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! Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is excited to introduce this new attraction to the 2024 Holiday Shop and Stroll! 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, and the Holiday Selfie Station at the corner of W. Broad and Meeting Street. 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!
Friday, December 6 6p-8p
This event is sponsored by The Sharpe House Historic Players. Take a tour of one of the architectural gems of Statesville decorated beautifully for the season! Learn about its history and reconstruction and enjoy visits from ghosts of its past. Tours presented by The Sharpe House Historic Players who are also the guides for the Haunted Statesville Ghost Tours that occur March through October.
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 Nov. 30, at the Griffin Insurance parking lot, located at 139 E. Broad St. and on Dec. 8 in the Statesville Civic Center parking lot located at 300 S. Center St. from 6:00pm – 8:00pm!
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, 13, & 20
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.
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. Special appearance by Mr. Marvel the Magician from 5:30 - 8:30pm!
Friday, December 6 6p-8:30p
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 next to Sub Express. S’more kits will be available for free!
104 Court St., Ste B
PO Box 205 (28687)
Statesville, NC 28677
704-878-3436
