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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

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: Family Fun

Charlotte Christmas Village: A New Queen City Tradition

Charlotte Christmas Village, is a quaint European-inspired Christmas Market in Uptown Charlotte. ​ Admission is free! ​ The village will be open: Thanksgiving 11 am ...

Black & Blue Blaze Tailgate at Blue Blaze Brewing

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

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

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

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012.
  • Website: www.dsbg.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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: Family Fun

Charlotte Christmas Village: A New Queen City Tradition

Charlotte Christmas Village, is a quaint European-inspired Christmas Market in Uptown Charlotte. ​ Admission is free! ​ The village will be open: Thanksgiving 11 am ...

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

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

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012.
  • Website: www.dsbg.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

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: Family Fun

Charlotte Christmas Village: A New Queen City Tradition

Charlotte Christmas Village, is a quaint European-inspired Christmas Market in Uptown Charlotte. ​ Admission is free! ​ The village will be open: Thanksgiving 11 am ...

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

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

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.

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

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: Family Fun

Holidays at The Garden DSBG

Holidays at the Garden is bigger and better than ever! You’ll discover new displays, more lights than ever before and ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012.
  • Website: www.dsbg.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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
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 ...

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

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: Family Fun

Charlotte Christmas Village: A New Queen City Tradition

Charlotte Christmas Village, is a quaint European-inspired Christmas Market in Uptown Charlotte. ​ Admission is free! ​ The village will be open: Thanksgiving 11 am ...

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

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

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012.
  • Website: www.dsbg.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Traditions at Lawyers Glen, Cinnamon Cir, Mint Hill, NC 28227.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Speedway Christmas has returned to Charlotte Motor Speedway, and it’s bigger and better than ever! The ninth edition of Charlotte’s ...

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 ...

21December

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. ...

Letters To Santa

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

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 ...

Mother's Morning Out at First Baptist Church of Cornelius

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

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

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

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: Family Fun

Charlotte Christmas Village: A New Queen City Tradition

Charlotte Christmas Village, is a quaint European-inspired Christmas Market in Uptown Charlotte. ​ Admission is free! ​ The village will be open: Thanksgiving 11 am ...

Where do all the Animals Go? at McDowell Nature Preserve

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

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

Now Showing: Wizard of Oz

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

Santa's Workshop at Blakeney

Visit Santa's brand new workshop on the Village Green at Blakeney Shopping Center this holiday season for portraits with Santa ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Blakeney Shopping Centers, 9839 Rea Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 pm -  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

The Nutcracker at Belk Theater

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

Christmas with the Kringles

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

  • 3:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Millstone Creek Orchards | Ramseur, NC 506 Parks Crossrds Church Rd, Ramseur, North Carolina 27316.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The POLAR Express™ Train Ride at N.C. Transportation Museum

The Polar Express Train Ride in Spencer, North Carolina, rolls out on select evenings between November 16 and December 22, ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: N.C. Transportation Museum 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, North Carolina 28159.
  • Cost: Standard tickets are $38 each for adults and $32 each for children 2-12. Deluxe tickets are $48 each for adults and $42 each for children 2-12.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tree Elves Holiday Tree Lot: Charlotte at Winter Wonderland SouthPark

We’re breaking out our elf ears for the holiday season again and that means it is time to bring back ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Winter Wonderland SouthPark 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carowinds WinterFest

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

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Carowinds 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012.
  • Website: www.dsbg.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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

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

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Carowinds 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Craft Camp FAM JAM at Small Hands Big Art

If you love holiday crafting with your kids but not vacuuming glitter out of the carpet or scraping hot glue ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Small Hands Big Art (South Charlotte) 8025 Ardrey Kell Rd., Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28277.
  • Cost: $35 / per crafting family member.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Speedway Christmas has returned to Charlotte Motor Speedway, and it’s bigger and better than ever! The ninth edition of Charlotte’s ...

Winter Solstice Hike and Fire Celebration

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

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

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. Detroit Pistons

Hornets Game: Charlotte Hornets vs. Detroit Pistons.

Santa Comes to Winter Wonderland

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

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Winter Wonderland SouthPark 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Special Populations Dance

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

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Adult Recreation Center 519 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28052.
  • Cost: $3/person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte's Symphony Magic of Christmas

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

The Nutcracker at Belk Theater

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

22December

"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

"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

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. ...

Letters To Santa

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

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 ...

Santa Hustle & Kids Dash North Carolina

Put the run in Pa-run Pum Pum Pum! The Santa Hustle 5K and half marathon are coming soon! You don’t ...

Breakfast with Santa at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Santa Claus is coming to town, and he's making a pit stop at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for the ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: Tickets are $25 per adult and $22 per child, ages 2 to 10. Children under 2 are free. Advance ticket purchase is required; tickets will not be sold at the door.
  • Website: holidaysatthehall.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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: Family Fun

Breakfast with Santa at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Santa Claus is coming to town, and he is making a pit stop at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame 400 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202.
  • Cost: Tickets are $25 per adult and $22 per child ages 2 to 10. Children under 2 are free. Advance ticket purchase is required; tickets will not be sold at the door.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Gingerbread House Class at SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney

Remember that one time you decided to make Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses at home? Sounds messy... lets stick with having ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am 
  • 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

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 N Candyland (Ms. Claus) at Victory Lane Indoor Karting

