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Discover Fun This Week in Kannapolis

5/27/2026

Discover Fun in Kannapolis continues this week, and we have a great lineup of family-friendly events happening throughout Kannapolis!

Cannon Ballers Homestand | Atrium Health Ballpark | May...

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Park Dedicated In Memory of Mr. Barry Lentz

5/27/2026

The City of Kannapolis has honored the life and legacy of longtime educator, umpire, and community mentor Barry Lentz by dedicating a park in his memory. A dedication ceremony to unveil the sign for...

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Kannapolis Police Department Awards Presented

5/26/2026

The Kannapolis Police Department recently hosted its annual awards ceremony, recognizing officers and staff members for their outstanding service, leadership, and dedication...

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Movies in the Park Canceled: May 22, 2026

5/22/2026

Due to rainy conditions, the May 22 Movies in the Park showing of Inside Out 2 has been canceled. 

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Event List
May 29
Movies in the Park: Lilo & Stitch | 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM Village Park
Events
May 30
Run Kannapolis: Gaelic Alley Pub Run 5K | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Events
Jun 02
Board of Adjustment | 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM City Hall
Meetings
Jun 06
Concert in the Park: Cheap Trick | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Village Park
Events
Jun 08
City Council Meeting | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM City Hall
Meetings
Jun 11
Swanee Summer Theatre: Peter Pan (tickets required) | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Swanee Theatre
Events
Jun 11
Thursdays on Main: Rivermist | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Veterans Park
Events
Event List
May 29
Movies in the Park: Lilo & Stitch | 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM Village Park
Events
May 30
Run Kannapolis: Gaelic Alley Pub Run 5K | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Events
Jun 02
Board of Adjustment | 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM City Hall
Meetings
Jun 06
Concert in the Park: Cheap Trick | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Village Park
Events
Jun 08
City Council Meeting | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM City Hall
Meetings
Jun 11
Swanee Summer Theatre: Peter Pan (tickets required) | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Swanee Theatre
Events
Jun 11
Thursdays on Main: Rivermist | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Veterans Park
Events