Downtown Kannapolis Christmas

About

A Kannapolis Christmas in downtown Kannapolis features a November tree lighting at Village Park followed by a Celebration of Lights running through December, plus a December nighttime parade down Laureate Way and West Avenue. Village Park programming includes the Winterland Express train, carousel rides, visits with Santa, performances by the Kannapolis Singing Bears, s'mores, and a holiday marketplace. Local craft and artisan vendors set up on weekends, and food trucks serve throughout. Admission to the park and lights is free; ride tickets required separately.

Details

Type

Holiday

Season / Event Date(s)

December 2026 (typically early December)

Venue

Downtown Kannapolis, NC 28081

Tags

• christmas festival
• downtown kannapolis
• tree lighting
• vendors
• family