Love winter season? Join Indian Trail Parks and Recreation for free hot chocolate, sledding, photos with Santa, and the annual tree lighting at Chestnut Square Park from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1. 

For more information, visit Indian Trail's website. 

Get ready for a jolly good time with Stallings Parks and Recreation! Come to Stallings Government Center on Tuesday, Dec. 5 & 19, from 6-7 p.m. for a magical evening filled with enchanted storytelling by Mrs. Claus, and an ornament decorating station to bring a new addition to your tree! For more information and to register, visit Stallings' website.

Bring your family and friends and join the Village of Wesley Chapel for Cocoa & Carols on Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Dogwood Park. Activities include free s'more roasting over a bonfire, warm beverages, a holiday trail, face painting, great food, and many kid-friendly activities. Parking will be at Southbrook Church.

For more information, please visit their Facebook Event page or call Village Hall at 704-839-0182 ext. 1.

Wear your best holiday attire and attend Indian Trail Parks and Recreation's annual Christmas parade on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. The parade will travel down Indian Trail Road from Post Office Drive to Old Monroe Road. For more information, visit Indian Trail's website. 

Waxhaw Parks and Recreation will be having their Christmas Parade on Sunday Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Waxhaw Christmas Parade will feature more than 75 festive floats, local businesses, schools, and members of the community. For more information, visit Waxhaw's website.