THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
All Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! This memorable journey will take you on an incredible journey! Believe the magic ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 45 Mitchell St Bryson City, NC.
- Website: www.gsmr.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Downtown’s Holiday Light Spectacular at Mooresville
An orchestrated light show that includes over 150,000 lights set to music. Begins November 27 and runs nightly through late ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 413 N. Main St., Mooresville NC.
- Website: www.downtownmooresville.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Zootastic Park's Christmas Wonderland of Lights
The wonderland of lights is open EVERY night from November 21st to January 1st. The price is $7 a person ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 385 Ostwalt Amity Rd, Troutman, NC 28115.
- Cost: $7 per person.
- Website: www.zootasticpark.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Santa's Bag at Children's Theater of Charlotte
Santa’s Bag is celebrating its 46th year of bringing a fun shopping experience to the children of Charlotte, Nov. 28 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 300 E. 7th Street, Charlotte NC 28202.
- Cost: Admission is FREE and the event is open to the public.
- Website: www.ctcharlotte.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Bike-n-Brew with the Carolina Thread Trail
The Carolina Thread Trail is teaming up with Blue Blaze for Bike-n-Brew: a four mile educational and fun ride led ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Blue Blaze Brewing 528 S Turner Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Breakfast with the Elves at Old Rock Cafe
Join Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves for a magical Christmas breakfast at Old Rock Café before Santa on the Chimney. ...
- 7:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Old Rock Cafe 431 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Pancakes with Santa at Troutman Elementary
All you can eat $8 for adults, $5 kids 6-12, under 6 eat free. Proceeds will benefit South Yadkin Baptist Association's ...
- 7:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Troutman Elementary 220 S Main St, Troutman, North Carolina 28166.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Christmas Show at WoodMill Winery
Our Annual Christmas Show is Saturday, December 1st 10am-5pm. We are expecting over 20 vendors selling Christmas related items including ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1350 John Beam Road - Vale, NC 28168.
- Cost: Free Admission / Free Parking / Free Wine Samplings .
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Holiday Craft Sale at Gaston County Citizens Resource Center
Kick-off the holiday season with local handmade items! With 40+ vendors, we will have something for everyone from crafts, treats ...
- 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Gaston County Citizens Resource Center 1300 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, North Carolina 28034.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Stuff the Bus Food Drive (RTC)
STUFF THE BUS is a partnership of Rider Transit and Cooperative Christian Ministry to feed hungry families during Thanksgiving, Christmas, ...
- 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Concord Kannapolis Area Transit (Rider) 3600 S Ridge Ave, Concord, North Carolina 28025.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Other
Breakfast with Santa at Harris YMCA
Santa Claus will be arriving from the North Pole to listen to Christmas wishes of those young and old! Program ...
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Harris YMCA 5900 Quail Hollow Rd Charlotte, NC 28210.
- Website: www.ymcacharlotte.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Penland Tree Farm Fun
We are a choose and cut tree farm. We provide saws. Fresh cut Fraser Firs, Wreaths, Bows, and Tree Stands ...
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: 6457 Campbell Rd. York, SC.
- Cost: Cash or Check (Tree Prices $40 and up).
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
2nd Annual Christmas At Cabarrus Holiday Market
Looking for a great way to get into the Holiday spirit? Join us on Sat., Dec. 1 from 10 am ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cabarrus Brewing Company 329 McGill Ave NW, Concord, North Carolina 28027.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Candy Cane Hunt & Paws with Claus
Don't miss our Annual Candy Cane Hunt and Paws with Claus on the Greenway! Meet us at the Field Trial ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Field Trial Barn at the Anne Springs Close Greenway 195 Adventure Road, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715.
- Cost: $15 per child, $10 for Greenway members. $5 special event parking fee applies. $10 suggested Paws with Claus sitting/portrait fee that benefits the Mary Warner Mack Dog Park.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Christmas Festival and Merry Market at Greater Life Kids
Join us for free rides, games, sand art, vendor market, and more! Live nativity at 6:00 p.m.
- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: Greater Life Kids 17025 Lancaster Hwy,, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Cramerton Holiday Bazaar
Make your Christmas list and check it twice because we will have lots of vendors to shop with at the ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 8 Julian St, Cramerton, NC 28032.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
This is the Crafternoon you've been waiting for! Our fairy houses and gnome homes are so popular that we have four ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, McMillan Greenhouse 9090 Craver Road Charlotte, NC 28262
- Cost: $20/members, $25/non-members
- Website: ecom.uncc.edu
- Category: Family Fun
Holiday Festival at Ballantyne Arts Center
Join us at the Ballantyne Arts Center for an exciting holiday festival full of face painting, bounce house, holiday crafts ...
- 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Ballantyne Arts Center 11318 North Community House Road Charlotte, NC 28277.
- Cost: Free.
- Website: www.ymcacharlotte.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Holiday Pop-Up Market at Northlake Mall
Join us for a Holiday Pop-Up Market at Northlake Mall! We're bringing all of your favorite vendors together to create ...
