Lake Wylie Events and Activities
Are you looking for things to do around Lake Wylie, Charlotte, Rock Hill, Tega Cay, Clover and Belmont? There are always fun activities for the whole family to enjoy
Ongoing Events
Weekends: Camp Canaan Zipline Canopy Tour! | Take a zipline tour over the Catawba River. High flying adventure takes you through the treetops for a unique and thrilling perspective.
Due to the enduring health issue several of the events listed have been postponed or rescheduled in an effort to combat the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
December 2024
November 15 - January 4 Carowinds Winterfest – Sights, sounds, food and experiences of the holiday season
Mid November – Mid February – Ice Skating. Located on the upper pond of White water center at US National Whitewater Center
November 16 – January 20 Ice skating in Rock Hill? Oh yes there is! 205 Saluda Street. Celebrate the holidays on ice at the Founders Holiday Ice Rink in downtown Rock Hill Only in Old Town
November 22 – January 5 Speedway Christmas 4 mile drive thru course with lights synchronized to Christmas music & more. Speedway Christmas
November 22 – December 29 from 5 – 9pm Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Annual event featuring lighted musically-orchestrated topiaries and more
November 27 – January 3 Light the Knights & Charlotte Christmas Village at Truist Field. Feel the magic of the holidays with thousands of lights, beautiful Christmas trees, and enjoy Ice skating, snow tubing, shopping from around the world, traditional flavors of Christmas, unique handmade gifts and live entertainment. Light the Knights Festival
November 29 Friday – Penland Tree Farm – Open for the season! Hayrides, roasted marshmallows, and choose and cut your own tree. Enjoy this family tradition.
December 1- December 26 -Christmastown USA presented by the town of McAddenville 2024 this spectacular display, ranked as one of the top ten Christmas events in the whole country! If you've never seen it, make it this year!
December 2 – December 30 Step into a winter wonderland during the enchanting Festival of Trees display in the heart of Downtown Belmont
December 1- December 26 -Christmastown USA presented by the town of McAddenville 2024 this spectacular display, ranked as one of the top ten Christmas events in the whole country! If you've never seen it, make it this year!
December 5 – December 29 5:30 – 10:00 pm Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular Ballantyne’s Backyard 11611 N Community House Rd, Charlotte. Featuring spectacular light displays, oversized snow globes, Santas, and much more.
December 3 Tuesday 3:30 -5:00 pm Belmont Christmas Parade Christmas Parade at downtown Belmont
December 2 Monday 6:00 pm Free Monday Night Movie The Grinch 27 N Congress
December 5 - 8 " Christmasville" in downtown Rock Hill! A charming holiday village and outdoor walking festival in Rock Hill's historic Old Town. Events include the Reindeer Romp 5K, carriage rides, historic tours, carolers, theater, and much more!
December 5 Thursday 2024 Christmas Tree lighting. This event features Christmas Carols, tree lighting, cookies, hot chocolate and visit from old Saint Nick! At Fort Mill
December 6 Friday 6:30 pm Rock Hill Christmas Parade
December 7 Saturday 11:00 am – Fort Mill Christmas Parade – The parade begins at Tom Hall and Unity St through Main St and North White St exiting at Walter Elisha Park.
December 7 Saturday 10:00 - 2:00 pm Sip and Paint: Holidays Let our instructor, Marty Hutchins, help you bring out the beauty of Spring for this fun class for all skill levels. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
December 7 Saturday 8:00 am 9th Annual LKW Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair 5415 Highway 557 Clover
December 7 Saturday 10:00 am 3rd Clover Holiday on Main Festival starts at Downtown Main
December 8 Sunday 10:00 am Clover Christmas Parade Festival starts at Downtown Main
December 8 Sunday 4:30 pm Christmas Cantata Redeeming Grace PCA 4800 Charlotte Hwy, Lake Wylie
December 12 Thursday 6:00 – 7:00 pm Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in York Congress Street
December 13 Friday 6:00 pm Hometown Christmas Parade in York Congress Street
December 13- 15 3 – 9 pm – Christmas CandleIight Join Father Christmas, historic carolers, and more as you experience Christmas in the 19th century Historic Brattonsville
December 14 - 6:00 pm - Movies in the park at Stowe Park Belmont Parks and Recreation Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a beautiful summer evening (A Christmas Story)
December 14 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Bavarian Holiday Fest! Featuring over 50 artisan vendors, live performances and free activities. Downtown Belmont
December 14 Fort Mill Cookie Crawl
December 14 Saturday 3:30 Free Movie – The Nutcracker and the Four Realms 27 N. Congress
December 15 Sunday 3:30 Free Movie – The Polar Express 27 N. Congress
December 15 Sunday 5:00 – 7:00 Cold Full Moon Paddle Enjoy paddle boarding on the lake 170 Lake Mist Dr Belmont
December 17 Tuesday 11:30 – 12:30 The Nativity Set One hour show packed with laughter and fun drives home the real meaning of Christmas (lunch included) at NarroWay Productions
December 31 Tuesday 5:00 – 9:00 pm “The Emperor’s New Clothes!” Ring in the New Year with NarroWay Productions! Enjoy a delicious dinner and lots of laughter and fun.
January 2025
January 1 - Wednesday 11- 4pm - The annual New Year's Day Barefoot Challenge! Lake Wylie's own Carolina Show Ski Team travels to Lake Norman to compete in this bone chilling competition. Come and watch!
January 4, 11, 18, 25 Saturday - 10am -4pm, "While Away the Winter – Working Outside". Living History Saturdays in January focus on wintertime activities including: outdoor farm work, indoor projects, meat preservation, and building community with friends and neighbors. Each weekend will highlight different elements of how people in the Carolina Piedmont whiled away the winter. Historic Brattonsville :
January 8, 22, 29 & February 14 6:15pm – Skate & Date: at the US National Whitewater Center One of a kind date night, experience the Whitewater Center’s ice skating complex before heading to River’s Edge to enjoy a three-course meal.
January 9 – Tuesday – 7 pm – Come see Noel Freidline, Maria Howell & Their all-star band at the Clover School District Auditorium. Great entertainment as part of the Performing Arts series for the community, hosted by the CSDA
Jan 11 Saturday 12:30 9th Annual Oyster Roast Enjoy oysters, drinks, music and more. Hosted by Windy Hill Orchard
January 11 -Saturday 6:30 pm All you can eat low country boil w/ live music by Jack Fontana Come out for a great night at the Lake 3958 Elks Park Rd Rock Hill
January 18 - Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm Charlotte Running Company Trail Race at Anne Springs Close Greenway. Classic 13, 9, and 4 mile trail race highlighting some of the best trails at Anne Springs Greenway in Fort Mill.
January 21 – Tuesday – 7 pm – Family Night XXV: Timmy & Susana Abell A spellbinding interplay of music and storytelling at the Clover School District Auditorium. Great entertainment as part of the Performing Arts series for the community, hosted by the CSDA
January 24 – Friday – 7 pm – Come see “Next Generation Leahy” Fiddle, cello, French accordion, singing, piano, and French-Canadian step dancing serve to bring their unique style of music to life at the Clover School District Auditorium. Great entertainment as part of the Performing Arts series for the community, hosted by the CSDA