Alexander County

Taylorsville anchors the Alexander County holiday season with the 79th annual Alexander County Christmas Parade through downtown, plus holiday markets and family events in Taylorsville and Hiddenite.

All Alexander County events

Every verified 2026 holiday event across Alexander County, grouped by what to do — parades & tree lightings lead the way. Prefer a single town? Jump to its page below.

Parades & tree lightings

1 verified event for 2026.

Alexander County Christmas Parade (79th annual)

Taylorsville
Parade
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET
Downtown Taylorsville
Free spectators
Hosted by Alexander County

Markets & shopping

9 verified events for 2026.

Highland Christmas Minis

Taylorsville
Other
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 1 PM
Hidden Creek Family Farm, Taylorsville
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Christmas Minis at Fleurish Greenhouse

Taylorsville
Other
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 5 PM
Fleurish Greenhouse, Taylorsville
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Christmas Open House

Taylorsville
Other
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 10 AM
Treasure Cove Antique Mall, Taylorsville
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Holly Jolly Market

Taylorsville
Other
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 10 AM
327 Herman Rd, Taylorsville
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Crafters Christmas Market

Taylorsville
Other
Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 9 AM
184 Hwy 16 N, Taylorsville
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Holiday Paint & Sip

Hiddenite
Other
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7 PM
70 Hiddenite Church Rd, Hiddenite
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Brunch Boutique & Besties (holiday)

Hiddenite
Other
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 9:30 AM
70 Hiddenite Church Rd, Hiddenite
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Christmas Painted Barn Quilt

Hiddenite
Other
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 10 AM
70 Hiddenite Church Rd, Hiddenite
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HVFD Merry Market Vendor Event 2026

Hiddenite
Other
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 5 PM
4975 NC Highway 90 E, Hiddenite
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Kids & family

7 verified events for 2026.

Santa and Friends Christmas Bash!!!

Taylorsville
Other
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 12 PM
Taylorsville Lions Club Alexander County Fair
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UCW presents Christmas Clash for the kids

Taylorsville
Other
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 5 PM
Taylorsville Lions Club Alexander County Fair
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A GRINCHY KIND OF CHRISTMAS

Taylorsville
Other
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 10 AM
300 W Main Ave, Taylorsville
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Save The Date For Christmas Down On The Farm!

Taylorsville
Other
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · 10 AM
8810 US Highway 64/90 W, Taylorsville
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Christmas in Bethlehem Drive Thru

Taylorsville
Other
Fri, Dec 11, 2026
885 Icard Ridge Rd, Taylorsville
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Miss Carolina GRINCH-MAS

Taylorsville
Other
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 12 PM
Alexander Central Auditorium, Taylorsville
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A Revolutionary Christmas

Hiddenite
Other
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 4 PM
316 Hiddenite Church Rd, Hiddenite
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