LangTree Annual Tree Lighting
Mooresville- Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Event 5:00–9:00 PM; lighting ceremony 7:30 PM ET
- 401 LangTree Rd, Mooresville / Lake Norman area
- Free / not listed
- Hosted by Visit Mooresville
Iredell County
Mooresville's LangTree tree lighting and 82nd annual Christmas Parade anchor the season, with Statesville's Chickadee Hill Farms lighted path, downtown tree lighting, a Live Nativity at First ARP Church and the parade, plus small-town celebrations in Troutman and Harmony.
All Iredell County events
Every verified 2026 holiday event across Iredell County, grouped by what to do — parades & tree lightings, lights & house displays, markets & shopping, shows & theater, kids & family, and food & nightlife. Prefer a single city? Jump to its page below.
Parades & tree lightings
7 verified events for 2026.
Tree Lighting
Mooresville Christmas Parade (82nd annual)
Mooresville- Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET
- Main Street Mooresville (south from Statesville Ave to past Wilson Ave near Merino Mill)
- Free for spectators
- Hosted by Mooresville Christmas Parade
Downtown Statesville Christmas Tree Lighting
Statesville- Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · 6:00–7:00 PM ET
- Broad Street United Methodist Church, 315 W Broad St
- Free / not listed
- Hosted by Downtown Statesville
Statesville Christmas Parade
Statesville- Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET
- Downtown Statesville — Center St from Bell St to Statesville High School
- Free spectators
- Hosted by Statesville Christmas Parade
Troutman Christmas Parade
Troutman- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM–12:30 PM ET
- Starts Old Murdock Rd → Eastway Dr; ends Troutman Baptist Church
- Free spectators (entrants donate Toys for Tots)
- Hosted by Lake Norman Visitors Guide
Harmony Christmas Parade
Harmony- Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET
- Starts at Harmony Elementary School
- Free spectators
- Hosted by Town of Harmony
Harmony Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting
Harmony- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 3:30 PM
- Town Square
- Cost: check link
Lights & house displays
2 verified events for 2026.
Amanda's fave
Chickadee Hill Farms Tree Festival (lighted path)
Statesville- Fri, Nov 27 – Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 4:00–8:00 PM ET
- 181 East Monbo Rd
- $15/person; kids 12 & under $10; under 2 free (includes raffle tickets); Santa, carnival games
- Hosted by Chickadee Hill Farms
Amanda's fave
Zootastic Christmas Wonderland of Lights
Troutman- 2026 season dates pending on zootasticpark.com
- Zootastic Park, 448 Pilch Rd, Troutman
- Cost: check link
- Hosted by Zootastic Park
- 2026 season dates pending on zootasticpark.com as of Nov 10, 2026. Prior seasons ~$15 ages 2+; confirm 2026 dates and pricing.
Markets & shopping
8 verified events for 2026.
Santa Minis with BRP
Mooresville- Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 2 PM
- Mooresville, NC
- Cost: check link
Teen Craft: Hidden Holidays Jar
Mooresville- Fri, Dec 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM–2:00 PM ET
- Main Library
- Free
- Hosted by Mooresville Public Library
- Registration required (opens 2026-11-21).
Teen Craft: Hidden Holidays Jar (West)
Mooresville- Fri, Dec 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM–11:00 AM ET
- West Branch
- Free
- Hosted by Mooresville Public Library
- Registration required (opens 2026-11-21).
Teen Craft: Holiday Latte Ornament (West)
Mooresville- Wed, Dec 9, 2026 · 4:00 PM–5:00 PM ET
- West Branch
- Free
- Hosted by Mooresville Public Library
- Registration required (opens 2026-11-25).
Downtown Statesville Shop & Stroll
Statesville- Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 5:30–8:30 PM
- Downtown Statesville
- Free
- Hosted by Downtown Statesville
- Holiday shopping night across downtown Statesville; confirm details on downtownstatesville.com.
Christmas Mini Sessions
Statesville- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 12 PM
- Statesville, NC
- Cost: check link
Merry & Bright Christmas Party
Statesville- Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · 6 PM
- Statesville, NC
- Cost: check link
Master Gardeners: Gardening Through The Holidays
Statesville- Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM–7:00 PM ET
- Statesville Library
- Free
- Hosted by Iredell County Public Library
- Registration required.
Shows & theater
3 verified events for 2026.
Annual Christmas Concert 2026
Mooresville- Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · 7:30 PM
- Mooresville, NC
- Cost: check link
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Walking Tour)
Statesville- Dec 10–19, 2026
- Theatre Statesville
- Paid — theatrestatesville.com
- Hosted by Theatre Statesville
White Christmas
Statesville- Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · 6 PM
- Statesville, NC
- Cost: check link
Kids & family
8 verified events for 2026.
Making Spirits Bright Square Dance!
Mooresville- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 7 PM
- Mooresville, NC
- Cost: check link
Santa on Main Street
Mooresville- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 10 AM
- Mooresville, NC
- Cost: check link
Build a Snowman Scavenger Hunt
Mooresville- Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · All day
- Both Locations
- Free
- Hosted by Mooresville Public Library
- No registration / drop-in.
Teen Take and Make: Winter Sugar Scrub
Mooresville- Mon, Dec 7, 2026 · All day
- Both Locations
- Free
- Hosted by Mooresville Public Library
- No registration / drop-in.
Live Nativity — First ARP Church
Statesville- Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM
- First ARP Church, Statesville
- Free
- Hosted by First ARP Church of Statesville
Holiday Shop & Stroll in Downtown Statesville
Statesville- Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 5:30 PM
- Statesville, NC
- Cost: check link
Honking Holiday Party
Troutman- Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · 4:00 PM–6:00 PM ET
- Troutman Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Iredell County Public Library
- Check event page.
Pictures with Santa at Lowry's
Harmony- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 10 AM
- Harmony, NC
- Cost: check link