Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Newton for 2026, and here is what he found: 2 family events. They are Elsa & Anna's Enchanted Holiday Ball (December 12) and A Charlie Brown Christmas (from December 18). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our North Carolina Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Newton
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Newton
- Meet Santa: Elsa & Anna's Enchanted Holiday Ball (December 12)
- Season: December 12 (Elsa & Anna's Enchanted Holiday Ball) to December 20 (A Charlie Brown Christmas)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Holiday event
Elsa & Anna's Enchanted Holiday Ball
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11 am (Timed entries every 15 minutes from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; the 11:00 a.m. entry was listed as sold out. Each group spends 20 minutes at each of three activities.)
- Where: Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W 6th St, Newton, NC 28658 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $40 per child, includes one adult; extra adult $10; infants under 1 free
- Ages: Children with an adult; infants under 1 admitted free with a paid ticket
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Queen Elsa and ten princess friends, from Anna and Belle to Moana and Tiana, host a winter ball at the Newton Performing Arts Center, with Santa and Mrs. Claus dropping in. Children are split into three groups that rotate through a tea party, ballroom dancing and a Let It Go sing-along where it snows inside the theater. Every child leaves with a gift bag.
The ball is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, with entry times every 15 minutes from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and the 11:00 a.m. slot was already sold out. Tickets are $40 per child and cover one adult, the tea party snack, the activities and the gift bag. A second adult is $10, infants under 1 come in free with a paid ticket, and doors do not open before your entry time.
Parent tip: Arrive right at your ticketed entry time, not early, because the venue says doors will not open before your slot and families are asked to line up at the door. Bring your own camera for photos with the princesses, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and note that the tea party tables seat children only.
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- Address
- Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W 6th St, Newton, NC 28658 (opens in maps)
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Holiday show
A Charlie Brown Christmas
- When: Fri December 18 (7 to 8:15 pm), Sat December 19 (3 to 4:15 pm), Sat December 19 (7 to 8:15 pm) and Sun December 20 (3 to 4:15 pm), 2026 (Four performances; doors open one hour before each show)
- Where: Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W 6th St, Newton, NC 28658 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Adults $18, students 13 and up $14, children under 12 $12
- Ages: All ages; everyone needs a ticket
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Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang stage their own Christmas play in this live version of the Charles M. Schulz story. The show uses Vince Guaraldi's music and includes a concert of holiday carols performed by the characters.
Performances are Friday, December 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 19, at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 20, at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $14 for students 13 and up and $12 for children under 12, and every person of any age needs one. Doors open an hour before curtain, and the show runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
Parent tip: At 75 minutes, this is a manageable first theater trip, and the two 3:00 p.m. matinees finish well before dinner. Budget for a ticket for every child, including babies on laps, since the venue requires one for all ages.
- Host
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- Address
- Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W 6th St, Newton, NC 28658 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our North Carolina Christmas train rides page.
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When each Newton Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Elsa & Anna's Enchanted Holiday Ball in Newton on December 12; the last runs to December 20. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Elsa & Anna's Enchanted Holiday BallNewton · Dec 12
- A Charlie Brown ChristmasNewton · Dec 18 to Dec 20
Looking further afield? Our North Carolina Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Hickory, NC, Granite Falls, Cramerton and Charlotte. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Newton
Newton's 1924 county courthouse now houses the Catawba County Museum of History, one of several National Register sites in this county seat. In December the spotlight moves to the Newton Performing Arts Center, where princesses, Santa and the Peanuts gang take turns on stage.
How Newton celebrates
The family listings gathered here for Christmas in Newton both come from the Newton Performing Arts Center, which also goes by NewtonPAC. On Saturday, December 12, 2026, it hosts Elsa & Anna's Enchanted Holiday Ball, where children rotate through a tea party, ballroom dancing and a sing-along, and Santa and Mrs. Claus appear for photos. The following weekend, December 18 to 20, the center presents A Charlie Brown Christmas live on stage in four performances, with Vince Guaraldi's music and a concert of carols. Both are ticketed, and the ball sells limited tickets by entry time.
Fun facts about Christmas in Newton
Newton was established in 1845 and incorporated in 1855, and it is the county seat of Catawba County, sitting at the county's center. The 2020 census counted 13,148 residents. Its National Register listings include the Newton Downtown Historic District, the 1924 Catawba County Courthouse and St. Paul's Church, a log church built in 1808. The Observer News Enterprise has reported local news for Newton and Conover since 1879.
Traditions today
- Elsa & Anna's Enchanted Holiday Ball: Queen Elsa and her princess friends host a tea party, ballroom dancing and a sing-along at the Newton Performing Arts Center.
- Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus: Santa and Mrs. Claus visit the Holiday Ball, and families may take their own photos with them.
