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14December

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 ...

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 ...

Escort Your Little Elf Holiday Workshop at Small Hands Big Art

Accompany your child(ren) to paint & be-dazzle to their heart's content creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces that will surely rack up some ...

  • 1:30 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Small Hands Big Art, 8025 Ardrey Kell Rd., Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: $35/child, 10% sibling discount.
  • 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, ...

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 ...

Santa Visits the Mount Holly Grand Hall

Santa Claus will be visiting the Mount Holly Municipal Complex from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM on the following dates: ...

Handmade Gift Making Workshop at Small Hands Big Art

We're pulling out all the stops at this holiday-decor-making-gift-giving-festive-cheer-sharing craft fest! Our holiday craft cabinets will explode into an "all-you-can-eat" ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Small Hands Big Art (South Charlotte) 8025 Ardrey Kell Rd., Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28277.
  • Cost: $45 / child, 10% sibling discount.
  • 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

Weihnachtsmarkt

OMB is the place to gather with friends, drink fresh beer, shop for gifts and celebrate the holiday season! Friday, November ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hot Cocoa Story Time at SAS Cupcakes

The thing about trains... it doesn't matter where they're going. What matters is deciding to get on!! Join SAS Cupcakes for ...

Outdoor Skating Rink at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Uptown Charlotte’s outdoor ice rink returns to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Perfect for a date night, a family ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: Ice Skating: $12 Ice Skating + Skate Rental: $16
  • Website: www.nascarhall.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Annual Gingerbread House Event at Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios: Charlotte Quail Corners

One of our most popular kids night outs!!! It’s Gingerbread House Night! We will decorate Gingerbread houses (eat candy!) 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 ...

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 ...

Polar Express Night at Central Auditorium

Albemarle Parks and Recreation will host a Polar Express Night at the Central Auditorium. Dress in your PJs and come ...

Plaza Midwood "Running of the Balls" 5K

Join us for the second annual Plaza Midwood "Running of the Balls" 5K, a brisk run for all ages through ...

Rocking Around The Christmas Tree With Darci Lynne and Friends

Enjoy this incredible show with your family! Singer / Ventriloquist Darci Lynne is one of the youngest contestants to ever win ...

Spelling 2-5-5 at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Have you ever wanted to be a star? Simon’s a terrific speller, and now he has a chance to shine ...

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 ...

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 ...

Taylor Michaels Christmas Dinner Show

For the most wonderful time of the year, we include you in our Christmas memories! The Taylor Michaels Show presents “It’s ...

15December

"Let it Snow" at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Join us in the James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater this December for two special programs guaranteed to get ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
  • Cost: Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts

"Season of Light" at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Join us in the James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater this December for two special programs guaranteed to get ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
  • Cost: Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts

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 ...

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 ...

Breakfast with Santa at Indian Trail Parks and Recreation

Join us for a breakfast at the North Pole complete with pancakes and syrup! Rumor has IT, Santa will make ...

Santa Run 8K and Snowman Dash

The Santa Run 8K & Snowman Dash presented by SPORTPORT will showcase uptown Charlotte on December 15, 2018. A holiday ...

The last Uptown Flea of 2018!

This is not your grandmother's flea market, and that's something to get seriously excited about. Head uptown to shop over ...

Frostbite 5K at Kannapolis Branch YMCA

The FUN RUN is a one mile run starting at YMCA drive, running through Village Park onto Loop Rd and ...

Holiday Angels at Knight Gallery at Spirit Square

The 3rd Annual Holiday Angel Toy Drive, Fashion Shows and Pageant will be the ultimate 2018 holiday experience and will ...

Mini-Makers: Story Time + Craft

Look, listen, and make at the museum! Come with your child to hear "Llama Llama Holiday Drama" by Anna Dewdney ...

Outdoor Skating Rink at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Uptown Charlotte’s outdoor ice rink returns to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Perfect for a date night, a family ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: Ice Skating: $12 Ice Skating + Skate Rental: $16
  • Website: www.nascarhall.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Photos With Santa! at The Gaston Gazette

Join Us for Photos with Santa! Hosted by: The Gaston Gazette Photos by: James Lane Photography Saturday, December 15th 10:00am - ...

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 ...

Alligator Meet & Greet at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Did you know that American Alligators are listed as a threatened species? Come find out why and learn more about ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
  • Cost: Schiele Members: Free/ Non-Members: Included with museum admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours

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 ...

Spelling 2-5-5 at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Have you ever wanted to be a star? Simon’s a terrific speller, and now he has a chance to shine ...

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 ...

Reindeer Workshop at Small Hands Big Art

Inspired by the most famous reindeer of all, kids will create a 3D whimsical wall hanging that will spread yuletide ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Small Hands Big Art (South Charlotte) 8025 Ardrey Kell Rd., Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28277.
  • Cost: $45 / child, 10% sibling discount.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

2018 Regal Holiday Classics: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Starting December 1 - December 22, each Saturday, at 12pm local time enjoy one of these 4 traditional Holiday Classics ...

