Hatley Memorial Tree Lighting
- Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET
- 400 Main Street West, Downtown Valdese
- Free / not listed
- Hosted by Town of Valdese
Valdese, Burke County
2026 Christmas events in Valdese, North Carolina.
Valdese holiday events
Valdese kicks off the season with the Hatley Memorial Tree Lighting on Main Street on Dec 1, followed by the Valdese Christmas Parade downtown on Dec 5.
Parades & tree lightings
3 verified events for 2026.
Tree Lighting
Valdese Christmas Parade
- 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
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 5 PM
- Downtown Valdese
- Free spectators
Markets & shopping
1 verified event for 2026.
Christmas in November Craft & Gift Show
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 4 PM
- Old Rock School, Valdese
- Cost: check link
Kids & family
4 verified events for 2026.
Photos With Krampus!
- Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 5 PM
- Creationizm Tattoo Company, Valdese
- Cost: check link
Photos With Krampus!
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 5 PM
- Creationizm Tattoo Company, Valdese
- Cost: check link
OCP presents: The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon
- Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · 7:30 PM
- 400 Main St W, Valdese
- Cost: check link
Mingle with Kris Kringle (3 sessions)
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 8:30 AM
- 400 Main St W, Valdese
- Cost: check link