A Huntersville New Year's is free, 9 p.m. to midnight Thursday, Dec. 31, at Holbrook Park and 760 CraftWorks, with a countdown light show on Town Hall.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. This page is updated every year at the same address. Details come from the Town of Huntersville’s A Huntersville New Year’s page and events list. Parks and Recreation: 704-766-2220.

Huntersville rings in 2027 downtown. The town’s free A Huntersville New Year’s runs 9 p.m. to midnight Thursday, Dec. 31, at Holbrook Park and 760 CraftWorks, with live music and a light show projected on Town Hall that counts down to midnight.

What this means for you

  • Free: admission and parking cost nothing; bring lawn chairs.
  • When: 9 p.m. to midnight Thursday, Dec. 31.
  • Where: Holbrook Park, 100 Sherwood Drive, and 760 CraftWorks, 100 Gilead Road.
  • New Year’s Day: trash pickup runs a day late; Friday’s route moves to Saturday, Jan. 2.

A Huntersville New Year’s

The town calls it its “first-ever” New Year’s celebration, a free evening built around the community and “everything we have to look forward to in the coming year.” From the town’s event page:

  • Live music
  • Activities and games
  • A light show projected on Huntersville Town Hall, with a countdown to midnight
  • A New Year’s photo booth
  • Drinks for sale from 760 CraftWorks

Bring your own lawn chairs. Admission and parking are free. The town lists no fireworks. Event manager Jennifer Mackaman and event assistant Charlie Firth take questions; the event line is 704-766-2213.

Getting there

Holbrook Park is at 100 Sherwood Drive, according to the county’s park data, and 760 CraftWorks is at 100 Gilead Road. For other downtown events the town has pointed drivers to the Town Center parking garage at 105 Gilead Road. Check the town’s event page closer to the date for parking and any road closures.

Earlier on New Year’s Eve

  • Skating: Birkdale on Ice runs special holiday hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3, which covers New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Sessions are 75 minutes; book ahead.
  • Garden lights: Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont closes for the season on Dec. 30. See our holiday lights and Christmas events page.
  • Restaurants: no Huntersville restaurant had announced a New Year’s Eve menu on its own website when we checked. We will add them as they post. Ideas are on our date night page.

New Year’s Day: what is open and closed

Friday, Jan. 1, 2027
Trash, recycling and yard waste No pickup; Friday’s route runs Saturday, Jan. 2
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Closed; winter break runs Dec. 21 to Jan. 1
Town offices New Year’s Day was a town holiday on the 2026 schedule; the 2027 schedule had not been posted
Birkdale on Ice 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sources: the town’s trash page, which lists New Year’s Day as one of Waste Connections’ three holidays; the CMS 2026-27 calendar; and the town’s 2026 holiday schedule.

Getting home safely

The Huntersville Police Department’s main line is 704-464-5400; dial 911 in an emergency. Plan a ride before the countdown.

More: things to do this month and Valentine’s Day in Huntersville.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do on New Year’s Eve in Huntersville?

The town’s free A Huntersville New Year’s runs 9 p.m. to midnight Thursday, Dec. 31, at Holbrook Park and 760 CraftWorks downtown, with live music, games, a photo booth and a light show projected on Town Hall that counts down to midnight.

Are there fireworks in Huntersville on New Year’s Eve?

The town lists no fireworks for its event. The countdown to midnight is a light show projected on Town Hall.

Is A Huntersville New Year’s free?

Yes. Admission and parking are free. Drinks are sold by 760 CraftWorks. Bring lawn chairs.

Is trash picked up on New Year’s Day in Huntersville?

No. New Year’s Day is a Waste Connections holiday. It falls on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, so Friday’s pickup moves to Saturday, Jan. 2.