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Locust Christmas Tree Lighting 2026: Nov. 19 in Town Center

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Crowd gathered at night around a newly lit Christmas tree
Events · Locust · Thu. Nov. 19, 2026

Locust Christmas Tree Lighting

Locust lights its brand-new Christmas tree in Town Center, with artisan vendors, food trucks, the North Pole Kids Village and the Grinch.

City event page ↗Locust calendar

Illustrative photo: a community tree lighting. U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Nahjier Williams, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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The tree lights up in a few days: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, 5–8 p.m. (per the city calendar).

WhenThursday, Nov. 19, 2026, 5–8 p.m. (per the city calendar)
WhereLocust Town Center, by Locust City Hall (186 Ray Kennedy Dr., Locust, NC 28097)
CostFree to attend; food and vendor items sold separately
RegistrationNone needed to attend. Vendor spots are full.
AgesAll ages
QuestionsJessica Honeycutt, jhoneycutt@locustnc.gov
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The City of Locust opens its holiday season on Thursday, Nov. 19 in Town Center. The city says it will light a brand-new Christmas tree this year, and the evening includes local artisan vendors, a food truck and Town Center restaurants, plus photos with the Grinch.

New this year on RecDesk is a North Pole Kids Village, with booths hosted by local groups for families. The city calendar lists the event from 5 to 8 p.m.; check the live calendar on our Locust page for any change.

Plan your visit

  • Bring a jacket: it is an outdoor evening event.
  • Town Center restaurants will be open, so come hungry.
  • Want to sponsor or host a Kids Village booth? Email jhoneycutt@locustnc.gov or see RecDesk ↗.

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