Salisbury Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Salisbury and surrounding areas
Salisbury celebrates the Christmas season with twinkling lights through downtown and around the railroad district where historic venues host seasonal markets and community performances that feel like a small-town holiday storybook. Don’t miss Winterfest - A German Christmas Marketplace, Christmas at the Hall House, or THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride for holiday activities, Christmas markets, parades, and family-friendly festive events that fill December with warmth.
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Christmas Markets
26 eventsGerman-inspired Christmas marketplace with artisan crafts and live entertainment.
Christmas Lights
19 eventsAmusement park transformed into a holiday wonderland
Christmas Shows
14 eventsHoliday concert with jazz vocalist Tony DeSare and symphony orchestra.
Christmas Activities
36 eventsAnnual Christmas Parade with Santa Claus
Editor's Picks (6)
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Carowinds WinterFest
(Charlotte)
Amusement park transformed into a holiday wonderland
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Ardmore Moravian Church Candle Tea
(Winston-Salem)
A tour of traditional Moravian Christmas customs
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A Carolina Christmas: Home for the Holidays
(Winston-Salem)
Holiday concert with jazz vocalist Tony DeSare and symphony orchestra.
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High Point Holiday Festival Parade
(High Point)
A historic holiday parade with over 100 entries
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Speedway Christmas
(Concord)
Southeast's largest drive-thru holiday light show.
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Statesville Christmas Parade
(Statesville)
Annual Christmas Parade with Santa Claus
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Salisbury Christmas Events Map
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Salisbury Christmas FAQ
The Salisbury Christmas Parade and the Christmas Marketplace at City Park are among the largest annual events. The Salisbury Zoo’s Rockin’ Around the Zoo is also a popular holiday tradition.
Salisbury’s traditional lighting ceremony and the Christmas parade are local favorites. The zoo’s light trails and holiday crafts add a unique touch to the season.
Several neighborhoods, especially those near City Park and the zoo, are known for their festive displays. Residents often decorate their homes with creative holiday themes.
The Christmas Marketplace at City Park is a central spot, and local craft fairs often pop up at community centers or churches. These are great places to find handmade gifts and local treats.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the Christmas parade, and exploring public holiday decorations. Many markets and events also offer free admission.
Families enjoy the Christmas parade, the zoo’s light trails, and the Christmas Marketplace, which all offer kid-friendly activities and photo opportunities with Santa.