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.
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 Live Nativity at First ARP Church, and the NEW Winter in the 'Ville festival area for S'mores, Train rides and the "Snow" Foam Party. The brilliant theater troupe from Center Stage Alliance will be aboard the trolley to entertain you with a trip aboard the Polar Express as well as stopping at the theater for more entertainment and refreshments!
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!
Friday, December 6, 6:00-8:00pm
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!
Friday, December 6, 6p-8:30pm
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.
Friday, December 6, 6p-8:30pm
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 Coo, the S'mores Station, Christmas tunes playing and on the Broad Street Church lawn, a fun Snow Foam party!
Little Blue Choo
Thursday, Dec. 5 & Friday, Dec 6
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 festival area in front of Broad Street United Methodist Church from 5:30pm – 8:30pm!
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.
Friday, December 6, 6p-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 in the new Winter in the 'Ville festival area in front of Broad Street United Methodist Church. S'mores kits are FREE!
123 W. Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28677-5853
(704) 871-1444
104 Court St., Ste B
PO Box 205 (28687)
Statesville, NC 28677
704-878-3436