- A Charlie Brown Christmas on stage: The Peanuts gang put on their Christmas play live at the Newton Performing Arts Center over a December weekend.
- Carols with the Peanuts characters: Each performance of A Charlie Brown Christmas includes a concert of holiday carols sung by the characters.
A fact for kids
Newton has a church made of logs that was built in 1808. The town's old courthouse from 1924 is now a history museum.
Questions about Christmas in Newton
When was Newton, North Carolina founded?
Newton was established in 1845 and incorporated in 1855. It serves as the county seat of Catawba County and sits at the center of the county, with Conover to the north, Hickory to the northwest, Claremont to the northeast and Maiden to the south.
How did Newton get its name?
The sources used for this page do not say. They record that Newton was established in 1845, incorporated in 1855 and made the seat of Catawba County, but they give no account of who chose the name or why.
What historic places can families see in Newton?
The 1924 Catawba County Courthouse now houses the Catawba County Museum of History. Other National Register listings include the Newton Downtown Historic District, the North Main Avenue Historic District, Grace Reformed Church from 1887 and St. Paul's Church and Cemetery, a log weatherboarded church built in 1808.
What happens at Christmas for kids in Newton?
The Newton Performing Arts Center hosts Elsa & Anna's Enchanted Holiday Ball on Saturday, December 12, 2026, with princesses, a tea party, Santa and Mrs. Claus. It then presents A Charlie Brown Christmas live on stage in four performances from Friday, December 18, to Sunday, December 20.
Where are Newton's Christmas events held?
Both listed events take place at the Newton Performing Arts Center, which calls itself NewtonPAC. For the Holiday Ball, families line up at the door at their ticketed entry time. For A Charlie Brown Christmas, doors open one hour before each performance.
Who organizes Christmas events in Newton?
The Newton Performing Arts Center presents both the Holiday Ball on December 12, 2026, and A Charlie Brown Christmas from December 18 to 20. Each event's page on the center's website carries its own ticket link.
Is anything free at Christmas in Newton?
Neither of the two listed events is free. At the Holiday Ball, infants under 1 are admitted at no charge with a paid ticket, and each child's ticket includes one adult. A Charlie Brown Christmas requires a ticket for every person, whatever their age.
How long is A Charlie Brown Christmas in Newton?
The show runs 1 hour 15 minutes. It plays on Friday, December 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 19, at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 20, at 3:00 p.m., and features Vince Guaraldi's music along with a concert of carols.
How many people live in Newton?
The 2020 census counted 13,148 residents, up from 12,560 in 2000. Newton is part of the Hickory, Lenoir and Morganton metropolitan area, and most of the city is served by the Newton-Conover City Schools, with other portions in the Catawba County Schools district.
Sources
- Newton, North Carolina, Wikipedia
- Elsa & Anna's Enchanted Holiday Ball, Newton Performing Arts Center
- A Charlie Brown Christmas, Newton Performing Arts Center
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Newton Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Newton to start with?
Both are at the Newton Performing Arts Center. Elsa & Anna's Enchanted Holiday Ball on Saturday, December 12, 2026, suits children who want to meet princesses, Santa and Mrs. Claus up close. A Charlie Brown Christmas, a 75-minute live show, follows from December 18 to 20.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Newton?
Neither listing gathered here is free. The Holiday Ball on December 12, 2026, is ticketed per child, and A Charlie Brown Christmas from December 18 to 20 requires a ticket for every person of any age. The one free admission mentioned is for infants under 1 at the ball, with a paid ticket.
Where can kids meet Santa in Newton?
Santa and Mrs. Claus make a visit to Elsa & Anna's Enchanted Holiday Ball at the Newton Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 12, 2026. Families may bring their own cameras and take photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Queen Elsa and all the princesses during the event.
Is there a Christmas show for families in Newton?
Yes. A Charlie Brown Christmas plays live on stage at the Newton Performing Arts Center on Friday, December 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 19, at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 20, at 3:00 p.m. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes and includes a concert of holiday carols.
Which Newton Christmas events need tickets?
Both do. The Holiday Ball on December 12, 2026, sells limited tickets by entry time, and the 11:00 a.m. slot was listed as sold out on the venue's page. A Charlie Brown Christmas, December 18 to 20, requires a ticket for everyone, with doors opening one hour before each show.
How does the Holiday Ball in Newton work?
Families enter at the time printed on their ticket, and doors do not open earlier. Children are divided into three groups that spend 20 minutes each at a tea party, ballroom dancing and a sing-along with Elsa and Anna. Adults may stay with their children, though the tea tables are for children only.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Newton?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s North Carolina Christmas train rides guide. This Newton guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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