Island—so you can soak in the season whether you’re a local, visitor, or planning your next holiday getaway. Grab some hot cocoa, bundle up (just a little—it is the Lowcountry, after all), and get ready to discover the celebrations that make this coastal region shine all month long.

Savannah Events

Holiday Lights & Sights Trolley Tour
When: Dec 1 – 24 | Departs every 30 minutes (From 5:30pm to 8:30PM)
Where: Old Town Trolley Depot at 250 MLK Junior Blvd
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A Christmas Tradition
When: Dec 2 – 26 | 3:00PM, 4:00PM, and 8:00PM
Where: Savannah Theatre
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SCAD's Holiday Spectacular
When: Dec 5 – 6 at 7:00PM
Where: Lucas Theatre For The Arts 
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Lighted Christmas Street Parade
When: Dec 13 at 5:30PM - 7:00PM
Where: Plant Riverside District (West end of River Street) 
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New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Show
When: Dec 31 at 12:00MN
Where: Savannah's Waterfront 
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Savannah Christmas Market
Where: Plant Riverside District
When: All month long
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Richmond Hill Events

29th Annual Christmas Parade
When: Dec 6 at 10:00AM
Where: Timber Trail Recreation to City Hall
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Breakfast with Santa
When: Dec 13 at 8:00AM - 11:00AM
Where: Richmond Hill Fire Department 
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"Snow" Much Fun Day
When: Dec 18 at 1:00PM – 4:00pm
Where: J.F. Gregory Park 
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Tybee Island Events

Tree Lighting Ceremony
When: Dec 1 at 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Where: Tybrisa Street Traffic Circle 
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12 Days of Christmas
When: Dec 1 – 12 at 10:30AM - 5:30PM
Where: Tybee Art Gallery
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Christmas Parade of Lights
When: Dec 12 at 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Where: Begins at 4th Street and ends at Tybrisa Street 
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Holiday Market
When: Dec 13 at 11:00AM - 8:00PM
Where: 16th Street parking lot (off Tybrisa Street) 
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Effingham & West Chatham Area Events

Port Wentworth Holiday Celebration Weekend
When: Dec 5 at 5:30 – 8:30PM | Dec 6 at 10:00AM
Where: 7224 GA Highway 21 | 201 Oxnard Dr, U.S Sugar Refinery
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Ugly Sweater Party
When: Dec 12 at 9:00PM
Where: Premier Bowl & Bistro – Pooler
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Guyton Polar Express Christmas Parade
When: Dec 13 at 11:00AM
Where: Starting at Guyton Elementary School
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Winter Wonderland Sale
When: Dec 13 at 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Where: Amazing Grace Bakery & Marketplace - Bloomingdale
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City of Rincon Christmas Market Car Show
When: Dec 20  at 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Where: Rincon's Freedom Park
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Hilton Head Island / Bluffton Events

Frozen – The Broadway Musical
When: Dec 2 –  6 at 7:30PM – 9:30PM
Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
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The Arts Initiative
When: Dec 3 –  6 at 10:00AM
Where: FLOW Gallery + Workshop - 76 Boat House St, Bluffton
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54th Annual Bluffton Christmas Parade
When: Dec 6 at 10:00AM
Where: Downtown Historic District
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Sparkles & Spirits
When: Dec 12 at 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: Quarterdeck - 160 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island
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Holiday Fun in Harbour Town
When: Dec 26 – 27 at 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Where: Harbour Town
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New Year's Eve Celebration
When: Dec 31 at 6:00PM - 12:30AM
Where: Harbour Town
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Golden Isles Events

Jingle Jangle Gullah Geechee Christmas
When: Dec 6 at 11:30AM - 4:00PM
Where: Selden Park
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Mistletoe Market
When: Dec 6  – 7 at 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Where: Postell Park 
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45th Annual Christmas Tour
When: Dec 5 – 6 at 6:00 - 8:00PM
Where: Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site 
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Christmas Tour of Lights
When: Dec 13 – 24 | Departs 6:30 PM & 7:00 PM
Where: Leaves from St. Simons Fishing Pier 
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A Christmas Carol
When: Dec 18 – 21
Where: Historic Ritz Theatre 
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Holiday Fireworks Displays
When: Dec 22 at 7:30 - 7:30PM
Where: Great Dunes & Oceanview Beach Parks, or the Convention Center parking lot 
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Children’s Christmas Party
When: Dec 24 at 9:00AM
Where: Beach Club Ocean Room
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The Lowcountry truly glows in December. From historic downtown Savannah to the beachy charm of Hilton Head and the coastal pines of the Golden Isles, December in the Lowcountry and Coastal Georgia is full of holiday magic. Whether you’re seeking big city lights, small-town parades, or beachfront strolls under twinkling decor, there’s an event for you. Here’s to a month of joy, connection, and festive fun—happy holidays!