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Christmas in Myrtle Beach at Kingston Resorts
Plan your Christmas stay
Spend December by the ocean at Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort or Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach, or choose the extra space of Kingston Condos & Villas or Royale Palms, all within Kingston Resorts on the north end of Myrtle Beach.
Christmas events and holiday dining at Kingston Resorts
From November 28 to January 4, the resort fills with holiday events on the north end of Myrtle Beach. Here’s what’s on, with dates, times and reservation details for each, so you can plan your stay around the moments that matter most to you.
Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
Start the season by the ocean with local vendors, festive entertainment and the moment the resort’s Christmas tree lights up. Bring family and friends, browse for holiday gifts and stay for the lighting at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Holiday Market: 4–7 p.m.
Tree Lighting: 5:30 p.m.
Christmas Village
On Saturdays, the Christmas Village brings visits with Santa, holiday movies, crafts and s’mores to the resort. It’s an easy family tradition to build into a December weekend in Myrtle Beach.
Saturdays, November 28–December 19
11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Free, no reservations needed
The Snowfall Retreat Christmas Condo
Stay in a two-bedroom oceanfront condo transformed for Christmas, with festive décor and holiday surprises throughout. It sleeps up to eight, so the whole family can wake up to Christmas by the ocean.
Available November 28–January 4
Sleeps up to 8 guests
Wet Whistle Tinsel Bar
For the season, the Wet Whistle becomes the Tinsel Bar, a poolside pop-up dressed in over-the-top Christmas décor. Stop by for a festive cocktail between beach walks and holiday events at the resort.
November 28, 2026–January 4, 2027
Open daily
Poolside, no reservations needed
Christmas Eve at Cafe Amalfi
Cafe Amalfi’s Italian-inspired Christmas Eve buffet brings antipasti, seasonal salads, seafood, Italian favorites and savory entrées to the table, finished with festive desserts including cannoli and tiramisu.
December 24 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Adults $52 | Seniors $38 | Kids $25
Reservations recommended
Christmas Day at Black Drum Brewing
Gather around a family-style Christmas Day feast at Black Drum Brewing, with herb-crusted prime rib, cedar plank salmon, applewood-smoked pork loin, seasonal sides and a festive dessert display.
December 25 | 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Adults $54 | Seniors 65+ $46 | Kids 4–12 $30
Reservations recommended
Ring in 2027 at Kingston Resorts
End the season at the Midnight Masquerade New Year’s Eve Ball, with live music from Urban Jukebox, dancing, festive bites and a midnight toast as Myrtle Beach counts down to 2027. Dress to impress, then make a night of it with a stay at the resort.
December 31 | Doors Open at 7:30 p.m.
Live Entertainment | Dancing | Midnight Toast
Christmas at Kingston Resorts FAQs
Christmas at Kingston Resorts includes the Holiday Market & Tree Lighting, Christmas Village, The Snowfall Retreat holiday condo, Wet Whistle Tinsel Bar and special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining. Event dates, hours, and booking information can be found in the Christmas sections above.
Yes! Many events at Kingston Resorts are open to the public, including the Holiday Market & Tree Lighting, Christmas Village and the Wet Whistle Tinsel Bar, with no reservations needed. You do not need to be an overnight resort guest to attend these public events. Some experiences require tickets, dining reservations or an overnight booking.
The Holiday Market & Tree Lighting and Christmas Village are free to attend. Food, beverages, shopping and other select experiences are available for purchase, while Christmas dining, overnight stays and the New Year’s Eve Ball are an additional cost.
Many of our holiday events in Myrtle Beach are designed for the whole family. Christmas Village features Santa, holiday crafts, movies, s’mores, and seasonal activities, while the Holiday Market & Tree Lighting offers an evening of local shopping and Christmas festivities. Check individual event details above for information about specific activities and age requirements.
It depends on the event. The Holiday Market & Tree Lighting, Christmas Village and the Wet Whistle Tinsel Bar are free to visit with no tickets or reservations. Reservations are suggested but not required for holiday dining, and tickets are required for the Midnight Masquerade New Year’s Eve Ball.
Yes! Make it a holiday getaway with hotel rooms, suites, oceanfront condos and villas at Kingston Resorts. Guests can stay close to our Christmas festivities, holiday dining and New Year’s Eve celebration while enjoying an oceanfront stay in Myrtle Beach.
Holiday events are held at various locations throughout Kingston Resorts, including Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, The Landing, Black Drum and Cafe Amalfi. Check the individual event information above for the specific location of each experience before arriving.
Yes. Guests receive 90-minutes of complimentary parking in paid parking areas at Kingston Resorts. Standard parking rates apply after the complimentary 90-minutes period. Parking for Christmas Village is free, so guests attending the Village can enjoy the festivities without a parking fee. Because holiday events take place in different areas throughout the resort, we recommend checking the individual event location before arriving.
We’re ready for the weather! Many of our holiday experiences can continue rain or shine. Christmas Village is held indoors and will continue as scheduled. If inclement weather impacts the Holiday Market, vendors will move indoors to one of our ballrooms. Wet Whistle Tinsel Bar features weather-protective dropdowns and heating to keep things cozy during cooler or rainy weather.