North Carolina Christmas 2026

Top Events Across North Carolina

Find the best Christmas events across North Carolina this year!

1. 1
   Carowinds WinterFest Charlotte

   Holiday festival featuring live shows, seasonal treats, and up to 29 rides.

2. 2
   The Real Christmas Story Fort Mill

   Dinner theatre featuring classic holiday scenes, music, and a traditional meal.

3. 3
   Raleigh Christmas Parade Raleigh

   The largest Christmas parade between Washington, DC and Atlanta.

4. 4
   NC Chinese Lantern Festival Cary

   Handmade lantern displays by Chinese artisans and nightly cultural stage performances.

5. 5
   Piedmont Winterfest Greensboro

   Outdoor ice skating and curling in downtown Greensboro.

6. 6
   Durham Holiday Parade Durham

   Downtown procession of hometown bands, floats, mascots, and Santa.

7. 7
   Tanglewood Park Festival of Lights Clemmons

   Drive-through light show illuminated by over one million LED lights.

8. 8
   Ardmore Moravian Church Candle Tea Winston-Salem

   A tour of traditional Moravian Christmas customs

9. 9
   Lewisville Tree Lighting with Santa Lewisville

   Annual tree lighting with Santa and holiday crafts

10. 10
    Yadkinville Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade Yadkinville

    Holiday tree lighting celebration hosted by the Town of Yadkinville.

11. 11
    Holly Day Fair Fayetteville

    The largest holiday gift and craft show in Eastern North Carolina.

12. 12
    Hope Mills Christmas Parade Hope Mills

    Evening holiday procession featuring festive floats, twinkling lights, horses, and marching bands.

13. 13
    21st Annual Wilmington Tree Lighting Wilmington

    Annual tree lighting ceremony

14. 14
    North Carolina Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach Wrightsville Beach

    Features a boat parade, fireworks display, and festival in the park.

15. 15
    Island of Lights: Lighting at the Lake Carolina Beach

    Official lighting ceremony with lake light displays and Santa visits.