A favorite Christmas tradition for many is to visit a living nativity scene or show with the family. It's an opportunity to step back in time to experience what it was like during the birth of Jesus over 2000 years ago. This holiday season, honor the true meaning of Christmas at these live nativities in Hickory, Lenoir, Taylorsville, Valdese and the surrounding area of Western North Carolina.
Click on each event title for full details about the nativity including address information. If you know of any others worth a family outing or look-see, send in the details using our submit an event form or email me at annah@macaronikid.com. Please keep in mind that while every effort is made to provide the most up to date information, events are subject to change with or without notice so it's always best to confirm before attending.
Journey Through Bethlehem
Lakeview Baptist Church, Hickory
Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December 2, 2018
6-8pm Friday, 5-8pm Saturday & Sunday
God and Angels Speak Walk-Thru Drama
The Resurrection Hope Church, Lenoir
Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December 2, 2018
6-8:30pm nightly
Live Nativity
Corinth Baptist Church of Vale
Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December 2, 2018
6-8pm nightly
The Christmas Trail
Hosted by Littlejohn United Methodist Church
Held at Leila Tuttle Park, Lenoir
Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December 2, 2018
6-8:30pm nightly
Celebration of Christ
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hickory
Friday, November 30 through Saturday, December 1, 2018
6-9pm Friday, 3-7pm Saturday
Bethlehem Alive
Hickory First Church of God, Hickory
Friday, December 7 through Sunday, December 9, 2018
6-8pm Friday-Saturday, 4-8pm Sunday
Christmas in Bethlehem Drive Thru
Fellowship Advent Christian Church, TaylorsvilleFriday, December 7 through Sunday, December 9, 2018
rescheduled to Friday, December 14 through Sunday, December 16, 2018
6:30-9pm nightly
The Live Nativity... the Christmas Story Comes to Life!
Grace Chapel United Methodist Church, Granite Falls
Friday, December 7 through Saturday, December 8, 2018
6-8pm nightly
MHBC Drive-Thru Live Nativity
Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, Taylorsville
Friday, December 7 through Saturday, December 8, 2018
6-8pm nightly
Journey to the Manger
Salem United Methodist Church, MorgantonSunday, December 9, 2018 canceled
5-6:30pm
Troutman Drive-Thru Live Nativity
Iredell County Fairgrounds, Troutman
Thursday, December 13 through Saturday, December 15, 2018
6-8pm nightly
Live Nativity
Today's Grace Church, Newton
Friday, December 14 through Sunday, December 16, 2018
6-9pm nightly
Live Nativity Scene
Waldensian Presbyterian Church, Valdese
Sunday, December 16 through Monday, December 17, 2018
6pm and 7pm
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