What's On in Rock Hill
Events, markets, games, library and parks programs in and around Rock Hill, with times, prices and the organizer's own link.
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Rock Hill Fourth of July fireworks 2027
Rock Hill's fireworks are part of Red, White & Boom in Old Town on July 4: free, 4 to 9 p.m., with Main Street closed. 2027 details are not out yet.
Coming up
The full month- Fri. Nov. 13 SCHSL 5A playoffs, second round: Rock Hill at Northwestern
- Sat. Nov. 14 The Great Turkey Trot 5K
- Thu. Dec. 3 ChristmasVille Opening Ceremony and Santa's Arrival
- Thu. Dec. 3 ChristmasVille opening and Santa's arrival
- Thu. Dec. 3 Cookies and cocoa with Santa
- Thu. Dec. 3 Deck the Hall
- Dec. 3 to 6 ChristmasVille
- Fri. Dec. 4 Rock Hill Christmas Parade
- Sat. Dec. 5 Santa's Main Street Workshop
- Sun. Dec. 6 Sensory-sensitive Santa
- March 29 to April 2 Rock Hill Schools spring break
- Fri. May 28 Rock Hill Schools last day before summer
More in What's On
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Rock Hill 2026
Rock Hill has set no official trick-or-treat hours for Saturday, Oct. 31. BOO HaHa is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fountain Park; Trunks or Treats is Nov. 1.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in Rock Hill 2027: dinners, events and date ideas
Valentine's Day 2027 is a Sunday. What Rock Hill venues did last year, from a Pump House prix fixe to a singles mixer, plus free gardens and concerts.
Spring break
Spring break in Rock Hill 2027: school dates, camps, things to do
Rock Hill Schools' spring break is March 29 to April 2, 2027, the week after Easter. City break camps, the museum, parks and what is open that week.
Easter
Easter in Rock Hill 2027: egg hunts, brunch and services
Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28. Rock Hill's Great Easter Egg Classic was Thursday, April 2, last year; 2027 dates, brunch hours and services as announced.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day in Rock Hill 2027: brunch, gardens and gift shops
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9, 2027. Sunday brunch hours at Rock Hill restaurants, Glencairn Garden in bloom and Old Town gift shops, from their own pages.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day in Rock Hill 2027: ceremonies, rides, what's open
Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2027. Last year's Rock Hill observances, from the Catawba Nation to the Legion's Rolling Thunder ride, plus trash and schools.
Summer
Summer in Rock Hill 2027: camps, pools and lake swimming
Rock Hill's two city pools, Boyd Hill and Emmett Scott, plus the free Lake Wylie beach at Rock Hill Lake Park and the city's summer camps, from last year's schedule.
Father's Day
Father's Day in Rock Hill 2027: brunch, breweries and outings
Father's Day is Sunday, June 20, 2027. Sunday hours at Rock Hill brunch spots and breweries, plus disc golf, fishing and the cycling complex.
Labor Day
Labor Day in Rock Hill 2027: what's open, trash and lake days
Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 6, 2027. Rock Hill collects trash as normal that day; Rock Hill Lake Park's free Lake Wylie beach and the river trail stay open.
Christmas
Rock Hill Christmas parade and tree lighting 2026
Rock Hill's Christmas parade is Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. ChristmasVille fills Old Town Dec. 3-6, opening with Santa's arrival at Fountain Park.
High school football
Friday night football in Rock Hill 2026: schedules and scores
Rock Hill plays at Northwestern and South Pointe hosts Clover in the playoffs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Every 2026 score for all three teams.
Fall
Fall festivals and pumpkin patches in Rock Hill 2026
Cherry Place Farm's corn maze and pumpkin patch is open Oct. 17-18 and 24-25, $12. Plus Rock Hill's free fall events, from Fright Nights to BOO HaHa.
Halloween
Halloween events in Rock Hill 2026
Rock Hill Halloween 2026: free Fright Night movies Fridays at McGirt Auditorium, Firelight Fright Oct. 24, the Spooktacular Oct. 31 and Trunks or Treats Nov. 1.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in Rock Hill 2026: trash pickup, closures, turkey trot
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26. Rock Hill skips garbage pickup that day and collects Friday, Nov. 27; county drop-off centers close and schools are out Nov. 25-27.
Black Friday
Black Friday and holiday shopping in Rock Hill 2026
Black Friday is Nov. 27 and Small Business Saturday Nov. 28. Rock Hill Galleria hours, Old Town shops, ChristmasVille's vendor village and free downtown parking.
Christmas
Holiday lights and Christmas events in Rock Hill 2026
Rock Hill's 2026 holiday season: ChristmasVille Dec. 3-6 with Santa's arrival, cookies with Santa and a sensory-friendly visit, plus the ice rink and markets.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve in Rock Hill 2026: parties, closures, trash
New Year's Eve in Rock Hill: last year's parties at Hoppin', The Pour Market and Jekyll & Hyde, no city fireworks, and normal trash pickup Jan. 1, 2027.
