Explore Lexington SC Events

We hope that you have had the chance to explore www.LexingtonSC-Events.com to find information on upcoming events, local happenings, and special deals in Lexington, South Carolina and the Greater Columbia Area! It is our goal to share details about upcoming events and local attractions with the local community and visitors from out of town. As you search for the next big concert, show, or local social gathering in Lexington, South Carolina, we hope that you will choose to visit our website. Please take a glance at the brief overview below to see what you can expect to find on LexingtonSC-Events.com.

•  Upcoming Events – Discover upcoming concerts, shows, dinner theaters, theatrical performances, athletic events, fundraisers, and more in the Greater Columbia Area. Find out when, where, and at what time each of these exciting events will take place!

• All Things Free – Experience Lexington, South Carolina and the surrounding area the best way possible … for FREE! Browse through our list of free activities, events, and attractions available to both the local community and visitors from out of town.

• Local Attractions – Check out some of our favorite local attractions such as the beautiful Lake Murray and the Fort Jackson military base.

• Help Wanted – Visit this page to find local job opportunities. Is your company hiring? Tell us about your job opening so that we can promote this open position on our website for free!

• Hotel Deals – Visit this page to find information about our local hotel partners. These local hotel partners in Lexington and the Greater Columbia Area offer great discount rates, excellent customer service and convenient locations. Start planning your next trip to Lexington today!

Whether you are a member of the local community, in Lexington for a work related event, or visiting Lexington for a family vacation, we invite you to explore our site to learn all about this wonderful South Carolina destination. 

Help us expand! If you are hosting an upcoming event, own a local attraction, or simply love something about Lexington that is not currently listed on our website, please share details with us so that we can list your event or attraction for FREE on www.LexingtonSC-Events.com!

A special thanks to all of our followers, fans, and friends! We appreciate your interest in our site and look forward to hearing from you about your favorite Lexington events and attractions!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Christmas Holiday Events in Lexington, South Carolina

Holiday goodies, treats, and traditions are popping up all throughout Lexington, South Carolina as the city gets ready to celebrate the Christmas holiday. As the decorations go up and holiday festivities begin, we invite you to attend these exciting holiday events in Lexington and the Greater Columbia area. Take a glance at these December events below and visit our Upcoming Events page to find additional details that include specific event websites!

Lights Before Christmas

Now – December 30, 2011 from 6:00PM – 9:00PM (Closed Nov 24, Dec 24 & Dec 25)

Lights Before Christmas has become one of the most popular Columbia, South Carolina annual holiday events of the season. It is the only place in town where it snows every night and visitors can find nearly one million twinkling lights!

Holiday Lights on the River

NOW - December 31, 2011

Holiday Lights on the River offers the largest drive through lights show in the Midlands. Visit Saluda Shoals Park and watch as it comes alive with 400 themed, animated light displays on a 2 mile loop.

Christmas in Cayce

NOW – December 31, 2011

Cayce offers quite a few holiday events throughout December. To start, visitors can take a ride through the Cayce City Hall complex to enjoy twinkling lights, holiday displays, and festive music! Visit our website to browse through the various Christmas in Cayce events that will take place throughout the month including Christmas Traditions and War Between the States Lantern Tours.

A Whoville Christmas Carol

December 3, 2011 at 2:30PM and 7:30PM

Join us as the Chosen Dance Academy performers bring you this exciting rendition of the classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas. This original dance production features jazz, ballet, tap, musical theater, & hip-hop! It is a holiday performance you will not want to miss!

24th Annual Columbia Christmas Pageant

December 8 - 11, 2011

Join First Baptist Columbia for a unique event that has been a South Carolina Family Tradition since 1988. Admission is free but a ticket is required for this event. Tickets are available at the First Baptist Ticket Office.

Harborside Lights

December 10, 2011 from 5:00 - 8:00PM

Celebrate the holiday season at Lake Carolina's eighth annual Harborside Lights! Join us for lots of holiday fun including horse-drawn carriage and hay rides, photos with

Santa, Screen on the Green, amazing food, live music and holiday shopping.

Christmas Open House at the Lexington County Museum

December 11, 2011

All of the houses at the Lexington County Museum complex will be open and will feature period Christmas decorations and live music. This event is free to the public and there will be light refreshments, including hot apple cider and gingerbread!

