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

North Pole Nights  |  5:00 - 8:00 pm

Friday Nights  |  December 4, 11 & 18

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5:00 - 6:00 pm  |  Santa's Tour of Newberry

Save the Date for Santa's Tour of Newberry!

On select Fridays in December Santa will tour Newberry's neighborhoods via Fire Truck! All tours end on Downtown's Main Street at 6 pm.  Follow the links below for route details:

 Routes TBA

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4:30 - 6:00 pm  |  The Newberry Arts Center

Kids can enjoy free Christmas crafts at the Newberry Arts Center during North Pole Nights. Rain or shine, bring them to 1200 Main Street in Newberry to make a festive holiday craft with our wonderful teachers. Fun for all ages!​

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6:00 - 7:00 pm  |  Mrs. Claus at the Library

Children can visit the Newberry County Memorial Library for a story read by Mrs. Claus, games, a free book and a snack!

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6:00 - 8:00 pm  |  Snow & Santa in Memorial Park

Experience the wonders of the North Pole! Enjoy fluttering faux snow in Memorial Park and take pictures with Santa!

Main Street Lights: Community Tree Lighting

Friday, November 20, 2026

5:00 - 8:00 pm

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Pre-Event Offerings from 1:00 - 5:00 pm: TBA​​

 

Main Street Lights Begins at 5:00 pm:

 

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

  • Balloon Artists begin in Memorial Park

  • Sigmon Theatrical's Toy Soldier Performers Start Roaming the Event Area

  • Santa Clause inside Newberry Opera House for photos

  • Food and Snack Vendors: TBA​

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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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6:15 pm  |  Snow in Memorial Park

Following the Tree Lighting until 8pm:

  • Snow machines begin in Memorial Park

  • Trackless Train, Snow Globe Photo Booth, Balloon Artists, Toy Soldier Performers and Snack Vendors continue until 8:00 pm​​

A VERY BERRY CHRISTMAS PHOTO CONTEST

 

Join the Christmas Cheer!

Submit your photos of downtown Newberry's decorations.

The photo that best captures the magic of downtown Newberry during the holiday season will win a digital photo frame and gift basket. Contest begins November 20 through December 15, 2026 at 12pm. Use this link below to submit your photo and to vote for your favorite.

Visit our site between November 20-December 15 to submit your picture.

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