Looking for a place to visit the Big Jolly Old Elf in Red this holiday season?
We’ve got you covered! We hope you’re on the “Nice List.”
1. Santa & Shopping Day at Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina
Who is ready for Santa’s first appearance on Hilton Head Island? We are! Join us on Friday, November 25 for a day-after-Thanksgiving “Santa and Shopping Day” with specials and sales throughout the harbour shops and restaurants.
Santa will arrive at 12 noon aboard a fire truck and stay until 2:30 p.m. at the Neptune Statue for children to share their Christmas list and take photos!
Additional kids activities from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. will include train rides along with holiday music. Bring the kids and grandkids to meet Santa, listen to holiday classics and shop for some special gifts! The first 250 kids will be given a gingerbread cookie to take home (provided by Hilton Head Social Bakery)!
Free event, but please bring a new unwrapped toy or canned items for the Deep Well Project.
For more information, click HERE.
3. Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit at Shelter Cove Towne Centre
Santa & Mrs. Claus will be on hand this holiday season, located near Francesca’s. Bring your cameras to capture those special moments!
- Fri, Nov 25, 12-2 p.m. Black Friday
- Sat, Nov 26, 12-2 p.m. Shop Small Saturday
- Sat, Dec 3, 12-2 p.m. Pet Visits with Santa (children welcome)
- Sat, Dec 3, 5-7 p.m. **Santa & Mrs. Claus will be in the park for this night during the Winter Wonderland Festival
- Fri, Dec 9, 5-7 p.m.
- Sat, Dec 10, 12-2 p.m.
- Fri, Dec 16, 5-7 p.m.
- Sat, Dec 17, 12-2 p.m.
- Fri, Dec 23, 5-7 p.m.
- Sat, Dec 24, 12-2 p.m. **Santa will be located by the tree in the park
For more information, click HERE.
Shop 'Til You Drop!
4. The Official South Beach Giant Tree Lighting
Fri Nov 25 at approx. 5 p.m., see the Island’s greenest tree – with 100% solar and wind powered lights at the South Beach Giant Tree Lighting. Thousands of lights all along the waterfront go on at dusk (approx. 5pm until 11pm nightly). Santa makes his debut on his floating sleigh from 3-3:30pm. Come wave to him from the docks!
Then every Saturday until Christmas, Santa will cruise around the Marina and into South Beach at 3pm to wave to visitors.
- Complimentary fireside s’mores and hot cocoa bar 3-7 p.m.
- Live music 4-8 p.m.
- Enjoy the Salty Dog Christmas trains located at the Land’s End Christmas Tavern
- ⭐️ And don’t forget fireside Holiday Happy Hour from 4-6 p.m.
- Enjoy our South Beach Nativity Scene (near Jake’s Cargo in the Courtyard)
2. Santa Arrival/Gingerbread Trail at the Village at Wexford
Santa Arrival/Gingerbread Trail – Santa Pics with Santa in his Christmas Cottage/Gingerbread Trail with treats for kids, crafts and complimentary holiday bags.
- Every Saturday November 26 – December 17
- On the Island Child Patio.
- Story time with Santa: 1:45 p.m.
- Visits with Santa: 2-4 p.m.
For more information, click HERE.
5. Hilton Head Humane Association Shelter Christmas Party
There will be pictures for all with Santa under our decorated tree. Saturday, December 11th from 12-2 p.m. at the HHH Hilton Head Campus
For more information, click HERE.
6. 2022 HHI Jingle Jingle Bridge Run
Dec 24th @ 8:00am
The Hilton Head Island Jingle Jingle Bridge Run will be held on Saturday Dec 24th at 8 a.m. The 5K & 10K will start and finish at Crossing’s Park and take participants over the scenic Broad Creek on the Cross Island Expressway. Visit from Santa will be held following the race.
