Christmas Tree Lightings in the CSRA

It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas! Soon the CSRA will be buzzing with holiday cheer and we want to help your family have a memorable holiday season. Be sure to check out our Christmas and Holiday Guide! It has Christmas lights, Christmas tree farms and much more!
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Last Update: November 7, 2022
Christmas Tree Lightings in the CSRA
Annual Columbia County Christmas Tree Lighting
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Date: Sunday, December 4th
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Evans Town Center Park
Following the Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 4th, please join us for Columbia County’s annual Tree Lighting Celebration. Live entertainment on stage, Holiday Market, and a tree lighting by Santa himself!
Grovetown Christmas Festival
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Date: Saturday, December 3
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 Pm
Location: Liberty Park Community Center
Join us for the Annual Grovetown Christmas Festival. This event will include entertainment by local bands, dance/chorus groups. We will also have a Christmas Market with craft, food, and other vendors available for holiday shopping. We will light the Tree and turn on all of the other holiday lights within the City at the end of the evening. Last but certainly not least the Big Man in the Red Suit, Santa will be present for pictures and he’s bringing the SNOW too.
Annual Downtown Aiken Tree Lighting
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Date: Friday, December 2
Time: 6:00 PM -7:30 PM
Location: Downtown Aiken – Newberry Street
Join us as we celebrate the holidays with the Annual Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony. There will be music, refreshments, and a countdown to the lighting of the tree, as well as a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Fort Gordon Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting
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Date: Thursday, December 1
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Fort Gordon
Bring your little ones out for crafts, hay rides, bonfires, and photos with Santa. There will also be cookies, hot cocoa, free pizza from Dominos, and soft drinks from Coca-Cola (starting at 5:00 pm while supplies last). Don’t miss out on a chance to hear live Christmas caroling, or purchase a gift for a loved one from one of the many vendors that will be there!
North Augusta Tree Lighting & Carols in the Park
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Date: Tuesday, November 29
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: John C. Calhoun – North Augusta
Get in the holiday spirit at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling!
Harlem Christmas Tree Lighting
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Date: Saturday, December 10
Time: 12 PM – 10 PM
Location: City Hall – Harlem GA
Christmas Market – Fun Kids Area – Twilight Parade – Christmas Tree Lighting
Thomson – McDuffie Christmas Tree Lighting
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Date: Thursday, December 1
Time: 6 PM
Location: Thomson Depot
Christmas Tree Lighting at Village of Woodside
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Date: Friday, December 9
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Location: The Village at Woodside
Edgefield Christmas Tree Lighting
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Date: Friday, November 25
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Edgefield Town Square
Join us for our annual tree lighting! Cookies, snow, music, crafts, and more!
City of Augusta Christmas Light Up Spectacular
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Date: December 3rd
Time: TBA
Location: Augusta Common
The City of Augusta is hosting the annual Christmas Tree Light-Up & Fireworks Spectacular at the Augusta Common in collaboration with local partners. Activities for children and families, such as train rides, inflatables, and pictures with Santa start at 4:00 pm. The Christmas Tree Light-Up, followed by fireworks, will be at dusk
New Ellenton Tree Lighting
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Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: New Ellenton, SC
Annual Tree Lighting
Christmas Tree Lighting at Hickman Hall
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Hickman Hall