Cooler air and the region’s first snow fall have officially ushered in the holiday season! After you’ve hung your wreath and written your wish list, get to know the region better by visiting the many sites and events that make this time of year feel extra warm and fuzzy. Centralina staff has a few recommendations to help you get started:
Debi Lee, Centralina Area Agency on Aging Assistant Director
In Mooresville:
“The Lake Norman Philharmonic puts on a wonderful show every year at the Charles Mack Citizen Center. They play all the best holiday music and it’s such a good time for people of all ages.”
Hillary Kaylor, Regional Ombudsman Program Manager
In McAdenville:
“You can’t beat the light displays in Christmas Town! It’s a beautiful walk and it gets me so excited to celebrate the holidays.”
MaeLynn Joyner, Communications Administrator
In Charlotte:
“I spend lots of time at the Whitewater Center throughout the year, but nothing tops ice skating there in the winter! I fall more than I skate, but the memories make it so worthwhile.”
Tisha Steen, Accounting Manager
In Kannapolis:
“Celebration of Lights is such a fun experience for families. It’s in a beautiful park and there’s so much to do, like roasting marshmallows or taking a ride on the Winterland Express!”
Zsuzsi Kadar, Community Economic Development Administrator
In Indian Trail:
“Extreme Ice Center is so much fun around the holidays. They host charity skating performances and bring in special guests for public skating, like Elf on the Shelf!”
About Christmas Town, U.S.A.
Each year, thousands flock to the Town of McAdenville, located in Gaston County, to witness the lights display that fills every street and home for the month of December.
Per the Town of McAdenville, “The tradition of the lights began in 1956, when the McAdenville Men’s Club along with Mr. W. J. Pharr, Pharr’s founder and president at the time, conceived the idea of using red, white and green lights to decorate the trees around the McAdenville Community Center.”
The display has since expanded beyond the Community Center, making this destination a must-see during the holiday season.
Photo Courtesy of the Town of McAdenville
