Events

Join us for a magical Christmas parade, where the spirit of the season shines brightly! Celebrate with us and enjoy a festive display of holiday cheer and catch a glimpse of Santa Claus! ​​ The parade will leave from Veterans Park at 5:00 PM and travel down W. Lebanon Street to N. Main and through Downtown Mount Airy.

The Elkin Cruise-In happens on the 4th Sunday of each month (March–November, excluding July) from 2PM–5PM at the Yadkin Valley Heritage & Trails Center.

Get ready for another fabulous holiday celebration in downtown Elkin, North Carolina! Santa's bringing a REALLY BIG SHOW to town this year! Ho Ho Ho! We'll be featuring the Elkin Holiday Sky Spectacular with a holiday drone show. Our event time lists 4pm as a start time for Light up Elkin, because the Elkin Public library starts puppet shows around 3:45 and 4:45. The official event begins at 5pm with shops/Main St events/hayrides, etc. Vender Villages on both East & West Main St, food trucks and our Sweet Tooth zone, free train rides, live nativity, live holiday music throughout retail stores, lots of great shopping in downtown for the holidays... This year will be extra special for kids of all ages (parents and grandparent too!). For a complete event lineup, visit www.lightupelkin.com

The Dobson Christmas Parade will take place on December 6, 2025, beginning at 2:00 PM. The parade starts at Surry Community College and travels along Main Street in Dobson, NC 27017. Join the community for an afternoon of festive floats, holiday spirit, and seasonal celebration in downtown Dobson.

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with the Holiday Tour of Homes in Mount Airy, NC! Enjoy a festive tour of beautifully decorated homes & businesses, each showcasing its own unique holiday charm, creative decorations, and seasonal inspiration. Take in the sights, gather ideas for your own holiday decorating, and experience the warmth and spirit of Christmas throughout Mount Airy. It’s a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit and enjoy a special seasonal tradition!

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with the Holiday Tour of Homes in Mount Airy, NC! Enjoy a festive tour of beautifully decorated homes & businesses, each showcasing its own unique holiday charm, creative decorations, and seasonal inspiration. Take in the sights, gather ideas for your own holiday decorating, and experience the warmth and spirit of Christmas throughout Mount Airy. It’s a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit and enjoy a special seasonal tradition!

The classic story of Clara, a young girl on the brink of womanhood, whose dreams are both childlike and tinged with romance, comes to life. This 70-minute version of the classic story uses narration and professional ballet dancers who are joined onstage by performers from the Surry Arts Council dance program to tell this beloved story. Join Clara and her prince as they travel to visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the land of sweets. This Christmas classic is based on the novel by E.T.A. Hoffman with music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Performed by New York Ballet for Young Audiences. Enjoy an afternoon with family and see this classic ballet in Mount Airy.

Grab your running shoes and experience the festive town of Mount Airy this Christmas season at the 19th annual Rosy Cheeks 5K. Sponsored by Mount Airy Parks and Recreation, the race takes place on Dec. 12 at 9 am. The course follows the scenic Ararat River Greenway, with the starting line positioned just past the Riverside Park trailhead. A free Fun Run for kids occurs immediately after the 5K. All participants are asked to bring an unwrapped toy, gift, or gift card for an elementary school-age, middle school-age, or high school-age child. These will be donated to the Mount Airy Police Department Toy Drive.

The Annual Yadkin Valley Christmas Parade (also known as the Jonesville/Elkin Christmas Parade) takes place on the second Sunday in December at 5:00 PM. This festive community tradition begins in Jonesville at 200 South Bridge Street and continues through downtown before concluding at Elkin High School. Bring your family and friends to enjoy holiday floats, music, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.