The holidays just feel special here in Camden. Many think it’s that small town charm, which just gets brighter and jollier as the end of the year approaches. Parades and performances abound, decorations appear along our city streets, and shops and restaurants are bustling with good cheer and great gift ideas.
Make plans to join in on some of these special holiday events and activities, starting with the City of Camden’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 30 at 6:00 pm at City Hall, 1000 Lyttleton Street. The Tree Lighting Ceremony kicks off the “12 Days of Christmas”, highlighting community events taking place in and around Camden between November 30 and December 11. In addition to traditional holiday events, many local businesses will host open houses, pop-up shops, visits with Santa, and more fun and festive ways to help you complete your holiday shopping with less stress.
Here’s a listing of events taking place during the 12 Days of Christmas. Check back often, as more are added each week. We hope to see you out there!
Thursday, November 30
City of Camden Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony – 6:00 pm – Camden City Hall, 1000 Lyttleton Street
Holiday Market Preview Party – 6:00-8:00 pm – Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Ladies Shopping Night – 5:00-8:00 pm – Menagerie Antiques and Broad & Vine, 1028 and 1025 Broad Street
Tinsel Trail – 5:30-9:30 pm – Wateree River Veterans Park, 550 U.S. Hwy 1 South, Lugoff
Friday, December 1
Jingle Mingle – 10:00 am-5:00 pm – Gypsy Boutique, 827 Broad Street
Holiday Market – Bassett Gallery, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street (open through December 10th)
Elf: The Musical – 7:00 pm – Main Stage, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Tinsel Trail – 5:30-9:30 pm – Wateree River Veterans Park, 550 U.S. Hwy 1 South, Lugoff
Nahi Gruv & “Art for All” – 7:00-10:00 pm – Gallery 537, 537 East DeKalb Street
Saturday, December 2
Christmas Wonderland – 10:00 am-5:00 pm – Various locations Downtown and Dusty Bend
14th Annual Country Christmas – 10:00 am-5:00 pm – Old McCaskill Farm, 377 Cantey Lane
Holiday Market – Bassett Gallery, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Elf: The Musical – 3:00 pm – Main Stage, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Tinsel Trail – 5:30-9:30 pm – Wateree River Veterans Park, 550 U.S. Hwy 1 South, Lugoff
SantaLand Drive-Thru – 6:00-8:00 pm – Lugoff Fire Department, 892 U.S. Hwy 1 South, Lugoff
Sunday, December 3
Red Bag Auction – 2:00 pm – Lugoff-Elgin High School, 1284 U.S. Hwy 1, Lugoff
Elf: The Musical – 3:00 pm – Main Stage, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Holiday Market – Bassett Gallery, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
“More Than A Story” Christmas Presentation – 3:00 & 6:00 pm – First Baptist Camden, 1201 Broad Street
Tinsel Trail – 5:30-9:30 pm – Wateree River Veterans Park, 550 U.S. Hwy 1 South, Lugoff
Monday, December 4
Holiday Market – Bassett Gallery, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Tinsel Trail – 5:30-9:30 pm – Wateree River Veterans Park, 550 U.S. Hwy 1 South, Lugoff
Tuesday, December 5
Holiday Market – Bassett Gallery, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Tinsel Trail – 5:30-9:30 pm – Wateree River Veterans Park, 550 U.S. Hwy 1 South, Lugoff
Wednesday, December 6
Holiday Market – Bassett Gallery, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Tinsel Trail – 5:30-9:30 pm – Wateree River Veterans Park, 550 U.S. Hwy 1 South, Lugoff
Thursday, December 7
Men’s Shopping Night – 5:00-8:00 pm – Menagerie Antiques and Silver Leaf Cigar Lounge, 1028 and 1015 Broad Street
A Charlie Brown Christmas – 7:00 pm – Main Stage, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Holiday Market – Bassett Gallery, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Tinsel Trail – 5:30-9:30 pm – Wateree River Veterans Park, 550 U.S. Hwy 1 South, Lugoff
Friday, December 8
Light Up the Night 5K – 6:00 pm – Lugoff-Elgin High School Annex, 1284 U.S. Hwy 1, Lugoff
Holiday Market – Bassett Gallery, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Elf: The Musical – 7:00 pm – Main Stage, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Tinsel Trail – 5:30-9:30 pm – Wateree River Veterans Park, 550 U.S. Hwy 1 South, Lugoff
White Christmas Marathon – 6:00 pm – Vintage Reflections, 526 East DeKalb Street
A Night at the Tavern – 6:30-9:00 pm – Historic Camden, 222 Broad Street
Saturday, December 9
Kershaw County Farmers Market Annual Holiday Market – 8:00 am – 2:00 pm – KCFM, 906 Broad Street
Kershaw County Christmas Parade – 10:00 am – Broad Street, Downtown Camden
Holiday Pop-Up Market – 10:00 am-5:30 pm – The Edge of Broad Street, 1036 Broad Street
Annual Holiday Celebration – 10:30 am-6:00 pm – Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Colonial Christmas Market – 11:00 am-2:00 pm – Historic Camden, 222 Broad Street
Grinch Meet & Greet – 12:00-2:00 pm – Revolution Nutrition, 501 Dicey Ford Road
Holiday Market – Bassett Gallery, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Elf: The Musical – 3:00 pm – Main Stage, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Candlelight Tour of Homes – 3:00-9:00 pm – Camden Archives & Museum, 1314 Broad Street (starting location)
“How the Champ Stole Christmas” – 3:00 pm – Old Armory, 1034 West DeKalb Street
Lights of Lugoff – 6:30 pm – U.S. Hwy 1 South, Lugoff
Tinsel Trail – 5:30-9:30 pm – Wateree River Veterans Park, 550 U.S. Hwy 1 South, Lugoff
Sunday, December 10
Holiday Market – Bassett Gallery, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Elf: The Musical – 3:00 pm – Main Stage, Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton Street
Camden Community Concert Band Holiday Concert – 3:00 pm – Camden High School, 1022 Ehrenclou Drive
Tinsel Trail – 5:30-9:30 pm – Wateree River Veterans Park, 550 U.S. Hwy 1 South, Lugoff
Monday, December 11
Tinsel Trail – 5:30-9:30 pm – Wateree River Veterans Park, 550 U.S. Hwy 1 South, Lugoff
Holiday Paint Party – 6:00-9:00 pm – Silver Leaf Cigar Lounge, 1015 Broad Street (hosted by Camden Art Shoppes)
Looking for more? We’ve got you covered!
Thursday, December 14
Holiday Bowmaking Class – 1:00 pm – Camden Art Shoppes, 1011 Broad Street
Christmas on Fair – 6:30 pm – Bethel Worship Center, 812 Fair Street
Friday, December 15
A Christmas Movie Night – 6:00 pm – Wateree River Veterans Park, 550 U.S. Hwy 1 South, Lugoff
Saturday, December 16
It’s a Wrap Party – 10:00 am-5:30 pm – The Edge of Broad Street, 1036 Broad Street
Wreaths Across America – 12:00 pm at Quaker Cemetery, 713 Meeting Street
Sunday, December 17
Boykin Christmas Parade – 2:00 pm – Boykin Mill Road, Rembert