Mooresville's annual holiday event, the Victorian Christmas Celebration is coming up on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The event runs from10 am to 4 pm with various events and activities throughout the community. It's a ton of fun for kids of all ages with various exhibits, vendors, performances and more. Then, from 4 to 6 pm, enjoy the town's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bicentennial Park! Here are a few of our favorite things to experience at this annual holiday celebration:
- Admission is free. Yep, totally free.
- Pancakes! Join the Mooresville Lions Club on Harrison Street for a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 am to fuel up for your day of fun.
- There's free transportation to get you to all the various stops throughout town, so you only need to park once.
- Enjoy looking at the creative entries in the Gingerbread House Contest at the Mooresville Public Library, and check out some cool Victorian era items on display while you're there.
- You can meet Father Christmas... and Ebeneezer Scrooge... and Santa! Keep your eyes open for lots of fun Victorian era characters.
- Enjoy a free carriage ride, and don't forget to stop at the petting zoo!
- Attention Shoppers - get some of that holiday shopping done at one of the event's vendor areas, plus local shops! Enjoy browsing the Artisan Market at Mooresville Arts Partnership, vendor booths inside 5 East on Main Street, and be sure to browse outdoor vendor booths on as well! Stop in at Bud and Bloom Florist and Gifts for their annual Christmas Open House, add to your winter wardrobe at Gray's Hollow, and don't forget the many fun antique shops downtown!
- Enjoy live music and other entertainment at various sites throughout the day, including the stage at the Mooresville Arts partnership, outdoor strolling musicians, and a variety of other performers.
- Entertainment for the kids features Adzooks Puppets, a petting zoo and more.
- Stop by Color Works Art Gallery and visit with the owner of Willowfield Lavender Farm for lovely (and relaxing) holiday gifts.
- Check out the museum at the Newby School Campus
If you've never been to this Mooresville tradition, this is the year to make it YOUR family's newest tradition. Always held on the first Saturday of December, it's the perfect way to kickoff the month of December and get into the holiday spirit. Be sure to stick around for the fun tree lighting event at Bicentennial Park! Santa, elves and more will be on hand to celebrate the season as the tree lights up! Plus, if you're in town after dark anytime between Dec. 1-31, check out the self-guided Mooresville Christmas Light Tour. (Download Map Here)
Be sure to stop in to visit the downtown shops as well - you'll find antiques, gift items and more! The Parlor P.S. provides a wonderful lunch or tea stop, indulge in a hot drink and baked goods at Eremos Coffee, snag some sweets at Nosh Dessert Parlour, or enjoy the festive atmosphere at Brew Link Brewing!
