Friday, Dec. 1 – Saturday, Dec. 2
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
7:30 pm | Dec. 1. Christmas concert and all CYO ensembles will be performing. Check website for ticket information. Lake Forest Church, Huntersville.
The Huntersville Town Tree Lighting
6-9 pm | Dec. 1. light the tree at 6:30 p.m. There will be something for everyone; rides, food and beverage vendors, 50+ craft vendors, Santa and a very special performance by Maddie Poppe, season 16 winner of American Idol. Tree lighting is 6:30 pm. Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., downtown Huntersville. Parking at Town Center Parking Garage, 105 Gilead Rd.; Huntersville Elementary, 200 Gilead Rd.; Downtown Greenway Trailhead, 102 Gilead Rd.; Town Hall, 101 Huntersville-Concord Rd.
Holiday Concert
7 pm | Dec. 1. The North Mecklenburg Community Chorus will present a free concert. Santa will join them. Huntersville United Methodist Church, 14005 Stumptown Rd., Huntersville.
Friday, Dec. 1 to Sunday, Dec. 3
6-9 pm | Dec. 1-2. And 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | Dec. 3. As a part of Christmas in Davidson and a new Advent Festival, an exhibit of nativity sets and artwork that reflect how different people and cultures interpret the Nativity. Congregation House Davidson College Presbyterian Church, downtown Davidson.
Saturday, Dec. 2
1 pm | Dec. 2. The parade route follows Main Street (Hwy. 115) from Davidson through Cornelius and ends at the intersection of North Main Street and Catawba Ave in Cornelius. it is approximately 2 miles.
Holiday Concert
10 am | Dec. 2. The North Mecklenburg Community Chorus will present a free concert. A tree lighting and refreshments follow. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 8121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
3-8 pm | Dec. 2. A reveal of the town’s 150th anniversary time capsule. Activities will include free children’s rides, Artisan Ice Sculptures, holiday performances on stage from a variety of local groups, Carolers of Christmas Past, glitter tattoos, balloon twisters, roaming holiday characters, letters and pictures with Santa, and more. Shop with 50+ local vendors. Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., downtown Huntersville. Parking at Town Center Parking Garage, 105 Gilead Rd.; Huntersville Elementary, 200 Gilead Rd.; Downtown Greenway Trailhead, 102 Gilead Rd.;
Town Hall, 101 Huntersville-Concord Rd.
8:15 – 9:15 am or 9:30 – 10:30 am | Dec 2. Tickets required and go on sale Nov. 2. Join Santa and his cheerful elves for a buffet-style breakfast.Ticket proceeds will benefit Seasons of Giving, a nonprofit that assists individuals who live alone rediscover the joy of social interaction through their participation in their program. Red Rocks Cafe, Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
6-9 pm | Dec. 2. Head to the waterfront at Lake Norman Yacht Club to see and cheer on the brightly illuminated boats and sailboats bedecked in their finest holiday décor. Bring an unwrapped new toy for the parade’s benefit for Toys for Tots – collection box at the yacht club, 297 Yacht Rd., Mooresville.
Through Dec. 2
Check website for times | Nov. 30 – Dec. 2. Based on a true story, Suh’s dark and poetic play explores the life of Afong Moy, the first documented Chinese woman to set foot on U.S. soil. Afong Moy was brought to America in 1834 to be put on display for a paying public who were mesmerized by her differences. For the next half-century, she performed across the Eastern United States for curious white people, showing them how she ate, what she wore, and the highlight of the event; how she walked with her tiny bound feet. Ages 14 and older. $25-$45. Cain Center For The Arts, Cornelius.
8:30 am (9:45 am sold out) | Dec. 2. Every table with children must be accompanied by an adult; table capacity is 6 people. $26 age 13 and older; $21 age 2-12; younger than 2 free. A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to Seasons of Giving LKN. Red Rocks Cafe at Birkdale Village, Huntersville.
Sunday, Dec. 3
CANCELLED BECAUSE OF WEATHER — Noon – 2 pm | Dec. 3. Fun, pet-loving family event where your pup can enjoy a visit with Santa, you can shop for unique dog gifts and more. Robbins Park, West Catawba Avenue.
House and Store Guided tour & Hanging of the Greens
1:15 and 3 pm | Dec. 3. Reserve your port for this seasonal favorite and learn traditional and natural decorating with greenery for the holidays. Step back in time to 1779 and explore the Hugh Torance House and Store. There is no fee but donations are welcome. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
7-8:30 pm | Dec. 3. Annual Vespers service of lessons and carols is a time-honored tradition. The traditional candlelight worship service features choral music and scripture readings by campus leaders reflecting upon the hope and promise of Christ’s birth in the Christmas season. Special guests include the Davidson College Brass Quintet and the Tower Ringers handbell choir. Free and open to the public. Davidson College Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, Davidson.
Hanukkah Gift Shop
10 am- 1 pm | Dec. 3. Great selection of Hanukkah items. Gifts, dreidels, candles, menorahs, gelt, children books, games, tableware, party goods and more. Temple Kol Tikvah, 605 South St., Davidson.
