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 27 - 31 | Ticketed Event
Head down to Atrium Health Ballpark this week to cheer on your Kannapolis Cannon Ballers! Games will take place Tuesday, May 26 through Sunday, May 31, as the Cannon Ballers take on the Agusta GreenJackets. Fireworks will follow the Friday and Saturday games.
Purchase tickets at: https://www.milb.com/kannapolis
Summer Movie Matinees | Gem Theatre | 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 28 – August 6 | Tickets Required
Beat the heat this week with the Gem Theatre’s Summer Movie Matinees! Join us at the Gem Theatre, Thursday, May 28 for a showing of the film, Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG). Tickets are $2 per person and show times are 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The Gem Theatre is located at 111 Laureate Way.
Purchase tickets online at www.gem-theatre.com/.
Kannapolis Farmers Market | Corner of Dale Earnhardt Boulevard & Vance Avenue | 4 - 7 p.m., Thursdays, May - September | Free
Stop by from 4-7 p.m. this Thursday and explore a variety of fresh, local produce, as well as meat, eggs, baked goods, crafts, and prepared foods.
To receive updates about seasonal offerings and special deals at the Kannapolis Farmers Market, text MARKET to 704-704-4335. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Movies in the Park: Lilo & Stitch | Village Park | 8:45 p.m., Friday, May 29 | Free
Join us in Village Park this Friday, May 29, for Movies in the Park featuring the film Lilo & Stitch.
Movies in the Park are free and fun for the entire family. Village Park is located at 700 W. C Street, Kannapolis. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy this family-friendly movie.
Children ages 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No pets or smoking please. Food and drinks will be available for purchase during the event. Outside coolers are allowed and are subject to search.
Catch a Movie at the Gem Theatre | 111 Laureate Way
Stop by and see a film at the historic Gem Theatre. May 21 through June 10, catch Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (PG-13). Tickets may be purchased online at, www.gem-theatre.com/Tickets or at the theatre.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (PG-13) May 21 – June 10 | Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.
Live Entertainment at the Swanee Theatre | 200 West Avenue
Check out the full list of upcoming concerts and events at www.swaneetheatre.com.
Download the entire 2026 Discover Kannapolis schedule at www.kannapolisnc.gov.
While you are Downtown, take advantage of the City of Kannapolis’ West Avenue Shuttles, Thunder and Lightning. The shuttles run from 5–10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
The shuttles make a continuous loop between four designated stops: the NCRC public parking deck, the top of the horseshoe sidewalk, First Baptist Church, and the Swanee Theatre. A shuttle arrives at each stop approximately every five minutes. Both shuttles are ADA accessible.
For information on all downtown parking options, visit www.kannapolisnc.gov/parking.