Free Family Events in the Piedmont Triad This Week (Dec 9–13)

Connecting Families, Celebrating Community
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The holiday season is in full swing across the Piedmont Triad! From festive parades and holiday markets to tree lightings and family-friendly activities, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate without spending a dime. Here’s your guide to free events happening this week—organized by type and city—so you can plan a magical week with family and friends.
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POP-UP HOLIDAY MARKETS, STORES & SHOPPING

Asheboro

• Holly Jolly Bin Fest — Sat 12/13
  
• Christmas on Sunset — Fri 12/12
  

Bermuda Run

• Christmas Fest at Winmock — Sun 12/14
  

Greensboro

• Farmers Curb Market — Sat 12/13
  

Kernersville

• The Arts & Crafts Guild Annual Christmas Store — Daily 12/9–12/14
  
• Village Holiday Market — Sat 12/13
  
• Yuletide Celebration (Historic Site) — Sat 12/13
  
• Yuletide Night Market (Harmon Park) — Sat 12/13
  

Mocksville

• Christmas Market @ Koren Farms — Sat 12/13
  

Reidsville

• The Holiday Shoppes at Graystone Farm — Sat 12/13
  

Winston-Salem

• ChristmasFest — Sat 12/13
  

SANTA EVENTS, PHOTOS & WORKSHOPS

Eden

• Santa’s Workshop — Sun 12/14
  

Kernersville

• Moms’ Morning Meetup (Santa-adjacent family event) — Tue 12/9
  

Lexington

• Santa & Mrs. Claus at City Centre — Thu 12/11
  

Mocksville

• Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus at Main St Park — Sat 12/13
  

Reidsville

• Pictures with Santa — Sat 12/13
  

Stoneville

• Snaps with Santa — Tue 12/9
  

Summerfield

• Santa at the Station — Sun 12/14
  

Trinity

• Cookies with Santa! — Thu 12/11
  

​MUSIC, CONCERTS, PERFORMANCES & THEATER

Burlington

• Alamance Chorale Christmas Concert — Thu 12/11
  
• Alamance Chorale Christmas Concert (Encore) — Sat 12/13
  

Clemmons

• Scrooge: A Christmas Musical — Sat 12/13
  
• Scrooge: A Christmas Musical — Sun 12/14
  

Greensboro

• Choral Society Presents Messiah — Tue 12/9
  

High Point

• Merry & Bright Christmas Concert — Fri 12/12
  
• Merry & Bright (Encore) — Sat 12/13
  

Mt Airy

• TAPS Old-Time Dance Lessons — Thu 12/11
  
• TAPS Youth Music Lessons — Thu 12/11
  

Winston-Salem

• Winter Holiday Concert — Thu 12/11
  

Elkin

• Country/Blues Jam — Thu 12/11
  

​MOVIES, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Asheboro

• Holiday Soapmaking Class — Tue 12/9
  

Burlington

• Cedarock Christmas Celebration — Sat 12/13 (educational demos)
  

Greensboro

• Movie Day for Individuals of All Abilities — Wed 12/10
  

Mayodan

• Movie Night — Sat 12/13
  

Winston-Salem

• SECCA Family Art Activities — Sat 12/13
  

​PARADES

Advance

• Christmas Parade — Sat 12/13
  

Eden

• Olde Leaksville Nighttime Parade — Sat 12/13
  

Gibsonville

• Christmas Parade — Sat 12/13
  

Jonesville

• Christmas Parade — Sun 12/14
  

Lewisville

• Christmas Parade — Sun 12/14
  

Mayodan / Madison-Mayodan

• Madison-Mayodan Christmas Parade — Sat 12/13
  

Snow Camp

• Christmas Parade — Sat 12/13
  

Thomasville

• Christmas Parade — Sat 12/13
  

HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES 

Graham

• Ice Skating Rink — Daily 12/9–12/14
  

High Point

• Winter Wonder Woods — Thu 12/11, Fri 12/12, Sat 12/13
  
• Winter WonderPark (multiple themed nights)
  
  • Sound of the Season — Fri 12/12
    
  • Santa & His Elves — Sat 12/13
    

Mayodan

• Hayride & Christmas Light Tour — Fri 12/12
  

Rural Hall

• Annual Luminary Display — Sat 12/13
  
• Santaboose — Sat 12/13
  

DRIVE-THRU EXPERIENCES & NATIVITIES

High Point

• Drive-Thru Christmas Experience — Sun 12/14
  

Reidsville

• Mt Carmel GMC Live Nativity — Sat 12/13
  

Thomasville

• Star of Bethlehem Drive-Thru Nativity — Sat 12/13
  
• Star of Bethlehem Drive-Thru Nativity — Sun 12/14
  

​COMMUNITY EVENTS & FAMILY FUN

Burlington

• Holiday Magic Downtown Burlington — Sat 12/13
  
• Live Nativity & Petting Zoo — Sun 12/14
  

Franklinville

• Sunday Puzzles — Sun 12/14
  

High Point

• Jingle Bell Trail Holiday Party — Sat 12/13
  
• Candle Dipping (Historical Park) — Sat 12/13
  

Lewisville

• Christmas Parade — Sun 12/14
  

Mebane

• Train Display — Sat 12/13
  
• Winter Wonderland — Sat 12/13
  

Midway

• Thunder Road Cruise-In — Sun 12/14
  

Mocksville

• Horse & Buggy Rides — Sat 12/13
  

Winston-Salem

• Breakfast with Santa — Sat 12/13
  
• Camel City Craft Fair — Sun 12/14
  
• Thunder Road Farmers & Vendors Market — Sun 12/14
  

​Plan Your Week of Fun

This lineup is filled with festive parades, cozy markets, community traditions, and activities for all ages. Bookmark this page or follow along on Instagram and Facebook for daily event reminders and updates.

✨ Want more? Check out our full calendar for free family events happening across the Triad all season long.