FRIDAY
Rock Hill parade
Rock Hill Christmas Parade, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30, begins on Oakland Avenue at Winthrop University and ends downtown.
SATURDAY
Fort Mill parade
Fort Mill Christmas Parade, 11 a.m. Dec. 1, downtown Fort Mill. Entry applications are available at fortmillsc.gov. 803-547-2273
Garden tour
Horticultural Highlight Walks, 1 p.m. Dec. 1 and Dec. 15, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. Led by garden staff, learn about new developments and installations, note favorite plants and share behind-the-scenes details. Each walk is a unique experience. Walks are free with garden admission. 704-829-1252; DSBG.org
Make a wreath
Holiday Wreath, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 1, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. Instructed by garden staff, learn the basics of wreath-making, and create your own unique wreath with a rich mix of fresh greenery and ribbon embellishments. Cost: $22 for members, $28 for non-members, plus $25 materials fee. 704-829-1252; DSBG.org
Photos of lights
Photographing Lights, 1-3:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. Instructed by Katherine Leonard, KL Creative, learn how to capture the holiday spirit through the lens of your camera. Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members. 704-829-1252; DSBG.org
Gingerbread contest
Tega Cay’s first Gingerbread House contest, Dec. 1, lower level of the Glennon Community Center. Entries can be simple or detailed, and will be judged on use of candy, creativity and overall appearance. Completed entries must be delivered between 4:30-5:30 p.m. and will be judged during the city’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The contest is open to the public. Winners will be announced after the tree lighting. 803-230-2403; tegacaysc.org
Make cards
Papercrafting: Holiday Cards, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 1, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. Instructed by Suzanne Patz, learn basic skills involved in paper crafting to create an ornament, gift bags and Christmas cards. Cost: $18 for members, $22 for non-members, plus $5 materials fee. 704-829-1252; DSBG.org
SUNDAY
Clover parade
42nd annual Clover Christmas Parade “125 Christmases in Clover,” 3 p.m. Dec. 2. It begins at Main Street and ends near Ultra Avenue.
Tirzah parade
Ninth annual Tirzah Christmas Parade, 3 p.m. Dec. 2, Tirzah Road, York, between S.C. 5 and S.C. 161. 803-366-3824
ONGOING
Bright lights
Holidays at the Garden, through Dec. 31, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. Lights on at 5 p.m. nightly. The Four Seasons Lawn will showcase a 30-foot-tall Norway spruce. Admission: $12 for adults, $11 for seniors 60 and older, and $6 for children 4-12. DSBG.org
COMING
Canning class
Holiday Canning 101 Class Adult-Youth Partnership, 4-6 p.m. Dec. 4, 120 N. Congress St., York. Class fee: $20.; registered 4-H members receive a discount. Use a water bath canner to prepare apple preserves and learn to use a jam maker to make holiday jam. Maximum limit for class: 6 partnerships. Minimum age for youth participant is 9. 803-684-9919, ext. 113.
York parade
York Christmas Parade, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Starts at California and South Congress streets and ends at North Congress, Blackburn and Kings Mountain streets.
Tree planting
Anniversary tree planting, 4 p.m. Dec. 7, New Centre Park, Clover. In observance of Arbor Day, the town will be planting a special tree at its new park.
Love Lights
Animal Adoption League’s annual Love Lights Luminarias, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 8, in front of the Lakeview Acres Neighborhood on Celanese Road, Rock Hill. Light a luminaria in honor or in memory of a special person or pet for a donation of $4 per luminaria. Upon request an acknowledgement card will be sent for an additional $1 per luminaria. Rain date is Dec. 9. 803-985-3865; mynextpet@yahoo.com
Tour of homes
30th annual York Holiday Tour of Historic Homes and Buildings, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 8 and 3-7 p.m. Dec. 9, presented by The Yorkville Historical Society. Six historic homes and two local businesses will be decorated for the holidays and open for viewing. Tickets: $10, available at the chamber, 23 E. Liberty St.; or homes on the days of the tour. 803-230-4811
Holiday photos
Holiday Photography, 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont.Learn how to improve the quality of photos taken at night. Cost: $50 for garden members, $60 for non-members. 704-829-1252; DSBG.org
Orchestra concert
The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra’s “A Baroque Musicale,” 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8, McCelvey Center, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. Features wintry favorites from the 17th and 18th centuries. Tickets: $5 at the door and in advance from the Greater York Chamber of Commerce and The Men’s Shop. 803-684-9022.
Candlelit tour
Candlelight tour, 3-8 p.m. Dec. 8 and Dec. 15, Historic Brattonsville. Experience a Southern-style Christmas. Admission: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for youths ages 4 to 17.
Support group
Lake Wylie Breast Cancer Support Group meets for a Christmas party, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10, at the home of Sue McCauley. Reservations required by Dec. 4. 803-831-1305
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