Special Events

2026 Summer Movie & Concert Series

The Winterville Parks & Recreation Summer Movie & Concert Series is held at the Winterville Recreation Park Amphitheatre. Admission is free and concession stand is open for all refreshment needs. All bands play 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. All movies begin at dusk (approximately 30 minutes after sunset).

Address: 332 Sylvania Street, Winterville, NC 28590

Address: 332 Sylvania Street, Winterville, NC 28590

2026 Town of Winterville Christmas Events

This year's Town Christmas festivities take place on Saturday, December 12th. Events include Christmas Market, Parade, and Tree Lighting Ceremony.

• Christmas Market: Event runs from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and includes craft vendors, food trucks, bounce house, and entertainment. Activities held at 252 Main Street.
• Christmas Parade: Christmas parade begins at 2:00 p.m.
  • Parade Route Map
  • If you are interested in participating in the Parade, please complete the Christmas Parade Application.
  • Parade participant procedures - Coming soon.
• Tree Lighting Ceremony: Tree lighting ceremony begins at 5:00 p.m. and is held at 252 Main Street. Event features performances from area schools and organizations, reading of The Night Before Christmas, gift card giveaway, and lighting of the Town Christmas Tree. 

For more information regarding Town Christmas events, please call 252-756-1487.

Daddy-Daughter Dance

Save the date! Winterville Parks and Recreation presents Daddy-Daughter Dance!

When: Thursday, February 4th and Friday, February 5th, 2026 from 6:30pm-9pm (open for all ages). Register for one of the 2 date options.

Where: The Cotton Barn, 942 Laurie Ellis Road, Winterville, NC 28590

Registration: Opens January 1st, until filled; Available online and in-person at the Winterville Operations Center (2936 Church Street). Spots are limited, so be sure to register early!

Come out for a night of music, dancing, refreshments and fun!

National Night Out/Back-to-School Splash

The Annual National Night Out Back-to-School Splash is Friday, August 14, 2026 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. The event will be held at 252 Main St. Winterville, NC. Come out for a evening of free food, fun, inflatables, water slides and free backpack with school supplies!

Easter Eggstravaganza

The Town of Winterville's Easter Eggstravaganza is Saturday, April 5, 2025. Event will be held at the Winterville Recreation Park, 332 Sylvania Street, 11am-1pm. Event features include:

Event Layout - Aerial Map

• Inflatables
• Crafts
• Free Food
• Easter Egg Hunts - Ruritan Field
  • Ages 0-3: 11:30am
  • Ages 4-6: 11:45am
  • Ages 7-9: 12:00pm
  • Ages 10+: 12:15pm
• Easter Egg Hunts - Sensory Friendly Area - Kiwanis Field
  • Ages 0-6: 11:30am
  • Ages 7-14: 11:50am
  • Ages 15-18: 12:15pm