The 12 Days of Christmas

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