Tree Lighting Ceremony
Come join us in a traditional small-town holiday celebration on Thursday, December 4th at 6:00 p.m. at the Depot in Historic Downtown Aberdeen. There will be Christmas carols, reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, the lighting of the Christmas Trees, refreshments of hot chocolate, cider, coffee, and cookies, and the arrival of Santa Claus via the Fire Truck.

Supper with Santa
Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor this very popular Holiday event, Supper with Santa. Children and their families can enjoy a dinner catered from Texas Roadhouse, make crafts, enjoy a holiday movie, and visit with Santa (great picture opportunity). This annual dinner is scheduled on Friday evening, December 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Aberdeen Recreation Center. Supper with Santa is open to children of all ages. The cost is $5 for children 10 and under, $10 for resident adults and children over age 10, and $15 for non-resident adults and children over age 10. Registration deadline is Tuesday, November 25th. For additional information, please call the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department at (910) 944-PARK.

Old Fashioned Christmas at the Malcolm Blue Farm
The Malcolm Blue farmhouse will be open and decorated in the fashion of the period on Saturday, December 6th from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.. Music and light refreshments will be provided. The pack house will be open with children’s activities such as letters to Santa and making bird feeders and soap carvings. The museum will also be open to visitors. Come celebrate Christmas, in the spirit of the 1820s! This event is FREE and open to the public!  The Farm is located at 1177 Bethesda Road, Aberdeen.

Aberdeen Christmas Parade
Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor the Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13th at 11:00 a.m. in Historic Downtown Aberdeen. There will be so much to see and fun for children of all ages. Of course Santa will visit during the parade. The parade route can be downloaded here.  If you would like to enter the parade, Registration Forms are available at the Aberdeen Recreation Center or can be downloaded here. Registration forms must be returned by 5:00 p.m. December 5th. To participate in the parade, sponsor a float, or for more information or questions, contact Jack Clelland at 910-944-7275.