Christmas Events Around Augusta, GA

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The tree is up, the decorations are out, now it's time to explore the events in and around Augusta! First Choice is your source for some of the greater Augusta area’s Christmas events that you won’t want to miss! If you have family visiting, here is a list of holiday activities that are sure to keep you busy while counting down the days until Christmas. Events may be added to this list throughout the month of December. December 8-10Hayride Through the Life of ChristColumbia County Fairgrounds Sharon Baptist Church takes guests through 12 scenes along a hayride that reenact events in the life of Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago. Includes hot chocolate, live music and children’s activities for those waiting in line. Free. 7 p.m. (706) 541-0667 December 8“Eli’s Bethlehem Inn”Kroc Center Enopion Theatre Company presents its original musical dinner show that takes guests back more than 2,000 years. Limited seating. (706) 771-7777, enopion.com December 8-10 “Twas the Night Before Christmas”Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre The dinner theatre presents Ken Ludwig’s comedy that includes a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who won’t take no for an answer. fortgordon.com December 8-10 Singing Christmas TreeAbilene Baptist Church Music program features traditional and contemporary holiday music. Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. Free. Pick up tickets at the church office. (706) 869-1774, myabilene.org “A Christmas Carol” Imperial Theatre The Augusta Players present a musical version of the Charles Dickens classic. Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $20-$48. augustaplayers.org December 8, 15 Christmas Movie NightEvans Towne Center Park Featured films are Elf (12/1), National Lampoon’sChristman Vacation (12/8) and The PolarExpress (12/15). Free. evanstownecenterpark.com December 9 Auggie’s Holiday BUZZar Lake Olmstead Stadium Toys for Tots drive; holiday vendor fair; Santa and Mrs. Claus (11 a.m.-1 p.m.); touch-a-truck; Mistletoe 5k Fun Run (10 a.m.); appearance by GreenJackets mascot, Auggie; inflatables; refreshments and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. greenjacketsbaseball.com Handel’s “Messiah” Saint Paul’s Church The Augusta Choral Society performs its annual Christmas concert. 7:30 p.m. augustacs.org December 9, 16 Toy Shoppe at Towne CenterEvans Towne Center Park Event includes vendor village, Santa photos, train rides and collection for Toys for Tots. 2-6 p.m. Free admission. evanstownecenterpark.com December 10 All Aboard! The Polar Express Augusta Museum of History The story of the Polar Express will be performed for young passengers. Children must be in pajamas and have their Golden Ticket to board train. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. $5/member’s child, $7/non-member’s child. (706) 722-8454, augustamuseum.org December 13 Holly and the Christmas KerfuffleMaxwell Theatre Augusta University and Porckchop Productions present a Christmas show for young audiences. With only a week left before Christmas, toys are disappearing from Santa’s Workshop and Holly has to catch the toy thief…fast. 10 a.m. Free. (706) 737-1625, calendar.augusta.edu December 15 Noel! Christmas ConcertSt. Teresa of Avila Church Columbia County Orchestra performs with St. Teresa’s Catholic Church Choir. 7 p.m. (706) 755-5849, columbiacco.org December 16Behold the Star 2017Maxwell Theatre Creative Impressions presents a Christmas musical and dance spectacular that mixes classical and contemporary selections from Peter J. Wihousky to Kirk Franklin. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $15-$20. calendar.augusta.edu Holidays in Olde Lincoln Towne Downtown Lincolnton An old-fashioned Christmas festival includes live entertainment, parade, crafts and food vendors. 3-8 p.m. Free. (706) 359-7970, exploregeorgia.org December 20 Christmas with the Annie Moses BandJabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Center The band’s holiday show blends folk, classical, pop, jazz and country. 7:30 p.m. $49. Pre-show dinner also available; reservations required. (706) 726-0366. augustaamusements.com December 21 Merry Grinchmas PartyAugusta Richmond County Library The library celebrates Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas with snacks and family activities like pin the heart on the Grinch. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Registration recommended. (706) 821-2623, arcpls.org December 23 “A Christmas Carol” Storytelling St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Internationally known storyteller Tim Lowry reads A Christmas Caroldressed as Charles Dickens. 3 p.m. $15. Recommended for ages 10 and above. Childcare available with reservations. 706) 736-4575, standrewpc.com From everyone here at First Choice Home Builders, we wish you a safe, blessed, and a very Merry Christmas!  

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