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18November

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 ...

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

Community Breakfast at Selwyn United Methodist Church

Join us this Sunday for Community Breakfast! Worship service starts at 11:00am and you are invited to join our services.

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 3100 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: selwynumc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Southern Christmas Show

Celebrate 12 days of Christmas with us! Check everyone's gifts off your list all in the same place. Tickets on ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: The Park Expo and Conference Center, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: General Admission Tickets at the Door: $15 for Adults/ $12 for Seniors (Tuesday, November 13 ONLY)/ $4 for Youth (Ages 6-12)/ Children under 6 free with paying adult.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mickey's Birthday Celebration Weekend at SAS Cupcakes

Mickey Mouse is turning 90 years old, and we want you to celebrate with SAS!! Dress Up in your favorite ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney 9941 Rea Rd, Ste C, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Black & Blue Blaze Tailgate at Blue Blaze Brewing

Cheer your team at the Black & Blue Blaze Tailgate! Taps start flowing at 12:00. And 64oz pitchers of beer ...

  • 12:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Blue Blaze Brewing 528 S Turner Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

65th Annual Union County Christmas Parade

Union County's oldest and largest running holiday event. Organizations wishing to participate in the parade should visit: https://theallianceforchildren.org/events/union-county-christmas-parade/ or contact ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Monroe Downtown Historic District Monroe, North Carolina 28112.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Last Stop on Market Street at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents the world premiere of the New York Times-bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning book. After church every ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 300 E. Seventh St, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Tickets start at $12
  • Website: www.ctcharlotte.org
  • Category: Family Fun

2018 Race Viewing Parties at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Let's go racing! Select Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races will be shown on the big screen at the NASCAR ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame 400 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2018 Race Viewing Parties at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Let's go racing! Select Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races will be shown on the big screen at the NASCAR ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame 400 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Last Stop on Market Street at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents the world premiere of the New York Times-bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning book. After church every ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 300 E. Seventh St, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Tickets start at $12
  • Website: www.ctcharlotte.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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

Santa Paws Pet Photos at Northlake Mall

While many of us take pictures of our pets every day, this is a special time of year for our ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Northlake Mall 6801 Northlake Mall Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216.
  • 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 ...

19November

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 ...

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

Family Storytime: Multicultural Storytime: Africa!

Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help ...

Family Storytime

Bring your family (ages birth to 5) out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill ...

Afternoon Adventures

Develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. This November we'll be exploring food and food science.*Space ...

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
20November

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 ...

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

South Rowan Christmas Parade

Kick off the holiday season! South Rowan Christmas Parade is held the Tuesday before Thanksgiving every year. Parade starts in ...

Turkey Hats at Discovery Place Science

It’s Turkey Time! Make a turkey hat and learn some interesting facts about turkey habitats. Find out how they have ...

73rd Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade

The 73rd Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade kicks off at 3:00pm. Watch from the sidewalks on Main Street but get there ...

North Carolina Science Festival event with EarthEcho International

Join EarthEcho International as we highlight relatable voices and exciting life experiences to make careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2006 Worthington Rd Greenville, North Carolina 27858.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: bit.ly
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Code- Free!

Do you have a child that is interested in computers and learning to code? That's awesome, bring them with you ...

  • 4:30 pm -  5:45 pm 
  • Location: Advent Coworking Space, 933 Louise Ave. Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Thankful for Thanksgiving at Flour Power Kids Cooking Studio Rea Farms

At Flour Power we are thankful for all of our lil’ chefs and we are also thankful for Thanksgiving because ...

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

Carolina Panthers 5th Annual Tree Lighting

The Carolina Panthers’ Fifth Annual Tree Lighting will be held the week of Thanksgiving on Tuesday, November 20. The celebration is ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Carolina Panthers 800 South Mint St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
21November

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 ...

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 ...

Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast at James Warren Citizen Center

Join us Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the James Warren Citizens Center in Downtown Lincolnton for our 19th Annual Thanksgiving ...

