Holiday Shop & Stroll

On Friday, December 10, bring the whole family downtown for the Holiday Shop & Stroll.  With more than 45 unique shops, boutiques and restaurants throughout the downtown district, you are sure to find something for everyone on your list this year. Make a purchase at any of the participating businesses and you can enter a drawing to win $100 in Downtown Statesville Dollars. 

Shopping small helps you support your friends, neighbors, other local businesses and the local economy. So spread the cheer and give the gift that keeps on giving by eating, shopping and living local in Downtown Statesville this holiday season.

~ Holly Jolly Trolley Rides from 6 pm – 8 pm, sponsored by Griffin Insurance. Surround yourself with the sights and sounds of the holidays on an old-fashioned festive trolley ride through Downtown Statesville from 6pm - 8pm. Be entertained with magical holiday fun provided by Center Stage Alliance as you and your family see the beautifully decorated streets of Downtown Statesville aboard the festive Holly Jolly Trolley! The Holly Jolly Depot will be located at the Downtown Christmas Tree located at the Old County Courthouse at 200 S. Center Street. The trolley will depart every 15 minutes. Thank you to our 2021 Sponsor, Griffin Insurance.

~ Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, sponsored by R. Gregory Jewelers R. Gregory Jewelers will be hosting carriage rides in front of their store each Friday in December until Christmas with donations accepted for Purple Heart Homes.

~ Downtown Shopping & Dining Downtown retailers are putting on their holiday best and opening their doors to shoppers. Stores will be decked out and stocked with this season's best gifts for everyone on your list. Many of the shops will provide great deals and special in-store events. To go with the holiday shopping season, downtown restaurants are ready to treat you to the holiday feasting season. The menu choices are as delightful and enjoyable as the chefs who prepare them!

The spirit of the season comes alive in Downtown Statesville where you will find unique shops, restaurants and wonderful holiday events guaranteed to put you in the spirit.

For a complete list of holiday events visit www.downtownstatesvillenc.org, or call Downtown Statesville at 704-878-3436.