Holiday Pop-Up Shop with Ronald McDonald House

The Carolina Makers are coming back to SouthBound for a special Holiday Pop-Up Shop set up in The Music Yard! ...

Holidays at the Homesite at Charlotte Museum of History

Celebrate the holiday season with CMH! Join us to learn more about how the people of Charlotte have spent their ...

We Believe - Santa 5k at U.S. National Whitewater Center

The Santa 5k Trail Run is the place for every wannabe St. Nick to come out for a little pre-holiday ...

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 ...

Christmas in Hogsmeade at Cavendish Brewing Company

Cavendish Brewing will be celebrating the holidays this year in true Wizard style. This day will have activities for the ...

Create Your Own Nature Ornaments!

Come create ornaments that celebrate nature's beauty! There will be several options available from animal cutouts on tree cookies to ...

Handmade Holiday Market at Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company

We're BAAACKKK!!! We are hosting our two day popup market at 26 Acres on Dec 15th and 16th. Come shop ...

Santa Mouse Story Time Class 2 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

The Grinch Who-ville Workshop at Small Hands Big Art

Even the grumpiest Grinch couldn’t Bah Humbug this super fun workshop! Inspired by the new movie, we’ll travel to Whoville ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Small Hands Big Art (South Charlotte) 8025 Ardrey Kell Rd., Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28277.
  • Cost: $45 / child, 10% sibling discount.
  • 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 ...

Holiday Magic! at The Arboretum Shopping Center

Join us the second annual Holiday Magic at The Arboretum on Saturday December 15th from 2PM to 5PM! The holidays are ...

Holiday Ornament Workshop

Come craft your own fun and festive holiday ornaments with us! We'll provide the materials, and you provide your creative ...

Light Up Lowell Festival & Christmas Parade

2:00-5:30pm - Light Up Lowell Festival Vendors, music, food, kid’s activities, and lots of Christmas cheer! E. 1st Street (between Police Department ...

Tea with Mrs. Claus at North Carolina Museum of Dolls, Toys &Miniatures-Spencer Doll Museum

Mrs. Claus will pay a special visit to the Spencer Doll and Toy Museum on Saturday, December 15th, from 2pm-4pm. ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: North Carolina Museum of Dolls, Toys &Miniatures-Spencer Doll Museum 108 4th St, Spencer, North Carolina 28159.
  • Cost: The cost to attend is $28 for 1 Adult and 1 Child pair, $13 for each additional child or $15 for an additional adult.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

Weihnachtsmarkt

OMB is the place to gather with friends, drink fresh beer, shop for gifts and celebrate the holiday season! Friday, November ...

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 ...

Christmas Caroling with Seniors

Get your singing voices ready and come join us for some family fun while we sing Christmas carols to the ...

Spelling 2-5-5 at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Have you ever wanted to be a star? Simon’s a terrific speller, and now he has a chance to shine ...

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 ...

Christmas with the Kringles

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

The Grinch Who-ville Workshop at Small Hands Big Art

Even the grumpiest Grinch couldn’t Bah Humbug this super fun workshop! Inspired by the new movie, we’ll travel to Whoville ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Small Hands Big Art (South Charlotte) 8025 Ardrey Kell Rd., Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28277.
  • Cost: $45 / child, 10% sibling discount.
  • 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

Christmas Village at City of Belmont-Government

Come Downtown for our Annual Christmas Village Celebration. Festivities will include the Festival of Lights in Stowe Park and up ...

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 ...

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 ...

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! ...

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 ...

Teddy Bear Toss at Charlotte Checkers Vs. Hartford Wolf Pack

The Checkers’ annual Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Novant Health, will take place Saturday, Dec. 15, during the 6 p.m. ...

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 ...

Town Creek Under the Stars: Comet Watch at Town Creek Indian Mound NC Historic Site

Join us beneath one of the last great dark sky sites in the Piedmont of NC to catch a glimpse ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Town Creek Indian Mound NC Historic Site 509 Town Creek Mound Rd, Mount Gilead, North Carolina 27306.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

16December

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 ...

Flashback Cinema at Stone Theatres: Christmas Vacation

Don't miss your favorite classic Christmas films! Just in case you wanted to know: YES.."Die Hard" is a Christmas movie.

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 ...

Magical Morning: A Sensory-Friendly Santa Experince at The Nascar Hall of Fame

Every child deserves to experience the magic of Santa in a setting tailored to their needs. The NASCAR Hall of ...

Breakfast with Santa Claus at Legion Brewing SouthPark

On Dec. 16, Santa Claus is stopping by the Legion Brewing Taproom in SouthPark from for a special breakfast to ...

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa

Come join us at the Huntersville Recreation Center to decorate cookies, play games, and take pictures with Santa and Mrs. ...

Brunch with Santa at TPC Piper Glen

Santa's Brunch! Fun for the Whole Family, everyone gets a change to visit with Santa!