The Christmas N Candyland Tour is coming to Charlotte, NC this December. Every Sunday guests can expect the "Ultimate Christmas ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Victory Lane Indoor Karting 2330 Tipton Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2018 Regal Holiday Classics: Elf

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

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Regal Cinemas, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: $5 per ticket per movie. $15 for four movies.
  • Website: www.regmovies.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Deck the Halls with Hops & Barley

Join Blue Blaze Brewing in decking the halls! Gather your friends and family to celebrate the holiday season in true ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Blue Blaze Brewing 528 S Turner Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Winter Wonderland at The Press Box Bar & Grill

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas! We are transforming the Press Box into a Winter Wonderland. Join us December ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Press Box Bar & Grill 9609 North Tryon Street #A, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262.
  • Cost: This event is free for parents and their kids
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2018 Queen City X-Mas Expo at The Carole Hoefener Center

Free Santa Pictures, Free gift wrap, Toy Giveaway, Ornament Decoration, Vendors, Food, Kids activities, bounce house, entertainment, surprises and more...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Carole Hoefener Center, 615 E 6th St, Charlotte, NC 28202.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Queen City Candy Cane Hunt at The Carole Hoefener Center

First ever Queen City Candy Cane Hunt! Santa approved.

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Carole Hoefener Center, 615 E 6th St, Charlotte, NC 28202.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa's Workshop at Blakeney

Visit Santa's brand new workshop on the Village Green at Blakeney Shopping Center this holiday season for portraits with Santa ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Blakeney Shopping Centers, 9839 Rea Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Craft Camp / Drop Off 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" ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Small Hands Big Art (South Charlotte) 8025 Ardrey Kell Rd., Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28277.
  • Cost: $35 / per crafting family member.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carowinds WinterFest

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

  • 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Carowinds 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Elite Skating Academy Ice Show at Winter Wonderland SouthPark

The Elite Skating Academy of NC joins us this Saturday, December 22 at 2 pm to put on a ice ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Winter Wonderland SouthPark 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Charlotte's Symphony Magic of Christmas

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

Christmas with the Kringles

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

  • 3:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Millstone Creek Orchards | Ramseur, NC 506 Parks Crossrds Church Rd, Ramseur, North Carolina 27316.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Craft Camp / Drop Off 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" ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Small Hands Big Art (South Charlotte) 8025 Ardrey Kell Rd., Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28277.
  • Cost: $35 / per crafting family member.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The POLAR Express™ Train Ride at N.C. Transportation Museum

The Polar Express Train Ride in Spencer, North Carolina, rolls out on select evenings between November 16 and December 22, ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: N.C. Transportation Museum 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, North Carolina 28159.
  • Cost: Standard tickets are $38 each for adults and $32 each for children 2-12. Deluxe tickets are $48 each for adults and $42 each for children 2-12.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012.
  • Website: www.dsbg.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Ray of Hope Christmas Party at Waxhaw's Ray of Hope Community Outreach

Our sixth annual Christmas Outreach Party! It will take place at the Waxhaw American Legion at 5 pm on Saturday, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Waxhaw's Ray of Hope Community Outreach 615 W South Main St, Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Speedway Christmas has returned to Charlotte Motor Speedway, and it’s bigger and better than ever! The ninth edition of Charlotte’s ...

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 ...

Unicorn Festival at Extreme Ice Center

Have you seen this??! SAVE THE DATE. We are having a Unicorn Festival!! Come in Costume!! We will have Face-painters and give-a-ways ...

  • 7:20 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Extreme Ice Center 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Rd, Indian Trail, North Carolina 28079.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte's Symphony Magic of Christmas

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

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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 ...

Flashback Cinema at Stone Theatres: It's a wonderful life

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

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 ...

Breakfast with Santa at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Santa Claus is coming to town, and he's making a pit stop at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for the ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: Tickets are $25 per adult and $22 per child, ages 2 to 10. Children under 2 are free. Advance ticket purchase is required; tickets will not be sold at the door.
  • Website: holidaysatthehall.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Breakfast with Santa at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Santa Claus is coming to town, and he is making a pit stop at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame 400 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202.
  • Cost: Tickets are $25 per adult and $22 per child ages 2 to 10. Children under 2 are free. Advance ticket purchase is required; tickets will not be sold at the door.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte Christmas Village: A New Queen City Tradition

Charlotte Christmas Village, is a quaint European-inspired Christmas Market in Uptown Charlotte. ​ Admission is free! ​ The village will be open: Thanksgiving 11 am ...

Santa's Workshop at Blakeney

Visit Santa's brand new workshop on the Village Green at Blakeney Shopping Center this holiday season for portraits with Santa ...

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

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

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

  • 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: Family Fun

Black & Blue Blaze Tailgate at Blue Blaze Brewing

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

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

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 ...

Charlotte's Symphony Magic of Christmas

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

Santa Comes to Winter Wonderland

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

  • 3:15 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Winter Wonderland SouthPark 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas with the Kringles

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

  • 3:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Millstone Creek Orchards | Ramseur, NC 506 Parks Crossrds Church Rd, Ramseur, North Carolina 27316.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carowinds WinterFest

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

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Carowinds 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holidays at The Garden DSBG

Holidays at the Garden is bigger and better than ever! You’ll discover new displays, more lights than ever before and ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012.
  • Website: www.dsbg.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Charlotte's Symphony Magic of Christmas

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

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