By Heather Chapman

It is the most wonderful time of year, and we are delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating the magic of the season! Kernersville truly comes alive during the holidays, so we have assembled a list of 2024 holiday happenings guaranteed to put you in a festive mood!

Experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season in the Town Hall Courtyard during the annual “Christmas Tree Lighting” on Saturday, December 7 at 6:00pm. The evening festivities will begin with free hot chocolate and donuts under the Farmers Market shelter, courtesy of Pierce Jefferson Funeral Home, as well as a kid’s craft activity sponsored by Carolina Core FC Youth! We will have a special performance by Kernersville Dance Company, followed by a musical performance by East Forsyth High School Madrigals and Caprice that will lead up to Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving to light the tree! The Town tree will stay lit through the New Year, so everyone can stop by and enjoy it!

Free parking is available along several side streets and parking lots in Downtown Kernersville. Designated accessible parking will be available in the Town Hall parking lot.

The general public is invited to the new Recreation + Event Center Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 14 from 6:00 – 8:00pm. (Please note the date change). Be the first to take a tour of the facility, and an opportunity to meet with our current staff. Our program instructors will also be on-site for you to get acquainted with them and ask for specific details about their classes. The Kernersville Recreation + Event Center, located at 1020 Shields Road, will officially open its doors for programming on Monday, January 6 at 9:00am. Be on the lookout for our announcement with operational hours coming soon in December!

Kernersville Parks and Recreation offers affordable, family-friendly youth and adult programming. For many years we have wanted to expand our programming offerings but lacked the space to do so. In January 2025, along with our current programs, we will be launching many new opportunities to fill our calendar. We are excited to continue to expand our fitness, youth, and senior classes. Check out a brief description below of each offering. Programs will have their own individual cost to attend, but there will be no membership fee or parking cost associated with program opportunities during the week.
For a detailed, updated list please visit our website at www.kvparks.com.

NEW! Intense Interval Training with Candi
Join Candi for this fun, effective, and intense 45-minute interval class that consists of cardio, resistance, and weight training variations, to help start your week with no muscle left behind!

NEW! B-Fit
Bonnie will lead this circuit training workout that will involve performing a series of exercises that target different muscle groups with minimal rest in between each exercise. The goal is to increase fitness, muscular strength, and endurance through workouts.

NEW! FIT4MOM: Stroller Strides
Stroller Strides is a 60-minute total-body workout with strength, cardio, and core training, all while engaging the little one in a stroller! You will leave class feeling strong, empowered, connected, and energized – no matter your stage of motherhood.

NEW! FIT4BABY
FIT4BABY is a 6-week prenatal program that includes weekly private group workouts, community support, and a weekly journal to document your pregnancy journey. The workouts will build your mental and physical endurance, strengthen your body, and prepare you for pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

NEW! Senior Programs partnered with The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville
We are excited to partner with The Shepherd’s Center to offer some programs at our new building! Updates will be posted on both organizations’ online platforms as well as advertised in the news.
We will also continue our current program offerings:
Zumba, Tumbling, Youth Volleyball, Drama Kids, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Line Dancing, Futsol, Tai Chi, Xtreme Hip Hop Step, Clink Paint, Archery, Adult Basketball, Barre, and Challenger Sports. We will also have open gym days/times as well.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We cannot wait to ring in the New Year and open our doors to you! The new recreation center is a huge milestone for the Kernersville community. We hope to provide a space that is an affordable option for families, young adults, and seniors to get involved in recreational sports, fitness, leagues, programs, and much more!