Christmas Tree Lighting Downtown Lincolnton
- Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 6:30 PM ET
- E Side Court Square / 100 Block E Main
- Free / not listed
Lincolnton, Lincoln County
2026 Christmas events in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
Lincolnton holiday events
Historic downtown Lincolnton anchors the county's season with a downtown Christmas Tree Lighting, the 68th annual Christmas Parade through Court Square, First Federal Santa's Village, a holiday Christmas Market at Riverbend Creamery, and the Lincoln Theatre Guild's The Santa Switch.
Parades & tree lightings
2 verified events for 2026.
Tree Lighting
Lincolnton Christmas Parade (68th annual)
- 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
Lights & house displays
2 verified events for 2026.
Isenhour Lights
- 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
- 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
12 verified events for 2026.
Christmas Market at Riverbend Creamery
- 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
- Sat, Nov 28, 2026 (confirm hours)
- The Laboratory Mill, Lincolnton
- Check venue
Tableco's Christmas Open House
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 9 AM
- Tableco
- Cost: check link
- Hosted by Tableco
Christmas Open House in Historic Downtown Lincolnton
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 10 AM
- Historic Downtown Lincolnton
- Cost: check link
Christmas Minis 2026
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 11 AM
- Lincolnton, NC
- Cost: check link
Handmade for the Holidays
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 9 AM
- James W Warren Citizens Center
- Cost: check link
Mistletoe And Masterpieces: A Christmas Art Market
- Tue, Dec 1, 2026
- Lincoln Cultural Center
- Cost: check link
Maker Monday: Ceramic Ornaments
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Shows & theater
2 verified events for 2026.
The Santa Switch — Lincoln Theatre Guild
- 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
- 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.
Kids & family
10 verified events for 2026.
First Federal Santa's Village
- 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
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 10 AM
- Lincoln Co. Horseman's Assoc., Ponderosa
- Cost: check link
12 Days of Christmas at Little Hidden Gem
- Tue, Dec 8, 2026
- 723 E Main St
- Cost: check link
- Hosted by Little Hidden Gem
Santa @ LKN Cheesecakery Lincolnton
- Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 5 PM
- 102 Court Square
- Cost: check link
- Hosted by LKN Cheesecakery
Maker Monday: Christmas Perler Beading
- 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!
- 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
- 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!
- 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
- 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
- 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.