Christmas Event Guide2026 · Amanda Moncrieff
Cleveland County·
ShelbyKings MountainBoiling Springs

Cleveland County

Shelby anchors the Cleveland County holiday season with the Uptown Christmas Tree Lighting and parade, Kings Mountain lights up Patriots Park, and Boiling Springs brings a downtown Christmas Parade & Holiday Tree Lighting.

All Cleveland County events

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

Shelby

3 events

Kings Mountain

3 events

Boiling Springs

1 event

Parades & tree lightings

5 verified events for 2026.

Annual Uptown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Small Business Saturday Pop-Up Market

Shelby
Tree Lighting
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · Tree lighting 7 PM; music/market activity 4–8 PM ET
Historic Court Square, 103 E Warren St
Cost: check link
Hosted by Uptown Shelby Association
Santa House, music, shopping. One combined card. No event-specific parking fee verified; check the organizer page.
View detailsUptown Shelby Association

2026 Uptown Shelby Christmas Parade

Shelby
Parade
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 3 PM ET (1 PM is participant lineup, not spectator start)
Uptown Shelby (final route/parking — check organizer)
Cost: check link
Hosted by Uptown Shelby Association
Participant application fees are not spectator admission. Confirm final route and parking with the organizer.
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Christmas Kings Mountain Tree Lighting Ceremony

Kings Mountain
Tree Lighting
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6 PM ET
Patriots Park, 220 S Railroad Ave
Cost: check link
Hosted by City of Kings Mountain Special Events
Official Christmas hub anchors the 2026 tree lighting. Parking details not published in checked source.
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Christmas Kings Mountain Parade

Kings Mountain
Parade
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 3 PM ET
Downtown streets from Deal Street to Railroad Avenue
Cost: check link
Hosted by City of Kings Mountain Special Events
Official page states 2026; end time not published — check link for the latest.
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Boiling Springs Christmas Parade & Holiday Tree Lighting

Boiling Springs
Parade
Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · Parade 4 PM; tree lighting and Santa follow (exact time pending)
N Main St / E Homestead Ave south to Stadium Drive; afterward Town Hall, 114 E College Ave
Cost: check link
Hosted by Town of Boiling Springs
Hot chocolate, coffee, cider and cookies at Town Hall after the parade; dinner vendors extra. No event-specific parking/fee statement verified.
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Lights & house displays

1 verified event for 2026.

Christmas Lights Extravaganza — Patriots Park

Kings Mountain
Light Display
Nov 20, 2026 through New Year's (exact closing date pending) · Nightly; hours not stated — check link
Patriots Park, 220 S Railroad Ave
Cost: check link
Hosted by City of Kings Mountain Special Events
Official page says every night Nov 20 through New Year's, but not a numerical closing date or hours. Holiday family programming Dec 5, 12, 19 confirmed on the 2026 events index; specific carriage/hayride schedules and pricing pending. Check the official events index for the current schedule.
View details2026 events index

Markets & shopping

1 verified event for 2026.

Handmade for the Holidays

Shelby
Other
Nov 19 – Dec 23, 2026 · Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM; Sat 10 AM–2 PM; holiday/Sunday openings — check link
Cleveland County Arts Council Gallery, 111 S Washington St
Free to enter; purchases vary by artist
Hosted by Cleveland County Arts Council
Holiday exhibition and sale. Confirm Sunday and holiday hours on the organizer page before visiting. Parking details not stated.
View detailsCleveland County listing
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