  • 6:45 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: James Warren Citizen Center 115 West Main Street Lincolnton, NC 28092.
  • Cost: $12 per person $90 per table (8 per table)
  • Website: www.ymcacharlotte.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Art Buzz Kids Event Painting Tom Turkey

Sign up | Show up | Art Buzz Kids Artist Event! Drop off your kids to paint with us! We ...

Fiber and Phun: Fiber Arts Meetup with Phun Knits

Join us at the site as Laura Bain of Phun Knits leads a weekly get-together of fiber lovers of all ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: President James K. Polk State Historic Site 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, North Carolina 28134.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tom Turkey Painting Class at Wine & Design

Sign up | Show up | Art Buzz Kids Artist Event! Drop off your kids to paint with us! We ...

Thanksgiving Storytime at Discovery Place Rockingham

Gobble, gobble, gobble! Join us at the Sandhills Stage for a special Thanksgiving story time!

Thanksgiving at Discovery Place Kids

At Discovery Place Kids, we are very thankful for all our guests! Meet us at Town Center at 1:00 p.m. ...

Turkey Hats at Discovery Place Science

It’s Turkey Time! Make a turkey hat and learn some interesting facts about turkey habitats. Find out how they have ...

Free Wednesday Evenings at The Mint Museum

Both locations of The Mint Museum offer free admission every Wednesday from 5–9 p.m.

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Both locations, Mint Museum, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Free admission.
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

BINGO NIGHT at Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries

Tonight is the night! Yep, it's Wednesday and table 2 is still the hot table for bingo! See you tonight ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries (4847 Shopton Rd, Charlotte, NC).
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Lenny Boy Trivia Night at Lenny Boy Brewing Co

Every Wednesday, we have trivia starting at 7:00PM hosted by Mindless Minutia Trivia. Grab your friends, a beer or Kombucha ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Lenny Boy Brewing Co. 3000 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Thanksgiving Eve at Southern Range

Pre Family party to prepare you for Cousin Eddie on Thanksgiving Eve! Live music, Food Truck and raffle for great ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Southern Range Brewing Co. 151 S Stewart St, Monroe, North Carolina 28112.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Live Trivia Wednesdays at Boardwalk Billy's UNCC

Join Mitch of Snapdragon Entertainment every Wednesday at Boardwalk Billy's UNCC for General Knowledge Trivia. Categories cover a wide variety ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Boardwalk Billy's UNCC 9005 J M Keynes Dr #2, Charlotte 28262
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
22November

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 ...

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 ...

5th Annual Turkey Trifecta at Fleet Feet Hickory

The Turkey Trifecta returns to Fleet Feet Hickory for it's 5th year! Join us for 3 days of running to ...

  • 7:00 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: Fleet Feet Hickory 3022 N Center St, Ste B, Hickory, NC 28601.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Breakfast with Santa at Coco and the Director

Kick off the holiday season, Charlotte-style! For only $30, purchase your ticket for Breakfast with Santa at Coco and the ...

  • 7:00 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: Coco and the Director 100 W Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

30th Anniversary Charlotte South Park Turkey Trot

Registration is now open for Charlotte's Oldest Road Race, the 30th Anniversary Charlotte South Park Turkey Trot! Come join us ...

  • 7:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Charlotte South Park Turkey Trot 8K, 5K, 1 Mile and 26.2 yd. Tot Trot 1412 East Blvd, Ste G, Charlotte, North Carolina 2
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

7th Annual Thanksgiving 5k!

Join us at our 7th annual Thanksgiving 5k! This family friendly, dog friendly (must be leashed), untimed race features a ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen 514 N Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078.
  • Cost: $50 Family Registration (includes 6 family members)!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Belmont Turkey Day 5K

The 8th Annual Belmont Turkey Day 5K is a donation event which will benefit Belmont Community Outreach (BCO) and S.O.C.K.S ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Walk and Run Belmont 200 N Main St, Belmont, North Carolina 28012.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

University City Turkey Trot

WAKE... RUN.... FEAST! Join us as we celebrate the 5th year of the University City Turkey Trot... our cute turkey ...

