Morganton Christmas Parade
Morganton- Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET
- Downtown Morganton
- Free spectators
Burke County
Morganton leads the Burke County holiday season with a downtown Christmas parade and Frosty: A Musical Adventure at CoMMA, while Valdese lights up with the Hatley Memorial Tree Lighting and its own Main Street parade, and Hildebran hosts its town Christmas parade.
All Burke County events
Every verified 2026 holiday event across Burke County, grouped by what to do — parades & tree lightings lead the way. Prefer a single city? Jump to its page below.
Parades & tree lightings
5 verified events for 2026.
Parade
Hatley Memorial Tree Lighting
Valdese- Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET
- 400 Main Street West, Downtown Valdese
- Free / not listed
- Hosted by Town of Valdese
Valdese Christmas Parade
Valdese- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM ET
- Downtown Valdese Main St from Church St to Morgan St
- Free spectators
- Hosted by Town of Valdese
PJ's on Parade
Valdese- Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 5 PM
- Downtown Valdese
- Free spectators
Town of Hildebran Christmas Parade
Hildebran- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 1 PM
- Downtown Hildebran
- Free spectators
Markets & shopping
2 verified events for 2026.
Christmas Market Fundraiser
Morganton- Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 9 AM
- 1834 US-70 E, Morganton
- Cost: check link
Christmas in November Craft & Gift Show
Valdese- Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 4 PM
- Old Rock School, Valdese
- Cost: check link
Shows & theater
5 verified events for 2026.
Frosty: A Musical Adventure (CoMMA / Barter Players)
Morganton- Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM ET
- CoMMA, 401 S College St
- $13 + tax (+ facility fee)
- Hosted by City of Morganton
World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with a Live Orchestra
Morganton- Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 7 PM
- CoMMA, 401 S College St, Morganton
- Cost: check link
Festive Christmas Caroling w/Joe Hasty
Morganton- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 2 PM
- Silver Fork Winery, Morganton
- Cost: check link
Miracle on East Union Street - A Christmas Play
Morganton- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 2 PM
- 1023 E Union St, Morganton
- Cost: check link
CoMMA presents Western Piedmont Symphony: Holiday Spectacular
Morganton- Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · 7 PM
- CoMMA, 401 S College St, Morganton
- Cost: check link
Kids & family
16 verified events for 2026.
Christmas Tree Luminaries with DeAnna Steiner
Morganton- Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 10 AM
- 506 S Sterling St, Morganton
- Cost: check link
Smokey Mountain Christmas
Morganton- Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6 PM
- Morganton Bluegrass Church
- Cost: check link
Ringing in the Holidays
Morganton- Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 5 PM
- 2272 Mount Home Church Rd, Morganton
- Cost: check link
Show Small Showcase (Christmas)
Morganton- Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 10 AM
- 905 W Union St, Morganton
- Cost: check link
A Motown Christmas featuring The Motortown All-Stars
Morganton- Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · 7 PM
- CoMMA, 401 S College St, Morganton
- Cost: check link
A Gilboa Old Fashioned Christmas!
Morganton- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 5 PM
- US 64, Morganton
- Cost: check link
North Morganton UMC Christmas Bizarre
Morganton- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 7 AM
- North Morganton United Methodist Church
- Cost: check link
Walk Through Bethlehem (Free Community Event)
Morganton- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 5:30 PM
- 1024 Amherst Rd, Morganton
- Free
Cocoa & Christmas Cinema
Morganton- Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 3 PM
- 4446 NC 126 Rd, Morganton
- Cost: check link
Walk Through Bethlehem (Free Community Event)
Morganton- Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 5:30 PM
- 1024 Amherst Rd, Morganton
- Free
Christmas at Twisted Sisters Barn and Venue
Morganton- Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 5 PM
- 433 Lost Corner Rd, Morganton
- Cost: check link
Photos With Krampus!
Valdese- Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 5 PM
- Creationizm Tattoo Company, Valdese
- Cost: check link
Photos With Krampus!
Valdese- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 5 PM
- Creationizm Tattoo Company, Valdese
- Cost: check link
OCP presents: The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon
Valdese- Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · 7:30 PM
- 400 Main St W, Valdese
- Cost: check link
Mingle with Kris Kringle (3 sessions)
Valdese- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 8:30 AM
- 400 Main St W, Valdese
- Cost: check link
A Night of Christmas with Blake and Jenna Bolerjack
Hildebran- Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7 PM
- 201 Hwy 70 E, Hildebran
- Cost: check link