Illustration of a santa visit scene (Mooresville Victorian Christmas)
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Mooresville Victorian Christmas

Visitors can explore downtown shops and vendor booths while enjoying music by street performers, choirs, and bands. Activities throughout town include meeting Scrooge in his counting house, watching puppet and medicine man shows, and seeing a blacksmith demonstration. Guests can also ride a trolley between stops to see Father Christmas, visit a petting zoo, and view the gingerbread house contest.

What to Expect

Historic holiday festival across downtown Mooresville featuring trolley routes and street performers.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Mooresville

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Mooresville Victorian Christmas

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Admission is free.
  • Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tips & Advice

  • Use the trolley to get around town, since stops like the library, the churches and Newby Elementary each host different shows and activities.
  • Grab a scavenger hunt card on Main Street, and look for the trivia and photo spots as you walk around downtown.
  • Go into the local shops along the route, because businesses stay open with special surprises and open houses during the celebration.
  • Leave time for the library and the Boys & Girls Club to see the gingerbread houses and vote in the Adopt a Tree contest.
  • Dress warmly, because performers, carolers and train rides are spread across downtown streets and you will spend much of the day outdoors in December.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do at Victorian Christmas?

Meet Scrooge in his counting house and watch the Punch and Judy and Adzooks puppet shows. There are also magicians, a blacksmith, a silhouette cutter, a medicine man show, a western show, carolers, trackless train rides and a petting zoo.

How do I get between all the stops?

A trolley runs a route around town. Stops include Mudworks, the Mooresville Public Library, Upper Room Church, Mooresville Arts Partnership, First Christian Church, Newby Elementary and the Boys and Girls Club.

Where can kids see Father Christmas?

Father Christmas is at the Christmas Cottage in Bicentennial Park.

Where can I see the gingerbread houses and vote on the trees?

The Gingerbread House Contest is at the Mooresville Public Library. Adopt a Tree voting is at the Boys & Girls Club.

How can I take part as a vendor, sponsor or volunteer?

There are vendor and sponsor applications, and a volunteer sign-up, on the Victorian Christmas website.

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team