Make Your Spirits Bright in Lake Murray Country
November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024
From traditional parades to festive artisan markets, the region is bright with cheer all December long. With over 35 events listed below, we’ve made it easy to plan your perfect holiday outings so you won’t miss a moment of the celebration. Explore a variety of seasonal events in this Top Southern Destination and make your holidays unforgettable! For more details on the events listed below, visit our events calendar!
A Very Berry Christmas Newberry Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, November 22 | 6 PM | Downtown Newberry, SC | Free
Sunday, December 1 | 5 PM | 119 W Berry Rd., West Columbia, SC | Free
Town of Irmo Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tuesday, December 3 | 6 – 8 PM | 1249 Lexington Ave., Irmo, SC | Free
City of Cayce Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Thursday, December 5 | 6 PM | 1800 12th St., Cayce, SC | Free
City of West Columbia Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 6 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | 200 12th St., West Columbia, SC | Free
Town of Lexington Christmas Carolighting Ceremony
Friday, December 6 | 6:30 – 8 PM | 107 West Main St., Lexington, SC | Free
Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade in Columbia
Saturday, December 7 | 9:45 AM | Sumter St., Columbia, SC | Free
Town of Saluda Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 7 | 3:30 – 4:30 PM | 100 South Jefferson St., Saluda, SC | Free
Annual Blythewood Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 8 | 2 – 4 PM | 171 Langford Rd., Blythewood, SC | Free
Sunday, December 8 | 3 PM | Downtown Prosperity, SC | Free
Town of Lexington Snowball Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 8 | 3 PM | Main St., Lexington, SC | Free
Town of Batesburg-Leesville Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 8 | 5:15 – 8 PM | North Oak St., Batesburg, SC | Free
Saturday, December 14 | 10 AM | 131 North Carlisle St., Gaston, SC | Free
South Congaree Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 14 | 10 AM | 119 W Berry Rd., West Columbia, SC | Free
Greater Cayce-West Columbia Parade Day + Holiday Parade of Lights
Saturday, December 14 | 12 – 7 PM | 1006 12th St., Cayce, SC | Free
Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
November 15 – January 12 (select nights) | 5 – 9 PM | 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia, SC | $7.99 – 20.99
Fireflies Holiday Lights at Segra Park
November 15 – January 4 | 6 – 9 PM | 1640 Freed St., Columbia, SC
Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park
November 27 – December 31 | 6 – 10 PM | 6071 St Andrews Rd., Columbia, SC | $25-75
Making Spirits Bright Holiday Pop-Up Experience at Williams-Brice Stadium
December 5, 7, 12, 13, + 14 | 5:30 – 9 PM | 1125 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia, SC | $10
Santa’s Tour of Newberry & North Pole Nights
December 6, 13, + 20 | 5 – 8 PM | Downtown Newberry, SC | Free
Historic Columbia Holiday House Tours
November 14 – January 5 | 8 AM – 5 PM | 1616 Blanding St., Columbia, SC | $15-18
Cayce Historical Museum’s Christmas Traditions: Olde & New
Saturday, December 7 | 6 – 9 PM | 1800 12th St., Cayce, SC | Free
Midlands Christmas Arts & Crafts Market at the SC State Farmers Market
November 2 – 3 | 9 AM – 4 PM | 3483 Charleston Hwy., Columbia, SC | Free
November 8, 9, + 10 | Times vary | 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia, SC | Free
Newberry’s Holiday Open House (shopping event)
November 8, 9, + 10 | All day | Downtown Newberry, SC
Lake Murray Country Visitors Center Holiday Open House & Gift Shop Sale
Thursday, November 14 | 10 AM – 4:30 PM | 2184 North Lake Dr., Columbia, SC | Free
Giftique Jingle Bell Bash at Wingard’s Market
November 15 – 16 | Times vary | 1403 North Lake Dr., Lexington, SC | Free
Christmas Craft Fair at the Icehouse Amphitheater
December 5 + 6 | 4 – 8 PM | 107 West Main St., Lexington, SC | Free
Little Bethlehem at the First Baptist Church of Gilbert
December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, + 15 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | 403 Peach Festival Road, Gilbert, SC | Free
Prosperity’s Holiday Shoppers Walk
Sunday, December 8 | 2 – 8 PM | Downtown Prosperity, SC | Free
Town of Chapin’s Old Timey Christmas Festival
Saturday, December 14 | 8 AM – 5 PM | 157 NW Columbia Ave., Chapin, SC | Free
Mike Farris The Soul of Xmas at Newberry Opera House
Sunday, December 8 | 6 PM | 1201 McKibben St., Newberry, SC | $60-75
A Christmas Carol presented by Columbia Children’s Theatre at Harbison Theatre
Saturday, December 7 | 2 PM + 6 PM | 7300 College St., Irmo, SC | $15
A Magical Cirque Christmas presented by Broadway in Columbia at Koger Center
Tuesday, December 10 | 7:30 PM | 1051 Greene St., Columbia, SC | $39 – 79
The Polar Express Film Showings at Newberry Opera House
Friday, December 20 | 11 AM, 3 PM, + 7 PM | 1201 McKibben St., Newberry, SC | $5-10
Sleigh Bell Trot at Saluda Shoals Park
Monday, November 25 | 5 – 9 PM | 6071 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia, SC | $35+
Sleigh Bell Stoll at Saluda Shoals Park
Tuesday, November 26 | 6 – 8 PM | 6071 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia, SC | $7+
Saturday, December 7 | 8:45 AM | 2515 Devine St., Columbia, SC | $35+
Saturday, December 14 | 10 AM – 12 PM | 9564 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC | $30
For more information on each of these events and more, visit LakeMurrayCountry.com/events to plan your holiday adventure now! Let us know where you are celebrating the holidays in the region by tagging us on social media using #LakeMurrayCountry.