A Small Town Christmas in Banner Elk

• DateFriday, December 4, 2026 – Sunday, December 6, 2026
• VenueDowntown Banner Elk
• TownBanner Elk
• SourceVisit Banner Elk

Three-day holiday weekend, Friday through Sunday, mostly within walking distance downtown. 2026 events posted so far: Ensemble Stage's A Banner Elk Christmas (Fri 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; ticketed), a free Community Carol Sing at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church (Sat 3 p.m.), and the Christmas Parade of Lights on Main Street (Sat 6 p.m.), followed by train rides, holiday lights, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus on the green at Historic Banner Elk School. Past years have also included the town tree lighting at Corner on Main Park, breakfast and storytime with Santa, and the Reindeer Run 5K. The full 2026 schedule will be posted closer to the weekend.