Myrtle Beach Area Holiday Calendar of Events

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Additional Myrtle Beach Area Holiday Events

Atlantic Stage

Atlantic Stage presents A Christmas Story, humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s. The play follows 9 year old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryper BB gun under the tree for Christmas. The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out.” You’ll recognize all your favorite scenes and characters from the beloved motion picture. A Christmas Story is destined to become a theatrical holiday perennial. For more information, visit AtlanticStage.com or call (877) 287-8587.

Barefoot Princess Riverboat

Celebrate on the Barefoot Princess Riverboat with Lunch with Santa. Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway for an hour with Santa and have a hot dog lunch. Don’t forget to bring along letters to Santa and your camera! Lunch with Santa is offered December 6 at 11 a.m., December 13 at 11 a.m., and December 20 at 11 a.m. Tickets for children 12 and younger are $12, ages 13+ are $15, and reservations are required. The Barefoot Princess Riverboat is located at the back of Barefoot Landing, beside the Greg Norman Australian Grille. For more information, visit MBRiverboat.com or call (843) 272-2140.

Beach Ball Classic Holiday Invitational

The Beach Ball Classic Holiday Invitational takes place December 26 through 31 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. For more information, visit BeachBallClassic.com or call (843) 213-0032.

Benjamin’s Bakery

Enjoy seasonal treats at Benjamin’s Bakery this winter. The bakery will offer Holiday Almond Stollen, a 16-ounce loaf of dark rum soaked raisins, almonds, pineapple, and cherries with a sweet, delicious almond paste filling that is perfect for holiday gift giving. Large gingerbread cookies are also available for purchase, or to host your own decorating party. Benjamin’s Bakery sweets are baked fresh locally and are also available for purchase at your local Bi-Lo grocery store. For more information, call (843) 477-1100 or visit BenjaminsBakery.com.

Broadway at the Beach

Enjoy Christmas at Broadway at Broadway at the Beach from November 15 through December 31. In addition, don’t miss the 17th Annual Broadway at the Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 19 or the Myrtle Beach Holiday Parade on December 3. For more information, visit BroadwayAtTheBeach.com or call (800) 386-4662, ext. 1225.

Brookgreen Gardens

Nights of a Thousand Candles will be held at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet on December 2-3, December 9-10, and December 15-17. See Brookgreen Gardens come to life amid the soft glow of more than 5,000 hand-lit candles and thousands of sparkling lights. Walk the paths with a warm cup of cider, hear the sounds of hand bells ringing, Dickens carolers singing, and celebrate the season with family and friends. For more information, visit Brookgreen.org or call (800) 849-1931.

Carolina Improv Company @ Uptown Theater

Carolina Improv Company presents two holiday shows, Whose Holiday Is It Anyway? for all ages is improvised comedy based on suggestions from the audience to pike fun at the holdiays. Also, Dysfunctional Holiday Gathering, an improvised comedy for 18+ years of age, is about the dysfunctions of families and places of employment at the holidays. Laugh at us and yourself at this show! For more information, visit CarolinaImprov.com/Uptown-Theater or call (843) 272-4242.

Conway Christmas Parade

The Conway Christmas Parade takes place on December 10 in Downtown Conway. For more information, visit ConwaySCChamber.com or visit (843) 248-2273.

Dino's TV Christmas Special and The Marvelous Wonderettes

This Tribute show brings you back to 1965 when Dean Martin was king of TV and he welcomed some of the top stars of the era to celebrate the holidays. Join "Dean", the Gold Diggers and guests like "Marilyn Monroe", "Louis Armstrong", "Judy Garland" and many other celebrity friends who pop in for the Christmas songs, gift sharing, funny skits and holiday magic as we go back to such a joyful time in Hollywood. Or if you're in the mood for some high school fun, The Marvelous Wonderettes will be having their 1958 prom during the Holiday season! Their crinoline skirts and four part harmonies will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart! The show begins at their prom and after intermission, it's their 10 year reunion in 1968! The New York Times calls this show an "Utter Charm!". Both shows are performed at The Starlight Room in 2001. For more information, visit DinosTVVarietyShow.com or call (843) 234-2229

Intracoastal Christmas Regatta Boat Parade

Visit the Little River Inlet to the Dock Holidays Marina on November 26 for the Intracoastal Christmas Regatta Boat Parade. For more information, visit ChristmasRegatta.com or call (843) 249-8888.

Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

The Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting take place on December 4 at Murrells Inlet and Morse Park. For more information, visit MurrellsInletSC.com or call (843) 357-2007.

Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson

From December 1 through December 31, 2011, Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson will host Harley Holidays. Throughout the month, take advantage of department specials. On Saturday, December 3, participate in the 2nd Annual Toy Run to benefit the Local Red Cross. Santa will be onsite for free photos, local school choruses will perform holiday music throughout the day, and holiday refreshments will be offered. December specials cannot be combined with other offers. For more information, visit MyrtleBeachHarley.com or call (843) 369-5555.

North Myrtle Beach Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade

The North Myrtle Beach Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on December 2 at McLean Park in North Myrtle Beach. The North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade takes place on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach on December 3. For more information, visit NorthMyrtleBeachChamber.com or call (843) 281-2662.

Ripley’s Aquarium

Enjoy Ripley’s Aquarium Festival of Trees at Ripley’s Aquarium at Broadway at the Beach from November 1 through December 31. For more information, visit RipleysAquarium.com or call (800) 734-8888.

Rivertown Christmas

Rivertown Christmas is being held in Downtown Conway on December 1, December 8, and December 15. For more information, visit ConwayMainStreet.com or call (843) 248-6260.

Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland

Don’t miss Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland, located in the vicinity of the Pelican’s Ballpark, from November 11 through January 8. This is the world’s largest drive-through, fully synchronized, LED Christmas light and music show. For more information, visit ShadrackChristmas.com or call (423) 361-2631.

Springmaid Beach Resort

Don’t miss the 25th Annual Springmaid Beach Winter Arts & Craft Show at the Springmaid Beach Resort from December 2 through 4. For more information, visit SpringmaidBeach.com or call (843) 315-7100.

Surfside Beach Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade

The Surfside Beach Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on December 1 at the Town Hall in Surfside Beach. The Surfside Beach Christmas Parade takes place on December 10 on Ocean Boulevard. For more information, visit SurfsideBeach.org or call (843) 650-9548.

The Market Common

The Market Common will celebrate the holiday season in Myrtle Beach with the 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring an appearance by Santa, live entertainment, complimentary Canipes Hot Chocolate and more in Valor Park! After the Tree Lighting Ceremony, enjoy a complimentary carriage ride through the festively decorated streets and take a photo with Santa by Grand 14 Cinema. For more information, visit MarketCommonMB.com.

Theatre of the Republic

The Theatre of the Republic in Conway presents Holiday on Main Street/’Tis the Season from December 7 through 18. For more information, visit TheatreOfTheRepublic.com or call (843) 488-0821.