This holiday favorite is the perfect fun activity for families, friends or couples. Stroll through the aquarium and take in over 100 uniquely decorated trees. Have oceans of holiday fun as you see all kinds of themed trees. Admission to the Festival of Trees is free with aquarium admission, so check out some of the great year-round exhibits Ripley’s offers while you’re there.

Ripley’s Aquarium, 1110 Celebrity Circle. Thursday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Free with admission. (843) 916-0888, ripleysaqauriums.com