Celebrate the Christmas spirit all month long in Kannapolis with the Celebration of Lights!
The Celebration of Lights boasts more than 250,000 lights and takes place at Village Park nightly from November 13th - December 30th, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). Walk through the park and enjoy the many light displays or make a reservation and ride the Winterland Express and see if you can find all 12 Days of Christmas!
In addition to the light displays throughout the park, other activities will also take place each night. You can roast marshmallows and make s’mores or visit with Santa in his studio (until December 23). Stop by and watch a performances from our very own Kannapolis Singing Bears as they entertain the family with a 30 minute Christmas Carol performance each hour on the hour. 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.
The Celebration of Lights also features performances from our very own Kannapolis Singing Bears, the Chuckles Quartet, who will entertain you with a Christmas Carol performance. The Chuckles Quartet are housed outside in Village Park.
The Winterland Express takes riders through the lights at the park from 5:30 – 9 PM Sunday – Thursday and 5:30 – 10 PM Fridays & Saturdays.
Admission to the park and viewing of the lights 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 tickets online.
Walkup onsite tickets will be available if space allows.
For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 704-920-4343.