Community Calendar
Local events. Community connections. Find out what’s happening around Stanly County.
Last updated: November 5, 2026 · All times Eastern.
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Upcoming Events
Free bingo for adults 50 and older
Thursdays, November 5 and 12 · Noon–1 p.m.
Jesse F. Niven Community Center, 1816-A East Main Street, Albemarle
Free weekly bingo through December. Participants may bring prizes. Information: 704-984-9562.
An American Musical Roadtrip
Thursday, November 5 · 7–8:30 p.m.
Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Road, Albemarle
Free Stanly County Concert Band performance featuring an American musical journey and a tribute to western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.
Clue: High School Edition
November 5, 6 and 7 · 7:30 p.m.; November 8 · 2:30 p.m.
West Stanly High School, 306 East Red Cross Road, Oakboro
West Stanly Players present their fall murder mystery. Tickets: $10 in advance through West Stanly Players, the directors or the school; $12 at the door.
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn
November 6, 11, 13 and 18 · 10–11:30 a.m.
Stanly County Partnership for Children playroom, 1000 North First Street, Suite 8, Albemarle
Play group for children and caregivers, focused on child development, early learning and parent education. Information: 704-982-2038.
Veterans Day brunch and program
Friday, November 6 · 10:30 a.m.
Atrium Health Stanly; call to confirm location
Free brunch and program honoring veterans. RSVP: 980-323-4393.
Pork barbecue fundraiser
Friday, November 6 · 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Stony Hill Church
Stony Hill and Norwood United Methodist churches offer $15 meals. Advance tickets required through members of either church. Eat in or carry out; delivery also offered.
Norwood Lions Club low-country shrimp boil
Friday, November 6 · 4–7:30 p.m.
Memorial Baptist Church, Norwood
All-you-can-eat meal, $30. Advance tickets only through a Norwood Lions Club member. Children 10 and under accompanied by parents eat free.
Noah Nisbet Scholarship Fund Walkathon
Saturday, November 7 · 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
YMCA Park, 427 North First Street, Albemarle
Walk or run to benefit the scholarship fund at Gray Stone Day School. Cost: $10 per mile; every $10 provides a door-prize ticket.
Veterans Day weekend car show
Saturday, November 7 · 8 a.m.–noon
Downtown Oakboro
Second annual car show benefiting Stanly County veterans. All types of vehicles welcome; awards presented. Entry: $10 per vehicle.
18th Annual Diabetes Health Fair and Walk
Saturday, November 7 · 9–11 a.m.
E. E. Waddell Community Center, 621 Wall Street, Albemarle
Free health screenings, snacks and door prizes. Call 980-323-4189 to register. You must be present to win a door prize.
Ride for the Children
Saturday, November 7 · Registration 9 a.m.; kickstands up 10 a.m.
The Brew Room, 175 Ray Kennedy Drive, Locust
The 15th annual ride benefits Stanly County Toys for Tots. Starts and ends at The Brew Room. Cost: $20 per bike or vehicle. A 50/50 drawing is planned.
Bethany Community Fire Department barbecue fundraiser
Saturday, November 7 · 11 a.m.–4 p.m. or sold out
118 Bethany Road, Albemarle
Pork barbecue or half-chicken plates with slaw, baked beans, a roll and dessert, $15. Drive-through or delivery; delivery requires at least five plates. Information: 704-550-5272.
America 250 Community Tile Project
Saturdays, November 7 and 14 · Noon–3 p.m.
Stanly Arts Guild & Gifts, 152 West Main Street, Albemarle
Paint a free 4-by-4-inch tile for a commemorative Patriots Flag mural mosaic. Saturday sessions continue in November. The announced unveiling is March 20, 2027, during Celebration of Arts.
New Mount Tabor annual ham supper
Saturday, November 7 · 4:30–7:30 p.m.
New Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, 40237 Millingport Road, Richfield
The church will hold its annual ham supper.
Stanly Commons Farmers Market
Mondays, November 9 and 16 · 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Stanly Commons, 1000 North First Street, Albemarle
Indoor Monday market through December. EBT cards accepted.
South Stanly High School veterans salute
Monday, November 9 · 2–2:50 p.m.
40488 South Stanly School Road, Norwood
Veterans are invited. RSVP to Sharon Higgins: 704-961-4100.
Stanly County 4-H holiday greenery orders
Order deadline: Friday, November 13
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stanly County
Red or white poinsettias $14; window wreaths $22; door wreaths $30; assorted handmade bows $12. Submit orders to Lisa Forrest by email or at the Extension office. Pickup November 24, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., at the Agri-Civic Center. Contact: 704-983-3987 or lisa_forrest@ncsu.edu.
West Stanly High School veterans salute
Friday, November 13 · 9 a.m.
