Christmas Tree Lighting Downtown Lincolnton
Lincolnton- Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 6:30 PM ET
- E Side Court Square / 100 Block E Main
- Free / not listed
Lincoln County
Holiday happenings across Lincolnton and Denver — a downtown tree lighting, the 68th annual Christmas parade, Santa's Village, a holiday market, theater, light displays and a holiday car show.
All Lincoln County events
Every verified 2026 holiday event across Lincoln 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
4 verified events for 2026.
Tree Lighting
Lincolnton Christmas Parade (68th annual)
Lincolnton- Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · 4:00–5:00 PM ET
- Historic Downtown Lincolnton (E Main at Flint through Court Square)
- Free spectators
- Hosted by City of Lincolnton
Denver Christmas Parade
Denver- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 12:30 PM
- NC 16 Business from N Pilot Knob Rd to Captain's Cap
- Free spectators
- Hosted by Denver Christmas Parade
Denver Community Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa
Denver- Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 4:45–6:45 PM
- Lake Norman Lutheran Church, 1445 N NC 16 Business
- Free / not listed
- Hosted by Denver Christmas Parade
Lights & house displays
2 verified events for 2026.
Isenhour Lights
Lincolnton- Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2026 · 5:30–10:00 PM
- 411 E Dixon St, Lincolnton
- Free
- Hosted by Tacky Light Tour
- Residential light display; confirm hours locally.
Amanda's fave
2026 Holiday Tour of Homes
Lincolnton- Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 4:00–9:00 PM
- Private homes and The Lincoln Cultural Center — 35th Anniversary (Lincolnton, NC)
- $25 advance / $30 day-of
- Hosted by Speak Up For Children Inc
- 35th Anniversary Holiday Tour of Homes visiting the Michael T. & Kae B. Wright Home, The LCHA Doctors' House, Reinhardt-Cherry Home, Alexander-Carter-Kurtz House and The Lincoln Cultural Center. Proceeds benefit Lincoln County foster children. Tickets on sale Nov 20, 2026; PayPal or Venmo @sufc2013, with local participating businesses listed on the source page.
Markets & shopping
20 verified events for 2026.
Christmas Market at Riverbend Creamery
Lincolnton- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM–3:00 PM ET
- Riverbend Creamery & Dairy Farm, 4391 Ritchie Rd
- Free admission/parking; Santa photos free
Laboratory Mill Christmas Show
Lincolnton- Sat, Nov 28, 2026 (confirm hours)
- The Laboratory Mill, Lincolnton
- Check venue
Tableco's Christmas Open House
Lincolnton- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 9 AM
- Tableco
- Cost: check link
- Hosted by Tableco
Christmas Open House in Historic Downtown Lincolnton
Lincolnton- Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 10 AM
- Historic Downtown Lincolnton
- Cost: check link
Christmas Minis 2026
Lincolnton- Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 11 AM
- Lincolnton, NC
- Cost: check link
Handmade for the Holidays
Lincolnton- Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 9 AM
- James W Warren Citizens Center
- Cost: check link
Mistletoe And Masterpieces: A Christmas Art Market
Lincolnton- Tue, Dec 1, 2026
- Lincoln Cultural Center
- Cost: check link
Maker Monday: Ceramic Ornaments
Lincolnton- Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 6:30–7:30 PM
- Charles R. Jonas Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Fully booked / waitlist.
Make Your Own Cider Mix & Upcycled Ornaments
Lincolnton- Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · 6:00–7:30 PM
- West Lincoln Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-09.
Mini Rag Wreath Ornament
Lincolnton- Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 3:30–5:00 PM
- Charles R. Jonas Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-13.
DIY Stamp to Print Your Own Wrapping Paper
Lincolnton- Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · 6:00–7:30 PM
- West Lincoln Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-23.
Pomanders and Citrus Holiday Decor
Lincolnton- Mon, Dec 21, 2026 · 6:00–7:30 PM
- West Lincoln Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-30.
A Very Merry Marketplace Christmas Open House
Denver- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 10 AM
- 4688 Mountain Creek Ave
- Cost: check link
Albertine Holiday Open House
Denver- Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 4:30 PM
- 751 NC-16 Business
- Cost: check link
- Hosted by Albertine
Christmas Expo Event
Denver- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 9 AM
- 6254 Hwy 150 E
- Cost: check link
Holiday Placemats and Coasters
Denver- Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM
- Florence S. Shanklin Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- No bookings required.
