Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Lexington, South Carolina, for 2026. The Town of Lexington’s Snowball Festival lights the tree and shows ELF at the Icehouse Amphitheater on Friday, December 4, and the Snowball Carnival brings rides, face painting and pictures with Santa on Saturday, December 5. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our South Carolina Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Lexington
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Lexington
- Tree Lighting and ELF: Friday, December 4, lighting at 6:30 pm, free
- Snowball craft fair runs 4 to 8 pm that evening
- Snowball Carnival: Saturday, December 5, 11 am to 3 pm, Santa photos
- Every date checked on the Town of Lexington calendar on Nov 11
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Tree lighting and movieFree
Snowball Festival Tree Lighting Ceremony and ELF Movie Night
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026: craft fair 4 to 8 pm, tree lighting 6:30 pm, ELF at 7:30 pm
- Where: Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W. Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Town of Lexington lights its Christmas tree at the Icehouse Amphitheater on the Friday of the Snowball Festival, with the Riverbluff High School choir singing as the ceremony starts at 6:30 pm.
Families can browse the Snowball Christmas Craft Fair from 4 pm, then stay on the lawn for a free outdoor showing of ELF from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.
Parent tip: Bring blankets or camp chairs for the movie, since ELF plays outside in the amphitheater after the lighting.
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- Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W. Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072 (opens in maps)
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Snowball Festival Carnival with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 am to 3 pm
- Where: Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W. Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free admission
- Ages: All ages
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Saturday of the Snowball Festival turns the Icehouse Amphitheater into a kids carnival with rides and attractions in the middle of downtown Lexington.
There is face painting, balloon animal art and pictures with Santa, and the town hands out free cookies while they last.
Parent tip: Arrive near 11 am for the shortest Santa photo line and the best shot at the free cookies.
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- Address
- Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W. Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our South Carolina Christmas train rides page.
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When each Lexington Christmas event for kids happens
Do the tree lighting and the outdoor ELF screening on Friday night, then come back to the Icehouse Saturday late morning for rides and a Santa photo.
- Snowball Festival Tree Lighting Ceremony and ELF Movie NightLexington · Dec 4
- Snowball Festival Carnival with SantaLexington · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our South Carolina Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Columbia, Rock Hill, Saint George and Spartanburg. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Lexington Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Lexington this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Lexington, South Carolina, for 2026, both part of the Town of Lexington’s Snowball Festival: the Tree Lighting Ceremony with an ELF movie night and the Snowball Carnival with Santa.
When is the Lexington SC tree lighting in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026, at 6:30 pm at the Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W. Main Street, with the Riverbluff High School choir. ELF shows afterward from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.
Where can kids see Santa in Lexington SC?
At the Snowball Carnival on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11 am to 3 pm at the Icehouse Amphitheater, along with face painting, balloon art and rides.
Is the Snowball Festival free?
Yes. The town lists the Snowball Festival as free to attend. Craft fair purchases and some food are extra.
Who do I contact about Lexington holiday events?
The Town of Lexington Parks and Community Services Department, Director Jeff Metz, at jmetz@lexsc.gov or 803-359-2105. The Lexington Jaycees run the Snowball Christmas Parade on December 6.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in South Carolina?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s South Carolina Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Lexington on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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