West Stanly High School
Veterans planning to attend should contact Karen Brown at the school.
Stanfield Elementary Arts and Craft Show
Saturday, November 14 · 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, November 15 · Noon–4:30 p.m.
Stanfield Elementary School
The 43rd annual show offers free admission and parking.
Community Night Out
Saturday, November 14 · Noon–3 p.m.
YMCA Park, Albemarle
Albemarle Police Department invites families to its rescheduled event featuring a bounce house, face painting, music, games, prizes, food trucks and community resources. Free admission.
The Raleigh Ringers
Sunday, November 15 · 4–6 p.m.
Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032-B Newt Road, Albemarle
Handbell concert. Tickets at the door: $25 adults and $10 students, taxes included. Groups of eight or more may buy advance tickets for $20 each; call or text 980-622-0120. More information: https://rr.org/event/albemarle-nc-2/.
Albemarle Christmas Parade grand marshal nominations
Nomination deadline: Monday, November 16
City of Albemarle
Nominate an individual, family or organization for grand marshal of the December 12 parade. Information: https://www.albemarlenc.gov/parade
Dining fundraiser for the Stanly County Chorale
Tuesday, November 17 · 5–8 p.m.
Zaxby’s (participating location to be confirmed)
Dine at Zaxby’s to support the Stanly County Chorale, which will receive a portion of the proceeds. Confirm the participating restaurant location with the Chorale before going. More information: https://stanlycountychorale.org/.
Catwalk for a Cause fashion show
Thursday, November 19 · Doors 6 p.m.; dinner 6:30 p.m.
Stanly County Senior Center
Stanly County Partnership for Children presents a fashion show. Dinner and show: $35. Tickets at the Partnership office in Stanly Commons, Albemarle.
Stanly County Schools All-County Elementary Chorus
Friday, November 20 · 6–7 p.m.
Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Road, Albemarle
Auditioned fourth- and fifth-grade students from all 11 elementary schools perform in the first all-county elementary chorus concert. Free; public invited. Information: Central Elementary, 704-961-3200; ask for the coordinating music teacher.
Holiday Tour of Homes
Saturday, November 21 · 3:30–7 p.m.
Private homes around Albemarle
A fundraiser supporting downtown improvement, preservation, programs and events. Contact Albemarle Downtown Development for details. Route, addresses and check-in information are provided to ticket holders.
Stanly County 4-H holiday greenery pickup
Tuesday, November 24 · 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, Albemarle
Pickup for advance orders placed by November 13. Contact Lisa Forrest: 704-983-3987 or lisa_forrest@ncsu.edu.
Toys for Tots cornhole tournament and car and truck show
Saturday, November 28 · Doors 10 a.m.
American Legion Post 76, 24302 South Business 52, Albemarle
Cornhole signups 10 a.m.–noon; bags fly 12:15 p.m. Entry $10 plus a toy, or $20 without a toy. Includes car and truck show, vendors, silent auction, raffle, concessions, Airmail Challenge and cash prizes. Santa photos noon–4 p.m.; donations welcome. Proceeds buy toys and bikes for Stanly and Montgomery County Toys for Tots. Information: 704-783-7752.
Albemarle Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 12 · 4 p.m.
Downtown Albemarle
The City of Albemarle Christmas Parade will take place downtown.
Home for the Holidays: Stanly County Chorale
Saturday, December 12 · 7–8 p.m.
Henry Pfeiffer Chapel, Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer
Free Christmas concert.
Home for the Holidays: Stanly County Chorale
Sunday, December 13 · 3–4 p.m.
First Baptist Church, 202 North Second Street, Albemarle
Free Christmas concert.
Fundraisers & Community Notices
Stanly Health Foundation 2027 Cash Calendar
Available through December 15, 2026 · $100 each
Supports local health care; maximum of 2,000 calendars. In 2027, drawings award $250 Mondays, $500 Wednesdays and $1,000 Fridays, plus $2,500 drawings on Memorial Day and Black Friday. Purchase information.
Stanly County Toys for Tots
Toys and cash donations are being collected at businesses around the county. Donations received locally stay in Stanly County. Partner ministries handle family applications and distribution. Find the campaign serving Stanly County for collection-site and program information.
Helping Hands Christmas assistance
SCCM is accepting 2026 applications for Stanly County residents. Prepare a current 2026 food stamp letter, a Medicaid card in the child’s name or proof of income before applying online. Incomplete applications will not be submitted. Apply or learn more, call 704-982-7915, or contact the assistance office at 506 South First Street, Albemarle.
Norwood Museum seeks women’s military uniforms
Norwood Museum is seeking donations or loans of women’s military uniforms, including nurses’ uniforms, from all branches.