Gastonia Christmas Parade & Christmas in the City
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · Parade 4:30 PM; marketplace ~5–8 PM; tree lighting after parade
- Chester St & Main Ave to Broad St; Rotary Centennial Pavilion
- Free spectators
- Hosted by Visit Gaston NC
Gastonia, Gaston County
2026 Christmas events in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Gastonia holiday events
The county seat of Gastonia closes out the parade season with the Christmas Parade & Christmas in the City — a holiday marketplace and tree lighting at the Rotary Centennial Pavilion.
Parades & tree lightings
1 verified event for 2026.
Parade
Markets & shopping
8 verified events for 2026.
Christmas Missions Marketplace
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 9 AM
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link
Christmas Market at Gastonia Farmers Market
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link
CG Christmas Market
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link
Crackasmyle's 'Coustic Christmas Part II
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 7 PM
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link
Holiday Vendor Craft Fair
- Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 9 AM
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link
Teen Kindness Project: Holiday Cards @ Main
- Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 4:00 PM ET
- Carol K. Reinhardt Auditorium
- Free
- Hosted by Gaston County Public Library
- Check event page / often free drop-in.
DIY Gifts for Teens @ Main
- Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · 4:30 PM ET
- Main Branch
- Free
- Hosted by Gaston County Public Library
- Check event page / often free drop-in.
Stitch-By-Stitch: Macrame Ornaments @ Main
- Tue, Dec 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM ET
- Multi-Purpose Room
- Free
- Hosted by Gaston County Public Library
- Check event page / often free drop-in.
Shows & theater
7 verified events for 2026.
The Nutcracker presented by Gaston Dance Theatre
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link
VKC Christmas Concert: A Gashouse Christmas
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 7 PM
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link
It's a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Show
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link
55th Annual Christmas Gospel Praise
- Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · 5 PM
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link
Sensory-Friendly Movie: The Muppet Christmas Carol @ Main
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 10:30 AM–12:00 PM ET
- Carol K. Reinhardt Auditorium (Main Branch)
- Free
- Hosted by Gaston County Public Library
- No registration noted.
The History of McAdenville and the McAdenville Christmas Lights
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM ET
- Main Branch
- Free
- Hosted by Gaston County Public Library
- Check event page / often free drop-in.
2026 Holiday Movie: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever @ Main
- Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET
- Carol K. Reinhardt Auditorium
- Free
- Hosted by Gaston County Public Library
- Check event page / often free drop-in.
Kids & family
9 verified events for 2026.
SEASON OF GIVING KICKOFF!
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 10 AM
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link
Cars & Coffee in the Park / 4th Annual Toys for Tots Collection
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 8 AM
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link
Tindol's Annual Toys for Tots Run!
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 8:30 AM
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link
Community Family Christmas Movie Night
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 6 PM
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link
Breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Claus
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 9 AM
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link
Santa's Coming to Magic Wand
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 2 PM
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link
Tweens & Teens (ages 10 & up): Holiday Games @Union Road Branch Library
- Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · 4:00 PM ET
- Union Road Branch
- Free
- Hosted by Gaston County Public Library
- Check event page / often free drop-in.
'Tis the Season Crafts @Union Road Branch Library
- Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 10:30 AM ET
- Union Road Branch
- Free
- Hosted by Gaston County Public Library
- Check event page / often free drop-in.
The Chutes at Crowders Camps
- Nov 27, 28; Dec 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 26, 2026; Jan 1, 2027 · Fridays 7:00–8:30 PM; Saturdays 6:00–7:30 PM ET
- Crowders Springs / Crowders Camps, Kings Mountain / Gastonia area (confirm campus on tickets page)
- $25/person
- Hosted by Crowders Camps
- Snow-free tubing fundraiser. Nine selected sessions only (not a continuous Nov 27–Jan 1 run). Limited to 80 guests per session. Tickets are non-refundable; reschedules need 48 hours' written notice. Camp addresses include Lower Crowders Springs, 4914 Linwood Rd, Kings Mountain; Crowders Ridge, 130 Camp Rotary Rd, Gastonia; Upper Crowders Springs, 413 Misty Lane, Gastonia. Confirm which campus on the tickets page.
Food & nightlife
1 verified event for 2026.
52Hikes Ugly Sweater Hike
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 11 AM
- Gastonia
- Cost: check link