Discover the must-see holiday attractions in Conway! Explore all the top events with our guide. Whether you've called Conway home for years or just for the holidays, this guide ensures a joyful experience.
Popular Events: One dazzling highlight of the season is the Great Christmas Light Show, where festive displays illuminate the night sky along the scenic riverfront. Another crowd-pleaser is Carolina Opry’s The Christmas Show of the South, featuring a mix of heartwarming performances and local talent. And the Conway Christmas Parade is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing festive floats and community spirit. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Conway
- Great Christmas Light Show (North Myrtle Beach)
- Carolina Opry’s The Christmas Show of the South (Myrtle Beach)
- Pirates Voyage Dinner & Christmas Show (Myrtle Beach)
- Conway Christmas Parade
- Conway's New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display
- Rivertown Christmas Celebration and Living Window Displays
- Motown Christmas Tribute Show (Myrtle Beach)
- North Myrtle Beach Christmas Tree Lighting (North Myrtle Beach)
- Brookgreen Gardens' Nights of a Thousand Candles (Georgetown)
- The Great Conway Gingerbread House Challenge
See these and even more events listed below!
Conway Holiday Light Displays
City of Conway Christmas Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Welcoming Santa and lighting the downtown Christmas tree.
Description:
The City of Conway Christmas Tree Lighting is a festive event where the downtown Christmas tree is illuminated, welcoming Santa and kicking off the holiday season. The event takes place at the corner of Main Street and Third Avenue.
Where: Conway | More Info: City of Conway Christmas Tree Lighting
Great Christmas Light Show
What to Expect:
2-mile drive-through light show with over 2 million lights.
Description:
The Great Christmas Light Show in North Myrtle Beach features a 2-mile drive through over 2 million lights and 500 displays, including animated figures and holiday scenes. After the drive, visit Santa's Village for hot chocolate, s'mores, and a petting zoo.
Where: North Myrtle Beach | More Info: Great Christmas Light Show
North Myrtle Beach Christmas Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Lighting of the City Christmas Tree with stage performances and activities.
Description:
Join Santa and his friends at McLean Park for the lighting of the North Myrtle Beach City Christmas Tree. Enjoy stage performances, Christmas music, caroling, and activities with refreshments for all ages. This FREE event is a great start to your holiday season.
Where: North Myrtle Beach | More Info: North Myrtle Beach Christmas Tree Lighting
Brookgreen Gardens' Nights of a Thousand Candles
What to Expect:
Hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights transform the gardens into a stunning display.
Description:
Brookgreen Gardens' Nights of a Thousand Candles features over 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights, creating a breathtakingly beautiful atmosphere. Visitors can stroll through the gardens with a warm cup of cider, enjoy holiday music, and celebrate the season with family and friends. The event includes beverages and heavy hors d'oeuvres, making it a memorable evening.
Where: Georgetown | More Info: Brookgreen Gardens' Nights of a Thousand Candles
Conway Holiday Markets and Shopping
Rivertown Christmas Celebration and Living Window Displays
What to Expect:
Extended shopping hours with living window displays.
Description:
Downtown Conway's Rivertown Christmas Celebration features living window displays and extended shopping hours each Thursday night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. through December 21. The event transforms Main Street into a vibrant holiday destination with local shops and businesses open late to welcome holiday shoppers.
Where: Conway | More Info: Rivertown Christmas Celebration and Living Window Displays
Bags 'N Biscuits
What to Expect:
Free tote bags filled with local treasures.
Description:
Join State Farm Agent Dan Fedele for Bags 'N Biscuits, a fun event where you can grab a biscuit and coffee, fill a free tote bag with local treasures, and shop Downtown Conway. Supplies are limited, and one bag per person is available.
Where: Conway | More Info: Bags 'N Biscuits
Holiday Open House
What to Expect:
Special holiday shopping event with festive signs and ornaments.
Description:
Downtown Conway invites shoppers to explore hidden treasures during the Holiday Open House. Select merchants will open their doors for a special holiday kick-off, featuring festive signs and holiday ornaments along the shopping route.
Where: Conway | More Info: Holiday Open House
Holiday Fair & Kringle Village
What to Expect:
Combining a traditional holiday market with a European-inspired festival.
Description:
The Greenville Convention Center transforms into a vibrant holiday event featuring a massive vendor market, roving performers, a European Bier Garden, the North Pole children's play area, Santa's Workshop, Enchanted Tea Party, Little Miss Kringle Pageant, Family Movie Night, snowball fights, main stage entertainment, and the Grand Carousel.
Where: Greenville | More Info: Holiday Fair & Kringle Village
Conway Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Holiday on Main Street Presents: “Believe”
What to Expect:
Elaborate music and dance performances in historic downtown Conway.
