The Christmas countdown is on, and there are lots of ways to celebrate the holiday season across the Lowcountry this weekend. It’s going to be a chilly one, so don your hats and mittens and watch some parades, visit with Santa, or play all day in a “snowy” Winter Wonderland! Whatever you choose to do, the staff and agents at Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Company wish you a safe and happy weekend.

The Knightsville General Store and Coffee House is hosting a Movie Night for Big Kids on Friday, December 8th, starting at 6:30pm. Bring chairs and blankets and enjoy watching Christmas Vacation outdoors by the fire pit. Sandwiches, hamburgers, and hot dogs will be available for purchase along with s’mores kits, popcorn, hot tea, and hot chocolate. Parents, please note that the film is rated PG-13, so use your best judgment. No outside food or drinks will be permitted.

On Saturday, December 9th, Mercantile and Mash will host their annual Brunch with Santa. Kids can chat with Santa and have their pictures taken, decorate cookies, and enjoy balloon art. Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door. Food and beverages will be available for purchase and are not included in the event ticket price.

Also on Saturday is the 2017 Charleston Holiday Boat Parade. The Maritime Center offers the perfect place to view the parade, hear Christmas music, eat yummy food, and enter a raffle for the chance to win a brand new boat.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will transform into a Winter Wonderland on Sunday from 11am until 3pm. Activities will include an inflatable ice castle, visits with Santa, Christmas carolers, holiday crafts, rides on the Christmas train, and much more! Garden admission is buy one get one free with the donation of a non-perishable food item.

The Summerville Christmas Parade takes place this Sunday afternoon from 2pm until 4pm. Sponsored by Summerville DREAM, the parade is traditionally one of the largest in the state with nearly 3,000 participants and 25,000 spectators. This year’s theme is Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. Bring your chairs, blankets, and hot cocoa and get there early to claim a spot along Main Street for this beloved annual event.