Upcycled Christmas Stockings
Denver- Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · 6:00–7:00 PM
- Florence S. Shanklin Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-26.
Etch and Sketch: Holiday Ornaments
Iron Station- Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · 6:00–7:30 PM
- East Lincoln Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-10.
Ugly Sweater Christmas Cards
Iron Station- Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · 6:00–7:30 PM
- East Lincoln Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-12.
Upcycled Magazine Christmas Trees
Iron Station- Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · 6:00–7:30 PM
- East Lincoln Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-26.
Shows & theater
3 verified events for 2026.
The Santa Switch — Lincoln Theatre Guild
Lincolnton- Nov 27–28 & Dec 4–5 at 7 PM; Dec 6 at 3 PM
- Lincoln Cultural Center, 403 E Main St
- Check venue
Snacks and a Show: The Santa Clause and Cookies
Lincolnton- Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM
- West Lincoln Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-19.
Muppet Christmas Carol and Snacks
Denver- Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · 6:00–7:30 PM
- Florence S. Shanklin Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- No bookings required.
Kids & family
17 verified events for 2026.
First Federal Santa's Village
Lincolnton- Dec 3–5, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 PM ET (recurring series)
- First Federal Park / Santa's Village, 201 N Poplar St
- Not listed
Christmas at the Stalls
Lincolnton- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 10 AM
- Lincoln Co. Horseman's Assoc., Ponderosa
- Cost: check link
12 Days of Christmas at Little Hidden Gem
Lincolnton- Tue, Dec 8, 2026
- 723 E Main St
- Cost: check link
- Hosted by Little Hidden Gem
Santa @ LKN Cheesecakery Lincolnton
Lincolnton- Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 5 PM
- 102 Court Square
- Cost: check link
- Hosted by LKN Cheesecakery
Maker Monday: Christmas Perler Beading
Lincolnton- Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · 6:30–7:30 PM
- Charles R. Jonas Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Library card booking.
Holiday Cards that Pop!
Lincolnton- Mon, Dec 7, 2026 · 4:00–5:00 PM
- West Lincoln Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-16.
Kids Cooking!: Reindeer Snacks
Lincolnton- Mon, Dec 7, 2026 · 4:00–5:00 PM
- Charles R. Jonas Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-16.
Merry Little Christmas Party!
Lincolnton- Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · 5:30–7:30 PM
- West Lincoln Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-23.
Family Christmas Party at Jonas Library
Lincolnton- Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · 6:00–7:30 PM
- Charles R. Jonas Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- No bookings required.
Cool Kids Cook: Candy Cane Twist Cookies
Lincolnton- Mon, Dec 21, 2026 · 4:00–5:00 PM
- West Lincoln Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-30.
Christmas Party
Denver- Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · 5:30–7:30 PM
- Florence S. Shanklin Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- No bookings required.
Maker's Club - Ornaments
Denver- Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · 3:30–4:30 PM
- Florence S. Shanklin Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- No bookings required.
Christmas Song Bingo
Denver- Mon, Dec 21, 2026 · 6:00–7:00 PM
- Florence S. Shanklin Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-30.
Santa's First Stop: Santa Photos & Alpaca Feeding
Iron Station- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 1 PM
- 1041 Brevard Place Rd
- Cost: check link
Gingerbread Decorating
Iron Station- Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · 4:00–5:00 PM
- East Lincoln Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-10.
Teen Cooking 101: Sugar/ Christmas Cookie
Iron Station- Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · 6:00–7:30 PM
- East Lincoln Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-10.
Santa and his Reindeer Games
Iron Station- Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · 6:00–7:30 PM
- East Lincoln Branch Library
- Free
- Hosted by Lincoln County Public Library
- Bookings open 2026-11-17.
Food & nightlife
1 verified event for 2026.
Brews & Cruise Car Show
Denver- Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 12:00–3:00 PM
- Lake Norman Brewery, 1753 Triangle Circle, Denver, NC 28037
- Verify with brewery
- Hosted by Lake Norman Brewery