Christmas in Newberry:
Begins November 20, 2026 with Main Street Lights:
Community Tree Lighting

Main Street Lights: Community Tree Lighting

Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:00 - 8:00 pm​​​​

4:00 - 5:30 pm  |  The Newberry Arts Center, 1716 Main Street

Kids can enjoy free Christmas crafts at the Newberry Arts Center during North Pole Nights. Rain or shine, bring them to 1716 Main Street in Newberry to make a festive holiday craft with our wonderful teachers. Fun for all ages!

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4:00 - 5:30 pm  |  Cookie Decorating at Thrivent, 1108 Harrington Street

Visit the Thrivent office on Harrington Street to decorate a delicious holiday cookie!​

5:00 pm  |  Festivities Begin in the Square

• Newberry Brass Quintet NB5 performs until 5:45pm in front of the Community Christmas Tree

• Trackless Train Rides begin on Main St

• Snow Globe Photo Booth begins at the corner of Boyce St and McKibben St

•  Face Painters begin in Memorial Park

• Sigmon Theatrical's Toy Soldier Performers start roaming the event area

• Santa Claus inside Newberry Opera House for photos

• Food and Snack Vendors around the park​

• Interactive bubble artist performing in the park

• Inflatables on Main Street

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​6:00 pm  |  Tree Lighting Ceremony

Enjoy music from local choirs, a special message from the Mayor and others, and the traditional countdown to light up the town! Event festivities mentioned above continue until 8:00 pm. The ASL Club (America Sign Language) from Newberry College will be providing sign language interpretation for the ceremony portion of the event.

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​6:30 pm  |  Showing of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer at the Ritz, 1511 Main Street

Take a walk down Main Street and settle into your seats at the Ritz for a showing of the classic Christmas film, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.

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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm  |  Snow in Memorial Park

Following the Tree Lighting until 8pm:

• Snow machines begin in Memorial Park

• All other activities in the square will continue until 8 pm!​​