Park Events
Sprinkle & Splash Summer Events
Vendor and Sponsorship Information
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Summer Concert Series
June 15th – Zac Kellum
CANCELLED (will reschedule for 2025) August 10th – Poison’Us / Kings of Noise
August 17th – Cat5
September 21st – Chunky Daddy Band
All concerts will be from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. These events will boast food and drink vendors, craft and business vendors, activities for kids and of course, great live music! We invite people to come for as long as they would like, bring chairs, blankets and yard games if they would like.
Featured “Gold” Sponsors:
Event Level “Silver” Sponsors:
Concert Level “Bronze” Sponsors:
Locust Pediatric Dentistry | Uwharrie Bank | Buzzed Viking
Zammitti & Gidaly / NC Tooth Docs Harrisburg | Stanly Community College
The Happy Bouncer | Budget Blinds of Rockingham | Main Street Family Care
Without sponsorships from our local businesses, events like these could not be possible. If you know of a business interested in being a sponsor for this event or if you are a vendor interested in having a booth at this event, please contact Jessica Honeycutt, Program Coordinator, at events@locustnc.com.Movies in Town Center
Our movie nights come in two forms: Locust Family Movie Nights and the Locust City Cinema Party.
The Family Movie Nights are family-friendly events that typically feature an animated film (usually G or PG-rated) and offer a kid-friendly atmosphere.
The Locust City Cinema Parties offer a date-night vibe, targeting a wider range of age-groups. The Cinema Party vendors include beer and wine and will feature blockbusters and classics (PG to R rated) popular among adults.
All movies are located behind Locust City Hall, start at sundown, and usually host pre-show activities, so not all start times are the same. Check the City’s Facebook page for details as the movie dates approach.
2024 Schedule:
April 20 – Family Movie Night sponsored by Locust Pediatric Dentistry, featuring Moana w/ performance by South Sea Dancers*
May 4 – City Cinema Party featuring Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
May 18 *Rescheduled for June 1 – Family Movie Night featuring Raya and the Last Dragon, sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 1061 w/ performance by Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy*
August 24 – Family Movie Night, sponsored by Ready Mix of the Carolinas featuring Migration
September 14 – Family Movie Night sponsored by Mission Church featuring Kung Fu Panda 4
October 5 – City Cinema Party featuring Twister
October 12 – Family Movie Night sponsored by Pinnacle Bank featuring Inside Out 2
*These projects were supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and the Stanly County Arts Council.
Hands on Locust
June 1, 2024
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Hands on Locust is an event that gives kids the opportunity to see a variety of service vehicles. This event is free and open to the public. We invite local businesses with service related vehicles and equipment to participate in this event. Trucks, tractors, emergency vehicles, commercial vehicles, equipment, and training resources are all welcome!
9:00-10:00 AM will be a sensory hour for those who may be sensitive to lights and sounds. During this time, all participating vehicles will be asked to refrain from the use of lights and sirens. Also, a limited number of noise blocking headphones will be available during the whole event from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, but please feel free to bring your own as well. Starting at 10:00 AM, lights and sirens will be allowed.
Do you own a truck, tractor, or equipment and would like to participate? Email Jessica Honeycutt, Program Coordinator, at events@locustnc.com for more information.
This event is sponsored by Ready Mix of the Carolinas and by First Bank. Because of their generous support, we are able to provide free play construction hats and stickers to 200 kids and have bounce houses as a play area!
Sprinkle & Splash Summer Events
August 7th – CANCELLED due to weather.
Locust Fall Festival
October 31, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
The event is organized by a committee made up of representatives from local churches and works with the Locust Parks and Recreation Department. Please email Pastor Tommy Ross from First Baptist Church for vendor information.
Dr. Tommy Ross: tommy.ross@firstbaptistlocust.com
Parking is VERY limited. You must park only in designated parking areas.
Parking locations:
- Locust City Park (Officer Jeff Shelton Drive)
- Lions Club Drive (paved parking lot only)
- Locust Elementary School Overflow Parking for Park Events (marked lot at corner of Lions Club Drive and Hwy 200N)
- Hwy 200 North Family Restaurant
- Locust Lumber Gravel Lot (next to Mechanics. On north side/park side of 24/27)
- The Mechanics Auto Shop
No Parking/Tow Zones:
- NO street parking
- NO parking in grass along Lions Club Drive (this is PRIVATE property)
- NO parking at Locust Granite and Tile
Christmas in Locust
Christmas Celebration in Town Center
November 21, 2024
- Train ride on the Little Red Choo Choo, sponsored by City Wide Exterminating
- Face painting by Custom Street Rocks sponsored by First Bank of Locust
- Petting Zoo from Red Barn Farm, sponsored by Red Barn Farm
- Bubble House sponsored by Blush Balloon Bar
- Snow Machine sponsored by Main Street Family Care
- Arts & Crafts sponsored by Ready Mix of the Carolinas
Christmas Parade
December 7, 2024 at 1:00 PM
The parade route will begin at the Lion Club Dr Parking Lot, making a left onto Hwy 200, right onto Market St, left onto Ray Kennedy Dr, right onto Town Center Dr, right at Sassy Cakes Bakery, left onto Harrison, left onto Kerri Dawn Lane, right onto Kingston Dr, right onto Smith St, and ending back at the Lion Club Dr Parking Lot.
Light Up Locust
1. Live on a public street in Locust City Limits or within 10 miles of Locust
2. Be the primary resident of the home
3. Have an appropriate holiday display on the exterior of your home
4. Live on a street conducive for traffic flow. (Dead-end roads with no cul-de-sac, etc., may be excluded)
Reindeer Bell Hunt
Letters to Santa
Breakfast with Santa
December 14th, 2024
Enjoy a morning with our guest of honor, Santa Claus! Join us for a fun holiday party at the Locust Community Building on Saturday, December 14th at 8 AM, 9:30 AM, or 11 AM. We will have breakfast, crafts, and a photo opportunity with Santa! Seating is limited and registration is required and will open November 21, 2024.
Vendor and Sponsorship Information
For information about participating as a vendor in our events or event sponsorship opportunities, please email Program Coordinator, Jessica Honeycutt, at events@locustnc.com.