Christmas and Holiday Activities in the Triad- Especially for Kids
The holiday season and Christmas are ideal times for families and children to spend time together, stay active, celebrate the season’s magic, and spread some cheer. Children can have a memorable holiday experience by going ice skating with their families, going to the lighting of the Christmas tree, seeing light displays, going to a play or concert, and doing other things.
The Triad is a fantastic place to spend the Christmas holiday season with your children and family. When viewing a light display like the Festival of Lights, the entire family, especially the children, will literally “light up” and be eager to jump into Santa’s lap at a nearby shopping mall. You can be sure to find something fun to do with your kids in the Triad this year, from Christmas light displays to cookies with Santa to Christmas tree lightings. Sleep inn airport Greensboro is recommended for a relaxing stay.
Christmas On Ice
Ice skating is another fun holiday and Christmas activity for kids. No winter is complete without a few hours of family ice skating. And, whether you live in Winston-Salem or Greensboro, we’ve found the best ice skating rinks for you and your children to enjoy.
Venues for ice skating:
- Greensboro Ice House, 6119 Landmark Center Blvd, Greensboro, NC
- Public Ice Skating at Piedmont Winterfest 208 N. Davie St. (LeBauer Park-Downtown Greensboro)
- Ice Skating at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds 421 W 27th St, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
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Holiday Light Show
It’s the season for spectacular holiday light displays. With daylight savings time causing darkness to creep in well before dinner time, this is the ideal time of year to take your children to a holiday light show or display, which can even be done during the week. These annual displays are a great way to celebrate the holiday season with the whole family. Here are our top picks for holiday light shows in the Triad to get your family in the holiday spirit.
Venue for Light Shows
- Tanglewood’s annual Festival of Lights
Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, NC, nightly from November through January
- McLaurin Farms Christmas Lights are on display from November to December
5601 North Church Street in Greensboro, North Carolina.
- Denton FarmPark’s annual event in Late November and December
Denton Farm Park, 1072 Cranford Rd., Denton, NC Christmas On The Farm
- Greensboro Festival of Lights
Elm St., Greensboro, December.
- Kersey Valley Christmas
1615 Kersey Valley Road Archdale, NC 27263 All December
- Millstone Creek Christmas Hayrides
506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd. Ramseur November through December
- A sprawling neighborhood decked out in thousands of massive lighted Christmas balls
Greensboro’s Sunset Hills
- Winter Wonderlights
4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455 November through December
Christmas Concerts and Shows
As the air becomes crisper and the weather becomes colder, many families with children look for ways to stay warm while still enjoying the holiday season. Therefore, you must book Sleep Inn airport Greensboro North Carolina for being a reliable and trustworthy service provider. Holiday events that highlight the arts, such as concerts, plays, and performances, are great ways to enjoy Christmas music, watch classic holiday stories acted out live and even catch a ballet. Most of these kid-friendly Christmas activities are not free, but they are excellent ways to bring the entire family together and provide children with a unique experience.
Ballets
The Nutcracker at the Carolina Theater in Greensboro, North Carolina. Between early and mid-December Greensboro, NC Tea with Clara
December
The UNC School of the Arts presents The Nutcracker in mid-December at the UNCSA Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St., Winston-Salem, NC.
Mid-December Performances of The Nutcracker by High Point Ballet
High Point Theatre is located at 220 E. Commerce Ave. in High Point, NC. High Point Ballet presents Land of the Sweets, in late December at the High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point, NC.
Movies
Christmas in Carolina! (FREE EVENT)
Greensboro, North Carolina
The Carolina Theater in early December
Christmas Musicals and Plays
Sunset Theatre, 234 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, NC, presents A Christmas Carol in early December.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
Early December LJVM Coliseum, 2825 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC
Elf the Musical Jr.
