Events calendar for Alamance, Caswell, Davie, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin Counties in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy for events coordinated by other groups, please call before making plans to attend. This calendar was compiled by and for Piedmont Triad Living. Please do not copy to your website without credit to Piedmont Triad Living. ©
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Alamance County
Burlington
November 22, 10am: 67th Annual Burlington Christmas Parade on Huffman Mill Road in Downtown Burlington.
TBA: SEALY/FOX 8 HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH THE GREENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Featuring the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, singer and actress Lisa Dames and appearances by: Summit Figure Skating Club and much, more! Admission is FREE with the donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit the Salvation Army.
December 22, 6-9pm: Christmas in the Park. City Park will be decorated with thousands of lights throughout the amusement area. Strolling carolers, Santa Claus, live nativity, FREE train and carousel ride, FREE face painting and FREE children's crafts.
TBA: SEALY/FOX 8 HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH THE GREENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Featuring the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, singer and actress Lisa Dames and appearances by: Summit Figure Skating Club and much, more! Admission is FREE with the donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit the Salvation Army.
December 22, 6-9pm: Christmas in the Park. City Park will be decorated with thousands of lights throughout the amusement area. Strolling carolers, Santa Claus, live nativity, FREE train and carousel ride, FREE face painting and FREE children's crafts.
Gibsonville
November 21, 6pm-:30pm. Lighting of the Green. The Gibsonville Merchant’s Association invites you for a night out in Gibsonville at the annual “Lighting of the Green” on November 16 from 5:30 – 8:30pm. Many of our downtown shops will be open and welcome you. Enjoy a hayride (donations go to the Empty Stocking Fund) and be sure to see the miniature garden trains. Santa and his elves, Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and Rudolph will be on the streets to entertain the little ones!
December 13, 2pm: Gibsonville Christmas Parade
December 13, 2pm: Gibsonville Christmas Parade
Graham
December 6, 10am. Graham Christmas Parade. The parade sponsored by the Graham Area Business Association features local bands, floats, antique cars, various religious and civic organizations, clowns and SANTA.
Mebane
November 22: Hometown Holiday Celebration. Twinkling lights, festive decorations, carriage rides (Friday night and Saturday afternoon), Santa, annual tree lighting on Friday night, kids zone activities, and strolling carolers are only a hint of what you will find at "A Hometown Holiday Celebration" -- Downtown Mebane's two-day holiday open house. There will also be delicious holiday treats, music & art events, marshmallow roast, and shopping & dining specials. 10am-8pm. Rain or Shine. Most events are free. Nominal charge for carriage rides.
December 5, 7pm: Mebane Christmas Parade
December 5, 7pm: Mebane Christmas Parade
Yanceyville
December 6, 10am: Caswell County Christmas Parade. Parade will start at the Bartlett Yancey High School Student parking lot and will dismount at the Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation in Yanceyville.
Davie County
Mocksville
November 22, 2pm. Hometown Christmas Parade. The parade theme for 2013 is a “Let It Snow.”
December 6, 10am-3pm. Historic Farmington Christmas. Historic Home Tours, Christmas Music by local Choirs, Craft Vendors, Horse & Buggy Rides, Hay Rides, Marshmallow Roast and much more! Santa Claus will also be on hand for the little ones.
December 6, 10am-3pm. Historic Farmington Christmas. Historic Home Tours, Christmas Music by local Choirs, Craft Vendors, Horse & Buggy Rides, Hay Rides, Marshmallow Roast and much more! Santa Claus will also be on hand for the little ones.
Davidson County
Lexington
November 22, 6:30pm: Annual Lighting of the Trees. Join us for the Annual Lighting of the uptown Lexington Trees. Follow along as each tree along Main Street is illuminated!
November 23, 1-5pm: Uptown Lexington Christmas Open House. Enjoy the holiday decorations, Christmas music, Santa and Mrs. Claus, activities for children, specials at participating stores, horse-drawn carriage rides from the Square and two Christmas music stage areas.
December 1, 6pm: Christmas Parade
November 23, 1-5pm: Uptown Lexington Christmas Open House. Enjoy the holiday decorations, Christmas music, Santa and Mrs. Claus, activities for children, specials at participating stores, horse-drawn carriage rides from the Square and two Christmas music stage areas.
