'Tis The Season in Downtown Statesville


Kick off the holidays in Downtown Statesville!

Join us in beautiful Downtown Statesville as we kick off the holidays! We officially begin the Christmas season with the lighting of our Christmas tree on December 4th. Check out all of the details below. December will be filled with shopping, horse-drawn carriages, wonderful music, festive trolley rides, a few snowflakes, Santa {of course}, and MORE! You don't want to miss any of the exciting opportunities to enjoy an evening in downtown.
Holiday Shop & Stroll - Friday, December 5

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

Christmas Tree Lighting

Thursday, December 4

Enjoy the start to an old fashioned Christmas! Beginning 6 PM and running through 7 PM, come take your holiday photo in front of the tree before or after enjoying extended shopping hours and dinner out in downtown. 

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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

December 4, 11, and 18

The wonderful tradition of surrounding yourself with the sights and sounds of the holidays in a beautiful horse-drawn carriage ride through Downtown Statesville will continue this year. 

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Christmas Parade

Sunday, December 14

Join the 30th Masonic District of North Carolina as they host the 2025 Statesville Christmas Parade. Come early to enjoy brunch and discover downtown.

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Gingerbread Workshop for Kids

Saturday, December 6 (10:30 AM, 11:15 AM, and 12 PM)

Looking for fun Christmas activities for the kids? Join us for our Gingerbread House Workshop! Create a milk carton gingerbread house.

Event will be located at The Watering Hole at 226 W Broad St.

Only 30 spots available per workshop - Registration required - $3 per person and fun for all ages! All supplies are provided.

There will also be opportunities to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus for cocoa and photos.

Please arrive at your ticket signup time to start the fun festivities. Oh what fun!

Event is hosted by Downtown Statesville and sponsored by The Watering Hole.


Reserve Your Spot

'Tis The Season is made possible by the generous sponsorships of our amazing community partners! Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

Please be sure to support these businesses.

Trolley Sponsor

Griffin Insurance Agency

Griffin Insurance Agency

139 E. Broad St.
Statesville, NC 28677
704-871-8002

Supporting Sponsor

Alarm South

Alarm South

311 Security Drive, 311 Security Drive
Statesville, NC 28677
8443032675

Patron Sponsor

Jenkins Cleaners

Jenkins Cleaners

252 E. Front St.
Statesville, NC 28677
704-878-8857

Other

Downtown Statesville Development Corp.

Downtown Statesville Development Corp.

300 South Center Street, PO Box 205 (28687)
Statesville, NC 28677
704-878-3436