Shelby Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Shelby and surrounding areas
Shelby comes alive for the holiday season with bright Holiday lights and Christmas lights around the courthouse square and uptown district, offering a variety of holiday attractions. Events like the Foothills Farmers' Market Holiday Market and Forest City Hometown Holiday Lights bring festive events and seasonal entertainment close to home. Families can enjoy Santa visits, live performances, and holiday activities that include craft markets, lighted walks, and local food vendors throughout the festive season.
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Christmas Markets
27 eventsEvolved European market to holiday pop-up retailer.
Christmas Lights
19 eventsAmusement park transformed into a holiday wonderland
Christmas Shows
9 eventsLive orchestra and breathtaking choreography
Other Christmas Activities
28 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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Poinsettia Christmas Parade
(Greenville)
Over 75-year-old holiday tradition marking the start of Christmas season.
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Greenville Jaycees Christmas Parade
(Greenville)
Annual community Christmas parade with festive floats
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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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The Nutcracker by Charlotte Ballet
(Charlotte)
Live orchestra and breathtaking choreography
This Week / Coming Up (6)
Christmas Parties Near Shelby
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Shelby.
Jazz at the Garden Holidays: Adam Hawley
Immerse yourself in a magical holiday evening with smooth jazz and dazzling lights....
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The annual Christmas markets, often centered around the historic courthouse square, are major events. Additionally, community-wide light displays and tree lighting ceremonies draw significant crowds.
Shelby often embraces traditions like community caroling events and the decorating of the historic downtown area. Many families also have their own unique traditions centered around local light displays.
The neighborhoods surrounding the historic downtown area are consistently popular for their impressive Christmas light displays. Many residents in these areas put a lot of effort into decorating their homes.
You can typically find Christmas markets and local makers in the historic courthouse square area and at various community centers throughout Shelby during the holiday season.
Enjoying the neighborhood Christmas lights, attending free tree lighting ceremonies, and browsing the public Christmas markets are excellent free or budget-friendly options in Shelby.
Families often enjoy visiting the Christmas light displays, attending Santa meet-and-greets at local markets, and finding kid-friendly shows at venues like the historic Ritz Theatre.