Brunch
Brunch in Rock Hill: weekend brunch and all-day breakfast
Where to brunch in Rock Hill: The Flipside on weekends, The Pump House on the river, Another Broken Egg and First Watch on Cherry Road, plus bakeries and diners.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Rock Hill: dog park, trails, patios and leash rules
Rock Hill's off-leash dog park is at Spencer Park. Leashed dogs can use the Catawba River Trail on a 3-foot leash, and two breweries welcome dogs on their patios.
Kids
Kids' activities in Rock Hill: playgrounds, story times, rainy days
Kids in Rock Hill: Miracle Park's inclusive playground, free library storytimes on Black Street, the Museum of York County and an indoor climbing wall.
Trails
Rock Hill walking and biking trails: distances, parking, trailheads
Every Rock Hill city trail with its length, surface, hours and parking, from the 3.35-mile Catawba River Trail to lighted loops at Cherry Park and Manchester Meadows.
Old Town
A guide to Old Town Rock Hill: where to eat, shop, park and go
Old Town is Rock Hill's historic downtown: Fountain Park, the Center for the Arts, First Fridays, the Saturday market, independent shops and free parking.
Nightlife
Live music and nightlife in Rock Hill: breweries, bars and stages
Where Rock Hill goes out: breweries with live music, The Pour Market in the old Power House, rooftop bars at The Pump House and 354 SkyBar, and First Fridays.
Free
Free things to do in Rock Hill: gardens, trails, concerts, events
Free in Rock Hill: Glencairn Garden, the Catawba River Trail, a Lake Wylie beach, Winthrop concerts and galleries, Fright Nights, Movies in the Park and more.
Date night
Date night in Rock Hill: dinner, wine bars, shows and late drinks
Date night in Rock Hill: river views at The Pump House, Old Town dinners, wine bars, Winthrop concerts and theater, rooftop drinks until 11 p.m. and free gardens.
Come-See-Me Festival
Come-See-Me Festival in Rock Hill: dates, parade, fireworks
Rock Hill's 10-day spring festival, held since 1962. The 2026 edition ran April 16-25, from the parade to the tailgate party and fireworks.
Blues & Jazz Festival
Rock Hill Blues & Jazz Festival: Old Town crawl, dates, tickets
The Arts Council of York County has postponed its fall Blues & Jazz Festival. In 2025 the Old Town crawl filled nine Rock Hill venues on Oct. 3.
Restaurants
Where to eat in Rock Hill: lists by category
Every Rock Hill where-to-eat list in one place: wings, pizza, Mexican, barbecue, breakfast, burgers, sushi, desserts, bakeries, patios, brunch and date night.
Wings
Where to get wings in Rock Hill: Celanese Road, Dave Lyle and more
8 places to get wings in Rock Hill, 10 locations in all: Celanese Road, Dave Lyle Boulevard, Cherry Road, Oakland Avenue and Cinema Drive.
Pizza
Where to get pizza in Rock Hill: Old Town, Herlong and Celanese
12 pizza businesses at 18 Rock Hill locations: Old Town, Riverwalk, Herlong Avenue, Cherry Road, Celanese Road and Heckle Boulevard.
Mexican food
Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in Rock Hill
16 Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants at 18 Rock Hill locations: Old Town's Main Street, Riverwalk, Cherry Road, Herlong Avenue and Dave Lyle Boulevard.
Barbecue
Where to get barbecue in Rock Hill: Cherry Road, Celanese and Newport
4 places for barbecue in Rock Hill: Sonny's on Cherry Road, The Dixie Pig on Celanese Road, City Barbeque in Newport and Gardner's BBQ and Hash.
Breakfast
Breakfast and coffee in Rock Hill: Old Town, Cherry Road and Herlong
15 places for breakfast or coffee at 17 Rock Hill locations: Old Town, Cherry Road near Winthrop, Herlong Avenue, Celanese Road and Mount Gallant Road.
Burgers
Where to get burgers in Rock Hill: Cherry Road, Herlong and Newport
7 burger restaurants at 8 Rock Hill locations: Cherry Road near Winthrop, Herlong Avenue, Meeting Boulevard, Cross Pointe Drive and Newport.
Sushi
Sushi and Asian restaurants in Rock Hill
24 sushi, hibachi, Chinese, Thai, ramen and poke restaurants in Rock Hill: Cherry Road, Herlong Avenue, Celanese Road, Dave Lyle and Newport.
Ice cream
Ice cream and desserts in Rock Hill: Riverwalk, The Perch and more
11 ice cream and dessert shops in Rock Hill: Riverwalk, The Perch on Cherry Road, South Herlong Avenue, Celanese Road, the Galleria and Newport.
Bakeries
Bakeries in Rock Hill: Old Town, Cherry Road and Mount Gallant
8 bakeries in Rock Hill: a French bakery in Old Town, plus cake, doughnut and bread bakeries on Cherry Road and Mount Gallant Road.
Patios
Patios and outdoor dining in Rock Hill: rooftops, Riverwalk, The Perch
8 Rock Hill restaurants and bars whose own sites list a patio or rooftop: Technology Center Way, Riverwalk, The Perch on Cherry Road and Old Town.