We will be hosting the Kannapolis Ballpark's THE BIG REVEAL on Wednesday, October 23, 2919 and will not have a regularly scheduled movie showing on this date. We invite you all to come out to hear the new team name, meet the new mascot, and enjoy the celebration for the future of the Kannapolis baseball!

We are honored and excited to be placed upon the official National Register of Historic Places list! We were informed on Aug 30, 2019 that we were approved for the list on August 26, 2019. The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's offiical list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Being on the list allows interested people from across the nation to gain access to our history and states the Gem Theatre as a place well worth visiting as we have made a mark in history. This is terrific news for not only us but also for the City of Kannaplis. Thank you to everyone who has visited us over the years and for those who still view movies regularly.

Learn more about this and upcoming improvements here.

Gem Theatre owner Steve Morris has stepped up BIG and is committing to raise $10,000 for breast cancer research. He has been touched by both cancer survivors but also people who have lost their battle with this disease. Would love to have our loyal customers make a donation of any kind to support his effort.

About Real Men Wear Pink

Real Men Wear Pink was born out of a desire for men to have a unique way to help in the fight against breast cancer. Real Men Wear Pink gives communities the opportunity to nominate local male leaders to spearhead fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society's breast cancer initiatives.

These initiatives include promoting early detection and prevention, funding groundbreaking research, and giving patients support wherever and whenever they need it. Because of the passion of supporters like you, Real Men Wear Pink is helping to save more lives from breast cancer. 

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KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – A Kannapolis Christmas will officially kick off at Village Park with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m., Saturday, November 25.  The Celebration continues through the Christmas Holiday seasons with the Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express.

The Winterland Express train runs every evening from November 25th – December 30th (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) from 6-9 p.m. Sundays – Thursdays and from 6 – 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.  Ride the train thru the park, enjoy over 250,000 Christmas lights, make s ’mores and more. Admission to the park and viewing of the lights is free; tickets to ride the train and carousel are $2 per person per ride.

Again, this year, kids of all ages will be able to visit Santa in his studio each night. The park will also feature performances from our very own Kannapolis Singing Bears, who will entertain the family with a 30 minute Christmas Carol performance each hour on the hour.

The Atlantic Coast S Gaugers group returns this year with their popular model trains on display Wednesday thru Sunday nights.
On various nights local community groups and musicians will perform your favorite Christmas songs. Children will also have an opportunity to create ornaments and engage in the Lionel children’s zone filled with interactive model trains.