LKN Magazine

Sons of Serendip: Christmas Beyond the Lights
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-04 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC
Back by popular demand, Sons of Serendip, the Billboard charting classical-crossover quartet, will return to Cain Center for another special holiday engagement. The group won the hearts of fans and judges alike as finalists on America’s Got Talent (NBC) with their ethereal and emotionally stirring interpretations of pop music, arranged with a unique blend of vocals, harp, piano, and cello. With four successful albums (Sons of Serendip, Christmas: Beyond the Lights, Life + Love, and Mosaic) and soulful live performances, Sons of Serendip has lifted audiences both nationally and internationally.

Piedmont Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker
2025-12-06 - 2025-12-07 | Kannapolis Performing Arts Center, 415 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, Kannapolis, 28083
Piedmont Dance Theatre presents its 23rd annual Nutcracker, a beloved holiday tradition celebrating family, community, and the magic of the season. Performances are Dec. 6–7 at 2:30 PM at the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $28.50 at piedmontdancetheatre.com/tickets. Piedmont Dance Theatre has delighted local audiences for over two decades with its professional, family-centered productions.

Santa Sundays
2025-12-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-14 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Sweet Grass, 146-H Mooresville Commons Way, Mooresville, NC
Enjoy sweet treats at this complimentary event where you can meet Santa Claus. This is a pet friendly event! Don’t forget your camera!

A Classic Christmas in Mooresville
2025-12-12 16:30 - 21:30 | Downtown Mooresville, 215 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC, 28115, United States
Embrace the magic of the season at A Classic Christmas in Mooresville on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 4:30-9:30 p.m. in the heart of Downtown Mooresville.

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as the streets come alive with local artisans and Christmas lights.
Create memories as you enjoy live entertainment, shopping at Downtown businesses and traditional holiday activities such as ice skating, horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa visits, a carousel, train rides, Christmas photo opportunities, and carolers.

Enjoy a variety of food vendors, warm beverages, and sweet treats as you get in the holiday spirit.
A Classic Christmas in Mooresville promises a nostalgic and heartwarming experience for the whole family.

For more information on this event visit www.mooresvilleevents.com

Christmas Bazaar at Bethel Presbyterian Church
2025-12-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Bethel Presbyterian Church, 19920 Bethel Chiurch Road, Cornelius, 28031
Bethel Presbyterian Church’s Christmas Bazaar returns with local vendors, Port-A-Pit BBQ and holiday spirit for a cause.Each year, Bethel Presbyterian dedicates the bazaar’s proceeds to local children’s ministries. This season, all funds will benefit Cornelius Early Scholars, a nonprofit devoted to providing early childhood education opportunities for local families

Christmas Gala
2025-12-13 17:30 - 21:30 | The Crowe Mansion, 3727 North Carolina Hwy 150, Lincolnton, NC, 28092, United States
Step Into a Night of Sparkles and Support
The United Way of Lincoln County Christmas Gala is an event that is much loved and much anticipated year after year, and 2025 is no different!
UWLC’s Christmas Gala not only raises funds for UWLC’s vision of bringing communities together to face their greatest challenges from helping families find stability and empowering young people to responding to crises and so much more, but it also celebrates the holiday season and the connection to our community and each other.
Characterized by its incredible food, lively atmosphere, and captivating community members, this event is only possible thanks to our sponsors and donors. Through them, attendees are able to enjoy music from a live DJ, engage in a silent auction, complete with absolutely amazing items, and, most importantly, learn about the impact UWLC makes within Lincoln County.

Northcross Shopping Center -- Letters to Santa
2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Northcross Shopping Center, 9751 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, 28078
Join us at Northcross Shopping Center during the Letters to Santa event on Saturday, December 13th, from 6p-8p
DJ Que One will be playing your favorite holiday tunes, there will be face painting, strolling holiday entertainers and SANTA!
Stop by and write or drop off your letter, visit with Santa and join in the holiday fun! Each family will receive a holiday photo and gift bag, while supplies last
Look for us by Uncommon Scents.
Northcross Shopping Center, on Saturday December 13th, beginning at 6p.
For more information, visit www.shopnorthcross.com
9751 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville

Joe Gransden’s Little Big Band Holiday Show
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC
Let the sounds of your favorite holiday classics played by jazz sensation Joe Gransden and his big band get you in a festive mood this season! With brand new arrangements by Wes Funderburk and Jeff Jarvis, this concert will have you tapping your toes all the way home!

