Friday, Nov. 28, 2008

Holiday events guide for the Myrtle Beach area

Holiday events

Christmas by the Sea | Dec. 2-22 in Southport, N.C. www.christmasbysea.com.

Conway Rivertown Christmas | 6-8 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18; noon-4 p.m. Dec. 13, downtown Conway. Shops extend hours for this event, which includes sleigh rides, hot chocolate and pictures with Santa. 248-2273.

Christmas Towne 2008 | 4-7 p.m. Dec. 4, Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Games and events for children, includes Christmas tree lighting. Free.

Nights of a Thousand Candles | 3-10 p.m. nightly Dec. 5-6, 12-13 and 18-20, Brookgreen Gardens. 235-6000 or www.brookgreen.org.

Taste of Christmas | 6-9 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20. Christ United Methodist Church, 2901 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach. Featuring carolers, live music, food, various Nativity scenes and more. Free. 236-6201 or www.christislove.org.

Photos with Santa

Inlet Square | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays; noon-6 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 24. 651-6990.

Coastal Grand | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 24.

Myrtle Beach Mall | Santa will be at the mall through Dec. 24. Contact mall for hours. 272-4040 or shopmyrtlebeachmall.com.

Pet Photos with Santa | Nov. 22 and Dec. 6. Wags and Whiskers, 710-B Fifth Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach. 280-7686.

Breakfast with Santa | 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 20, Ryan's Steakhouse, 8671 U.S. 17 Bypass, Surfside Beach. 843-913-6111 or www.surfsidebeach.org.

Pet photos | 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1, 8 and 15. Inlet Square. 651-6990.