Here are annual activities that local York County residents look forward to all year long. Here are just 10 of them that will get you into the York County Holiday Spirit!
(Please double-check the dates and times, as they can change. Also, some of the activities didn't have dates for this year yet, but we went on last year's scheduling updating to this year's calendar. That's why we ask you to double-check using the provided links. Thank you!)
1. Ice Skating – Yes, we do ice skating here in South Carolina, and here is one of the best places to carry out that fun holiday activity!
Founders Holiday Ice Rink – Opening day is mid-November. Check the website. We were told they were finalizing the details. Located in the heart of Rock Hill's Old Town across from Fountain Park.
2. Holiday Shopping Events – Of course, shopping local is how we prefer to go because supporting our local businesses is very important! Here are a couple of local shopping events to get you into the spirit.
3rd Annual South Carolina Christmas Show - The show takes place in historic Downtown York, Sc. Enjoy the Christmas holiday season with great shopping with a wide variety of vendors, live music, food trucks, and more! Thursday, November 9th through Sunday, November 12th - 10 am to 8 pm. Further info - CLICK HERE
Winter Artisan Market – Held Saturday, December 2nd, featuring local artists and vendors at Anne Springs Close Greenway – 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, SC. Further info – CLICK HERE
HSYC Christmas Store - Shop and support a great cause. This store is run by the Humane Society of York County. It's located in downtown Fort Mill at 232 Main Street and is open for the season. Further info - CLICK HERE
3. Fort Mill Christmas Village and Lighting of the Tree – An evening of holiday sights and sounds as Fort Mill kicks off the holiday season with the lighting of the town's 50-foot Christmas tree, as well as entertainment from a handbell choir, school choirs, and dance teams. This is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 30th, from 5 PM to 8:00 PM in Downtown Fort Mill. Further info – CLICK HERE
4. Rock Hill Christmas Parade – Come out to downtown Rock Hill and enjoy a Rock Hill Christmas Parade! The parade is on Friday, December 1st, and begins at 6:30 PM. Further info – CLICK HERE
5. Fort Mill Christmas Parade – This is a much beloved annual event that showcases a collection of bands, floats, dancing, go-carts, singing, and more! Bound to put anyone into the holiday spirit. This year it is scheduled for Saturday, December 2nd, at 11 am! – CLICK HERE
6. Clover Christmas Parade – Join Santa and Mrs. Claus on Sunday, December 3rd, from 3 PM to 4 PM for the 53rd Annual Clover Christmas Parade in downtown Clover. Further info – CLICK HERE
7. Fort Mill’s Santa Trolley – Santa is scheduled to make an appearance in various neighborhoods throughout Fort Mill on Saturday, December 9th! Get the kiddos ready. Follow their Facebook page for further info – CLICK HERE
8. Lake Wylie Holiday Boat Parade – The annual Lights on the Lake Boat Parade will take place on Saturday, December 16th, starting at 5 PM. Further info – CLICK HERE
9. Fort Mill Christmas Cookie Crawl – Take your family to downtown Fort Mill to visit various businesses, where they will be giving away free pre-packaged Christmas cookies on Saturday, December 16th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. CHECK THE DATE on the Fort Mill Website. The date wasn't shown upon publication of this blog – CLICK HERE
10. Christmasville in Rock Hill – The annual Christmasville will take place starting on Thursday, November 30th and running through to Sunday, December 3rd. We suggest you check out their website to keep up with all the events. Further info – CLICK HERE
Additional add-ons we found -
Tega Cay's Christmas Tree Lighting - The City's 2023 Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Thursday, December 7th, 2023, from 5:30 PM-9:30 PM at the Philip T Glennon Center & Tega Cay Golf Course. Tega Cay's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting includes a Holiday Sip-N-Shop, choir performances, Christmas Carols, letter-writing stations to the North Pole, complimentary cookies and hot Chocolate, and Photos with Santa! Come join the City Council as they light the City's Christmas Tree.
Indian Land Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting - This wonderful event will be held on December 9th, 2023, from 4 pm to 8 pm. It starts off with the Indian Land Christmas Parade at 4 pm, followed by the tree lighting immediately following at 5:30 pm. This year's theme is "Christmas in Toyland!"
We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of local holiday events in York County! Stay tuned to The Linda Hall Team’s blog for more local activities, and sign up for our newsletter, which is packed full of local events, restaurant openings, and local news - SIGN UP HERE.