Christmas with The Drifters
2025-12-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC
The Drifters are back – this time performing all your favorite Christmas hits! This legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll of fame, performed for the President of the United States, and is listed among the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. Their special Christmas show brings you all the best holiday harmonies – including their iconic version of “White Christmas” that simply can’t be beat!

Carolina Holidays with Charly Lowry
2025-12-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC
Charly Lowry stands as a soulful powerhouse in the realm of music, effortlessly enchanting audiences with her velvety vocals, heartfelt compositions, and commanding stage presence. Seamlessly traversing musical boundaries, Charly masterfully blends elements of Americana, folk, rock, blues, and soul into a rich and evocative tapestry of sound. This NC Native garnered national attention after earning a Golden Ticket on American Idol. Her new holiday show will combine some seasonal favorites with hidden gems that will warm your heart.

Winter Camp at Everest Gymnastics
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02 | Everest Gymnastics Training Center, 19340 Liverpool Pkwy, Cornelius, 28031
🎉 Everest Gymnastics Winter Break Camp! 🎉
School’s out, but the fun is IN at Everest Gymnastics!
Instead of staying home and staring at the ceiling (or a screen 😜), bring your kiddo to jump, flip, and tumble the day away at our Winter Break Camp!
✅ Half & Full-Day Options
✅ Open Gym with trained instructors
✅ Games, Gymnastics, and Tons of Fun!
📍 Where? Everest Gymnastics – Huntersville
⏰ When? 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
➡️ Visit the “Huntersville Event Calendar” to sign up before it’s full!
🔗www.everest-gymnastics.com/huntersvillecalendar
📞 Questions➡️Events@Everest-Gymnastics.com
Spots are LIMITED, so claim yours before they vanish! 🏃💨

Petty Rewind
2026-01-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC
Petty Rewind, a Charlotte, NC-based tribute band, passionately revives the music of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Formed in late 2023, these experienced musicians cover Petty’s hits and recreate an authentic rock experience, profoundly resonating with fans.

Shelter Pet Adoption Center Event
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-19 | Petco, 10017 Biddick Lane, Huntersville, 28078
Find your new best friend! Adoption fees waived—meet shelter pets and give a loving animal a forever home. 🐾

The Slocan Ramblers
2026-01-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC
Grand Ole Opry performers, 2020 IBMA Momentum “Band of the Year” Award Winner, 2019 Juno Award Nominee, and 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards “Ensemble of the Year” Winner
The Slocan Ramblers are Canada’s bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative, and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have become a leading light in today’s acoustic music scene.
With a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship, and an uncanny ability to turn anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan, The Slocans have been winning over audiences from MerleFest to RockyGrass — and everywhere in between.
On their new album Up the Hill and Through the Fog, this all-star Canadian roots ensemble channels the past two years of loss into a surprisingly joyous collection of twelve songs meant to uplift and bring meaning to the moment.
This is roots music without pretension — art powerful enough to cut through the fog of the past few years and chart a more hopeful course forward.
Say hello to your new favorite band.

Sing Like Taylor! Workshop
2026-01-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Bach to Rock, 16610 W Catawba Ave, Ste A, Huntersville, 28078
🎤 Let’s Sing Taylor! 🎤
Sunday, January 18 | 12:00–1:30 PM | Ages 6+
Calling all Swifties! 💖 Join us for Let’s Sing Taylor, a high-energy, hands-on music event inspired by Taylor Swift’s biggest hits like Love Story and Wildest Dreams.
Students will:

🎶 Sing Taylor-inspired songs

🎧 Record vocals in our professional studio

📸 Enjoy a fun themed photo shoot

💃 Learn light choreography

🎲 Play music-based games

✨ And more!

This is a popular event and spots are limited.
Cost: $20 per studentSibling discounts available
👉 Online registration is required to reserve your spot.
https://online.bachtorock.com/event?id=n1RxBbw3ILG6xPB578f5IQ==
Address: 16610 W Catawba Ave Ste, Huntersville, NC 28078