Through Dec. 3
Check website for times | Nov. 29- Dec. 3. In the 1879 debut of Henrik Ibsen’s iconic A Doll’s House, Nora Helmer shocked audiences with her infamous “door slam heard around the world,” a bold decision that terminated her relationships with her husband and children but created space for a budding relationship with herself. In Part 2, Nora is back, knocking on that same door she slammed 15 years earlier. $25-$45. Cain Center For The Arts, Cornelius.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
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 prevention efforts. Purchase tickets and get more info by emailing info@ncarhof.com or calling 704-663-5331. 215 N. Main St, Mooresville.
Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop
10:30am- noon | Dec. 6. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.
Dec. 6-25
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
Guests are invited to Birkdale Village to celebrate Chanukah with a traditional Menorah lighting ceremony, children’s crafts, donuts and more.
The Menorah Lighting at Birkdale Village
5:30 pm | Dec. 7. Join Chabad of Lake Norman for a Chanukah celebration. Guests are invited to the Parkway to celebrate Chanukah with a traditional Menorah lighting ceremony, children’s crafts, donuts, latkes gelt and more. Birkdale Village Huntersville.
Friday, Dec. 8
Roseanne Cash
7:30 pm | Dec. 8. Rosanne Cash has released 15 albums that have earned four Grammys. She is one of only a handful of women to be elected to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Queens University of Charlotte, 1900 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte 28274.
6-8 pm | Dec. 8. Listen to strolling carolers. Visit Christmas Tree Lane and hop on horse-drawn wagon rides. Sweet holiday treats and hot chocolate keep patrons warm along Broad and Main streets. Downtown Mooresville.
Saturday, Dec. 9
Hanukkah
5-8 pm | Dec. 9. Everyone welcome. Donut truck, Jewish dancing, music, crafts, candle lighting. On the Green in Davidson, 119 S. Main St., Davidson.
Flashlight Candy Cane Dash5:30 – 7:30 pm | Dec. 9. The town fills the lawn with candy canes to be found and enjoyed. Children also enjoy stories read by Santa Claus, crafts, hot chocolate and more. Town Hall, Catawba Avenue, Cornelius.
9 am – 3 pm | Dec. 9. Pottery, hand made wooden items, stained glass, fascinator hats for all occasions, garden stepping stones, hand made candles, jewelry, quilts, a bake sale by the Bethel Presbyterian Women, and more. Bethel Presbyterian Church, Family Life Center, 19920 Bethel Church Rd., Cornelius.
2-5 pm | Dec. 9. Featuring David Fleming, author of “Who’s Your Founding Father?” Cedar Grove and Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Grove Rd., Huntersville.
The Docksiders, Yacht Rock tribute
8 pm | Dec. 9. Led by three-time Grammy nominee Kevin Sucher, The Docksiders take you to a time machine to the year 1981. Tickets: $30-$50. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
2-3 pm | Dec 9. Have you completed the same puzzles more than once? Ready for some new ones? Bring your gently used puzzles and leave with new-to-you puzzles. Puzzles must be 100+ pieces without any missing pieces. Children’s puzzles must be swapped for children’s puzzles. Cornelius Library, Catawba Avenue.
A Classic Christmas in Downtown Mooresville
5-9 pm | Dec. 9. Santa visits, wagon rides, carolers, ice skating, awesome shopping and dining, hot cocoa and treats, two life-sized snow globes, WinterLights Alive, live musical performancers and Christmas vendor village and more. Main & Broad streets, downtown Mooresville.
Dec. 8 – 9
Huntersville Half Marathon & Holiday 5k
7 pm Dec. 8 and 8 am Dec. 9. The Huntersville Holiday 5k will start Friday at 7 pm, while the Huntersville Half Marathon & 10k will begin on Saturday at 8 am in Birkdale Village. All runners will receive a medal upon finishing, and Fleet Feet Sports will present cash prizes to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in both races. The Huntersville Half Marathon & 5k is also working in partnership with Speed for Need, a non-profit focused on empowering community members affected by disability or disease through participation in fitness events. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go toward supporting Speed for Need in their efforts.
Sunday, Dec. 10
House and Store Guided Tour & Holiday Crafts
1:15 pm and 3 pm | Dec. 10. Reserve a spot for this seasonal treat, holiday crafts and guided tour at the Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville. There is no fee but donations are most welcome.
Agnus Dei (Michael W. Smith cantata)
5 pm | Dec. 10. The performance features vocalists and musicians from Community in Christ Lutheran Church in Cornelius, Huntersville Methodist Church, and First Baptist Church of Huntersville. It is free and open to the public. First Baptist Church of Huntersville, 14813 N Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville.
Monday Dec. 11
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.
Thursday, Dec. 14
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
6-8 pm | Dec. 15. Listen to strolling carolers. Visit Christmas Tree Lane and hop on horse-drawn wagon rides. Sweet holiday treats and hot chocolate keep patrons warm along Broad and Main streets. Downtown Mooresville.
Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop
10- 11:30 am | Dec. 15. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Rd., Cornelius.
Saturday, Dec. 16
Lighted Boat Parade. Photo | Visit Lake Norman
5th Annual Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade
5:30 pm | Dec.16. Starting at Blythe Landing then headed to Ramsey Creek, we have the finale at the Duke Energy Explorium with food trucks and Santa. Little Smiles will collect toys to be shared with the children of the Levine Children’s Cancer Center.
North Carolina Christmas Festival
1-5 pm | Dec. 16. Enjoy free pictures with Santa Claus, a free toy giveaway for the kids, free gift wrapping, Christmas coloring & word search, ornament decoration and more. Pro Tip: Show your holiday cheer by wearing family ugly Christmas sweaters. Admission is free. Parking $8 per car, credit or debit card only. Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 State Highway 49, Concord.
Sons of Serendip
8 pm | Dec. 16. Sons of Serendip, the Billboard charting classical-crossover quartet, return for a holiday engagement. $35-$55. Cain Center, Cornelius.
Creative Clay/ Pottery Family Workshop
6:30 pm- 8 pm | Dec. 16. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.
Sunday, Dec. 17
House and Store Guided Tour & Carols & Feasting
1:15 pm and 3 pm | Dec. 17. Reserve a spot for this special holiday treat. Our Foodways team will cook an 18th-century meal over an open fire. Join in singing traditional carols in the 1805 parlor. There is no fee but donations are welcome. Hugh Torance House and Store, 8231 Gilead Rd., Huntersville.
Christmas Cantata
11 am | Dec. 17. The Mt. Zion UMC chancel choir/praise team and the Bethel Presbyterian Church choir combine for this presentation with an orchestra. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius.
Christmas Cantata
3 pm | Dec. 17. The Mt. Zion UMC chancel choir/praise team and the Bethel Presbyterian Church choir combine for this presentation with an orchestra. Bethel Presbyterian Church, 19920 Bethel Church Rd., Cornelius.
Wednesday, Dec. 20
Creative Clay/ Pottery Senior Workshop
10:30 am-noon | Dec. 20. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.
Mark O’Connor
Friday, Dec. 22
Holiday instrumental and folk by three-time Grammy and seven-time CMA Award winner Mark O’Connor, who melds the influences of French jazz and New American classical music.Tickets: $30-$50. Cain Center For The Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Thursday, Dec. 28
Creative Clay/ Pottery Family Workshop
6:30 pm- 8 pm | Dec. 28. Clayworks will lead participants in a hands-on clay workshop. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. Projects will be taken to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned for pickup. Please allow 3 weeks for this process. David B. Waymer Recreation and Senior Center, 14008 Holbrooks Rd., Huntersville.
Monday, Jan 1
10 am – 1 pm | Jan. 1. Celebrate Hogmanay, a Scottish New Year’s celebration steeped in centuries of rich history. The event is free to attend, but registration is required, and donations are encouraged. Guests can enjoy a warm bowl of vegetable soup catered by Savory Moments and are invited to bring canned goods to donate to Caterpillar Ministries, a local non-profit organization that helps those in need in our community. You can also bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with your friends and family. At First Footin’, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about this ancient Scottish tradition through a guided walk around the property. They will hear stories about the history of Rural Hill, which dates back to the 18th century. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.
Saturday, Jan. 6
4-6 pm | Jan. 6. Join the Davidson Lands Conservancy to celebrate its success in 2023. Donors, volunteers and community partners are invited to enjoy food, drink, live music and door prizes during a recap of the positive gains DLC has made in the areas of conservation, greenways, tree plantings and wildlife preservation. Hurt Hub, Davidson.
Thursday, Jan. 15
7:30 pm | Jan. 15. Free and open to the public in-person and live streaming. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St., Davidson.
Jan. 21
Alicia Chapman will play oboe and English horn. Photo | Music at St. Alban’s
3 pm | Jan. 21. Alicia Chapman, professor of oboe at Appalachian State University, will play oboe and English horn and be joined by her friends on organ and baritone voice.Tickets: $20 adults; $15 seniors. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Ln., Davidson.
Saturday Jan. 27
6-9 pm | Jan. 27. A celebration of Scottish heritage will feature a three-course dinner and one free pour of Scotch whisky for the toast to the immortal memory of Robert Burns. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best tartan and kilts. Tickets $75-$150. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville.
Thursday, Feb. 13
7:30 pm | Feb. 13. Free and open to the public in-person and live streaming. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St., Davidson.
Thursday, March 13
7:30 pm | March 13. Free and open to the public in-person and live streaming. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St., Davidson.
April 20-21,2024
The Loch Norman Highland Games and Scottish Festival
Tickets and a new life patron program are on sale now; $30-$3,000. This is a traditional Scottish festival that takes place annually at Historic Rural Hill, Huntersville. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the event. Visitors can enjoy traditional Scottish music and dance performances, as well as athletic competitions such as caber tossing, hammer throwing, and tug-of-war.
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