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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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

Carowinds WinterFest

Carowinds comes alive with holiday spirit during WinterFest. Friends and families are treated to an ultimate holiday celebration as we ...

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 ...

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: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

Thankful for Thanksgiving at Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios Quail Corners

Special Holiday Cooking Class! At Flour Power we are thankful for all of our lil’ chefs and we are also thankful ...

  • 5:15 pm -  6:15 pm 
  • Location: 8438 Park Road Quail Corners Shopping Center Charlotte, NC 28210.
  • Cost: $199.00
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events
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: 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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: 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 ...

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: 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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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: 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: Holiday Events

Carowinds WinterFest

Carowinds comes alive with holiday spirit during WinterFest. Friends and families are treated to an ultimate holiday celebration as we ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: 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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: Holiday Events

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: Holiday Events

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: 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: Holiday Events

Carowinds WinterFest

Carowinds comes alive with holiday spirit during WinterFest. Friends and families are treated to an ultimate holiday celebration as we ...

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 ...

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 ...

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