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Kernersville's Hometown Christmas- December 5, 2026 (previously known as Blooms to Bells)

#ExploreTheMagicKvl Free for all!

Saturday, December 5, 2026
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Event Details

Ride the Trolley around Kernersville, sponsored by Parks GMC!  Free for all.

Live Nativity......Carolers......FREE Trolley Rides........Cookies and Hot Cocoa.....Christmas Tree Lighting.....Shopping...Vendors......Santa's Workshop.....Author Nancy Naigle.....gift wrapping by Leadership Kernersville!

The Trolley starts at the John and Bobbie Wolfe Visitor Center for goodies and history of Kernersville (tickets can be purchased for tours of Korners Folly), then off to the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden to enjoy the lighted up blooms-free for everyone December 5, then off to the Kernersville Museum for tours of the museum, vendors, food trucks ; traveling up Mountain Street will take you to the Kernersville Chamber of Commerce to see the lighted Christmas Tree by the Town of Kernersville, last drop off is North Main Street Founders Park for the Live Nativity Scene and  Santa's Workshop!  There will also be Kettle Corn, cookies and hot chocolate for purchase.

It's a night to remember in Kernersville!

**You can get on and off the trolley at each of the stops (John & Bobbie Wolfe Visitors Center, Paul  J. Ciener Botanical Garden, The Kernersville Museum, The Kernersville Chamber of Commerce and Founders Park at North Main.  Each round trip takes approximately 18 minutes.

  • Explore the Magic 

    • Local shopping event featuring holiday specials at participating stores.
    • Trolley rides through Downtown Kernersville from Blooms (Gardens) to History at the John and Bobbie Wolfe Visitors Center and the Kernersville Museum.
    • Free Gift Wrapping at First Citizens Bank by Leadership Kernersville
    • Live Nativity Scene sponsored by Welden Village and Parks Company will include the Christmas Story with live actors and animals.  On the 30 minutes from 4PM-8PM
    • Santa's Workshop at Founders Park, located at Main and Mountain
  • Christmas Tree Lighting (7 PM - 8PM at Town Hall)

    • Hot cocoa and donuts available.
    • Live performances by Kernersville choirs and musicians.
    • Sponsored by the Town of Kernersville Parks and Recreation.
  • Spectacular Blooms (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens)

    • Stunning light displays throughout the gardens.
    • FREE entry on December 5th!
  • Kernersville Museum 

    • Stop by the Kernersville Museum for a step back in the history of Kernersville
    • Enjoy the Museum Campus full of vendors hosted by Favored Events
    • Vendors open at 3PM!
  • Christmas by Candlelight at Körner’s Folly (5 PM - 9 PM)
    • Tour the beautifully decorated historic home, adorned for Christmas with festive lights and holiday charm.
    • Experience the magic of the season in one of Kernersville’s most iconic landmarks.
    • Buy tickets early
    • Enjoy the Visitors Center and some warm cider.

For More Information:

Chris Comer
Chris Comer
President Kernersville Chamber of Commerce (336)993-4521