Stanly County events & community calendar.
Concerts, rodeos, farm dinners, festivals, markets and holiday traditions from every town in the county — searchable, filterable and always current.
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What’s happening in Stanly County.
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- Stanfield Craft Show 2026: 120+ Vendors, Free Admission & Holiday Fun
Stanfield Elementary’s 43rd annual Arts & Craft Show returns November 14–15, 2026: 120+ vendors, four buildings, food trucks, a sweet shop and free admission and parking. See hours, directions and the live countdown. - Tillery Compassionate Care’s holiday season: grief workshops Nov. 18–19, a Festival of Trees and an Angel Tree Lighting Dec. 7
Tillery Compassionate Care: Coping with the Holidays workshop Nov. 19, Festival of Trees Dec. 1–31 and an Angel Tree Lighting Dec. 7 in Albemarle. - Stanly County’s All-County Elementary Chorus sings a free concert at the Agri-Civic Center Nov. 20
Fourth and fifth graders from all 11 Stanly County elementary schools sing together Fri., Nov. 20, 6 p.m., at the Agri-Civic Center. Listed as free. - Things to do in Stanly County this week: Nov. 5–12, 2026
This week in Stanly County: a Concert Band road trip in music, Let’s Murder Marsha, a free harvest car show, an archaeology show and a farm weekend. - Free Thanksgiving Turkey Trot: 4.2-mile run/walk starts at Albemarle’s YMCA Park Nov. 26
The 24th annual Turkey Trot 4.2-mile run/walk starts at 7 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, at YMCA Park in Albemarle. Entry is free; sign up on RunSignup. - Raleigh Ringers bring their handbell concert to the Agri-Civic Center Nov. 15The Emmy-nominated Raleigh Ringers play the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center Sun., Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. Tickets: $25 adults, $10 students.
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Arts & music
| Location | When | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre, 219 E. North Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001 | November 13, 2026 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | The Uwharrie Players present Let’s Murder Marsha | Let’s Murder Marsha By Monk Ferris Directed by Kara Barnette Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre 219 E. North St. Albemarle, NC 28001 November 6-8 & 13-15, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3:00pm A happy housewife named Marsha, hopelessly addicted to reading murder mysteries, overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an… |
| Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre, 219 E. North Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001 | November 14, 2026 at 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | The Uwharrie Players present Let’s Murder Marsha | Let’s Murder Marsha By Monk Ferris Directed by Kara Barnette Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre 219 E. North St. Albemarle, NC 28001 November 6-8 & 13-15, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3:00pm A happy housewife named Marsha, hopelessly addicted to reading murder mysteries, overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an… |
| Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre, 219 E. North Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001 | November 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | The Uwharrie Players present Let’s Murder Marsha | Let’s Murder Marsha By Monk Ferris Directed by Kara Barnette Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre 219 E. North St. Albemarle, NC 28001 November 6-8 & 13-15, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 3:00pm A happy housewife named Marsha, hopelessly addicted to reading murder mysteries, overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an… |
| Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC | November 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Stanly County Schools All-County Elementary Chorus | Select 4th and 5th-grade students from all 11 elementary schools will present a joint performance. |
| Pfeiffer University – Henry Pfeiffer Chapel, Misenheimer, NC, 28109 | December 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Home for the Holidays | The Stanly County Chorale will present a choral program that examines what it means to be “home” in the holiday season (family, friends, traditions and a little mayhem). |
| First Baptist Church, Albemarle, 202 N. Second St, Albemarle, 28001 | December 13, 2026 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Home for the Holidays | The Stanly County Chorale will present a choral program that examines what it means to be “home” in the holiday season (family, friends, traditions and a little mayhem). |
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Festivals & outings
Browse Visit Stanly’s current listings for festivals, music and family outings.
Weekly regulars
- Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. — Uwharrie Brewing Running Club, downtown Albemarle
- Thursdays, 7 p.m. — Karaoke at Badin Brews, 124 S. First St., Badin
- Every other Wednesday, 9 a.m.–noon — Coffee & Conversations at Second Street Sundries
- Library programs — story times, clubs and classes at the Stanly County Library
- High school sports — game schedules and rec leagues
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Stanly County events: quick answers.
What is there to do in Stanly County this weekend?
Use the This weekend filter on the calendar above for every event from Friday through Sunday, or read our editors’ things to do this week. Rodeos, farm dinners, concerts and markets are the usual highlights in Albemarle, Norwood and Locust.
Where can I find free events in Albemarle and Stanly County?
Every free event wears a yellow Free tag on the calendar. Regular free options include the Albemarle Downtown Farmers Market, Locust’s park concerts and movies, library programs and guided hikes at Morrow Mountain State Park.
What happens to events after they’re over?
Nothing disappears. When an event ends, it leaves the upcoming calendar on its own and is saved in the Stanly County Events Journal, a searchable record of everything that has happened in the county.
How do I add my event to the calendar?
Send the organizer’s link through our submission form. We list community events for free and always link back to the original source.
Where are the big event venues in Stanly County?
The Stanly County Agri-Civic Center and Farm Bureau Livestock Arena on Newt Road host rodeos, concerts and expos; the Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre hosts plays and comedy; and Market Station and Courthouse Square anchor downtown Albemarle festivals. See our venue guide and interactive map.
