Nov. 19. This is the last weekend of the Carolina Renaissance Festival and trees are being lit in Birkdale Village and LangTree.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up:
Saturday
Get in the holiday spirit with festive music, holiday performances and activities for the whole family. From Santa’s arrival to the tree lighting, there’s something fun for everyone.
1- 5 pm Holiday Activities and Performances: Stroll throughout the Village and experience face painting, crafts and family fu.! Throughout the day, guests will enjoy holiday performances on the main stage.
5:30 pm Parade through Birkdale Village
6 pm Tree Lights
6:15 – 7:30 pm Dance into the Holidays: Following the lighting, stay for a live performance of holiday hits and party jams.
5:30-9 pm. Countdown to tree lighting, North Pole Post Office, visit with Santa, food and dessert vendors, kid’s train rides. Parking begins at 5:30 pm. Tree lighting at 7:15 pm. Open to all; no admission fee. LangTree Lake Norman, 401 Langtree Rd., Mooresville.
9 am to noon. Every Saturday through Nov. 20. Holiday markets Dec. 11 and 18.
Saturday through Dec. 24
By appointment. Santa will be at Birkdale Village throughout the season and taking photos at the North Pole-inspired cottage.
Saturday and Sunday
10 am – 5:30 pm. The interactive event is a combination of outdoor theater, circus, open air arts and crafts fair, jousting tournament and food. Tickets $27 adults starting at 13 years; $17 ages 5-12 years; 4 and younger free. Renaissance Festival fairgrounds,16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville.
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