Christmas Festival in Smithfield, NC - plus, parade and Santa visits

Celebrate Christmas in Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC, at one of these events. While you’re there, make sure to patronize the local businesses.

We’ve put together a huge list of holiday events in the Triangle, including parades, festivals, markets, Santa visits, and more. Check out our growing day by day list of holiday events in the Triangle!

Christmas Festival

Christmas Festival Day 1
Friday, November 29, 2024
12 to 7 p.m.
Historic Downtown Smithfield
Free

Enjoy vendors, entertainment, kids’ activities and the tree lighting ceremony, which will take place at 7 p.m.

Christmas Festival Day 2
Saturday, November 30, 2024
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Historic Downtown Smithfield
Free

Enjoy more Christmas fun, plus local vendors for Small Business Saturday.

Smithfield Christmas Parade

Smithfield Christmas Parade
Thursday, December 12, 2024
7 p.m.
Free

Enjoy floats, joyful music and Santa. Before the parade, beginning at 6 p.m., drop by Town Hall for free hot chocolate and cookies, while supplies last. The Santa will go along Market Street from 6th Street to 2nd Street.

Santa’s Workshop

Visit Santa in his Downtown Smithfield workshop, located on 3rd Street, at the Johnston County Courthouse to make sure you’re on the nice list! Leonard Buildings & Truck Accessories provided Santa’s Workshop.

Santa’s Workshop is available on a first come, first served basis. No reservations are required. Please limit your visit to 10 minutes.

Dates and Times:

Saturday, November 30: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thursday, December 5: 4 to 6 p.m.
Friday, December 6: 4 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 7: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday, December 12: 4 to 6 p.m.
Friday, December 13: 4 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 14: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sunday, December 15: 5 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, December 19: 4 to 6 p.m.
Friday, December, 20: 4 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 21: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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More Holiday Events in the Triangle

Check out our big list of holiday events in the Triangle, or look at a few of them here:

Historic Downtown Smithfield

3rd Street and Market Street
Smithfield, NC

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Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield

207 E Johnston Street
Smithfield, NC

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