Free concert The North Mecklenburg Community Chorus performs free concerts Dec. 1 at Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Cornelius; Dec. 8 at Huntersville Presbyterian Church; and Dec. 9 at Davidson College Presbyterian Church, all at 7:30 p.m. More info: www.northmeckcommunitychorus.org.

Dec. 1
Small Works Exhibit and Sale: Artists can exhibit up to three works in the Lake Norman Art League’s exhibit and sale. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, through Jan. 23. Lake Norman Art League Gallery, 442 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-620-4450. www.lknart.org.

Beloved Daughters: Photographs by Fazal Sheikh: Exhibit documents perils faced by girls in modern India. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; noon-4 p.m. weekends, through Dec. 19. Davidson College, 102 N. Main St., Davidson. 704-894-2519.

Dec. 3
North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club Meeting: Rosemary Santillo will present “Tapping for Health & Wealth.” Learn how to use light fingertaps on acupuncture points in face and body. 10:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Northstone Country Club, 15801 Northstone Drive, Huntersville. Sue Keener, 704-948-1644. www.nmwclub.org.

Dec. 4
Christmas in Davidson: Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this holiday event runs through Dec. 6. Entertainment, food, shopping, carriage rides, carolers, live nativity and more. 6-9 p.m. each night. www.downtowndavidson.org.

Dec. 6
DaisyDee’s Christmas Art and Craft Show: Fourth annual show to feature local artisans’ handcrafted products. Homemade jams and jellies, jewelry and more. 10 a.m. Cross Country Campground, 6254 N.C. 150 East, Denver. 828-308-6616. www.DaisyDeeCrafts.com.

26th Annual North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade: 1 p.m. Starts at Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson. 704-892-3349.

Santa visits Sherrills Ford: 6:30 p.m. Santa will arrive at the Sherrills Ford Branch Library aboard a fire truck and light a huge outdoor Christmas tree. Children can sit on Santa’s lap and receive goodies. 8456 Sherrills Ford Rd., 828-478-2729.

A Candlelight Christmas: Walk through Historic Latta Plantation. 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville. 6-9 p.m. Adults: $6; 5 and under free. 704-875-2312.

Dec. 9
Lake Norman Teen Council Meeting: Organization provides service projects and activities for teens. 7 p.m. Davidson Parks and Recreation, 416 Armour St., Davidson. 704-892-3349. www.d-recs.org.

Dec. 10
Book Fair: Purchases benefit the Lake Norman Jewish Congregation Sisterhood. Present a voucher, available on the group’s Web site, to qualify your purchases. 10 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 8725 Townley Road, Huntersville. 704-987-9980. www.lakenormanjc.org.

Dec. 12
Second-Friday Wayne’s Senior Feast: Fellowship, meal and program for local seniors. $6. 10 a.m. Capt’n Pete’s, 6560 N.C. 150 East, Sherrills Ford. 704-483-9711.

Dec. 13
A Huntersville Christmas: Activities include pony rides, magic shows, horse and carriage rides, a bonfire, story telling, carnival rides and a visit from Santa. 5 p.m. Downtown Huntersville. 704-766-2220. www.huntersville.org.

A Celtic Christmas With the Beggar Boys: Traditional Irish and Scottish music. $10-$15; children 10 and younger free. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13; 3 p.m. Dec. 14. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson. 704-941-0650. www.saintalbans-davidson.org.

Dec. 23
America Learns Spanish: Classes for students in grades K-5. $240. 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Dec. 23-Feb. 10. Huntersville Arts and Cultural Center, 109 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville. 704-766-2220. www.americalearnspanish.com.