Town of Davidson Events

October 31 (Friday) – Downtown Halloween March (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

Costumed characters of all ages are invited to march down Main Street and receive treats from Davidson merchants. All ghosts and goblins should line up in front of Town Hall (216 South Main). To minimize congestion if you are walking from North Main Street, please use the sidewalk behind the merchants to reach the start of the march. (NOTE: This is a fun event even for uncostumed adults to just watch. Of course, there are some “adult kids” who are in costume.)

November 12 (Wednesday) – Davidson Senior Scholars

(2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Davidson Parks & Recreation office, 416 Armour Street) – Programs are designed to stimulate continual intellectual and cultural growth. The general meeting format consists of lecture followed by question and answer. The speakers, often Davidson College professors and local physicians, are experts in their fields. Join us on Wednesday, November 12, as Dr. Jeffrey Yablon, board-certified neurosurgeon, discusses “Back Pain and Treatment Options.” Dr. Yablon will discuss the latest and most effective minimally invasive techniques and treatments. Programs are free! Call 704.892.3349 or visit www.d-Recs.org for more information.

December 4 - 6 - (Thursday, Friday, & Saturday) – Christmas in Davidson

6 to 9 p.m., each evening – Downtown Davidson Inc. and the Town of Davidson are gearing up for the 20th Anniversary celebration of Christmas in Davidson. Since 1988, this event has kicked off the holidays for visitors and residents alike. Christmas in Davidson is the Town’s largest and most popular festival of the year, drawing crowds of 20,000+ people over the three nights. The 2008 predictions are for an even bigger and better event. Celebrate the warmth and joy of the holidays in the beautiful and historic village of Davidson with three evenings and one afternoon of shopping, entertainment, refreshments and special events sure to please children and adults of all ages. The activities extend all along Main Street from south of Griffith at the WDAV studio to the arts district on South Main. Opening ceremonies begin at the Village Green at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday night and Santa is expected to arrive at 6:30 p.m. The Davidson United Methodist Church will again display a live nativity. Christmas in Davidson features carriage rides, Santa Claus, strolling carolers, hay rides, magic, and more. Please refer to the complete schedule for details of all festivities at www.christmasindavidson.com or call Angie Blashaw at 704.892.3349 (ext. 261).

December 6 (Saturday) – 26th Annual North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade – 1:00 p.m.

This event adds to the excitement and fun of Christmas in Davidson. The parade route closing will begin at 12:30 p.m. and continue until the parade ends at approximately 3:00 p.m. All connecting roads along Hwy. 115 from North Main at Beatty Street in Davidson to South Main at Washam Potts Road in Cornelius will be closed. Arrive early to get a good viewing spot!

50+ Coffee Club

Come and join your friends and neighbors every Wednesday morning from 8 until 11 a.m. at the Parks & Recreation Department (Armour Street) for coffee, snacks and a social opportunity. No registration is required – just show up!

Call the Town of Davidson at 704.892.7591 or visit the website at www.ci.davidson.nc.us. For Parks & Recreation information, visit www.d-Recs.org. The Davidson Parks & Recreation Department offers a broad range of art classes, adult trips, creative workshops, and newly added Wellness Workshops.

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