Annual Mooresville/Lake Norman 5K Turkey Trot

Run to End Childhood Poverty! Bring your family and join the trot tradition! Join us for the 8th Annual Mooresville/Lake Norman ...

  • 8:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Mooresville/Lake Norman Christian Mission 266 N. Broad Street Mooresville, NC US 28115.
  • Cost: $30/ Kids Fun Run $10
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2018 Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade

Experience the magic for yourself! The Charlotte Thanksgiving Parade started out in 1947 as a small-town community event. Now, 71 ...

Turkey Day 5k & 10K for Special Olympics of Iredell County

McLelland's Racing Team is hosting a Thanksgiving Day 5K & 10K to benefit Special Olympics Iredell County! Start your holiday ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: City of Statesville (Soccer Complex) 2012 Simonton Road, Statesville, North Carolina 28677.
  • Cost: 5k = $24.00 & $21.00 for kids 17 and under no shirt 10k = $29.00 & $24.00 for kids 17 and under no shirt
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Thanksgiving Bounty at the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge

Enjoy a bountiful display of seasonal salads, decorative displays, carving stations with regional accompaniments and decadent desserts, as well as ...

  • 11:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Gallery Restaurant 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte NC.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Turkey Hats at Discovery Place Science

It’s Turkey Time! Make a turkey hat and learn some interesting facts about turkey habitats. Find out how they have ...

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 ...

Happy Thanksgiving!!!! at The Speedpark

Happy Thanksgiving! Celebrate the holidays with Ice Skating, Go Karting, Mini Golf and more! Ice Skating is $12 and includes ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Speedpark Concord Mills 8461 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, North Carolina 28027.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

23November

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 ...

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 ...

Food Truck Friday at Blakeney Shopping Centers

Food trucks will be available on-site at Blakeney Shopping Center for shoppers to enjoy during Black Friday. As select retailers ...

  • 6:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Blakeney Shopping Centers, 9839 Rea Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

5th Annual Turkey Trifecta at Fleet Feet Hickory

The Turkey Trifecta returns to Fleet Feet Hickory for it's 5th year! Join us for 3 days of running to ...

  • 7:00 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: Fleet Feet Hickory 3022 N Center St, Ste B, Hickory, NC 28601.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Black Friday Drop and Shop at Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios: Charlotte Quail Corners

While you enjoy shopping for Black Friday deals, drop the kiddos off to spend time in our studio enjoying the ...

  • 8:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios: Charlotte Quail Corners 8438 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210.
  • Cost: $75--breakfast, lunch, dessert, all supplies, and recipe booklet included!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Cedar Lake Christmas Tree Farm Opening

Christmas trees and greenery galore, Wreaths, roping, swags, and more... Farm animals that Quack, Gobble, and Moo. Haystacks and hay tunnels ...

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

Victorian Christmas at Historic Latta Plantation

Step into an 1860s Christmas as you stroll through the plantation house, grounds, and outbuildings. Live Christmas music and local ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078
  • Cost: Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and students, ages 5 and under, and members, free.
  • Website: www.lattaplantation.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Walk off the Turkey Hike at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Get off of the couch, out of the house, #OptOutside, and walk off that turkey (and stuffing and gravy and ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Dairy Barn at the Anne Springs Close Greenway 288 Dairy Barn Ln, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715
  • Cost: Hikes are free for members, $5 daily visitor fee applies to non-Greenway members.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

Family Animal Encounters at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

That Park is lucky to have incredible Animal Educators to help us spread the word on the important roles they ...

  • 2:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, Highway 64/74A, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Turkey Hats at Discovery Place Science

It’s Turkey Time! Make a turkey hat and learn some interesting facts about turkey habitats. Find out how they have ...

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

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

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

Food Truck Friday! at Sycamore Brewing

Join us every Friday in November for Food Truck Friday - South End at Sycamore Brewing 8 of the city's ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Sycamore Brewing 2161 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NC 28203.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

After Dark Event Series at Funtasticks

Live entertainment, DJ, Karaoke, decade dance contest, photo booth, face painting, paint and play and more...

