All Things Christmas
Christmas in Hopeland - Hopeland Gardens in Aiken is transformed into an enchanted illuminated Christmas pathway. Live music at nights, free hot cocoa, write letters to Santa and more. 5:45 - 8:45 PM. Thursday through Sunday each week starting December 9th. Free Event.
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Lights of the South - Stunning lights with hayride and more! Daily until December 30th from 6 - 10 PM. Admission is $12/adults, $9/kids.
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December 1st
Christmas Craft Show - Aiken Craft show with over 100 exhibitors. 9 AM - 5 PM at O'Dell Weeks Center.
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Dearing Christmas Tree Lighting - Hot Chocolate, Cookies and Santa Arriving as the Tree is lit for the season. 6 - 8 PM at Old Dearing Elementary School.
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Elf - Christmas in Columbia County showing Elf on the big screen with train rides, and a special appearance by elf on the shelf! 6:30 PM at Evans Towne Center Park. Free Event.
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SouthStar Trolley's Arctic Express - Come aboard the Christmas tour trolley with Mrs. Claus, sing-a-longs, trivia, tour of lights and story time with Santa. Pajamas are encouraged! 6:30 & 8:30 PM.
December 2nd
Christmas Craft Show - Aiken Craft show with over 100 exhibitors. 9 AM - 5 PM at O'Dell Weeks Center.
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Christmas Tree Lighting - 17th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and fireworks at Evans Towne Center Park. 2 - 6 PM. Free Santa photos, train rides, fireworks, ornament decorating, mini golf, food vendors will be on site.
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Grovetown Christmas Parade - Parade starts at 10 AM and heads down Horizon South Parkway and onto Wrightsboro Rd.
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SouthStar Trolley's Arctic Express - Come aboard the Christmas tour trolley with Mrs. Claus, sing-a-longs, trivia, tour of lights and story time with Santa. Pajamas are encouraged! 6:30 & 8:30 PM.
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December 3rd
Columbia County Christmas Parade starts at 2 PM with the route starting at the intersection of North Belair and Washington and traveling down North Belair Rd. Free Event.
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Flashback Cinema - Evans Theater is showing White Christmas on the big screen. 2 PM and 7 PM. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office.
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December 4th
Drive-Thru Nativity - Experience a night in Bethlehem with a professionally-narrated drive-thru nativity at First Baptist Church in Thomson. 7 PM. Free Event.
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December 5th
Drive-Thru Nativity - Experience a night in Bethlehem with a professionally-narrated drive-thru nativity at First Baptist Church in Thomson. 7 PM. Free Event.
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Gingerbread House Making - Chick Fil A at Mullins Crossing will help you create your very own Gingerbread House. 5 - 7 PM. Free Event.
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Lighting of the Tree - Festivities begin at 6 PM at Augusta University in front of Maxwell Theatre. Photos with Santa, caroling, crafts, trolley rides and the tree lighting. Food trucks on site for beverage and snack purchases. Free Event. They will be collecting canned goods for the food pantry.
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December 6th
Drive-Thru Nativity - Experience a night in Bethlehem with a professionally-narrated drive-thru nativity at First Baptist Church in Thomson. 7 PM. Free Event.
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December 7th
Hayride Through the Life of Christ - Take a hayride to learn the true meaning of Christmas. Hot chocolate, live music and kid's crafts while you wait in line. 7 - 9 PM. Free Event.
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Holiday Bingo - Food, Fun and Prizes at 9 AM at Chick Fil A Mullins Crossing. Free Event.
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December 8th
A Christmas Carol - Washington Little Theater presents the Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. 7:30 PM at the Washington Little Theater Co in Washington GA. Tickets are $7.50 kids, $15 adults.
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A Christmas Carol, The Musical - Augusta Players bring the holiday spirit with the musical version of the Charles Dickens Classic. 8 PM. Tickets are $20-$40.
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Hayride Through the Life of Christ - Take a hayride to learn the true meaning of Christmas. Hot chocolate, live music and kid's crafts while you wait in line. 7 - 9 PM. Free Event.
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National Lampoons Christmas Vacation- Christmas in Columbia County showing Christmas Vacation on the big screen! Concessions and adult beverages will be available for purchase. 6:30 PM at Evans Towne Center Park. Free Event.
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Singing Christmas Tree - Abilene invites you to experience their 39th annual Singing Christmas Tree. 7 PM at Abilene Baptist Church. Tickets are free but you will need to get them ahead of time.
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Snow Ball - Themed dance show and a night of social dancing at The Ballroom Dance Center. $15 for the night. Workshops for swing and fox trot are available at 6:30 & 7:15 PM. Workshops are $20 for one, $30 both.
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SouthStar Trolley's Arctic Express - Come aboard the Christmas tour trolley with Mrs. Claus, sing-a-longs, trivia, tour of lights and story time with Santa. Pajamas are encouraged! 6:30 & 8:30 PM.
