NOVEMBER

November 18, 12:00-3:00pm
Alternative Gift Fair — “Making a Difference”
Raising money for non-profit agencies in our community and around the world; lunch provided
Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church Activities Center, Rock Hill
For information call Mary Anderson at 803-328-9858 or Tammy Winchip at 803-327-2006
Free admission

November 23-24, 9:00am-5:00pm
Christmas Craft Show
Quilts, pottery, woodwork, jewelry, leather work, textile crafts, and more
McConnells Community Center, McConnells
For information call 803-230-3845
Free admission

November 23-December 2, 10:00am-5:00pm
5th Annual Holiday Pottery Sale
Five local potters sell their wares; all items at least 20% off
Rock Hill Pottery Center inside Gettys Art Center; Rock Hill
For information call 803-370-8109

November 28, 6:00-9:00pm
A Holiday Benefit for the York County Council on Aging and Historic Rock Hill
Entertainment, silent auction, fabulous Christmas trees, hors d’oeuvres, and cocktails
The White Home, Rock Hill
For information call Lyn Garris at 803-328-0197, ext. 316 or visit www.yccoa.com
$50

November 29, 7:00pm
Fort Mill Christmas Tree Lighting
Historic Band Stand, downtown Fort Mill
For information visit www.fortmillsc.org
Free

November 29-December 2
ChristmasVille
Lots of holiday events for all ages
Downtown Rock Hill
For information visit www.christmasvillerockhill.com

November 30, 1:00pm
December 2, 4:00pm
Victorian Teas and Sugar Plum Boutique
The Woman’s Club of Rock Hill hosts traditional English teas with savories and sweets, carolers, musicians, and servers in Victorian attire; boutique open one hour before, during, and one hour after the teas
The Armstrong-Mauldin House, Rock Hill
For more information call 803-328-8888 or Connie at 803-366-9763
$20/Advance reservations required by November 28

November 30, 6:00-9:00pm
Christmas in Olde Sharon
Enjoy luminaries, lights, decorations, music, tours, and hayrides; Santa arrives at 7:00pm and will be taking lists at the Sharon Fire Department (also available for photos)
Downtown Sharon
For information call 803-927-1927
Free

November 30, 6:30pm
Rock Hill’s Christmas Parade “Light up the Night”
Downtown Rock Hill
For information call 803-329-5645 or visit www.rockhillrocks.com
Free

November 30 & December 7, 7:00-9:00pm
December 1 & 8, 6:00-9:00pm
December 2 & 9, 5:00-8:00pm
A Visit to Bethlehem — Outdoor Drama
Easy walking tour of live reenactment of Bethlehem on the night of Jesus’ birth
First Baptist Church, Clover
For information call 803-222-3216
Free

DECEMBER

December 1, 10:00am-8:00pm
Candy Cane Market
Shop for Christmas with a wide variety of vendors, sponsored by the Professional Business Women’s Association; proceeds benefit PBWA scholarship fund
Baxter Hood Center, Rock Hill
For information visit www.candycanemarket.com
Free admission

December 1, 11:00am
Fort Mill Christmas Parade
Downtown Fort Mill
For information visit www.fortmillsc.org
Free

December 1, 12:30pm
Children’s Christmas Tea with Mrs. Claus
Enjoy savories and sweets, favors, caroling, and a special visit from Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves; children must be accompanied by an adult
The Armstrong-Mauldin House, Rock Hill
For more information call 803-328-8888 or Connie at 803-366-9763
$15 Adults, $10 Children; advance reservations required by November 29

December 1, 3:00pm
Hickory Grove Christmas Parade
Enjoy the largest parade in York County, with candy tossed to children
Downtown Hickory Grove
Free

December 2, 3:00pm
42nd Annual Clover Christmas Parade
This year’s theme is “125 Christmases in Clover”
Downtown Clover
For information call 803-222-3312
Free

December 2, 3:00pm
9th Annual Tirzah Christmas Parade
Begins on Nivens Road, continuing to Hwy 161; Tirzah
Free

December 5, 4:30pm
York Christmas Parade
Presented by The Greater York Chamber of Commerce
Downtown York
For information call 803-684-2590
Free

December 8, 11:00am
Behind the Stacks: Tour of the Archives
Here’s your chance to see how the archives stores records and resources donated from the public
Historical Center of York County at the McCelvey Center, York
For information call 803-684-3948 ext. 27 or visit www.chmuseums.org
Free

December 8 & 15, 3:00-9:00pm
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Walk the candlelit paths of Historic Brattonsville and experience a Southern-style Christmas in the Carolina backcountry
Historic Brattonsville, McConnells
For information visit www.chmuseums.org $10 Adult, $8 Senior, $5 Youth 4-17, Free children 3 and under and CHM members

December 8, 4:00-8:00pm
December 9, 3:00-7:00pm
30th Annual Christmas in Olde York Tour of Historic Homes
Showcasing eight private, historic homes and businesses all lovingly restored and decorated for the season; presented by the Yorkville Historical Society
Downtown York
For information visit www.yorkvillehs.org or call Denise Eakin at 803-230-4811
$10 tickets available at The Greater York Chamber of Commerce and at tour homes on event days

December 9, 4:00pm
York County Choral Society Christmas Concert
In Dulci Jubilo: A mosaic of choral masterworks and contemporary classics to celebrate the holiday season
Byrnes Auditorium, Winthrop University;
Rock Hill
For information visit www.yorkcountychoralsociety.org
$20 Adults, $10 Seniors 65+, $5 Students

December 15, 8:00am-10:00am
Breakfast with Santa
A fundraiser to support Sunset Park CAS
Fatz Cafe, Rock Hill
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Adults $7, children $4

December 15, 6:30pm
24th Annual Lights on the Lake Holiday
Boat Parade
Buster Boyd Bridge area, Lake Wylie
Free

 
Winthrop University events can be found at www.winthrop.edu/arts or by calling 803-323-2399

York County Library events can be found at www.yclibrary.org or by calling your local library branch

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