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Food Truck Fridays (Monthly: April - October)

View from a stage showing performers facing a large outdoor audience seated on a grassy hillside.

Join us for Food Truck Fridays each month at City Lake Park from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy great food from a variety of food trucks and free live music. Click here to see the schedule and learn more about the bands and food options.

Community Night Out - October 3

An Albemarle Police Officer kneels on the grass talking with two children holding balls near a water dunk tank at Community Night Out

On Saturday, October 3 from 4pm -7pm, The Albemarle Police Department and Safe Kids Stanly County invite you to an evening of free fun activities for everyone at YMCA Park. Community Night Out will feature music, a bounce house, games, face painting, food trucks and an opportunity to connect with members of local enforcement & emergency personnel who serve our community.

 

Downtown Trick or Treat - October 29

A young girl dressed as Cinderella carries an orange pumpkin candy bucket while walking along a downtown sidewalk during a Halloween event. Behind her, adults and children, including two girls dressed as witches, participate in the festivities.

On Thursday, October 29 from 5pm -7pm, downtown businesses and community groups welcome trick or treaters as part of the City’s fall festival. A costume contest will be open to children ages 10 and under. Stop by Courthouse Square to sign up for the costume contest.

Trick or treat will take place at businesses along North Street and West Main from N. 1st St. to N. 3rd St.

 

An Albemarle Downtown Christmas - December 4

A group of children pose for a photo with Santa Claus sitting on a white chair under a gazebo. One child is sitting on Santa's lap while two others stand beside him smiling, and a woman in a white coat takes their picture with a phone. The scene is set on a brick patio with holiday decorations.On Friday, December 4 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm, celebrate the season with an Albemarle Downtown Christmas. There's something for everyone: a tree lighting at City Hall, visits with Santa at Courthouse Square Park, live music and dance performances, downtown stores open late, and children’s activities.

Albemarle Christmas Parade - December 13

On Saturday, December 12 at 4pm, Experience the magic of the holidays as the Christmas Parade winds through the streets of downtown Albemarle. Featuring festive floats, local groups, and more, it’s an event you won’t want to miss! The parade lasts until about 5:30 p.m.

Watch the video below to see a recap of last year's parade.

 

 

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