Celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve in Lexington, South Carolina this November and December 2015!
Race against family and friends in the Bodyshop Athletics Turkey Trot, view millions of twinkling Christmas lights at Holiday Lights on the River and ring in the New Year at the 2015 Famously Hot New Year's Eve Party! From Thanksgiving Day events to Christmas festivities to New Year's celebrations, there are holiday events and activities for the entire family happening in Lexington, South Carolina. Mark your calendar today so that you can experience the most festive events of the season!
Visiting from out of town? The
Hampton Inn Lexington, Staybridge Suites,
Wingate and
Holiday Inn Express are offering excellent rates this holiday season. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking at these Columbia hotels.
2015 Holiday Events near Lexington SC:
30th Annual Vista Lights 2015
November 19, 2015 from 5-9PM
Kick off your holiday shopping and fun at the Vista's 30th annual holiday street party! The entire Vista community will take part, with Gervais Street closed to traffic from Gadsden to Assembly streets, and Park and Lincoln closed from Lady to Senate. Start by parking in one of our convenient garages and then stroll up Gervais to Lincoln to see all the festivities. Be sure to stop by One-Eared Cow Glass & the shopping center where Backpacker is located to see all that is going on there as well. Although they are further down Gervais there is still great things to see and do. See our map for a detail list of events.
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra presented by Hallmark Channel
November 20, 2015 at 8PM
Hallmark Channel presents the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on Friday, November 20, 2015. Join us at the Colonial Life Arena for this spectacular performance. Trans-Siberian Orchestra melds the sound and fury of rock with the storytelling of Broadway to create a unique "rock theater" that leaves crowds of all ages speechless. We look forward to seeing you at this exciting holiday event.
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Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo
November 20 - December 30, 2015
Closed Nov 26, Dec 24 & Dec 25
Bring the kids and the camera and see why Lights Before Christmas has continued as a family tradition for more than 25 years! Enjoy nearly one million twinkling lights, countless animated images, nightly visits with Santa and more. Create warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire and enjoy hot cocoa, marshmallows and other festive foods available for purchase.
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Santa Signing Day at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills
November 21, 2015
It only happens once a year. Santa will be available for Children to share with him their holiday wishes. Each child will receive a holiday greeting for Santa to sign plus they can purchase their own jumbo sticker and activity book for the jolly old elf to sign. Exclusive to the gift shop at Robert Mills is Santa’s Magic key, and Santa’s holiday letter kit and reindeer food, all available for the little ones to enjoy the traditions of the holidays in a special way. Parents may take pictures of their little ones with Santa, and on our vintage snow sled as well. Children may view the Historic Basement of Robert Mills where they can see the elves hard at work, gingerbread cookies and goodies baked by Mrs. Claus, the brightly wrapped packages that are ready for giving and the stockings ready to be filled by the fireplace. Sign their own name and their holiday wish on Santa’s GOOD LIST of little boys and girls. Enjoy refreshments for the holidays in the Gift Shop. Little ones can register for our holiday stocking to be given away for the holidays. Adults can register for our holiday wreath to be given away for the holidays. Save while you shop in our unique gift shop nestled in the beautiful gardens of the historic Robert Mills House, and save 30% off our entire shop. Peruse our wonderful collection of holiday décor and gift-able items all on sale now.
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Holiday Lights on the River
November 25 - December 31, 2015
The Midlands Largest Drive-Through Lights Show! Saluda Shoals Park comes alive in a blaze of more than a million sparkling lights. Holiday Lights on the River features over 400 themed, animated light displays on a two-mile loop of the Park! Fun-filled family activities will be offered every night during Holiday Lights on the River. Visitors can ride the Red-Nose Express Hayride to the Wetland, ride the Saluda Shoals Choo-Choo, take a slide on the Winter Wonder Ride, walk along the lighted trail to the Wetland and enjoy a laser light show and the Deck the Doors Holiday door display. Make a craft, visit Santa's Claus'et Gift Shop and roast marshmallows. Santa will make a special appearance at Holiday Lights December 11 - 23 only.