December 1, 6pm: Christmas Parade
Thomasville
November 21, 6:00 pm: First Annual Thomasville Light Up the Holidays
November 22, 3pm: Christmas Parade in Downtown Thomasville
November 22, 3pm: Christmas Parade in Downtown Thomasville
Forsyth County
Kernersville
December 6, 3-7pm: Holiday Open House. The Downtown Street will be closed, with carriage rides providing transportation from The Shoppes on Main to the railroad tracks. Santa will be there!
December 6, 7-9pm: Kernersville Christmas Tree Lighting. Come to Harmon Park at 7:00 p. m. to be a part of the Annual Holiday tradition. There will be local entertainment, donuts and hot chocolate from Pierce Jefferson Funeral Home, and an appearance by Old Saint Nick before we light the Christmas tree!
December 7, 2:00pm: Christmas Parade. The parade travels down Mountain Street from 66 to Kernersville Elementary School, through Downtown.
December 6, 7-9pm: Kernersville Christmas Tree Lighting. Come to Harmon Park at 7:00 p. m. to be a part of the Annual Holiday tradition. There will be local entertainment, donuts and hot chocolate from Pierce Jefferson Funeral Home, and an appearance by Old Saint Nick before we light the Christmas tree!
December 7, 2:00pm: Christmas Parade. The parade travels down Mountain Street from 66 to Kernersville Elementary School, through Downtown.
Lewisville
December 5, 7pm: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Shallowford Square. There will be music, refreshments and a visit by Santa.
December 14, 3pm: 30th Annual Lewisville Christmas Parade
December 14, 3pm: 30th Annual Lewisville Christmas Parade
Rural Hall
December 4, 6pm. Rural Hall Christmas Tree Lighting. Rural Hall Town Hall, 423 Bethania-Rual Hall Road, Rural Hall
December 7, 2:30pm. Christmas Parade. Begins at Broad and Wall and ends at Rural Hall Elementary School.
December 7, 2:30pm. Christmas Parade. Begins at Broad and Wall and ends at Rural Hall Elementary School.
Walkertown
*December 6, 1pm. Christmas Parade
Winston-Salem
November 8, 10am-4pm: Old Salem Museums & Gardens will host The Shops at Old Salem Holiday Open House. The hours for this free event are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A wide variety of activities, music, tastings, demonstrations and book signings will be held. Bring the children for a special visit by Mrs. Claus and a very special guest!
December 6, 5pm: Winston-Salem Jaycees Holiday Parade, Downtown Winston-Salem
TBA: SEALY/FOX 8: HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT WITH THE WINSTON-SALEM SYMPHONY. Join Fox8 News anchors for a fun concert featuring festive holiday favorites. Includes a carol sing-along sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Parking and concert are FREE with a donation of canned food or non-perishable food items, which will be distributed to Salvation Army Food Banks throughout the Piedmont.December 15, 5 and 6 and 7pm: Piedmont Chamber Singers Candlelight Concerts at Historic Bethabara Park. Experience German Christmas traditions through food, music and crafts. Free Admission
December 6, 5pm: Winston-Salem Jaycees Holiday Parade, Downtown Winston-Salem
TBA: SEALY/FOX 8: HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT WITH THE WINSTON-SALEM SYMPHONY. Join Fox8 News anchors for a fun concert featuring festive holiday favorites. Includes a carol sing-along sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Parking and concert are FREE with a donation of canned food or non-perishable food items, which will be distributed to Salvation Army Food Banks throughout the Piedmont.December 15, 5 and 6 and 7pm: Piedmont Chamber Singers Candlelight Concerts at Historic Bethabara Park. Experience German Christmas traditions through food, music and crafts. Free Admission
Guilford County
Greensboro
November 20-January 31: Piedmont Winterfest. $$ Outdoor Ice Skating in Downtown Greensboro. See their website for times and events.
December 5, 4pm-9pm: Greensboro Festival of Lights. A community sing-a-long and tree lighting with a musical stroll along Elm St. Features local bands and performing groups, a Winter Wonderland, children's arts & crafts, a marshmallow roast, visit with Santa and caroling. Downtown businesses will be open for shopping.