- 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: Northlake Mall 6801 Northlake Mall Dr, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Piedmont Medical Center Tent at the Olde World Village
Grow the joy in your heart just a little bigger this holiday season with Piedmont Medical Center! Visit Piedmont Medical ...
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Fountain Park, Rock Hill, South Carolina 300 E Main St, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Breakfast with Santa at Harris YMCA
Santa Claus will be arriving from the North Pole to listen to Christmas wishes of those young and old! Program ...
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Harris YMCA | 5900 Quail Hollow Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
- Cost: Y Member: $12 per person | Non-member: $15 per person
- Website: www.ymcacharlotte.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Charlotte Christmas Village: A New Queen City Tradition
Charlotte Christmas Village, is a quaint European-inspired Christmas Market in Uptown Charlotte. Admission is free! The village will be open: Thanksgiving 11 am ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: at the corner of 7th Street & N. Tryon, Charlotte NC.
- Cost: Free admission.
- Website: www.cltchristmasvillage.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Fort Mill Christmas Parade!
Join us on Saturday, December 1st at 11 am on Tom Hall Street for the Annual Fort Mill Christmas Parade ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Town of Fort Mill, SC.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Holiday Happenings at Union Street
Join us in Downtown Concord for a festive day of holiday cheer! Free horse-drawn wagon rides for young and old, ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Union Street, Historic Downtown Concord.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Poptopia Holidays: A Pop-Up Shop
Poptopia Holidays: A Pop-Up Shop is back for a full 4 days of fun! The event will take place at ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Foundation For The Carolinas 220 N Tryon St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Santa on the Chimney at Chimney Rock State Park
There’s no way Santa could make it down so many chimneys without practice. What better place to prepare for his ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 431 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720 GPS: 35.432163, -82.249549.
- Cost: Included with Park Admission.
- Website: www.chimneyrockpark.com
- Category: Family Fun
Storytime and Activities Featuring How to Catch a Snowman at Barnes & Noble
Our heroes' entry for the snowman contest has magically come to life. Will the snowman teach our heroes a lesson ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Morrison Place 4020 Sharon Road Charlotte, NC 28211.
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical at Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Back by popular demand is Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s most-popular show of all time! The Herdmans are ready to wreak ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 300 E. Seventh St, Charlotte NC.
- Cost: Tickets start at $15
- Website: www.ctcharlotte.org
- Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts
Plaza Midwood Holiday Bazaar & Workshop
Skip the mall and come to Resident Culture Brewing for the 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar and PMNA Workshop! PMNA & ...
- 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Resident Culture Brewing Company 2101 Central Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina 28205.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa and Market at METROPOLITAN
Kick off the holiday season with Metropolitan's annual Cookies & Cocoa with Santa. This year, we've added even more fun ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: METROPOLITAN 1111 Metropolitan Avenue Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28204.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Holiday Festivities at Metropolitan
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, photos with Santa Claus Face Painting, Balloon Artistry and a Train This event ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: METROPOLITAN 1111 Metropolitan Avenue Suite 300, Charlotte, North Carolina 28204.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Santa Claus/ Father Christmas at Stowe Dairy Farm
Santa Claus/ Father Christmas arrives to visit with the children in the afternoon. Please bring your own camera/phone to capture ...
- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Stowe Dairy Farms 169 Stowe Dairy Road Gastonia, NC 28052.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Santa Mouse Story Time Class 1 at SAS Cupcakes
He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows when you're awake... Hot Diggity Dog!!! • Cupcakes Frosting • Story Reading • Meet & ...
- 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
- Location: SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney 9941 Rea Rd, Ste C, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277.
- Cost: Just $9 per child. (Parents FREE) Space is limited, and this fun class WILL Book Up. Call to reserve your spot TODAY!!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Santa's Workshop at Blakeney
Visit Santa's brand new workshop on the Village Green at Blakeney Shopping Center this holiday season for portraits with Santa ...
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Blakeney Shopping Centers, 9839 Rea Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
- Cost: Free.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
A Huntersville Christmas
Free activities include: rides, ice carving, holiday performances on stage from a variety of local groups, Carolers of Christmas Past, ...
- 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 101 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville NC 28078.
- Cost: Skate on the ice rink for $6 per person!
- Website: www.huntersville.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Weihnachtsmarkt
OMB is the place to gather with friends, drink fresh beer, shop for gifts and celebrate the holiday season! Friday, November ...
- 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery 4150 Yancey Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
35th Christmas Parade! at City of Claremont
The City of Claremont is hosting the 35th annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 1st at 3:00 PM. The parade ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: City of Claremont, NC.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Capture the Magic at Promenade On Providence
Capture the Magic this holiday season with Santa at Promenade on Providence. Enjoy carriage rides around the shopping center and ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Promenade On Providence 10822 Providence Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Hometown Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting at Matthews
Brighten up your holiday at our annual Hometown Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting! Live entertainment, train rides, pictures with Santa, face ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 232 Matthews Station St, Matthews, NC 28105
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical at Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Back by popular demand is Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s most-popular show of all time! The Herdmans are ready to wreak ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 300 E. Seventh St, Charlotte NC.
