AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Local communities are getting ready for Christmas with their official tree lightings.

Evans

Evans Towne Center Park will host its annual light display beginning Dec. 4 with the official tree lighting.

The event from 4-9 p.m. will feature ice skating, holiday shopping and local food trucks. Holiday photo opportunities will be available with the Grinch and Santa.

Aiken

The Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will host the 37th annual downtown tree lighting on Dec. 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Newberry Street Festival Center.

The event will be free and open to the public.

In case of rain, the event will be Dec. 5.

Also Dec. 4 is the start of the 2025 Festival of Trees at the Center for African American History, Art & Culture, 120 York St. NE. The fes

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