Light Up Night
Hosted by The Cookstown Chamber of Commerce, Light Up Night is the day our community comes together to welcome the magic of the holiday season with a parade through the village.
Join us on November 21st — a night of community, joy, and memories made together.
Photos with Santa
3pm – 5pm | Masonic Lodge
Capture the joy with Photos with Santa — a memory to cherish for years to come!
Quick—get your shot with Santa before he vanishes to prepare for his big appearance in the Cookstown Light Up Night Parade! Stop by the Masonic Lodge from 3:00–5:00 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2026 for a FREE photo opportunity with Santa and capture a little Christmas magic before the evening festivities begin. Bring the kids, gather the family and don’t forget those Christmas wishes—Santa has a parade to get to!
And if you miss him during Light Up Night, you’ll have another chance to visit Santa at Tanger Outlets Cookstown, where Santa’s rustic cottage near Entrance 2 welcomes families from mid-November through December 24 for professional photo packages, select pet-photo evenings and advance reservations.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
6pm | Masonic Lodge
As evening falls, gather with neighbors and friends for the Tree Lighting Ceremony where twinkling lights will brighten the night and warm every heart.
Light Up Night Parade
✨ 6:30pm | Main Street
Watch in wonder as the Light Up Night Parade brings Main Street to life — filling the air with music, magic, and holiday spirit!