Correction:
A story printed in Wednesday’s Pickens Sentinel and Easley Progress stated that a Christmas tree lighting would take place on Dec. 1 with appearances from A.R. Lewis students and Pickens County Superintendent Kelly Pew. That is a separate event that will take place on Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at Blue Ridge Electric in Pickens. We regret this error.
PICKENS—A full schedule of holiday events are on tap for the month of December in the City of Pickens, beginning with the annual Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 1.
Scheduled events include concerts, musicals, contests and even breakfast with Santa.
Below is a list of activities throughout December:
Dec. 1
6:00 PM
Tree Lighting Ceremony at Legacy Square, Christmas Caroling
Youth Christmas Art, Merchant Decorating and Ornament Design Award presentations
Snow Ball Barrel—Chance for everyone to win prizes and surprises from Pickens merchants
Dec. 2
3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Helen Batson and Ladell Crenshaw Piano Concert at Pickens First Baptist Church
6 p.m.
A Band of Shepherds, Youth Musical at Pickens View Wesleyan Church
Dec. 7
6 p.m.
Hand Bell Concert By Grace Methodist Church at Café Connections On Main Street
Dec. 8
9 a.m.
Breakfast With Santa at Pickens Presbyterian Church
4:30 p.m.
A Service of Remembrance at Dillard Funeral Home
6 p.m.
Illumination Ceremony Hillcrest Memorial Park
Dec. 9
6 p.m.
“The Light Has Come,” Children’s Choir and “The REAL Christmas Story,” Preschool Choir at Pickens First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
“Silent Night, Holy Night,” Adult Choir Cantata with the Combined Choirs of United Wesleyan, Pickens View and Easley First Wesleyan Churches at Pickens View Wesleyan Church.
Dec. 15
All day.
Christmas Celebration at Hagood Mill
5 p.m.
Christmas Carolers on Main Street
6 p.m.
Christmas Parade on Main Street
Hot Beverages , Cookies and Parade Awards Ceremony at Pickens Presbyterian Church
Dec. 21
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Third Fridays, Uptown Merchant Specials and Celebration, Holiday Entertainment
Dec. 24
6 p.m.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Grace Methodist Church.
11 p.m.
Pickens Presbyterian Church.
ALL MONTH LONG
Youth Christmas Art Contest.
Entries and winners displayed at participating Pickens restaurants
Christmas Ornament Competition.
Entries on Display at the Avocado Tree Nov. 22nd - Dec. 22nd
Enjoy Special Merchant Holiday Decorations All Around Town





