December 6, 12pm: Holiday Parade. The Greensboro Holiday Parade has been a downtown tradition for over 36 years. Large Macy’s style balloons, professional floats, drill teams, and the area’s best high school marching bands.
TBA: SEALY/FOX 8 HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH THE GREENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Featuring the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, singer and actress Lisa Dames and appearances by: Summit Figure Skating Club and much, more! Admission is FREE with the donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit the Salvation Army.
December 5, 4pm-9pm: Greensboro Festival of Lights. A community sing-a-long and tree lighting with a musical stroll along Elm St. Features local bands and performing groups, a Winter Wonderland, children's arts & crafts, a marshmallow roast, visit with Santa and caroling. Downtown businesses will be open for shopping.
December 6, 12pm: Holiday Parade. The Greensboro Holiday Parade has been a downtown tradition for over 36 years. Large Macy’s style balloons, professional floats, drill teams, and the area’s best high school marching bands.
TBA: SEALY/FOX 8 HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH THE GREENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Featuring the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, singer and actress Lisa Dames and appearances by: Summit Figure Skating Club and much, more! Admission is FREE with the donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit the Salvation Army.
High Point
November 23, 3pm: Holiday Festival Parade. Celebrate the holiday season with the High Point Holiday Festival Parade. The High Point community has ushered in the Christmas season with this event since 1925. The celebration will kick into high gear at 3:00 pm as scores of floats, marching bands, community groups and more delight your senses as the parade marches up Main Street from Green Drive to Montlieu Avenue. Immediately following the parade will be the community tree lighting ceremony at the High Point Public Library.
Jamestown
December 7, 3pm: Christmas Parade. Lighting of the Christmas Tree afterwards at 5:30 at the Jamestown Library.
Randolph County
Randleman
December 4, 6:30pm
December 4, 6:30pm
Liberty
December 6, 11am, Tree Lighting at 5:30pm: Liberty Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. Come to downtown Liberty for this community Christmas parade featuring local businesses, churches, and organizations with tree lighting ceremony, visits with Santa Claus, food and music.
Ramseur
December 14, 10am: Ramseur Christmas Parade. This Christmas parade features the Eastern Randolph High School marching band, floats, tractors, emergency vehicles, classic cars, candy for the children, and a visit from Santa aboard the fire department's original 1939 Ford Oren fire truck.
Rockingham County
Stokes County
King
December 6, 2pm. King Christmas Parade
Surry County
Dobson
December 6, : Christmas Parade. The only Christmas parade around where you can see dancing horses and candy is still thrown along with traditional favorites like floats, tractors, cars, public safety vehicles, and more! The parade occurs on Main Street between Surry Community College and Town Hall. The Tree lighting will take place immediately after the parade at Town Hall. Food vendors will serve a variety of foods and beverages at Town Hall just before the tree lighting!
Elkin
December 6, 3pm: Elkin-Jonesville Christmas Parade. Come to Elkin or Jonesville to watch the areas best Christmas Parade. For more information contact Vicki 336-244-5662
Pilot Mountain
November 27-January 4, 6-10pm: Pilot Mountain Christmas. Free walk-through Christmas display. Four acres with Enchanted Forest, Santa's Workshop, Mickey's Playhouse, animated windows and more. (Donations accepted)
December 6, 4pm: Pilot Mountain Christmas Parade. The 40th annual Pilot Mountain Christmas Parade will once again be a night parade sponsored by the Pilot Mountain Rescue Squad. The parade will as always be the first sat. night in December. It will start at 4:00 p.m. We are hoping for a huge crowd of spectators and participants as always. The night parade is always magnificent with all the lights and different floats, so please come out and help us make this our biggest one yet.
Yad
December 6, 4pm: Pilot Mountain Christmas Parade. The 40th annual Pilot Mountain Christmas Parade will once again be a night parade sponsored by the Pilot Mountain Rescue Squad. The parade will as always be the first sat. night in December. It will start at 4:00 p.m. We are hoping for a huge crowd of spectators and participants as always. The night parade is always magnificent with all the lights and different floats, so please come out and help us make this our biggest one yet.
Yad
Yadkinville
December 5, 6pm: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held at the Yadkinville Community Park. Please bring your family and join us for this event.
December 6, 10am: Yadkinville Christmas Parade
December 6, 10am: Yadkinville Christmas Parade
