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Events this weekend focus on Christmas and winter activities.

Weekly calendar Dec 18-24: Events and Christmas services

Calendar Sponsors Wednesday, Dec. 20 Christmas Cookie Decorating Course 6:15 – 8:3 pm | Dec. 20. Farmhouse Christmas, Beginner Cookie Class taught by Pamela Donoghue. In this 2-hour class you will learn the basics of decorating with Royal icing on six cookies.  The instructor provides everything you need including the tray to take your cookies […]

Birkdale on Ice

Weekender Dec. 14-17: Boat parade, Christmas festival and more

Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Dec. 14 Jazz Combos Fall Concert 7:30-9 pm | Dec. 14. The Davidson College Jazz Combos present an evening celebrating the jazz greats. Free and open to the public. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College. Friday, Dec. 15 LKN Perform Magical Holiday Moments 6 pm | Dec. 15. The students […]

Speedway Christmas 

Weekly Calender Dec. 11-17: Christmas Festival, lighted boat parade and more

Calendar Sponsors Monday Dec. 11 Chamber Music Recital 7:30-9 pm | Dec. 11. Students performing an evening of chamber music accompanied by Tomasz Robak. Free and open to the public. Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College. Wednesday, Dec. 13 Holiday Classics with the Charlotte Symphony 7 pm | Dec. 13. A performance of […]

Guests are invited to Birkdale Village to celebrate Chanukah with a traditional Menorah lighting ceremony, children's crafts, donuts and more.

Weekender Dec. 7-10: Hannukah celebrations, Candy Cane Dash, theater and more

Calendar Sponsors Through Dec. 25 Winterlights Alive Downtown 5:30 – 9 pm | Dec. 6-25. This dynamic projected light show has turned the corner of Broad St. & Center Ave. into a dazzling holiday lightscape. Downtown Mooresville Thursday, Dec. 7 The Menorah Lighting at Birkdale Village 5:30 pm | Dec. 7. Join Chabad of Lake […]

The Docksiders, Yacht Rock tribute

Weekly calendar Dec. 4-10: Menorah Lighting, LKN Orchestra at Cain Center and more

Calendar Sponsors Wednesday, Dec. 6 Stocks for Tots 6:30-8:30 pm |Dec. 6.  Join the stars of auto racing at the 25th annual Stocks for Tots. This fun and fundraising event is your chance to mingle with motorsport greats, get autographs, and make a difference in the lives of children. Net proceeds benefit local child abuse […]

Lighted Boat Parade. Photo | Visit Lake Norman

What’s happening in December and beyond

Friday, Dec. 1 – Saturday, Dec. 2 Christmas in Davidson 6-9 pm | Nov. 20-Dec. 2. Guests can expect to enjoy a Holiday light show, roving entertainment, live nativity scene, bubble snowflakes, gifts from the artisan village, a children’s craft area and more. Downtown Davidson. Friday, Dec.1 Cornelius Youth Orchestras 7:30 pm | Dec. 1. […]

The Big Day at the Lake float | Photo by Jan Black

Weekender Nov. 30 – Dec. 3: Christmas in Davidson, Santa Paws in the Park, NoMeck Parade and more

Calendar Sponsors Through Sunday, Dec. 31 Downtown Holiday Light Spectacular 5:30 pm | Nov. 27-Dec. 31. Orchestrated light show set to music on the lawn at Town Hall, 413 N. Main St., Mooresville. Through Sunday, Dec. 3 A Doll’s House: Part 2 Check website for times | Nov. 29- Dec. 3. In the 1879 debut […]

Weekly calendar Nov. 27 – Dec. 3: Everything holidays with parade, concerts and more

Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, Nov. 27 –  Sunday, Dec. 31 Downtown Holiday Light Spectacular 5:30 pm | Nov. 27-Dec. 31. Orchestrated light show set to music on the lawn at Town Hall, 413 N. Main St., Mooresville. Wednesday, Nov. 29 Holiday Gala 8-9:30 pm | Nov. 29. Davidson College choirs, orchestra, Appalachian Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble […]

Light up Cornelius. Courtesy VLN

Weekend Calendar Nov. 24-26: Light Up Cornelius, holiday markets and more

Calendar Sponsors Saturday, Nov. 25 Light Up Cornelius 4-7 pm | Nov. 25. Annual tree lighting around 6 pm. Attendees can enjoy community group performances, children’s activities, horse-drawn carriages rides, a model train display, food and drink, s’mores, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Cain Park and Cornelius Town Hall, Catawba Avenue. Huntersville […]

Christmas house

Throw up the Lights and register for the Deck the House Contest

Nov. 20. Registration starts today to enter the town’s first Deck the House Contest. Enter our contest and show us your best outdoor holiday decorations whether you go traditional or all out. The public will vote on their favorites, and the winner gets bragging rights and a prize. Registration through Dec. 8 is free and […]