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The Nutcracker Ballet
November 25-29, 2015
Carolina Ballet presents The Nutcracker Ballet at the Township Auditorium November 25-29, 2015. Doors open one hour prior to each performance. Student tickets are available at the Township Auditorium Box Office. Children 6 and under are FREE for the Sunday matinee only but they must have a ticket. Free children tickets are available at the Township Auditorium Box Office.
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Bodyshop Athletics Turkey Trot
November 26, 2015
This event includes: 1 Mile Fun Run / 2.5 Mile Run / 5 Mile Run. All proceeds from this race go directly to the High School Gameday Leadership and Prayer breakfast. Awards will be given to top 3 male & female 2.5 & 5 mile overall; 1st place male and female over 50 (old gobbler); 1st place male and female over 15 and under. Race begins at 7:30 A.M. At the Golden Hills Golf Course in Lexington, SC. Early registration ends November 15.
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Lexington Snowball Festival
December 4-6, 2015
The Lexington Snowball Festival kicks off on Friday night with the Concert & Carnival in the Square. Enjoy s'mores, hot chocolate and a tree lighting at 8PM. On Saturday morning, participate in the PattyPacks Warm a Heart 5K Race and 10K Race. Saturday night, enjoy a Movie in the Square. The Santa Clause will begin at 5:30PM. Bring chairs, blankets and snacks for the family! The Snowball Festival will conclude with the Lexington Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 6th at 3:30PM.
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Lake Murray Visitor Center Holiday Open House 2015
December 12 - 13, 2015
The Historic Lorick Plantation House (Lake Murray Visitor Center) steps back in time to Christmas season 1840 for our Annual Holiday Open House. Area Garden Clubs and volunteers - Coldstream Garden Club, Little Mountain Unlimited Antiques, Pisgah Lutheran Church and the Saluda Garden Club transform the Visitor Center into a Christmas haven with period decorations, including live and dried plant materials. This year the theme is Scents of the Season.
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Holiday Pops Concert
December 13, 2015 at 3:30PM
Harbison Theatre presents the 2015 Holiday Pops Concert! Welcome the holiday season with the fourth annual Holiday Pops concert with the S.C. Philharmonic. Featuring classic, festive carols and contemporary holiday anthems, this family-friendly show will leave audience members with smiles on their faces and seasonal cheer in their hearts.
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Christmas with the Lettermen
December 13, 2015 at 3PM
Tony Butala began singing professionally at age seven in Sharon, Pennsylvania, and by the age of eight was singing on KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, PA. By 1960, The Lettermen - now Butala, Donovan Tea, and Bobby Poynton - were signed to Warner Brothers Records and released their first singles: “Their Hearts Were Full of Spring,” “When,” “The Magic Sound,” and “Two Hearts.” The vision of The Lettermen was of three strong soloists who also had the ability to perform and entertain an audience, also having the discipline needed to be group singers. The sound they came up with was one between the big band vocal groups such as the Modernaires, Pied Pipers, Mills Brothers, Four Freshmen and the early R&B rock groups such as the Ink Spots, Flamingos and the Platters.
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A Christmas Carol at Newberry Opera House
December 17, 2015
With all the warmth and comfort of a cup of Christmas cheer, A Christmas Carol is packed with laughter, pageantry and gorgeous costumes. Every memorable detail of Dickens’ 1843 same-titled novel springs to life—from spine-chilling ghosts to heartfelt renditions of traditional British carols, including God Rest Ye’ Merry Gentlemen, Wassail, Wassail and Good King Wenceslas. Crotchety Scrooge, lovable Tiny Tim and all the fascinating characters we have come to love make Charles Dickens’ enchanting story a treasured holiday event.
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Early Adventures: Old Fashioned Victorian Christmas
December 17, 2015
Introduce your little one to history! Enter the world of Charles Dickens and his famous A Christmas Carol as we learn about Victorian Christmas traditions! Make a Christmas cracker, an ornament, sing some carols, and listen to a ghost story, just like Victorian children traditionally did on Christmas Eve during the late 19th Century. Our Early Adventures program introduces children from ages 3-5 to history through games, crafts and stories in monthly one-hour events. Reservations are suggested.
