All in Community Events
Pumpkins are popping up on porches, costumes are being stitched together, and Halloween celebrations are taking shape across Davidson County. From family farm fun to downtown trick-or-treat events, communities are preparing for weekends packed with fall festivities leading into October 31.
Edward C. Smith Civic Center, Lexington, NC
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Lobby & Holiday Market Open 5:30 p.m. | Discussion at 6:30 p.m.
At the Lexington Farmers Market, artist Bob Timberlake posed a mighty question once raised by a former Lexington High School cheerleader: “Have you ever been stung by a yellow jacket?” Beyond the sting, yellow jackets are among nature’s top pollinators—second only to honey bees—helping sustain the very flowers, fruits, and vegetables found at the market.
A heartfelt call for support is going out to residents of Davidson County as a meaningful community fundraiser enters its final stretch. The event, which wraps up this week on August 8 and 9, 2025, aims to uplift some of the most vulnerable populations in our community—disadvantaged high school students, rising freshmen, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those in need of shelter.
A nonpartisan Mayoral Candidate Forum will take place on Friday, August 1 at 6:30 PM at the Central Recreation Center, located at 211 East Main Street.
From the graves of the enslaved in Lexington to the live music and cowboy boots in Thomasville, Davidson County is honoring freedom with reverence, rhythm and real community.
The event takes place Saturday, June 7, from 12 to 5 p.m. at 900 Dixie Street in Lexington, in the open field across from Files Chapel Baptist Church. This gathering will include music, vendors, food trucks, entertainment, gaming, a memorial vigil, and community giveaways.
This event offers more than just music, food, and fun—it creates a meaningful space for reflection, healing, and connection. Whether you've lost someone to violence, illness, or the passage of time, we invite you to join us in celebrating their memory as part of this day of unity. Together, we can uplift their stories and hold space for both joy and remembrance in our community.
Each month Bereavement Counselor Emily Sullivan, LCMHCA, facilitates group discussion and reflection on personal experiences of love, loss, peace, hope, and healing. The monthly support qroup is open to all community members age 18 and over. Your loved one did not need to be a HODC patient in order to attend.
A free Community Health and Wellness Retreat is planned for Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Bull City Ciderworks located at 599 South Railroad Street in Lexington, N.C.This event is open to the public, offering a day full of wellness activities, fun and community connections for the entire family.
Davidson County Springs into Easter: Egg hunts, book giveaways, and community celebrations
Amid growing national concerns over threats to journalism and media outlets, local community members and leaders came together to discuss the challenges and explore solutions.
The roster of authors have been announced for the 3rd Annual Lexington Book Festival.
If you are a resident of Lexington and you need a smoke detector, here is information for you.
Don’t miss out on the fun of Family Feud as several local teams compete for a worthy cause.
Welcome to “Hello Neighbor” Davidson Local’s column dedicated to the many unique personalities in our area. Our latest introduction is Lexington native Nissi Roberts. She has written a transformative play that is being performed in Lexington. Get your ticket!
It’s now time to apply for the NC Senate Page Program.
There are many reasons to be excited about the Lexington Farmers Market’s Winter Market today at the Depot. Stop by and see!
The 38th Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, took place on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 5 PM.
