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Kannapolis Celebration of Lights
Village Park lights run free through Dec 30 — tree lighting Nov 13 at 6:30 with fireworks; carousel and train rides are ticketed.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 13–Dec 30, 2026 (in-window Nov 13–Dec 5); Sun–Thu 5:30–9 p.m., Fri–Sat 5:30–10 p.m.
WhereVillage Park, 700 West C Street, Kannapolis (Cabarrus)
CostFree (Admission/light viewing free; carousel & train rides ticketed)
Speedway Christmas
Drive a four-mile course of more than 5 million lights around the oval, pit road and infield, with the music synced on 101.3 FM.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 20, 2026 – Sun Jan 3, 2027 · 6:00–10:00 PM nightly, rain or shine
WhereCharlotte Motor Speedway, Concord
CostSee organizer website for details
Holidays at the Garden: Light Exhibit
Wander the conservancy’s gardens after dark; Monday–Thursday value nights save you a few dollars.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 28 – Wed Dec 30 (select nights) · 5–10 PM, last entry 9 PM; Dec 24 5–9 PM; closed Dec 25
WhereDaniel Stowe Conservancy, 6500 S New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012
CostAdults $28; kids 2–12 $25; Any Night $33; Mon–Thu value nights $24 adult / $18 child; under 2 free
Photo: Daniel Stowe Conservancy via danielstoweconservancy.org
Christmas Town U.S.A. Light Display
Walk or drive McAdenville’s streets under red, green and white lights, a tradition that dates to 1956.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Dec 1 – Sat Dec 26 · nightly 5:30–10 PM
WhereDowntown McAdenville, Main Street, McAdenville, NC 28101
CostSee organizer website for details
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