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Christmas in Davidson
Davidson, NC · Holiday
- When
- December 3–5, 2026
- Where
- Town Green, Main Street · Davidson · NC
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
Davidson closes Main Street to traffic for three evenings of a lighted artisan village, live nativity, and a tree lighting on the Town Green, opening with Santa's arrival. It is a long-running small-town tradition in this Lake Norman college town.
The history within reach
- Christmas in Davidsonsame spot
Davidson closes Main Street to traffic for three evenings of a lighted artisan village, live nativity, and a tree lighting on the Town Green, opening with Santa's arrival.
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