Denver, Lincoln County

2026 Christmas events in Denver, North Carolina.

Denver holiday events

The lakeside community of Denver celebrates with its annual Denver Christmas Parade along NC 16 Business and a community Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa.

Parades & tree lightings

2 verified events for 2026.

Denver Christmas Parade

Parade
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

Tree Lighting
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

Markets & shopping

5 verified events for 2026.

A Very Merry Marketplace Christmas Open House

Other
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 10 AM
4688 Mountain Creek Ave
Cost: check link

Albertine Holiday Open House

Other
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 4:30 PM
751 NC-16 Business
Cost: check link
Hosted by Albertine

Christmas Expo Event

Other
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 9 AM
6254 Hwy 150 E
Cost: check link

Holiday Placemats and Coasters

Workshop
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

Workshop
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.

Shows & theater

1 verified event for 2026.

Muppet Christmas Carol and Snacks

Play
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

3 verified events for 2026.

Christmas Party

Other
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

Workshop
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

Other
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.

Food & nightlife

1 verified event for 2026.

Brews & Cruise Car Show

Other
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