City of Kannapolis - Community News

06/09/2026

🎨☕ Crafting in the Park: Father’s Day Mugs | June 10 ☕🎨

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Dad? Join us on June 10 to create a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day mug!

Kids will design a mug using a variety of fun decals and paint. Decorate with colorful designs, heartfelt messages, and creative patterns to make a memorable keepsake.

📅 Wednesday, June 10
⏰ Two Convenient Class Times: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
💲 Cost: $10 per child
📍 Location: Village Park Building
📝 Registration Required: https://bit.ly/Crafting-Mugs

Spaces are limited, so sign up early and get ready to create something special! 💙👨‍👧‍👦

06/08/2026

STREET CLOSURE NOTICE

Central Avenue at Broad Street and Pleasant Avenue at Central Avenue will close tomorrow, June 9, for utility line work. The closure is expected to last several weeks as crews replace a sewer line.

Please follow the detour signs in the area. The two detour options include traveling Pleasant Avenue, to Miller Street to NC 3 to Rainbow Drive or Central Avenue/Broad Avenue to Miller Street, Leonard Avenue to Rainbow Drive.

Thank you for your patience during this construction.

06/08/2026

A public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 11th, 2026, from 3pm to 5pm at the Rider Transit Center 45 Transit Court NW, Concord, for the purpose of soliciting input regarding proposed changes to the Rider Transit System as a result of proposed budget reductions by the City of Kannapolis, including: the elimination of the current Brown Route; modification of the current Blue Route; and elimination of weekend service on the Blue and Green Routes.

Visit https://ckrider.com to learn more.

Rider Transit is your low-cost, accessible public transport solution proudly serving the communities of Concord and Kannapolis, NC.

06/08/2026

🎉 Discover Fun in Kannapolis this week!

Check out what’s happening around Kannapolis👇

🎬 Summer Movie Matinees
Gabby’s Dollhouse (PG) & Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)
Gem Theatre
10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Tues June 9 & Thurs, June 11
Purchase tickets at www.gem-theatre.com

🎨 Crafting in the Park: Father's Day Mugs
Village Park
10 a.m. & 1 p.m., Wed, June 10
Register at https://bit.ly/Crafting-Mugs

🥕 Kannapolis Farmers Market
Dale Earnhardt Blvd. & Vance Ave.
4–7 p.m., Thurs., June 11
Free

🎶 Thursdays on Main: Rivermist Concert
Veterans Park
6 p.m., Thurs, June 11
Free

🎥 Movies in the Park: Zootopia 2 (PG)
Village Park
8:45 p.m., Fri., June 12
Free

🧘 Yoga in the Park
Village Park Amphitheatre
10 a.m., Sat., June 13
$10

Register at https://bit.ly/yoga-village
🚀 Stories Under the Stars: SparkPoint Innovations – Blast Off Into Discovery
Afton Library
7 p.m., Sat, June 13
Free

⚾ Cannon Ballers Homestand
Atrium Health Ballpark
June 9–14
Purchase tickets at www.milb.com/kannapolis

🎬 Movies at the Gem Theatre
111 Laureate Way
Purchase tickets at www.gem-theatre.com/Tickets

🎶 Live Entertainment at the Swanee Theatre
200 West Avenue
See upcoming events at www.swaneetheatre.com

✨ Plan your week and discover something fun!

🔗 Full schedule: www.kannapolisnc.gov

06/07/2026

Yoga is coming to Village Park!

Join us at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 13, at the Village Park Amphitheatre for a relaxing, one-hour outdoor yoga session.

☀️ Cost: $10 per class.
📍 Location: Amphitheatre at Village Park (700 West C Street).

Participants can register in person or online at: https://bit.ly/yoga-village

06/06/2026

Hey Kannapolis! 👋

The Kannapolis City Council will meet at 6 p.m., on Monday, June 8. 🗓️
Agendas and live streaming of each meeting can be found here 👉 https://kannapolis.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/

For information about the meeting, please visit www.kannapolisnc.gov/citycouncil

06/06/2026

Garbage/Recycling Reminders 🚮♻️

Please help staff by properly placing garbage/recycling carts for collection. Collection carts use automated arms to collect carts. The automated arms must have enough space to maneuver in order to empty the carts.

Please remember:
✅ Lids on garbage and recycling bins must be closed properly, or carts will not be collected
✅ Recycling should be placed unbagged into the cart with the yellow lid
✅ Garbage should be bagged and placed into the cart with the black lid
✅ Bulk items, including extra garbage bags that do not fit into your cart, are collected every other week on the same day your recycling is collected

To find your pick-up schedule download the CARTology app or enter your address at kannapolisnc.gov/garbage. 📲

06/05/2026

Are you ready for Cheap Trick? 🎶🌟

The concert begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, with opener Chris Taylor & The Rumor.

The City offers a free and convenient shuttle options for concertgoers:

1️⃣Take a ride on the Village Park Concert Bus
🕛 Shuttles run from 5–11 p.m.
📍 Pickup locations:
Nova Credit Union Overflow Lot
Cabarrus Health Alliance
City Hall
Village Park
NC Research Campus Parking Deck

2️⃣If you want to explore downtown or catch a shuttle bus to Village Park - hop aboard one of the two West Avenue Shuttles (Thunder & Lightning). These electric golf carts travel to key locations in the downtown area. They are ADA compliant.
🕛 Shuttles run from 5–10 p.m.
📍 Pickup locations:
NC Research Campus Parking Deck (top of the horseshoe)
First Baptist Church (rear access)
Intersection of West Avenue and Cannon Baller Way near The Bank Food Hall
*Note the West Ave shuttle does not stop at Village Park*

Please take a moment to review the parking map, which shows shuttle stops and available parking options.

📲 Visit www.kannapolisnc.gov/parking for more parking information.

06/05/2026

🎉 Kannapolis, get ready for the third annual Juneteenth celebration! Join us from 3 - 9 p.m., on June 19 in Veterans Park, located at 119 N. Main Street. This is a day for celebration, culture, education, and togetherness.

There will be music 🎶 food trucks 🍗 vendors 🛍️ and family fun 🎈
Let’s celebrate together!

06/04/2026

The June StoryWalk® is here! ☀️🐙📖

Our next StoryWalk® feature is Otto and the Sun, a delightful story about Otto the octopus, who dreams of seeing the sun after hearing all about it from his friends in the deep sea. 🌊☀️

Join Otto, the dolphin, and the swordfish as they embark on an exciting journey to the ocean’s surface filled with surprises, discovery, and friendship along the way! 🐬🐟💙

You can experience Otto and the Sun at the Bakers Creek Park Greenway throughout the month of June.

New stories will pop up at different locations all year long, so there’s always a new adventure waiting for you. 📚✨

Grab your walking shoes and enjoy the Kannapolis StoryWalk®! 📖👟🌞