Downtown Conway’s annual Christmas Celebration begins December 1 and continues each Thursday night through December 22. The shops of downtown Conway are open until 8 p.m. to welcome holiday shoppers. Fun events during this time include a tree lighting, visits with Santa, living window displays, an appearance by Curtis the Camel, a gingerbread house challenge, and performances by kids from Kingston Elementary and Conway High School. Downtown Conway, including Laurel Street and 4th Ave. Thursdays, 6-8 pm. Free. (843) 248-6260, www.conwayalive.com