Holiday Shop & Stroll on December 6 from 5:30 - 8:30

Last Updated 12/2/2024Posted in Statesville News, Live Music, Events, Event Posts, Downtown Businesses

Bring the whole family downtown for the Holiday Shop & Stroll where we bring the feeling of an old-fashioned, small town Christmas season to the streets of Downtown, while adding a dash of excitement and a sprinkle of magic! Enjoy a fun evening of merchant open houses, take a festive trolley ride, stroll the sidewalks,  and enjoy the sparkle of holiday lights.

Holly Jolly Trolley

Friday, December 6, 6pm - 8pm

All aboard the Holly Jolly Trolley sponsored by Griffin Insurance! Immerse yourself in the spirit of the holidays on an old-fashioned festive trolley ride through Downtown Statesville. Be entertained with magical holiday fun as you and your family see the beautifully decorated streets of Downtown Statesville aboard the festive Holly Jolly Trolley!

On December 6th, the trolley will embark from The Holly Jolly Depot located on Court Street beside the Christmas tree every 20 minutes. There will stops at The Historic Sharpe House where you can tour the beautifully decorated grounds of the Pasture House and Park, the NEW Winter in the 'Ville featuring the Little Blue Choo, S'mores Station, Life Size Snow Globe and more, First ARP's Live Nativity, and Santa Central at City Hall. The brilliant theater troupe from Center Stage Alliance will be aboard the trolley to entertain you with holiday carols and Christmas stories. Each ride promises to be full of music, laughter and holiday cheer!

Trolley rides are free and will be offered from 6-8pm during  the Friday night Shop & Stroll. You can hop on or off the trolley at any of the stops. Seats are limited and are on a first come, first served basis.

Special thanks to our 2024 Sponsor Griffin Insurance

Santa Central at City Hall

Friday, December 6, 6pm - 8pm

Santa Central will be filled with fun for the little ones! Visit with Santa Claus and his elves, write a letter and send it straight to the North Pole with the magic mailbox, and make a craft with Santa’s elves! There will even be popcorn and hot cocoa for warming up!

Open House at The Historic Sharpe House

Friday, December 6,  6p-8:30p

Visit the home of Statesville’s first mayor beautifully decorated for the Holidays. Take a stroll down to the The Sharpe House Historic Players’ Pasture Stage and Park to see the festive light display. Enjoy baked goods, hot chocolate, and apple cider. 

Victorian Carolers

Friday, December 6

There will be no shortage of holiday music during the Shop & Stroll! Victorian Carolers will be roaming the streets throughout the night to bring cheer to everyone around. 

Live Nativity at First ARP Church

Friday, December 6 Programs at 6:00p & 7:00pm

The Nativity Story will be presented live outside the front of First ARP Church, located at 123 East Broad Street, with presentations at 6:00-6:30 pm and 7:00-7:30 pm. Special music will be provided prior to and between performances by the First ARP Choir, Organist and special guests. They will provide refreshments. In the event of bad weather, the presentations will take place in the sanctuary.

Holiday Selfie Stations

Friday, December 6, 5:30p-8:30p

Holiday Selfie Stations located throughout Downtown. Take a pic to post with your friends and family! Look for snow!

Winter in the 'Ville featuring the Little Blue Choo, NEW Snow Foam Party, S'mores and More!

NEW this year! Come on down to Winter in the 'Ville! The streets will be closed down in front of Broad Street United Methodist church (the Friday After 5 area), and we will have the Little Blue Choo, the S'mores Station, Christmas tunes playing and on the Broad Street Church lawn, a fun Snow Foam party!

S'mores Station

Friday, December 6, 6-8:30pm

Warm up by the fire, roast a marshmallow, and enjoy a warm gooey S’more. Statesville Fire Department will be there to make sure everyone safely enjoys the evening! The S’mores Station will be located at the new Winter in the 'Ville in front of Broad Street United Methodist Church. S’more kits will be available for free!

Little Blue Choo

Thursday, Dec. 5 & Friday, Dec 6 5:30 - 8:30pm

Train enthusiasts of all ages will love a ride on the Little Blue Choo,  Adults and children alike are welcome to take a FREE ride on Dec.5,  at the Griffin Insurance parking lot, located at 139 E. Broad St. and on Dec. 6  at the new Winter in the 'Ville in front of Broad Street United Methodist Church from 5:30pm – 8:30pm!

Snow Foam Party

Friday, December 6, 6p-8:00pm
How much fun will it be to play in 4 foot snow drifts!! Well, you will get your chance! We will have a fun Snow Foam Party on the Broad Street United Methodist Lawn from 6-8pm. 
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