Your Guide To Charlotte Area Tree Lightings In 2022
November is here which means it’s almost time for Christmas! I can already hear the chiming of the jingle bells and Mariah Carey belting ‘All I Want For Christmas Is…
November is here which means it's almost time for Christmas! I can already hear the chiming of the jingle bells and Mariah Carey belting 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'. In fact, the Queen City Christmas events are fast approaching! And with so many different events from parades to festivals to concerts to shopping and lights, it can be overwhelming. But we are here to help you make plans to get everything done this holiday season. Let's start it off with 14 Charlotte area holiday tree lightings you can check out this year.
Who doesn't love a good tree lighting? They mark the start of the holiday season and those trees bring so much joy to so many people. It's not just simply turning on the lights on the tree either. Many tree lightings include a visit from Santa, hot chocolate, snacks, train rides, visits from other characters, and other family-friendly activities! You can find all of that in more in the numerous tree lightings throughout the region. In fact, you can probably make a couple if you want to take full advantage of the holiday season. And it's Christmas after all, it's the most wonderful time of the year. So check out 14 of the Charlotte area tree lightings to attend this year below!
Have a tree lighting I missed? Email full info to Melanie.Day@bbgi.com and I'll include it on this and our guide to everything holiday in the Queen City.
Happy Holidays!
Holiday Tree Lighting at Piedmont Town Center
Where: Piedmont Town Center Charlotte
When: November 18th 6-9pm
What: Tree lighting, face painting, train rides, Santa, Mickey & Minne, and more.
Cost: Free
Waxhaw Downtown Holiday Lighting
Where: Downtown Waxhaw
When: November 18th 5-9pm
What: Downtown holiday lighting, shopping, more info to be released later.
25th Annual Concord Christmas Tree Lighting
Where: Downtown Concord
When: November 18th, 6-8:30 pm
What: Tree Lighting, Santa, fireworks, food trucks a kids’ zone featuring inflatables, a rock wall, a balloon artist, a kids’ train, and more.
Cost: Free
Holiday Magic at Rea Farms
Where: Rea Farms Shopping Center Charlotte
When: November 19th 4-8pm
What: Tree lighting, pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, train rides, Mickey, Minnie, Frozen Characters, and more.
Cost: Free
Kannapolis Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Where: Village Park Kannapolis
When: November 19th at 6pm
What: Celebrate the start of the Christmas season in Kannapolis with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy live music and entertainment. Fireworks will immediately follow the Tree Lighting Ceremony at approximately 6:15 p.m.
Cost: Free
Light Up Cornelius
Where: Downtown Cornelius
When: November 26th 4-7pm
What: Tree lighting, local performers, horse-drawn carriage rides, craft vendors, photos with Santa Claus, a s'mores station, a model train display, and food vendors.
Cost: Free
Lincolnton Tree Lighting
Where: Downtown Lincolnton
When: November 27th following the parade
What: Tree lighting following the Christmas parade
Cost: Free
Belmont Tree Lighting
Where: Downtown Belmont at City Hall
When: Monday, November 28th, 6:30 pm
What: Tree lighting, holiday music, lights, and festivities.
Cost: Free
Troutman Tree Lighting
Where: Troutman ESC Park
When: December 1st 6pm
What: Tree lighting, hot chocolate and festive tunes.
Cost: Free
Christmas In Huntersville
Where: Downtown Huntersville
When: Saturday, December 2nd 6-9pm (Tree lighting) Sunday, December 3rd 2-8pm
What: Tree lighting, vendors, food and drinks, Santa, children's rides and activities, holiday performances.
Cost: Free to attend
Town of Indian Trail Winterfest and Tree Lighting
Where: Chestnut Square Park
When: December 2nd 6-9pm
What: Santa, holiday inflatables, s'mores by an open fire, a sledding hill, and community tree lighting!
Cost: Free
Harrisburg's Christmas Tree Lighting
Where: Downtown Harrisburg
When: December 2nd 6-8:30pm
What: Tree lighting, food trucks, train rides, and local performances.
Cost: Free
Mint Hill Tree Lighting
Where: Downtown Mint Hill
When: December 3rd
What: Following the parade tree lighting, visits with Santa, food trucks, entertainment.
Cost: Free
Indian Land Tree Lighting Ceremony
Where: Downtown Indian Land
When: December 10th 6:30pm
What: Tree Lighting and Christmas carols
Cost: Free
