Friday, December 9, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., all County employees and the public are invited to attend the annual Christmas tree lighting in the Beaufort County Courthouse Plaza. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the event is free to the public. 

There will be an appearance by a special guest from the North Pole arriving in his sleigh, face painting, food trucks, and of course lots of music and holiday carols being sung.

Food and beverages will be available from Time to Eat, Mother Smokin Good BBQ, Lowcountry Taps HHI and Cinnabon.

The trucks will be set up and ready to serve by 5:30 p.m. and will be available throughout the event.