Thomasville Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Thomasville and surrounding areas
Thomasville NC comes alive for the Christmas season with holiday activities centered around downtown and the courthouse square where the Thomasville Christmas Parade and Christmas With Elvis 2025 create hometown cheer. Seasonal markets and parades offer chances to shop and enjoy live entertainment. Explore Christmas markets, meet Santa, and join family-friendly activities that turn historic streets into a cozy, festive scene for the whole community.
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Christmas Markets
20 eventsGerman-inspired Christmas marketplace with artisan crafts and live entertainment.
Christmas Lights
14 eventsSoutheast's largest drive-thru holiday light show.
Christmas Shows
12 eventsHoliday concert with jazz vocalist Tony DeSare and symphony orchestra.
Christmas Parties
6 eventsFestive Christmas Eve and Christmas Day prix-fixe dinner
Christmas Activities
35 eventsAnnual community parade with Santa and Miss North Carolina 2025
Editor's Picks (6)
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Thomasville Christmas Parade
Annual community parade with Santa and Miss North Carolina 2025
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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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Handel's Messiah
(Chapel Hill)
Live performance of Handel's Messiah with renowned orchestra and choir
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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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Thomasville Christmas FAQ
The Thomasville Christmas Parade is the city’s signature holiday event, drawing crowds downtown each December with floats, bands, and festive cheer. Community tree lightings and seasonal concerts also mark the calendar.
Thomasville’s Christmas Parade is a cherished local tradition, uniting the community with music, lights, and a visit from Santa. Neighborhood light displays and small-scale markets add to the city’s distinctive holiday atmosphere.
Residential areas throughout Thomasville participate in holiday light displays, with no single neighborhood dominating—exploring different streets by car or on foot is part of the fun. Downtown is especially lively during the Christmas Parade.
Look for holiday markets and craft fairs at community centers, churches, and downtown venues, especially in December. Local event guides and social media are good resources for up-to-date listings.
The Christmas Parade, neighborhood light displays, and many local markets are free to enjoy. Visiting downtown during the parade or taking a self-guided tour of holiday lights are great no-cost options.
The Christmas Parade is a family favorite, offering candy, music, and a chance to see Santa. Many markets and light displays are also designed with kids in mind, featuring activities and treats.