The City of Camden is celebrating its 2022 Christmas Season "Believe in the Magic of Christmas in Camden" Whether it's strolling through Christmas displays, browsing throughout the city's holiday decor or participating in the many events, Camden has something for everyone this Holiday season.
Besides the shopping and great restaurants, there is SO MUCH to see and do in Camden this Christmas with our biggest celebration yet! Enjoy the many Christmas displays and Photo ops around town, drop your letters at Santa's special mailbox, take a ride through downtown on the Christmas Train, view the amazing entries in the Gingerbread House Competition and much much more!
Saturday, November 26th, is GREAT shopping in Camden for Small Business Saturday which is a national special event and recognition for small businesses.
The first week in December finds a great line up of events. Start off your Thursday evening joining in on December 1st with Christmas Caroling for those that are in Hospice Care. Everyone is invited to meet at St. John's Episcopal Church at 117 Harrison Ave NW at 5pm to go caroling. This great evening is sponsored by OCMC Hospice.
If you don't have a bucket big enough to carry a tune, stop by the Camden Country Club on December 1st for "Hub's Hollyday House" Christmas Market Fundraiser. There'll be food and vendors so come out and find the perfect gifts that you can only find here for your loved ones.
Don't miss the annual fun and festivities at the Lighting of the Ouachita County Courthouse at 5:30pm on Friday, December 2nd. New decorations and traditional favorites on the courthouse will delight one and all. Enjoy live music, let the kids visit with Santa and take photos with the great holiday décor.
After the Courthouse Lighting, stroll over to the Farmer's Bank parking lot at 7pm for the regional favorite Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt. This is a free event for children 10 years of age and younger. The kids will have a great time hunting the over 700 candy canes hidden throughout the downtown area. There will be special colored candy canes hidden to win great grand prizes. This event is sponsored by the Camden Police Department.
Enjoy a ride throughout downtown Camden on the Christmas Train, FREE for the night. The train is big enough for adults & children to ride and fun for the entire family. The ride will take you throughout downtown Camden for the full effect of the special new downtown decorations, the Courthouse decorations as well as the Nelle Jane Dawson Park complete with the spectacular 18' LED musical Christmas Tree.
Friday will be free rides on the Christmas train to see the lights and through the historic district with luminaries to tour the historic home dressed up for Christmas. Saturday will be the tours only (no train).
Tickets
$5 Adults
$3 Students
Schedule
December 2nd & 3rd • 5:30pm – 8pm
December 8th • 6pm – 8pm
December 19th - 22nd • 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Tinsel & Tails + Paint Your Pet, a special fundraiser benefitting H & P Animal Alliance, will be held at Native Dog Brewery (125 Madison Ave SE) on Saturday, December 3rd. Bring your 4-legged friends for your special Christmas photos and shop through unique pet items on display, followed by the Paint Your Pet Party.
A Night with Saint Nicholas - December 4th
All are invited! Join St Louis Catholic Church and Freedom Church as we discuss St. Nicholas and his role upholding the full divinity of Christ. It will be a night of prayer, reflection, Christmas carols, and fellowship. Event is free and will be held at 202 N. Adams Ave.
Throughout the Entire Holiday Season (Nov.-Dec.):
Santa's Mailbox will be located in Nelle Jane Dawson Park (Washington & Adams).
Beautiful Community displays at Nelle Jane Dawson Park @ Washington and Adams and at the corner of Washington & California (Dr. Ladd's Lot).
New additions to the Courthouse Christmas display.
Santa's Workshop in Garden Oaks Shopping Center is back!! Open every Saturday from Thanksgiving weekend until Christmas, 12 (Noon) until 5pm. Let the kid's come visit with Santa for a magical experience. Photo packages are available for purchase with all funds benefiting the Women's Crisis Center of South AR.
For more info on these events and registration forms, visit ExploreCamden.com