2020 Holidays in Uptown Shelby
Bring the kids to Uptown Shelby to safely drive thru town and see Santa and his friends. Give him a shout out, wave at him, hold up a poster or drop off your Santa letter all in the safety of your car. The drive thru will be on South Lafayette Street across from Shelby City Hall. Santa really wants to see the kids and be safe as well. Everyone is asked to stay in their cars and no one with be allowed to walk up to visit Santa. We need to keep Santa healthy for all his deliveries on Christmas! More details of driving directions will be added soon!
Let Uptown Shelby be your destination for great gifts, merry celebrations, and festive events this holiday season!
Check back later this year for additional holiday happenings.
Carriage rides
The 2020 Carraige rides will depart from the Court Square the 4 friday nights following Thanksgiving.
5:30 - 8:45 pm
The great tradition continues with horse-drawn carriage rides to see the holiday lights in Uptown Shelby. Join us to remember a slower time that families have enjoyed over the years. Dress warmly in case of cold weather. Make an evening of it with dinner and shopping!
Tickets this year will be sold in advance on a reservation system to minimize the crowd at the ticket booth and in line. Rides will leave every 15 minutes to allow for carriage loading & unloading as well as sanitizing for COVID-19 safety.
Read each carriage description for size and capacity on the booking website: https://tinyurl.com/BookUptownCarriage.
Carriage rental is $50 which will reserve the carriage for your group for 15 minutes. Please note when booking: each carriage will have a different maximum capacity. The price is the same for a couple to ride alone or for a group (up to the maximum number).
If you arrive more than 5 minutes late for your reservation, we will consider your reservation forfeited, and no refund will be available.
For your safety and the safety of our staff & volunteers, we ask that you follow the NC COVID-19 safety protocol, including wearing a mask while in line and while getting onto and off of the carriage; social distancing; using good hand, cough & sneeze hygiene; and staying home if you feel unwell. Dress warmly in case of cold weather - no blankets will be available in the carriages this year.
Shop Local for the Holidays- It Matters!
We hope you'll do as much of your shopping for gifts as possible at our great Uptown businesses. We have an eclectic mix of shops as well as a wide variety of restaurants and services that offer take-home packages as well as gift cards.
Support local prosperity: The dollars spent in locally-owned businesses have 3 times the impact on our community as dollars spent at national chains.
Keep our community unique: Support the one-of-a-kind businesses that make our community unique.
Get better service: These businesses survive by their reputation, which typically means customers get better and more personalized service.
Benefit from product knowledge: Local business owners are well-informed about their products and can easily adjust their inventories to include the goods and services local people want to buy.
Invest in the community: Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.
Drive Thru with Santa and Friends
December 12th 1-4:00 pm
300 South Washington Street
Bring the kids to Uptown Shelby to safely drive thru town and see Santa and his friends. Give him a shout out, wave at him, hold up a poster or drop off your Santa letter all in the safety of your car. The drive thru will be on South Lafayette Street across from Shelby City Hall. Santa really wants to see the kids and be safe as well. Everyone is asked to stay in their cars and no one with be allowed to walk up to visit Santa. We need to keep Santa healthy for all his deliveries on Christmas! More details of driving directions will be added soon!
Welcome to Uptown Shelby, the heart of our community
Uptown Shelby’s tree-lined streets invite locals and visitors alike to a variety of independent businesses and top-notch attractions.
Hear the music & stories of the American South at the Earl Scruggs Center, taste local produce at the Foothills Farmers’ Market, see a national act at the Don Gibson Theatre, discover local artists at the Cleveland County Arts Council and explore our quirky, fun local businesses. Between live music, great shopping, gallery shows, delicious food, and special events, there is always something fun to do in Uptown.
Come enjoy the great combination of ambiance and options that make Uptown Shelby exciting!
Explore our website for more information about the destinations, businesses, and events in Uptown Shelby. Explore Uptown with this map that shows parking as well as shopping, dining, attractions, art, and more.
Click here to read about Uptown Shelby's growth over the last 10 years, and how our charming district is poised for continued success in the years ahead.
Parking in Uptown Shelby
Visitor Parking
Thanks for your interest in visiting Uptown Shelby! Free on-street public parking is available throughout the district, and public parking lots provide additional free parking options. We have also designated overflow parking lots for use during construction. Click here for a PDF map of Uptown Shelby that shows parking as well as shopping, dining, attractions, and more.
Bike Parking
Bike racks are available at the following locations:
Lily Coffee & Creamery - 108 E. Warren St
Newgrass Brewing Company - 213 S. Lafayette St
City Pavilion - 126 W. Marion St
Alley behind Hats Off Salon - near the intersection of Warren + Lafayette St and accessible from W. Arey St.
