Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Florence for 2026. Downtown Christmas Magic brings the City/County tree lighting, Santa, cocoa and kids crafts on Friday, December 4, and South Dargan Street lights up with a free music and light show every evening in December. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our South Carolina Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Florence
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Florence
- Downtown Christmas Magic: Friday, December 4, tree lighting and Santa
- Holiday Music and Light Show: every evening in December
- Both: free, on South Dargan Street downtown
- Letters to Santa: red mailbox at the light show
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Downtown Christmas Magic and City/County Tree Lighting
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, evening (the downtown festival has run 5:30 to 9 pm)
- Where: Downtown Florence, 100 block of South Dargan Street, Florence, SC 29501 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Downtown Florence kicks off its season with the City/County Christmas tree lighting, visits with Santa, free hot cocoa and marshmallow roasting, and kids crafts all on one Friday night.
The Jingle and Mingle kids area brings holiday crafts and games, and the decorated storefronts along Dargan and Evans streets make a good backdrop for a family photo.
Parent tip: Arrive early for the Santa line and the free cocoa, which runs while supplies last, and plan to come back the next morning for the Christmas parade.
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- Florence Downtown Development Corporation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Florence, 100 block of South Dargan Street, Florence, SC 29501 (opens in maps)
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Downtown Holiday Music and Light Show
- When: Every evening in December 2026
- Where: South Dargan Street, Downtown Florence, Florence, SC 29501 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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South Dargan Street turns into a walk-through holiday light and music show every evening in December, now in its tenth year and changing its display and soundtrack each season.
Kids can drop their letters in the red Letters to Santa mailbox at the show, and Santa is said to write back to children who include a return address.
Parent tip: Have kids write their Santa letter at home with a return address on it, then post it in the red mailbox during your visit.
- Host
- Florence Downtown Development Corporation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- South Dargan Street, Downtown Florence, Florence, SC 29501 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our South Carolina Christmas train rides page.
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When each Florence Christmas event for kids happens
Both events are free and downtown. Go to Christmas Magic on December 4 for Santa and the tree, then come back on any December evening for the light show.
- Downtown Holiday Music and Light ShowFlorence · Dec 1 to Dec 31
- Downtown Christmas Magic and City/County Tree LightingFlorence · Dec 4
Looking further afield? Our South Carolina Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Myrtle Beach, Columbia, Saint George and Goose Creek. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Florence Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Florence this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Florence, South Carolina, for 2026: Downtown Christmas Magic with the City/County tree lighting on December 4 and the nightly Downtown Holiday Music and Light Show in December.
When is the Florence tree lighting?
The City/County tree lighting is part of Downtown Christmas Magic on Friday, December 4, 2026, in Downtown Florence, with Santa visits, hot cocoa, marshmallow roasting and kids crafts. It is free.
Is the Florence light show free?
Yes. The Downtown Holiday Music and Light Show on South Dargan Street is free and runs every evening in December 2026.
Can kids mail a letter to Santa in Florence?
Yes. There is a red Letters to Santa mailbox at the Downtown Holiday Music and Light Show. Include a return address for a reply.
Who do I contact about Downtown Florence holiday events?
The Florence Downtown Development Corporation at progress@florencedowntown.com or (843) 678-5912.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in South Carolina?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s South Carolina Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Florence on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.