128 E. Front St., Burlington, NC, opens in early December at the Paramount Theater.
Christmas in Bethabara
Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC (free) in early December
A Colonial Christmas Celebration: Twelfth Night
December (Free)
Alamance Battleground State Historic Park is located at 5803 NC 62 in Burlington, NC.
Soulful Christmas Concert
Old Salem Museums and Gardens James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, 900 Old Salem Road, Winston-Salem, NC, early December
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Early December
Wednesday through Saturday, 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinées begin at 2 p.m.
Greensboro, NC: Starr Theatre, 520 S. Elm St.
Christmas by Candlelight Tours
Körner’s Folly, 413 S. Main St., Kernersville, is open in the middle of December. 5-9 pm
Piedmont Chamber Singers Candlelight Concerts
Mid-December Candlelight Concerts at Historic Bethabara Park 4 and 5 pm (Free) 1788 Gemeinhaus, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem Symphony Special Holiday Concert: Handel’s Messiah
Mid-December Centenary Special Holiday Concert by the Winston-Salem Symphony, W-S United Methodist Church, 646 W. 5th St. $20+. 336-464-0145. A Winston-Salem Symphony tradition will help you celebrate the season. Handel’s oratorio is widely regarded as music’s most moving religious message. Join Maestro Moody, the musicians of the Winston-Salem Symphony, and a group of well-known guest singers for a truly spiritual holiday event.
A Christmas Carol: The Broadway Musical
Mid-December High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point, NC
Holiday Concert with the Winston-Salem Symphony
Mid-December at the LJVM Coliseum – Free with a food donation
Winston-Salem, NC 2825 University Parkway
Sounds of the Season Holiday Concert
Mid-December Centenary United Methodist Church (Free) 646 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem, NC
A Christmas Memory
Mid-December – 4 p.m. at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Golden Harmonies Choir’s Christmas Musical Performance
Mid-December Paramount Theater 1 p.m. (Free)
Burlington, NC 128 E. Front St.
Christmas Parade
Catch one of the many towns, city, and special event parades that take place in the Triad each year for a fun Christmas activity with any child. Parades are especially fun for kids because they get to see Santa Claus, see floats with decorations, see people in costumes, see festive cars, and get free candy. This year’s Triad-area holiday and Christmas parades are listed below in full.
Parades in November
Burlington November Downtown Burlington, NC Christmas Parade
November High Point Holiday Festival Parade Downtown High Point, NC
November’s Reidsville Christmas Parade
Mount Airy Christmas Parade in November Mt. Airy, NC
November Downtown Christmas Parade in Thomasville, NC
Parades in December:
Dobson Early December Christmas Parade on Main Street between Surry Community College and Town Hall
Early December Greensboro, NC Holiday Parade
Early December Hometown Christmas Parade in Downtown Mocksville, NC
Christmas in Liberty (Parade & Tree Lighting Festival) N Depot St, Liberty, NC (early December)
Early December, Winston-Salem Jaycees Downtown Holiday Parade Downtown Winston-Salem, NC
Early December sees the start of the annual Christmas parade at East Surry High School in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina.
Early December, the Rural Hall Christmas Parade begins at the intersection of Broad Street and Wall Street.
The Kernersville Christmas Parade is held in early December in downtown Kernersville, North Carolina.
Early December sees the Jamestown Christmas Parade.
Early December N Main St, Archdale Christmas Parade
Early December, the Uptown Lexington Christmas Parade begins on Main Street in Lexington, North Carolina.
Early December sees the Randleman Christmas Parade.
Early December Mebane Christmas Parade Downtown Mebane, NC
Early December Asheboro Christmas Parade Downtown Asheboro, NC
Early December Advance Christmas Parade Advance Fire Department, 1869 NC Highway 801 S, Advance, NC
Gibsonville’s Christmas Parade begins in early December at Minneola and Whitsett Streets in Gibsonville, North Carolina.
Early December Lewisville Christmas Parade Shallowford Square, Lewisville, NC
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