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December 9th
A Christmas Carol - Washington Little Theater presents the Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. 7:30 PM at the Washington Little Theater Co in Washington GA. Tickets are $7.50 kids, $15 adults.
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A Christmas Carol, The Musical - Augusta Players bring the holiday spirit with the musical version of the Charles Dickens Classic. 8 PM. Tickets are $20-$40.
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Auggie's Holiday BUZZar - Get your Christmas shopping taken care of while supporting local vendors. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, free hot chocolate and coffee. 11 AM - 2 PM at Lake Olmstead Stadium.
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Hayride Through the Life of Christ - Take a hayride to learn the true meaning of Christmas. Hot chocolate, live music and kid's crafts while you wait in line. 7 - 9 PM. Free Event.
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Singing Christmas Tree - Abilene invites you to experience their 39th annual Singing Christmas Tree. 3 PM & 7 PM at Abilene Baptist Church. Tickets are free but you will need to get them ahead of time.
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SouthStar Trolley's Arctic Express - Come aboard the Christmas tour trolley with Mrs. Claus, sing-a-longs, trivia, tour of lights and story time with Santa. Pajamas are encouraged! 6:30 & 8:30 PM.
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December 10th
A Christmas Carol - Washington Little Theater presents the Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. 3 PM at the Washington Little Theater Co in Washington GA. Tickets are $7.50 kids, $15 adults.
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A Christmas Carol, The Musical - Augusta Players bring the holiday spirit with the musical version of the Charles Dickens Classic. 8 PM. Tickets are $20-$40.
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Singing Christmas Tree - Abilene invites you to experience their 39th annual Singing Christmas Tree. 3 PM at Abilene Baptist Church. Tickets are free but you will need to get them ahead of time.
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December 13th
Slugs & Bugs: A Family Christmas Experience - Free family Christmas concert experience at Warren Baptist at 6 PM.
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December 14th
Santa's Workshop - Chick Fil A Mullins crossing has Santa in the house from 5-8 PM with holiday activities for all. Free Event.
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December 15th
A Christmas Carol - Washington Little Theater presents the Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. 7:30 PM at the Washington Little Theater Co in Washington GA. Tickets are $7.50 kids, $15 adults.
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SouthStar Trolley's Arctic Express - Come aboard the Christmas tour trolley with Mrs. Claus, sing-a-longs, trivia, tour of lights and story time with Santa. Pajamas are encouraged! 6:30 & 8:30 PM.
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The Polar Express - Christmas in Columbia County showing The Polar Express on the big screen with train rides, and a special gift from Santa! 6:30 PM at Evans Towne Center Park. Free Event.
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December 16th
A Christmas Carol - Washington Little Theater presents the Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. 7:30 PM at the Washington Little Theater Co in Washington GA. Tickets are $7.50 kids, $15 adults.
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Pictures and Breakfast with Santa - Santa is stopping by Timms Harley-Davidson of Augusta for pancakes, hot chocolate, cookies, crafts and pictures. There may be a Grinch sighting! 9 AM - 3 PM at Timms Harley-Davidson of Augusta. Free Event.
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SouthStar Trolley's Arctic Express - Come aboard the Christmas tour trolley with Mrs. Claus, sing-a-longs, trivia, tour of lights and story time with Santa. Pajamas are encouraged! 6:30 & 8:30 PM.
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Toy Shoppe at Towne Center - Santa Photos, Train Rides, Vendor Village and more. Drop off spot for Toys for Tots. 2 - 6 PM at Evans Towne Center Park. Free Event.
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December 19th
Cookies with Mrs. Claus - Decorate cookies while hanging out with Mrs. Claus from 5 - 7 PM at Chick Fil A Mullins Crossing. Free Event. Bring an unwrapped toy and get a special treat.
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December 21st
Merry Grinchmas Party - Snacks, activities and a reading of Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Free event. 5:25 - 7 PM at the Children's Department at the Augusta Public Library.
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December 22nd
SouthStar Trolley's Arctic Express - Come aboard the Christmas tour trolley with Mrs. Claus, sing-a-longs, trivia, tour of lights and story time with Santa. Pajamas are encouraged! 6:30 & 8:30 PM.
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Super Awesome Storytime - Storytime at 10:30 AM at The Book Tavern with Mr. Kenny reading How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Snack provided by New Moon Cafe. Free Event.
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December 23rd
SouthStar Trolley's Arctic Express - Come aboard the Christmas tour trolley with Mrs. Claus, sing-a-longs, trivia, tour of lights and story time with Santa. Pajamas are encouraged! 6:30 & 8:30 PM.
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December 29th
Super Awesome Storytime - Storytime at 10:30 AM at The Book Tavern with Mr. Kenny reading The Ninjabread Man. Snack provided by New Moon Cafe. Free Event.
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