  • 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm 
  • Location: 10400 Cadillac Street, Charlotte, NC 28134.
  • Cost: Free admission, Free parking and Free activities.
  • Website: charlotte.funtasticks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

Home Alone: Movie in Concert at Belk Theater (Blumenthal Performing Arts Center)

Hilarious and heartwarming, Home Alone is a quintessential holiday favorite. Your whole family will delight in John Williams' beloved score ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte NC.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 7:30 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
24November

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 ...

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 ...

5th Annual Turkey Trifecta at Fleet Feet Hickory

The Turkey Trifecta returns to Fleet Feet Hickory for it's 5th year! Join us for 3 days of running to ...

  • 7:00 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: Fleet Feet Hickory 3022 N Center St, Ste B, Hickory, NC 28601.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

Winter Wonderland Holiday Market at Anne Springs Close Greenway

More than 150 artists and crafters from the Charlotte region will offer unique holiday gifts and decorations at the Winter ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Dairy Barn at the Anne Springs Close Greenway 288 Dairy Barn Ln, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Design Workshop at Discovery Place Science

Every Saturday, join Thinker Space makers for a free design workshop. Guests will learn how to use various tools to ...

Victorian Christmas at Historic Latta Plantation

Step into an 1860s Christmas as you stroll through the plantation house, grounds, and outbuildings. Live Christmas music and local ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078
  • Cost: Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and students, ages 5 and under, and members, free.
  • Website: www.lattaplantation.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Guided Nature Walk at Discovery Place Nature

Join us on the fourth Saturday of every month for an educational walk around the Paw Paw Nature Trail with ...

  • 10:15 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Discovery Place Nature, 1658 Sterling Road Charlotte, NC 28209.
  • Cost: Included in admission.
  • Website: nature.discoveryplace.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Shop with Santa to benefit Charlotte Black Dogs

Bring your pups out and Shop with Santa to benefit Charlotte Black Dogs! FREE Santa Photos, In-store specials, Gift wrapping, Silent ...

Storytime and Activities Featuring Mickey Mouse Goes Christmas Shopping

In this charming vintage book, Mickey and Minnie take Mickey's nephews to a big department store for a day of ...

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

Celebrate Bakers at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Who doesn’t love a good piece of cake or a cookie? Today, we will be celebrating bakers and all the ...

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

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

Celebrate Bakers at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Who doesn’t love a good piece of cake or a cookie? Today, we will be celebrating bakers and all the ...

Family Animal Encounters at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

That Park is lucky to have incredible Animal Educators to help us spread the word on the important roles they ...

  • 2:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, Highway 64/74A, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Turkey Hats at Discovery Place Science

It’s Turkey Time! Make a turkey hat and learn some interesting facts about turkey habitats. Find out how they have ...

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

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

7th Annual Light Up Cornelius

Each year, hundreds of people join us for our annual tree lighting on the lawn at Cornelius Town Hall on ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Community Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue Cornelius, NC 28031.
  • Cost: Free community event. Concessions available for purchase.
  • Website: www.cornelius.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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 ...

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

South End Tree Lighting at Atherton Mill

Following South End Small Business Saturday, join us for the annual South End holiday tree lighting. Beginning at 5:30 pm ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Atherton Mill 2104 South Blvd., Charlotte, North Carolina 28203.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Charlotte Checkers Family Nights

For select games each season, you can save 40 percent on groups of four tickets with a Charlotte Checkers Family ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Bojangles' Coliseum 2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28205.
  • Website: gocheckers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kannapolis Annual Tree Lighting

Celebrate the start of the Christmas season in Kannapolis with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy live music and entertainment, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tree Lighting Celebration at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Tree lighting at approximately 7:15 p.m. The NASCAR Hall of Fame brings the holiday season to light with the fourth annual ...

  • 7:15 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28202.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: holidaysatthehall.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Home Alone: Movie in Concert at Belk Theater (Blumenthal Performing Arts Center)

Hilarious and heartwarming, Home Alone is a quintessential holiday favorite. Your whole family will delight in John Williams' beloved score ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte NC.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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