Description:
Holiday on Main Street Presents: “Believe” is a festive holiday tradition featuring music and dance performances, celebrating the Christmas season with joy and community spirit.
Where: Conway | More Info: Holiday on Main Street Presents: “Believe”
Carolina Opry’s The Christmas Show of the South
What to Expect:
High-energy holiday performances with elaborate decorations and talented artists.
Description:
The Carolina Opry’s The Christmas Show of the South is a holiday celebration featuring music, comedy, and dance with a talented cast, including the renowned All That Clogging Group and a bonus seasonal brass section. The show takes place in the extravagantly decorated Carolina Opry Theater, which transforms into a winter wonderland with over 35 Christmas trees, 75 wreaths, and a stunning 30-foot lobby tree with 25,000 lights.
Where: Myrtle Beach | More Info: Carolina Opry’s The Christmas Show of the South
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Christmas Show
What to Expect:
Epic pirate battle with acrobatic Christmas toys.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season with Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Myrtle Beach, where the Mystical Christmas Spirit takes Captain Scrooge on a journey through time and space to find the meaning of Christmas. Cheer along as giant Christmas toys come to life and perform acrobatics high above the lagoon. Enjoy a live Nativity featuring wise men and an angel with a special message. The show also includes an epic battle between the Crimson and Emerald pirates competing for the coveted Christmas treasure. Savor a four-course holiday feast featuring Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup, Buccaneer Biscuit, Half O' Roasted Cackler chicken, Swashbucklin' Sugar-Cured Ham, Cob-O Buttery Corn, Mateys Mac n Cheese, and Apple O' Me Eye Pie.
Where: Myrtle Beach | More Info: Pirates Voyage Dinner & Christmas Show
Motown Christmas Tribute Show
What to Expect:
Soulful Motown and Christmas music performances.
Description:
Embark on a musical journey through the history of Motown, featuring all your favorite Motown hits and Christmas favorites, including Diana Ross’s Happy Xmas War is Over and Joy to the World. This dynamic cast performs dynamic and exciting performances, celebrating the music and musicians of a powerful era.
Where: Myrtle Beach | More Info: Motown Christmas Tribute Show
Conway Other Holiday Activities
Conway Christmas Parade
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with cash prizes for best entries.
Description:
The Conway Christmas Parade is an annual event featuring festive floats, marching bands, and community participation. It takes place on Main Street in Conway, SC, and is a cherished holiday tradition.
Where: Conway | More Info: Conway Christmas Parade
Conway's New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display
What to Expect:
Vibrant fireworks display in downtown Conway.
Description:
The Conway's New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display is a spectacular event featuring a dazzling display of fireworks lighting up the night sky in downtown Conway, South Carolina.
Where: Conway | More Info: Conway's New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display
The Great Conway Gingerbread House Challenge
What to Expect:
Architectural gingerbread house competition with themed categories.
Description:
The Great Conway Gingerbread House Challenge is a holiday event where participants compete in four categories: Professional, Iconic/Historic Conway Structure, Wacky & Whimsical, and Traditional Gingerbread House. Entries are judged for their creativity and architectural merit, with winners receiving prizes. The event aims to stimulate economic development and encourage historic preservation in downtown Conway.
Where: Conway | More Info: The Great Conway Gingerbread House Challenge
Witches Wizards & Wine
What to Expect:
Wine tasting event featuring eight wines at participating Downtown Conway businesses.
Description:
Join us for Witches, Wizards & Wine, a Thursday evening wine tasting event in Downtown Conway. Visit participating businesses to enjoy tastings of eight wonderful wines while discovering the hidden treasures of Downtown Conway.
Where: Conway | More Info: Witches Wizards & Wine
Conway Ghost Walk
What to Expect:
Spooky and humorous storytelling through historic Conwayborough.
Description:
Professional storytellers weave tales of lowcountry haints through the shadowy streets of Downtown Conway, creating a spooky yet humorous experience.
Where: Conway | More Info: Conway Ghost Walk
Ice On Main
What to Expect:
Unique outdoor ice skating experience in downtown Greenville.
Description:
United Community Ice on Main is an open outdoor ice skating rink in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Located at Village Green near the Courtyard Marriott, it offers a festive atmosphere for skaters of all ages. The rink is open seven days a week, excluding Christmas Day, and features skate rentals, hot chocolate, and seasonal treats.
Where: Greenville | More Info: Ice On Main
Downtown Christmas Magic
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday celebration with free hot cocoa and marshmallow roasting.
Description:
Downtown Christmas Magic in Florence features decorated storefronts, hot cocoa, marshmallow roasting, an ugly sweater competition, and a Jingle and Mingle kids area with holiday crafts and games. Meet Santa Claus and enjoy holiday photo ops throughout the Historic District.
Where: Florence | More Info: Downtown Christmas Magic
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