Meet Santa from the Thanksgiving Day Parade

December 16, 2011 at 6:00PM

Join us at Macy's - Columbia Place Mall to meet Santa straight from the Thanksgiving Day Parade! Guests will enjoy festive fun when Macy's Santa and his entourage of elves roll into town on their magical holiday tour bus.

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker

December 23, 2011 at 7:30PM

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker tells the beloved Christmas story of the girl who falls in love with a Nutcracker Prince - with Russian flair. Praised by the NY Times as "thrilling and expansive," the 40 impeccably trained Russian dancers leap, spin and lunge as you have never seen before.

Jamil Shriners New Years Eve Celebration

December 31, 2011 at 6:00PM 

Join us for an exciting New Years Eve Celebration Charity Event. The Jamil Shriners are hosting this 2011 - 2012 celebration and everyone is invited. Net proceeds from this event are for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children. We hope to see you there at this exciting holiday event.

The Greater Columbia Area will be celebrating with Christmas holiday events all month long. We hope that you will join us for some of these exciting upcoming events. If you are hosting or attending a special holiday event that is not currently listed on our website, please let us know and we will be happy to share your event details with visitors from out of town and the local community!

Happy Holidays!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Thanksgiving Festivities in Lexington, South Carolina

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and it is time to finalize those last minute holidays plans. Together, with our sister site ColumbiaSC-Events.com, we found a few restaurants in the Greater Columbia area that will be providing delicious Thanksgiving menus. If you are entertaining for the holidays, make a reservation at one of these restaurants so that you, your family, and friends can enjoy your holiday meal without worrying about any set up or clean up! Just sit back, relax and enjoy every minute of this exciting holidays. In addition, we have partnered with several local hotels that will be offering discount rates over the holidays. Invite your family and friends that are visiting from out of town to make a reservation at one of these luxurious hotels.

For dinner plans, call one of these restaurants in the Greater Columbia area and make a reservation for your Thanksgiving dinner:

Cracker Barrel

2208 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210  ||  803-731-0672 

1140 Kinley Road, Irmo, SC 29063  ||  803-732-2835

Thanksgiving Menu

Special Hours: Starting at 11:00AM

 

Garibaldi Café of Columbia

2013 Greene St. Columbia, SC 29205  || 803-771-8888

Thanksgiving Menu

Special Hours: 12:00PM – 8:00PM

Ruth's Chris Steak House

924-A Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201  ||  803-212-6666

Thanksgiving Menu

Would you like to enjoy the delicious sides that Ruth's Chris Steak House has to offer in the comfort of your very own home? Call today and order your favorite side items to go! Pick them up on Thanksgiving and take them home to enjoy with your family!

Once you have finalized your dinner reservations, visit our website to choose a hotel in Lexington / the Greater Columbia area that will be perfect for your family and friends. Guests will enjoy the comforts and amenities that they would find in their very own home in the spacious guest rooms found at these local hotels. 

Now that all of the planning is complete, you can relax and enjoy this wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. We wish everyone in Lexington, South Carolina a very happy Thanksgiving! Let us know if you have heard about any additional local restaurants that will be serving delicious Thanksgiving menus. We are happy to share all of the details!

Happy Thanksgiving Lexington!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

A Big Welcome from Lexington SC Events!

Welcome to the new blog for LexingtonSC-Events.com! Lexington, South Carolina is a beautiful city filled rich history, and wonderful entertainment. It is our goal at LexingtonSC-Events.com to share information about upcoming events, local attractions, hotel deals and coupon offers available in Lexington, SC and the Greater Columbia area.

Follow our blog to hear about the next big concert, show, fundraiser, or social gathering taking place in Lexington and the Greater Columbia Area. Plus, stay in tune for details on favorite local attractions and free activities that Lexington has to offer. As you read our blog and browse our site, keep an eye out for special hotel deals and coupon offers brought to you by the Lexington community.

People travel from all over to visit Lexington, South Carolina. Our goal is to make sure that both visitors from out of town and members of the local community have a chance to experience everything that Lexington, South Carolina has to offer. If you know about a local attraction or upcoming event that is not currently listed on our website, please let us know. We can promote your Lexington attraction or upcoming event for free!

Thanks for reading along and visiting our website. We look forward to working together with the local community to promote the very best that Lexington, South Carolina has to offer.
 

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events