Concord Christmas Tree Lighting
Concord- Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 PM ET; fireworks end the night
- Downtown Concord (Courthouse Plaza / Union & Church St stages)
- Free / not listed
- Hosted by City of Concord
Cabarrus County
Concord's tree lighting and 98th annual Christmas Parade anchor the season, with the Speedway Christmas drive-through light course, Kannapolis' Celebration of Lights and nighttime parade, and the Harrisburg tree lighting.
All Cabarrus County events
Every verified 2026 holiday event across Cabarrus County, grouped by what to do — parades & tree lightings, lights & house displays, markets & shopping, shows & theater and kids & family. Prefer a single town? Jump to its page below.
Parades & tree lightings
8 verified events for 2026.
Tree Lighting
Concord Christmas Parade (98th annual)
Concord- Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 2:30 PM ET
- Starts Church St N & Lake Concord Rd → Church St, Buffalo Ave, Union St; ends Union St & Corban Ave
- Free spectators
- Hosted by City of Concord
City of Concord Tree Lighting Ceremony
Concord- Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM
- Downtown Concord
- Cost: check link
Concity Logan's Lit Christmas Parade
Concord- Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM
- Concord, NC
- Cost: check link
Amanda's fave
Kannapolis Tree Lighting & Celebration of Lights
Kannapolis- Tree lighting Fri, Nov 13, 2026; lights run Nov 13–Dec 30, 2026 · Lighting 6:30 PM ET; fireworks ~6:45 PM. Lights 5:30–9 Sun–Thu; 5:30–10 Fri–Sat (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)
- Village Park, 700 W C St
- Free / not listed
- Hosted by City of Kannapolis Parks & Recreation
- Free admission to lights and bears; carousel & Winterland Express tickets required. City also spans Rowan; listed under Cabarrus.
Kannapolis Christmas Parade
Kannapolis- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET
- Downtown Kannapolis nighttime parade (Main St / Laureate Way area toward West Ave / Vance)
- Free spectators
- Hosted by City of Kannapolis
Downtown Kannapolis Tree Lighting Ceremony
Kannapolis- Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 8:00 PM
- Atrium Health Ballpark, Kannapolis
- Cost: check link
Harrisburg Christmas Tree Lighting
Harrisburg- Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00–8:30 PM ET
- Harrisburg Park
- Free / not listed
- Hosted by Town of Harrisburg
Lights & house displays
3 verified events for 2026.
Speedway Christmas (drive-through lights)
Concord- Fri, Nov 20, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · Nightly 6:00–10:00 PM ET (closed Christmas Eve, Dec 24)
- Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S
- Value Nights starting at $46; Village Nights starting at $60; Express Lane ~$80+ (confirm the live ticket total)
- Hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway (presented by Atrium Health)
- ~4-mile course with over 6 million lights synchronized to 101.3 FM. Christmas Village open Thursday–Sunday. Dynamic pricing per vehicle (up to 15 people); Season Pass $120 + fees.
Hard Family Christmas Lights
Concord- 2026 season
- 1641 Shadow Creek St NW, Concord
- Cost: check link
- Hosted by Tacky Light Tour
- Verify hours on Facebook before driving (2026 Tacky Light map).
Baystone Lights
Concord- 2026 season
- 11423 Baystone Pl, Concord
- Cost: check link
- Hosted by Tacky Light Tour
- Verify hours on Facebook before driving (2026 Tacky Light map).
Markets & shopping
5 verified events for 2026.
5th Annual Christmas Extravaganza
Concord- Fri, Nov 27, 2026
- Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord
- Cost: check link
10th Annual Christmas At Cabarrus Holiday Market!
Concord- Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM
- Concord, NC
- Cost: check link
Cabarrus Christmas Festival
Concord- Sat, Dec 5, 2026
- Concord, NC
- Cost: check link
Trees, Tees, Treats - A Christmas Tree Decoration Workshop - 2 Sessions
Harrisburg- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 2:00 PM
- Harrisburg, NC
- Cost: check link
Wooden Ornaments (MID)
Midland- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 11:30 AM–12:00 PM ET
- Midland Library
- Free
- Hosted by Cabarrus County Public Library
- No registration / while supplies last.
Shows & theater
3 verified events for 2026.
Nutcracker Paint Night at Percent The Nook Concord
Concord- Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM
- Concord, NC
- Cost: check link
Christmas In The City presents: "Everyone Comes Home…at Christmas."
Kannapolis- Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:30 PM
- Kannapolis, NC
- Cost: check link
Regal Miss Christmas - a NC Southern Regal Preliminary event
Mount Pleasant- Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 2:00 PM
- Mount Pleasant, NC
- Cost: check link
Kids & family
11 verified events for 2026.
Santa's Arrival
Concord- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM
- Concord Mills, Concord
- Cost: check link
A VERY GRINCHY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
Concord- Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 12:30 PM
- Cabarrus Brewing Company, Concord
- Cost: check link
Toys for Tots Toy Drive
Concord- Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 12:00 PM
- Concord, NC
- Cost: check link
Santa Mickey's Winter Wonderland Meet and Greet Event!
Concord- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 9:30 AM
- Cabarrus Brewing Company, Concord
- Cost: check link
The Boger Children's Christmas Program
Concord- Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM
- Concord, NC
- Cost: check link
Kid Krafters (CON) — holiday ornaments
Concord- Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · 4:30 PM–5:30 PM ET
- Concord Library
- Free
- Hosted by Cabarrus County Public Library
- No registration.
Polar Express Pajama Party! (CON)
Concord- Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · 4:00 PM–5:30 PM ET
- Concord Library
- Free
- Hosted by Cabarrus County Public Library
- No registration noted.
The Grinch Animated Movie at the Ballpark - Free
Kannapolis- Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:30 PM
- Atrium Health Ballpark, Kannapolis
- Free
Pancakes and Photos with Santa! A Red Clay 12U Fundraiser!
Harrisburg- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 8:00 AM
- Harrisburg, NC
- Cost: check link
Christmas at the Farm
Midland- Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM
- Midland, NC
- Cost: check link
Light Up The Holidays (MID)
Midland- Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET
- Midland Library
- Free
- Hosted by Cabarrus County Public Library
- No registration.