City of Locust, North Carolina

A City With a Soul

186 Ray Kennedy Drive Locust, NC 28097    704-888-5260

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F3 Nation Men’s Workout Group

Park Events

End of Summer Celebration  

Movies in Town Center

Hands on Locust

Christmas in Locust

Locust Fall Festival

Vendor and Sponsorship Information


Park News:

Park Events:

End of Summer Celebration

September 16, 2023

Concert begins at 6:00 PM.
Fireworks TBD


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

April 1st, 6:00 pm – Rio, sponsored by Mission Church

April 22nd, 6:30 pm – Coco, sponsored by Main Street Family Care

May 20th, 7:00 PM – Cars. sponsored by Whitley Automotive

June 10th, 7:30 PM – TBD, City Cinema Party

August 26th, 7:00 PM – TBD, sponsored by Locust Presbyterian Church

September 9th, 6:30 PM – TBD, City Cinema Party

September 30th, 6:00 pm – TBD, sponsored by Mission Church

October 21st, 5:30 pm – TBD, sponsored by Pinnacle Bank

2022 Locust City Cinema Parties

June 10 – TBD
September 9 – TBD


Hands on Locust

May 20th, 2023

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!

Do you own a truck, tractor, or equipment and would like to participate? Email events@locustnc.com for more information.

Hands On Locust


Christmas in Locust

Christmas Parade

December 2, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Register online here after Oct 15th.


Light Up Locust
Register online to have your home or display featured on our Light Up Locust Map. Eligible homes will have their lights featured on our map and website for residents to visit throughout the month of December. Participating homes will be entered to win a prize from a local restaurant. The winner will be drawn on December 12th! Email parks@locustnc.com for more information.
 
To participate you must:
1. Live on a public street in Locust City Limits
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
Help Santa’s reindeer find their bells! 
The reindeer were practicing when they lost their bells in Locust City Park. Start with the clue on the second bridge, and find all 9 bells.
 
Please DO NOT take the bells. Just snap of photo of the bells where they are, and share it on social media, or by email to parks@locustnc.com.
 
Send photos to parks@locustnc.com or tag City of Locust on Facebook/Instagram each week! Find all nine reindeer bells by 24th December and win a prize!
 

Letters to Santa:
Kids in Locust are invited to mail their letters to Santa using the special North Pole Express Mailbox located in front of Locust City Hall from December 1st to December 24th. Letters mailed before the 16th are guaranteed to receive a return letter from Santa himself!
 
 

Breakfast with Santa:

December 9th, 2023

Enjoy a morning with our guest of honor, Santa Claus! Join us for fun holiday party at the Locust Community Building on Saturday, December 10th at 9, 10, or 11 AM. We will have snacks, crafts, and cookies! Entry fee is $5/person cash upon arrival. Seating is limited and registration is required. Register online here.

 


Locust Fall Festival

October 31, 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
The Locust Fall Festival committee has made the decision to postpone the fall fest to tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1, due to the forecasted inclement weather.

“Due to the predicted decline in the weather today, the Locust Fall Festival will be moved to Tuesday, November 1st with the same time of 6 to 8 pm. Parking will be as previously posted.Hope to see you then! 🍂🍁🎃” (Locust Fall Festival Facebook Page)

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

Vendor and Sponsorship Information

Sponsorship Information

For information about participating as a vendor in our events or event sponsorship opportunities, please visit the sponsorship page or email Program Coordinator Jessica Honeycutt at events@locustnc.com.

 

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Contact Us

City Hall Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Physical Address:
186 Ray Kennedy Drive, Locust, NC 28097

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 190, Locust, NC 28097

Phone:
704-888-5260

Fax:
704-888-1566

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