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The City of Charleston invites residents and visitors to help ring in the holiday season at this year’s Light the Lake, a festive evening featuring the official Colonial Lake tree lighting, a countdown led by Mayor William Cogswell, and more. The event will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025.
Attendees can enjoy live entertainment on the main stage, including Shortwave Kitsch performing “Letters to Santa” and a special Gullah rendition of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas by Fouché Sheppard.
Families will also find a dedicated children’s area with activities such as a scavenger hunt, candy cane hunt, and snowball fight zone, along with photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
A selection of local food trucks will be on-site, including:
- The Biscuit Shed
- Lola's Lumpia Food Truck
- D'Allesandro's Pizza
- Pure Fluff Co.
- Coastal Cowgirl Coffee
You can learn more here. To see what other holiday events the city is hosting, click here.