A Very Berry Christmas Events
Held Annually the Friday before Thanksgiving
Main Street Lights: Community Christmas Tree Lighting
6:00 pm
November 19, 2021
Experience the Joy of the start to the holiday season with us. The show will feature special holiday music performed by Newberry school choirs, a special message from our Mayor, and the traditional countdown to light the town!
On Display in December
A Very Berry Christmas: Gingerbread Competition DISPLAY NOW OPEN
Competition entries can be seen on display in the Newberry Arts Center (1200 Main Street) in the month of December.
Fridays in December before Christmas
Santa's Tour of Newberry
5:00 pm- 6:00pm
Fridays in December
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 6pm! Follow the links below for route details:
December Route 1*
*Please note- Santa will end his tour on FRIEND STREET, parallel to Main Street, due to Main Street Shop & Dine Night.
Fridays in December before Christmas
North Pole Nights
6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Fridays in December
Community Hall & Memorial Park
Experience the wonders of the North Pole! Enjoy fluttering faux snow in Memorial Park, crafts and a special Christmas story from Mrs. Claus, courtesy of the Newberry County Chamber of Commerce. Before arrival, all children are invited to write letters to Santa, at home, to bring and place in the NEW letters to Santa mailbox! Santa will reply to 3 letters weekly!
LETTERS TO SANTA
Write your letter to Santa for the NEW letters to Santa mailbox! Santa will reply to 3 letters weekly! See if Santa replies to you in the Newberry Observer during the month of December! Can't wait to talk to Santa? Call WKDK and leave your message for him anytime during the season: 803-638-3262.




Best in Show at the 2018 Official Gingerbread house Competition
Kids Entry at the 2018 Official Gingerbread house Competition
Best in Show at the 2020 Official Gingerbread house Competition
OTHER CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN THE CITY OF NEWBERRY, SC
Held annually in November
Downtown Holiday Open House
Downtown Newberry
The Newberry Downtown Development Association invites you to attend their Holiday Open House! Downtown shops and stores will be rolling out the welcome mat for you. Explore what downtown has to offer during the weeks of festivity. Shops will be open for you to find early Christmas gifts or just the thing you need for your Thanksgiving centerpiece. Come for shopping, dining, refreshments, sales, door prizes and fun! More information here.
Held annually in December
FREE Showing of the Polar Express at the Ritz Theater
Night of the Tree Lighting at 7:30 pm
The Newberry Community Players invite you to see the beloved Christmas Classic movie, The Polar Express, for FREE at the Ritz Theater. www.theritzonline.com
Throughout the Holiday Season
Christmas Shows at the Newberry Opera House
The Newberry Opera House is set to host a variety of holiday and Christmas themed shows this season. For show information and ticket details visit www.newberryoperahouse.com.
Runner up in the 2020 Official Gingerbread house Competition
