Kannapolis Celebration of Lights
Schedule
Thu, 19 Dec, 2024 at 06:00 pm
Location
City of Kannapolis Village Park | Kannapolis, NC
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Open 6-9 p.m. Sundays thru Thursdays; 6-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)Come to Village Park and enjoy all the beautiful lights and displays in celebration of the holidays. Bring your wish list for your visit with Santa – you are welcome to take your photo with him at no charge. Other activities include making a holiday craft, enjoying smore’s around the fire pit and much more. Local craft and artisans will be on hand on the weekends so come prepared to do your Christmas shopping. Food trucks will have food and drinks for sale.
Maestro Leonard Bearstein of the famed Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra is back this year, spreading his holiday magic in Kannapolis. The 18 animatronic bears will delight children and adults alike with their witty banter, inspiring instrumental pieces, and traditional favorite holiday songs! Visit the Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra in the Village Park Multi-Purpose Room throughout the Celebration of Lights.
Adults and children are welcome to ride the Winterland Express, a g-24 scale replica CP Huntington engine, and count down the 12 Days of Christmas as you view unique holiday light displays. Manufactured in Italy, the Village Park Double Decker Carousel features 1,800 lights, Brazilian oak decking, and charming hand painted Venetian murals that you can ride as you get into the spirit of the holidays.
Admission to the park and viewing of the lights and bears is free; tickets are required to ride the carousel and train. Purchase carousel tickets onsite at Village Park. They will be available on a first come basis each evening.
Reserve your seat on the Winterland Express, Sunday thru Thursday, by purchasing a ticket online at www.kannapolisnc.gov/Christmas. Walkup onsite tickets will be available if space allows. Fridays and Saturday tickets may be purchased onsite at Village Park on a first come basis.
The park is located at 700 West C Street in Kannapolis.
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Where is it happening?
City of Kannapolis Village Park, 731 W A St, Kannapolis, NC 28081, United States,Kannapolis, North CarolinaEvent Location & Nearby Stays: