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December 21

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Letters To Santa

From November 28th to December 23rd, children and families can stop in Spangler Library and write a letter to Santa. ...

Free Photos with Santa at Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops, at Concord Mills, is hosting Santa’s Wonderland 2018, featuring FREE photos with Santa, crafts, games and activities. ...

KidzArt Winter Break Camp

When school is out, KIDZART IS IN… Fill your school break with creativity, color and fun! The weather outside *may be* ...

Mother's Morning Out at First Baptist Church of Cornelius

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! - The Mother’s Morning Out Program is designed to ensure the safety and health of your children ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Cornelius 21007 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, North Carolina 28031.
  • Cost: Our fee is $10 for each session for all non-members of FBCC for the first child. The fee for additional children is $7 each, for non-members of FBCC. Member fees are $8 for the first child and $5 for each additional child.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord)

Ho, ho, ho! It's the return of Scuba Claus for the FIRST EVER Sea of Lights Experience! Wander through each ...

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 ...

Where do all the Animals Go? at McDowell Nature Preserve

Brrrr! It sure is cold outside! Join a McDowell Nature educator in uncovering a mystery. What mystery you may ask? ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: McDowell Nature Preserve 15222 York Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28278.
  • Cost: Free admission but everyone attending must register. Ages: 7+
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Rookie Science: Candy Cane Zip-Line Adventures

Help Santa put a stop to the Grinch's plan of stealing the holidays by planning, building, and testing zip-line carriers ...

Now Showing: Wizard of Oz

Follow, follow, follow the yellow brick road to Davidson Public Library for a special holiday movie screening of "The Wizard ...

Now Showing: A Christmas Carol

We hope you will join us for A Christmas Carol. Scrooge is played by Alastair Sim in this 1951 classic ...

The Nutcracker at Belk Theater

Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays at Nutcracker! Join Clara as she encounters an epic battle between the ...

Christmas with the Kringles

Bring your family on a once in a lifetime Christmas adventure. Visit behind the scenes with Santa & Mrs. Claus ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Wacky, Tacky, Cackalacky, Ugly Sweater Party at Carowinds

Nothing says “Ho-Ho-Ho” like a Ho-Ho-Horribly ugly holiday sweater or vest. Get in the spirit this holiday season, and join ...

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 ...

Winter Solstice Hike and Fire Celebration

Celebrate the shortest day of the year and the longest night of the year with a one-mile hike followed by ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

Santa Comes to Winter Wonderland

Santa Claus is coming to Winter Wonderland! Come hang out with him for story time, sing-a-longs, and more! Don't forget ...

Special Populations Dance

The Adult Recreation Center provides monthly dances for our Special Populations community. Participants must be 13 years of age or ...

Charlotte's Symphony Magic of Christmas

JOYFUL. HEARTWARMING. PURE FAMILY FUN. Delight in the wonder of the holiday season at an ALL NEW Magic of Christmas! Cheerful and ...

The Nutcracker at Belk Theater

Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays at Nutcracker! Join Clara as she encounters an epic battle between the ...

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