From traditional parades to festive artisan markets, the region is bright with cheer all December long. 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 LakeMurrayCountry.com/events!
Tree Lightings
South Congaree Tree Lighting
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
Runs
Santa Run & Rudolph Youth Run
Saturday, December 7 | 8:45 AM | 2515 Devine St., Columbia, SC | $35+
Santa’s at Sesqui 5k
Saturday, December 14 | 10 AM - 12 PM | 9564 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC | $30
Parades
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
Prosperity Christmas Parade
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
Gaston Christmas Parade
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
Light Viewings
Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Nov. 15 - Jan. 12 (select nights) | 5 - 9 PM | 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia, SC | $7.99 - 20.99
Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park
Nov. 27 - Dec. 31 | 6 - 10 PM | 6071 St Andrews Rd., Columbia, SC | $25-75
Making Spirits Bright Holiday Pop-Up Experience at Williams-Brice Stadium
Dec. 5, 7, 12, 13, + 14 | 5:30 - 9 PM | 1125 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia, SC | $10
Santa’s Tour of Newberry & North Pole Nights
Dec. 6, 13, + 20 | 5 - 8 PM | Downtown Newberry, SC | Free
Museums & Open Houses
Historic Columbia Holiday House Tours
Nov. 14 - Jan. 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
Markets & Shopping
Christmas Craft Fair at the Icehouse Amphitheater
December 5 + 6 | 4 - 8 PM | 107 West Main St., Lexington, 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
Shows & Performances
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
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 #LakeMurrayCounty.