Support Us Button Widget
Sponsored Content
Travel and Outdoors

How we’d spend a festive weekend in Mount Pleasant, SC

Pack your bags — we’ve planned your next cozy coastal getaway.

September 22, 2025 • 
Germaine Foo
Sponsored by
A GIF showcasing festive holiday decor in Mount Pleasant, SC.

It’s time to start planning your holiday vacay.

Photos provided by Experience Mount Pleasant

Looking for a coastal getaway full of holiday cheer? Enter: A weekend trip to Mount Pleasant, SC.

Just 30 minutes from Charleston, this charming town lights up for the season with festive decor, holiday markets, and one of the Lowcountry’s largest Christmas parades. If we only had a weekend in December, here’s what we’d do:

🎁 Friday, Dec. 12
Stroll through Shem Creek or The Old Village to admire homes decked out in twinkling lights, then pop into Mount Pleasant Towne Centre or the boutiques along Pitt Street for unique gifts and local finds.

🎄 Saturday, Dec. 13
Soak up the holiday spirit at the annual Holiday Market & Craft Show, featuring handcrafted works by local artisans, baked goods, and live entertainment.

✨ Sunday, Dec. 14
Catch the Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade along West Coleman Boulevard, kicking off with a dazzling fireworks show. Wrap up the weekend with a relaxing walk in one of the town’s scenic parks.

Get a free travel planner

More from RICtoday
A biking group rides down Robinson Street in the Fan.
City
Share your advice for beginner bicyclists in Richmond
The more local intel shared, the better off beginner bicyclists will be while navigating Richmond.
October 20, 2025
 · 
Elise Steele
RIC_doodle_booth_OCT
Culture
Destiny’s Doodles: Meet Richmond’s new pop-up sketch artist
Two months ago, local artist Destiny Chew set up a spontaneous “doodle booth” in Carytown; now she’s booking events + connecting with strangers across the city.
October 16, 2025
 · 
Elise Steele
RIC_halloween_parade_OCT
Events
Plan Ahead: October events + Halloween happenings in Richmond
Bookmark this page to your favorites tab so you can quickly return and find the top events happening each month in Richmond.
October 15, 2025
 · 
Elise Steele
RIC_GRTC_bus_OCT
City
GRTC rolls out TAP Into Transit Week
Celebrate zero-fare public transit in Richmond, and see how you can help keep GRTC rides free for locals.
October 14, 2025
 · 
Elise Steele
A wall of shelves at Shelf Life Books; A window is in between the shelves, letting in sunlight; Books are lined and stacked on the windowsill.
Culture
Independent bookstores in the Richmond area
Whether you’re searching for your next read, a sentimental gift, or a coffee-table book to make you look cool, do it at your local independent bookstores.
October 13, 2025
 · 
Patrick Sidwell
A person wearing a bright-yellow/green vest stands by severall potted trees, holding a shovel and smiling.
October volunteer opportunities based on personality types
Plant a tree, help restore history, or pick up a DIY project with these three local volunteer opportunities.
October 9, 2025
 · 
Elise Steele
A white restaurant facade with top-lining blue and red stripes; a white, yellow, and red sign with an illustration of a person's face and shoulders; The sign reads "Auntie Ning's Filipino Food."
Food
Restaurant roundup: New and coming-soon to Richmond
Try out these new places and see what to look forward to in the River City’s restaurant scene.
October 8, 2025
 · 
Elise Steele
A hand holding two voting stickers; One oval sticker, smaller, says "I Voted" with an American flag; The other, larger + circular, depicts an oppossum writing on a ballot with the text, "RVA Votes;" The background depicts a blurred outdoor setting.
City
Your guide to Virginia’s 2025 general election
Get all the essential information about the upcoming general election in Virginia, including key dates, how to vote, what’s on your ballot, and where to watch the gubernatorial debate.
October 7, 2025
 · 
Elise Steele
Two hands meet while passing a paper bag labeled "Baltik's Bagel;" Both hands hold two white and red packets outside of the bag.
Food
Baltik’s Bagel to celebrate birthday with Free Bagel Day
Stop by Baltik’s on Tuesday, Oct. 14 for a free bagel, and congratulate the team on one milestone-marking year of business.
October 7, 2025
 · 
Elise Steele
Two people are in frame, one holding Francine the "Lowe's cat" near the bottom of the frame; Both individuals where red and blue Lowe's vests.
Culture
RVA’s missing “Lowe’s cat” Francine found safe; Francine Fest to follow
Weeks after wandering onto a North-Carolina-bound distribution truck, Richmond’s beloved “Lowe’s cat” Francine returns home, and a celebration is underway.
October 6, 2025
 · 
Elise Steele