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 ...

Christmas at Greater Life at Greater Life Baptist Church

Our preschool children will be singing in the 11 AM service. Parents, grandparents, family, and friends please make plans to ...

Outdoor Skating Rink at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Uptown Charlotte’s outdoor ice rink returns to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Perfect for a date night, a family ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: Ice Skating: $12 Ice Skating + Skate Rental: $16
  • Website: www.nascarhall.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 ...

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 ...

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage at Ovens Auditorium

Everyone’s favorite holiday classic comes to life in the all-new touring production A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage! Join ...

Holiday Magic at NorthCross

Join us the second annual Holiday Magic at Northcross Shopping Center on Sunday December 16th from 2PM to 5PM! The holidays ...

Santa Claus is Coming to Town at Beech Mountain Ski Resort

Ho Ho Ho! Mr. and Mrs. Claus are flying into Beech Mountain to double check everyone's wish lists! Join us ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Beech Mountain Ski Resort 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC 28604.
  • Cost: This event is open to the public and lift tickets are not required.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Spelling 2-5-5 at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Have you ever wanted to be a star? Simon’s a terrific speller, and now he has a chance to shine ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ri Ra 5k Santa Run

Ri Ra is proud to sponsor Charlotte’s 1st and only ALL Santa race. Take a run, in the spirit of ...

Sensory-friendly performance of Spelling 255

This is the sensory-friendly performance of "Spelling 2-5-5. Have you ever wanted to be a star? Simon’s a terrific speller, ...

Spelling 2-5-5 at Children's Theatre of Charlotte (Sensory Friendly Performance)

Have you ever wanted to be a star? Simon’s a terrific speller, and now he has a chance to shine ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Annual Holiday Lights Run! at Omega Sports

Join Omega Sports and the Charlotte Running Club as we bring you our Annual Holiday Lights Run! The Festive Run(wear ...

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 ...

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage at Ovens Auditorium

Everyone’s favorite holiday classic comes to life in the all-new touring production A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage! Join ...

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 ...

17December

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 ...

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 ...

Nature Story Corner at Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center

Settle in and get comfortable as we take a journey of imagination. Unearth the untold narratives of nature through stories ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • 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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Outdoor Skating Rink at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Uptown Charlotte’s outdoor ice rink returns to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Perfect for a date night, a family ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: Ice Skating: $12 Ice Skating + Skate Rental: $16
  • Website: www.nascarhall.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 ...

18December

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Charlotte Children's Theater Satellite Classes

Charlotte Children's Theater offers creative drama classes with a playful introduction to performing, while learning theater concepts and terminology. There ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Huntersville Parks & Recreation PO Box 2879, 105 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28070.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

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 ...

Outdoor Skating Rink at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Uptown Charlotte’s outdoor ice rink returns to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Perfect for a date night, a family ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: Ice Skating: $12 Ice Skating + Skate Rental: $16
  • Website: www.nascarhall.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Decorating the Tree at Flour Power Kids Cooking Studio Rea Farms

Come on over for a fun morning making ornaments from food ingredients! We’ll be making Sand Doh Ornaments and Cinnamon ...

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 ...

19December

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 ...

Flashback Cinema at Stone Theatres: Christmas Vacation

Don't miss your favorite classic Christmas films! Just in case you wanted to know: YES.."Die Hard" is a Christmas movie.

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 ...

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* ...

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 ...

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, Classes

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

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 ...

Free Wednesday Evenings at The Mint Museum

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

GL Kids Christmas Party at Greater Life Baptist Church

We're taking the GL Kids to Jumpin' Jax in Lancaster, SC for our annual Christmas party. Permission slips will be ...

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 ...

Outdoor Skating Rink at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Uptown Charlotte’s outdoor ice rink returns to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Perfect for a date night, a family ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: Ice Skating: $12 Ice Skating + Skate Rental: $16
  • Website: www.nascarhall.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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

McDowell Campfire at McDowell Nature Preserve

Fire! S' mores! Fun! Friends! Get all of these at a McDowell Nature Preserve campfire. Meeting place will be at ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: McDowell Nature Preserve 15222 York Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28278.
  • 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 ...

Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Hornets Game: Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers.

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

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
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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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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* ...

Outdoor Skating Rink at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Uptown Charlotte’s outdoor ice rink returns to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Perfect for a date night, a family ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: Ice Skating: $12 Ice Skating + Skate Rental: $16
  • Website: www.nascarhall.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

Escort Your Little Elf Holiday Workshop at Small Hands Big Art

Accompany your child(ren) to paint & be-dazzle to their heart's content creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces that will surely rack up some ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Small Hands Big Art, 8025 Ardrey Kell Rd., Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: $35/child, 10% sibling discount.
  • 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

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 ...

Homeschool Christmas Caroling in Mint Hill

Come Christmas Caroling with us at The Traditions at Lawyers Glen on Cinnamon Circle (next to Lawyers Glen, off Lawyers ...

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 ...

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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