The Holiday Season kicks off with The Holiday Light Show in Mooresville on Friday followed by Light Up Cornelius on Saturday.
Thursday, Nov. 28
Lake Norman Turkey Trot Running Festival
This is a Lake Norman tradition! The family–friendly fun run starts Thanksgiving morning at 20420 W. Catawba .
Thanksgiving Day – Enjoy!!
Friday, Nov. 29
The annually awesome Holiday Light Spectacular features 150,000 lights set to music. A community favorite you won’t want to miss! North Main Street, Mooresville.
Experience early holiday traditions including open hearth cooking, horse-drawn wagon rides, mulled wine, ornate decorations, a live reading of the Night Before Christmas, Victorian era outdoor games, blacksmithing, Victorian carolers and more! Latta Plantation, 10am.
Saturday Nov. 30
Annual tree lighting on the lawn of Cornelius Town Hall. Attendees can enjoy community group performances, children’s activities, carriage rides, train display, a variety of concessions, and a visit from Santa! 4pm-7pm.
Ray Evernham’s 7th annual AmeriCarna LIVE car show will be held Saturday, Nov. 30 (rain date is 12/1). The show will again be open to all cars. Ingersoll Rand, Davidson.
Sunday Dec. 1
Dec. 1, 8 and 22. Christmas at the Movies through the classic movies of It’s a Wonderful Life, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Christmas Story. Mt. Zion UMC.
Christmas in Cornelius is coming to town! Join us and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of live bands, Christmas carols and choirs, food trucks, craft breweries, holiday kids activities and even a visit from Santa himself!
Lake Norman Orchestra Concert & Dinner
Join Maestro Eduardo Cedeño as he ushers in the holiday season with the Lake Norman Orchestra! We have special surprises planned. Langtree Plantation. 4:30pm – 8:30pm.
Monday Dec. 2
The new Board of Commissioners will share their plans and priorities for the next two years, followed by an open Q&A session to answer your questions. Harvey’s Cornelius, 8:30am-9:30am.
Drop a letter off at the Cornelius Arts Center’s mailbox to the North Pole and Santa will respond! All letters must include a self-addressed and stamped envelope in order to receive a response. Runs Dec. 2 – Dec. 13.
Wednesday Dec. 4
Starts at 5:30-7:00. Entry $5.00. Every person receives a pack for participating. Play, Trade, Enjoy.
