Christmas
Santa himself, nearly 200 floats in Christmas parade Saturday
Nov. 29. A four-decades old North Mecklenburg tradition, the holiday parade down Main Street from Davidson to Cornelius, is Saturday. There’s a 40 percent chance of rain, but temperatures will be near 60. The parade, with nearly 200 floats, will go on rain or shine. Santa will attend Participants range from the Cornelius Lemley Color […]
Christmas Market this Saturday
Nov. 22. Lost Worlds Brewing is holding their fourth annual Christmas Market on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 11 am-4 pm. Fifty local artists and makers will be on site including old favorites as well as new vendors. There will be live music, food trucks and cold beer. Lost Worlds will release a special Barrel Aged […]
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 […]
Weekly calendar Nov. 20-26: Gathering for Madalina, parade, Light Up Cornelius
Calendar Sponsors Tuesday, Nov. 21 Gathering for Madalina: New location 6:30 pm | Nov. 21. Cornelius Police are asking the community to come together for Madalina Cojocari, who has been missing since November 2022. The gathering has been moved to the Community Room in Town Hall. Mooresville Christmas Parade 3-5 pm | Nov. 21. Get […]
Birkdale Village Tree Lighting Schedule
Nov. 17. If you got caught in the Christmas Tree lighting event traffic jam last year at Birkdale Village, they’re trying to alleviate some of the issues this year. The event kicks off at 2 pm Saturday Nov. 18, but parking is expected to fill up quickly. Birkdale Village management suggests car-pooling and ride sharing. […]
Gift cards needed for Cornelius’ 2023 Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays
Nov. 15. The 2023 Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays program with the Cornelius Police Department is underway. The Police Department has had a great response from people requesting to sponsor a family for its Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays program and is no longer accepting sponsors. If you would like to still help, the Police Department will be […]
Weekender Nov. 9 – 12: Veterans Day events, craft market, music
Calendar Sponsors Thursday, Nov. 9 Commemorative event marking the Kristallnacht Pogrom of Nov. 9, 1938 7 pm | Nov. 9. At this memorial forum, see a work of art about Kristallnacht, study some historical documents together, commemorate together and mourn together. Led by German Consul General Melanie Moltmann (German Consulate, Atlanta) and Rabbi Becca Diamond […]
Birkdale Village is looking a lot like Christmas
Nov. 3. The annual Christmas tree at Birkdale Village is up so cue the holiday activities. (Christmas is only 52 days away.) • The Lighting of Birkdale Village | Nov. 18, from 2-7 pm • Santa at Birkdale Village | Nov. 19 – Dec. 24. Book your appointment here. • Birkdale on Ice | […]
Moms help LKN families by spreading holiday magic
Oct. 16. With a lot of heart, a little magic, and plenty of merry, three local mothers will help families for the second year through the Merry Magic Project (MMP). Last year’s event helped 10 families with 28 kids. This year’s goal is 15 families. MMP was created by Melissa Cuff and Natalie Zito, both […]
Christmas in July ticket sales for The Charlotte Symphony’s holiday concerts
July 19. Tickets are on sale for The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra’s 2023 holiday concerts. The shows include beloved annual traditions like Handel’s Messiah and Holiday Pops, seasonal favorites like Elf in Concert and Cirque de Noël, and new performances like A Very Thorgy Christmas, featuring drag queen Thorgy Thor, and Soulful Christmas, a celebration of […]