- Cost: Tickets start at $15
- Website: www.ctcharlotte.org
- Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts
Christmas with the Kringles
Bring your family on a once in a lifetime Christmas adventure. Visit behind the scenes with Santa & Mrs. Claus ...
- 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Millstone Creek Orchards | Ramseur, NC 506 Parks Crossrds Church Rd, Ramseur, North Carolina 27316.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Come see the Ice Queen and the Ice Princess at Peddler's Paradise Monroe
The Christmas Bazaar is from 3-8pm and the Christmas tree lighting is from 6-9pm. The Ice Queen and the Ice ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Peddler's Paradise Monroe 105 W. Franklin St., Monroe, NC 28112.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
The POLAR Express™ Train Ride at N.C. Transportation Museum
The Polar Express Train Ride in Spencer, North Carolina, rolls out on select evenings between November 16 and December 22, ...
- 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: N.C. Transportation Museum 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, North Carolina 28159.
- Cost: Standard tickets are $38 each for adults and $32 each for children 2-12. Deluxe tickets are $48 each for adults and $42 each for children 2-12.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Carowinds WinterFest
Carowinds comes alive with holiday spirit during WinterFest. Friends and families are treated to an ultimate holiday celebration as we ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Carowinds 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Christmas at the Library (Billy Graham Library)
Christmas at the Library offers an excellent half-day, or all day, option for guests. Guests can enjoy the self-guided Journey ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Billy Graham Library, Charlotte NC.
- Cost: Free.
- Website: www.billygrahamlibrary.org
- Category: Family Fun, Library Programs, Holiday Events, Free
Downtown Statesville Running of the Elves
This will be a 3k (walking), 5k and 10k running road race through Statesville. The course will go through Christmas ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Statesville 112 S Center St, Statesville NC 28677.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Races, Walks, 5Ks
Giving Tree at YMCA of Greater Charlotte
Support kids and families who need us most this holiday season with the gift of possibility, belonging and hope. Choose an ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: YMCA of Greater Charlotte, NC.
- Website: www.ymcacharlotte.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Other
Holidays at The Garden DSBG
Holidays at the Garden is bigger and better than ever! You’ll discover new displays, more lights than ever before and ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012.
- Website: www.dsbg.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Lighting Up The Lake
Save these dates for 3 of Lake Norman's Lighted Boat Parades! Different routes, same goal...to light up the Holiday Season! ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Lake Norman, NC.
- Cost: FREE EVENT! REGISTER YOUR BOAT TODAY!
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Mistletoe Market 2018
On Saturday, December 1st from 5-10pm, we’re kicking off the holiday season with a festive new tradition: Mistletoe Market Mistletoe was ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Camp North End 1824 Statesville Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Reindog Parade at Camp North End
Calling all party animals! Holidays at Camp North End are for the whole family, fur babies included. Bundle up your ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Camp North End 1824 Statesville Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Competitions & Pageants
Belmont Christmas Tree Lighting
Help us kick off the holiday season in Belmont with your friends and family! Join us for our new take ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: City of Belmont-Government Belmont, North Carolina 28012.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Candlelight Christmas Tour at Historic Latta Plantation
Experience Christmas by Candlelight at Historic Latta Plantation! For two very special evenings, we're offering holiday themed tours throughout the ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Historic Latta Plantation 5225 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Christmas Tours by candlelight at Historic Latta Plantation
Join us for a Christmas themed tour of the plantation house by candlelight. The tour will conclude with hot cider ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078
- Cost: $15 per person.
- Website: www.lattaplantation.org
- Category: Free
Christmas in Davidson
Kick off the holiday season at the 30th annual Christmas in Davidson festival. Take a ride in a carriage, stroll ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Town of Davidson, NC
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Speedway Christmas has returned to Charlotte Motor Speedway, and it’s bigger and better than ever! The ninth edition of Charlotte’s ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Pkwy. South Concord, NC 28027.
- Website: www.charlottemotorspeedway.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Winterland Express and Celebration of Lights at City of Kannapolis
The Winterland Express train runs every evening from November 24th – December 30th (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) from ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Village Park, 700 West C St., Kannapolis, NC 28081.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Christmas Caroling at Stowe Dairy Farm
Bring your flashlights and lawn chairs as we dedicate and sing in the Christmas season by the light of Colonial ...
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Stowe Dairy Farms 169 Stowe Dairy Road Gastonia, NC 28052.
- Website: www.stowedairyfarms.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
2018 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship
The 2018 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game will once again be held in Charlotte, NC. The game will take ...
- 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
- Location: Bank of America Stadium
- Cost: $27.00
- Website: www.theACC.com
- Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events
