Buddy’s Big City Tree Lighting

Story by Market Editor
October 31, 2025

A snowy Tree Lighting with Buddy, Olaf and more! Meet Moolan, Olaf’s new furry friend.

All Day Long: Helo us spread Holiday Cheer by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy or book for Toys for Tots

6:30PM

– Mason Prep Band Jam

Anson Square by The Big Tree

– Meet & Greet with Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and his furry friend MOOLAN (highland baby cow)

East Bay Street

The Charleston Caroling Company

The A cappella carolers are sure to brighten your season as they stroll through the Market, in their Dicken’s dressed costume, performing favorites form Christmases gone By.

Earl White

One of Savannah’s most accomplished saxophonists brings his jazzy Christmas melodies to our city.

VTONES of Charleston

VTONES of Charleston will entertain the crowd with some festive Christmas tunes including: Mele Kalikimaka

6:45PM

Elsa and friends begin a musical stroll to the Tree Lighting ceremony, led by one of Charleston’s most beloved and entertaining musicians, TIM FALVEY

7:00PM

THE HOT CLUB of Charleston

Charleston’s favorite vintage swing band playing of the timeless holiday classics.

Buddy’s Big City Tree Lighting

begins in Anson Square featuring our own Buddy the Elf

7:30PM

Noah Grove

Noah Grove performs live festive Christmas music while you enjoy Photo Opps with Buddy the Elf, Santa, Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Moolan Anson Square by the Big Tree

Enjoy Shopping throughout The Market all night long!

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