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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: 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

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

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: 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

Weihnachtsmarkt

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

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery 4150 Yancey Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217.
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  5:45 pm 
  • Location: SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney 9941 Rea Rd, Ste C, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277.
  • Cost: Just $9 per child.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: 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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios: Charlotte Quail Corners 8438 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210.
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Central Auditorium - 219 E. North St., Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Admission is free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Resident Culture Brewing Company 2101 Central Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina 28205.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Treehouse Vineyards 301 Bay St, Monroe, North Carolina 28112.
  • Cost: $40 General Admission/ $35 Wine Club Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events
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: Holiday Events

"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: Holiday Events

Downtown’s Holiday Light Spectacular at Mooresville

An orchestrated light show that includes over 150,000 lights set to music. Begins November 27 and runs nightly through late ...

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Romare Bearden Park 300 S Church St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Uptown Flea 700 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.
  • Cost: Entry fee: $1
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: 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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord) 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, North Carolina 28027
  • 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 ...

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: 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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Charlotte Museum of History 3500 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, North Carolina 28214.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 12:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Blakeney Shopping Centers, 9839 Rea Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Cavendish Brewing Company 207 N Chester St, Gastonia, North Carolina 28052.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company 7285 Westwinds Boulevard Northwest, Concord, NC 28027.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: 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: 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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Arboretum Shopping Center 8008 Providence Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: 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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery 4150 Yancey Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Capture the Magic at Promenade On Providence

Capture the Magic this holiday season with Santa at Promenade on Providence. Enjoy carriage rides around the shopping center and ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Promenade On Providence 10822 Providence Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Christmas Caroling with Seniors

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

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 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: 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

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 ...

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. ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Huntersville Parks & Recreation PO Box 2879, 105 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28070.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Brunch with Santa at TPC Piper Glen

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

  • 10:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: TPC Piper Glen 4300 Piper Glen Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277.
  • 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 ...

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: 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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Blakeney Shopping Centers, 9839 Rea Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord) 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, North Carolina 28027
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Ovens Auditorium 2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28205.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: NorthCross Shopping Center 9709 Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: 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 ...

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, ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Children's Theatre of Charlotte 300 E. Seventh St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202.
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Ovens Auditorium 2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28205.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord) 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, North Carolina 28027
  • 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 ...

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

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: 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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord) 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, North Carolina 28027
  • 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 ...

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

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: 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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord) 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, North Carolina 28027
  • 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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Greater Life Kids 17025 Lancaster Hwy,, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: 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 ...

20December

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: 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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord) 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, North Carolina 28027
  • 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 ...

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: 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

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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