
Join the Town of Huntersville Parks & Recreation Department as we kick off December with our annual holiday festivities in Downtown Huntersville at Veterans Park! Several events will help ring in the holiday season, and all events are free to attend.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Town Tree Lighting, presented by Mike Hege with the Pridemore Team at Compass, will ignite the season of giving and community collaboration. Join us for our annual Huntersville Tree Lighting, presented by Pridemore Team at Compass. Mike Hege with the Pridemore Team at Compass will light the tree at 6:30 p.m. There will be something for everyone; live music, rides, sweet treat & beverage vendors, and Santa's Workshop.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3:00 - 8:00 pm Holidays in Huntersville presented by Novant Health is where community feels like family. Join us for an afternoon of holiday cheer. Activities will include FREE children’s rides, Artisan Ice Sculptures, holiday performances on stage from a variety of local groups, Carolers of Christmas Past, face painting, balloon twisters, roaming holiday characters, letters & pictures with Santa, and much, much more! Shop with 50+ local vendors who have the perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Food Trucks & Local Beverage vendors will also be on site with food and drinks for purchase.
The holiday spirit will continue Thursday, December 10th thru Saturday, December 12th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Santa's Village inside the American Legion Post 321 building. Bring the family and enjoy a magical flight and enchanting stroll through the North Pole to visit with Santa.
Road Closures During the Event:
Friday, December 4, 2026: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 5, 2026: 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Main Street from Huntersville-Concord Rd to Bigham St.
Maxwell St. from Huntersville Concord Rd. to Huntersville ARP Church.
Event Public Parking:
Town Center Parking Garage - 105 Gilead Road
Huntersville Elementary - 200 Gilead Road
Downtown greenway Trailhead 102 Gilead Road
Huntersville Arts & Cultural Center 14614 S Old Statesville Road
Reserved parking for those needing Closer and Accessible Parking:
Town Hall - 14704 N. Old Statesville Road
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