# Things to do with kids in Kannapolis, NC

> 3 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Kannapolis, NC (Cabarrus County, NC), in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express at Village Park — Kannapolis](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/celebration-of-lights-and-winterland-express-at-village-park-kannapoli--listing-cbc570db8ceab331bde7c201) — Nov 13 – Dec 30 · Village Park, Kannapolis · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. After the tree lighting, Kannapolis's Village Park stays lit for the Celebration of Lights through December 30. Families walk among thousands of Christmas lights and the 12 Days…
- [Kannapolis Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/kannapolis-tree-lighting-ceremony--listing-4e9b9998718b6b5516a57f7a) — Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM · Village Park, Kannapolis · Free · checked Oct 14. A Kannapolis Christmas kicks off at Village Park with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, live music and entertainment, followed by fireworks at about 6:45 p.m. Free admission.
- [Kannapolis Christmas Parade](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/kannapolis-christmas-parade--listing-661121c18ba0f3448df95489) — Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM · Downtown Kannapolis – Laureate Way and West Avenue parade route · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. The Kannapolis Christmas Parade is one of the few nighttime holiday parades in North Carolina, with entries covered in colorful lights. Dozens of floats and marching bands start…

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Cabarrus County, NC](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/counties/cabarrus-county-nc) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/counties/cabarrus-county-nc.md)
- Other towns in Cabarrus County, NC: [Concord, NC](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/towns/concord-nc) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/towns/concord-nc.md), [Midland, NC](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/towns/midland-nc) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/towns/midland-nc.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Charlotte](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte.md)
- [This weekend in Charlotte](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/this-weekend.md)

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