Lexington Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Lexington and surrounding areas
Lexington’s Christmas 2025 comes alive near the town square and Main Street with festive events, holiday activities, and bright seasonal light displays. Local favorites like the Prosperity Christmas Parade and pop-up markets add to the small-town spirit while A Seussified Christmas Carol and the Mistletoe Market deliver family-friendly entertainment. Whether you’re hunting for charming lights, visiting Santa, or joining evening concerts and tree lightings, Lexington’s downtown landmarks create a warm backdrop for holiday memories.
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Christmas Markets
10 eventsHistoric-themed gingerbread creations available via silent auction.
Christmas Shows
9 eventsHoliday concert by acclaimed artist John Berry
Christmas Lights
7 eventsOver 60 wildlife-themed lantern displays
Christmas Activities
12 eventsAnnual Christmas parade benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities
Editor's Picks (6)
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Christmas with John Berry
(Aiken)
Holiday concert by acclaimed artist John Berry
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Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo
(Columbia)
Over 60 wildlife-themed lantern displays
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Augusta Christmas Parade
(Augusta)
Annual Christmas parade benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities
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Swan Lake Fantasy of Lights
(Sumter)
South Carolina's largest free Christmas light display.
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Vista Lights
(Columbia)
Annual holiday lighting event in The Vista
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Holiday Gingerbread Village
(Augusta)
Historic-themed gingerbread creations available via silent auction.
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Lexington Christmas Events Map
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Lexington Christmas FAQ
The Legendary Festival of Lights, Downtown Holiday Lighting Festival, and the Downtown Holiday Parade are among the largest and most popular annual events in Lexington.
Lexington celebrates with events like the Holiday Lighting Festival in Triangle Park, which features the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree and Hanukkah Menorah, plus ice skating and live music.
Many neighborhoods, including Chevy Chase and Lansdowne, are known for their festive holiday lights and displays each year.
Downtown Lexington, especially Triangle Park and the Convention Center, hosts several holiday markets and vendor stalls featuring local artisans and craftspeople.
Free activities include the Holiday Lighting Festival, neighborhood light displays, and some holiday markets. Ice skating at Triangle Park is also a low-cost option.
Families enjoy the Legendary Festival of Lights, Illuminated Evenings at Shaker Village, and the Downtown Holiday Parade, all of which offer kid-friendly entertainment and activities.