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Candlelight Tours & Carriage Rides
December 18, 2015
Visit the decorated halls of our historic Robert Mills House and the Hampton-Preston Mansion by candlelight on a guided tour. Enjoy musical entertainment and children’s activities while celebrating the holidays with HC. Before or after your house tour, enjoy a carriage ride through the Robert Mills historic district. Stop by the Gift Shop’s holiday open house throughout the evening for a last minute storewide sale as well as refreshments, holiday tunes, and giveaways. There is limited space on the carriage rides and guests are strongly encouraged to make reservations in advance. Remaining seats for the carriages rides will be sold on a first come basis at the event. Please note: admission to the carriage rides requires admission to the candlelight tours first.
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Ronnie McDowell & Friends - Classic Country Christmas
December 19, 2015
These artists take Christmas to a new level this year with six decades of hits and over 15,000,000 in record sales! Ronnie's hits include the stirring "The King Is Gone," "Older Women," "Watching Girls Go By," "Your Gonna Ruin My Bad Reputation" and a bucket full of other top songs. Ken Mellons is as country as country can get with barn burner hits like "Jukebox Jukie" and "Rubba Dubbin." Deborah Allen's monster hit "Baby, I Lied" started an amazing career that also included "Rockin' Little Christmas." Tommy Cash is not only brother to legend Johnny Cash, he is also a amazing musician with a pure country soul. Amber Hayes is a new country artists with 4 top 40 hits including "C'mon" and "Running Out of Memories." Mandy Barnett made her mark embodying Patsy Cline in "Always...Patsy Cline" at the Ryman, but has gone on to become a star in her own right. Artist Teea Goans also takes the stage with the "Nothing But the Hits" performers.
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WinterFest at the SC State Museum
December 19 –23, 2015
December 26, 2015 – January 3, 2016
Take a break from the holiday frenzy with family activities celebrating the winter season!
Spend your winter break enjoying a variety of family friendly activities during the museum’s two-week WinterFest celebration. Programs vary each day and include activities such as “Holidays around the World” kick-off party, visits with Santa, performances by the Bright Star Touring Theatre, holiday crafts and more.
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Breakfast with Santa
December 19, 2015
Join Historic Columbia for a holiday treat to remember! Enjoy a continental breakfast in our cozy Carriage House while listening to seasonal music. After your meal, view the decorated halls of the Hampton-Preston Mansion, see a Victorian Christmas tree, make a holiday craft to take home, and don’t forget to take a picture with our Victorian Santa Claus!
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FROZEN Sing-A-Long Night
December 30, 2015 from 6-9PM
Calling all Annas, Elsas and Olafs! Enjoy a magical evening inspired by Disney’s Frozen, featuring a meet and greet with Anna and Elsa, hands-on winter crafts and activities, light refreshments and the showing of “Frozen.” “Frozen” costumes are highly encouraged.
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NYE Celebration: A Masquerade
December 31, 2015
This year bring your masque and dress to impress. An Opera House, Join the Dick Goodwin Big Band and a host of guest performers to welcome the New Year with music and dancing, scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and desserts, wine and champagne, and fireworks at midnight. Start the New Year off with a bang and a little mystery. Reserve your hotel and dinner packages early! Sponsored by Ben Arnold.
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Famously Hot New Year's Eve
December 31, 2015
Now in its fifth year, #FHNY is a free, outdoor street celebration that draws a diverse, all-ages crowd from all over the nation -- last year 28,000 strong -- to downtown Columbia, S.C. The entire Midlands region comes together for the New Year's holiday, with expanded hours at family-friendly destinations, pop-up NYE parties at local restaurants and clubs, specials at neighborhood boutiques, hotel deals and more. You don't need tickets for FHNY; it's free! Enjoy regional food & drink, groove to Ms. Lauryn Hill live on stage, marvel at colossal midnight fireworks and revel in a safe, comfortable celebration, brimming with Southern hospitality. Discover the New Year in the New Southern Hot Spot!
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Happy Holidays!
Lexington SC Events
Lexington, South Carolina is home to the 'Jewel of South Carolina', the Lexington County Baseball Stadium, Saluda Shoals Park and other popular attractions! From fishing tournaments to holiday festivities to special annual events, there is always something to do in Lexington, SC. 
