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30December

"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

Bug Lab at Discovery Place Science

For the first time in North America, see the world the bugs built at Discovery Place Science. Experience the immersive world ...

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: Die Hard

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 ...

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

Old Stone House Christmas

A celebration of Rowan's German Heritage mixing colonial and modern German traditions on the grounds of the Old Stone House. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Behind the Scenes at Reedy Creek

Join us at the Nature Center as we go behind the scenes in our exhibit hall. You will find out ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Winter Break Family Fun at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Winter is the perfect time for exploring the Park. Leafless trees make for more places to enjoy the views and ...

Sensory Storytime

Join us for this storytime filled with stories, songs, and activities specifically designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory ...

Carowinds WinterFest

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

Holidays at The Garden DSBG

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

Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway

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

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 ...

Family Feud at Beech Mountain Ski Resort

The Feud is on! Bring your family and friends to the Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom & Grill for a ...

31December

Bug Lab at Discovery Place Science

For the first time in North America, see the world the bugs built at Discovery Place Science. Experience the immersive world ...

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 ...

New Year's at Noon at Discovery Place Kids

Three, two, one…Happy New Year! The Museum will open at 9:00 a.m. this special Monday to ring in the New ...

Family Storytime

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

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 - 11:59 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 ...

Noon Year's Eve! at Myers Park

Come in early to celebrate the New Year with activities, games and a special countdown to noon!

Family Storytime: Noon Year's Eve

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

Noon Years Eve Storytime at South County Regional

Ring in the New Year with music, dance and stories galore! We'll count down to NOON to celebrate. This storytime ...

Noon Years Eve Storytime at South County Regional

Ring in the New Year with music, dance and stories galore! We'll count down to NOON to celebrate. This storytime ...

Family Storytime: Countdown to Noon

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

NYE Countdown to Noon at SAS Cupcakes

Is your little too little to stay up till midnight... well, let's ring in the New Year by Counting Down ...

Story Explorers: Noon Year's Eve!

Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more! Join our countdown to ...

Winter Wonderland at SouthPark

Relish the magic of the season at SouthPark's own Winter Wonderland, Charlotte's newest open-air ice skating rink and ultimate holiday ...

Winter Break Family Fun at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Winter is the perfect time for exploring the Park. Leafless trees make for more places to enjoy the views and ...

Happy Valley Church of the Redeemed New Year's Eve Mystery Dinner Theater Show

Join us for a brand new whodunnit! Happy Valley Church of the Redeemed has always been happy … well … ...

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 ...

New Year's Eve at WinterFest

This year, the holiday fun doesn’t stop when Christmas ends! Carowinds is offering a brand-new way to celebrate New Year’s ...

Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic

Hornets Game: Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic.

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 ...

Family New Years Eve Celebration at Beech Mountain Ski Resort

For the younger crowd, Beech Mountain Resort offers “Family Night” in the Lodge from 7 p.m. to midnight, free of ...

CLT New Year's Eve at Levine Avenue of the Arts

Ring in 2019 at the Queen City’s official New Year’s Eve celebration, CLT New Year’s Eve, Presented by Ally! This ...

01January

Bug Lab at Discovery Place Science

For the first time in North America, see the world the bugs built at Discovery Place Science. Experience the immersive world ...

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 ...

First Day Hike at Lake Norman State Park

Start the year off in the outdoors! Join a park ranger for a 1.5 mile hike through the forests of ...

New Years Day Commitment Run- Mooresville

Get the new year started off right and join Charlotte Running Company - Mooresville for a New Year's Day Commitment ...

First Footin' 2019

Enjoy the holiday’s pleasures a little too much? Stuffed to the gills from all those parties? Determined that this is ...

Girl of the Year 2019 Launch Event

Join us to celebrate the arrival of our newest Girl of the Year! Be the first to discover her story, ...

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

Tuesday Tot Time! at Winter Wonderland SouthPark

We want to make sure everyone has a great time with us so we've made it a little easier! Parents, ...

Family Storytime

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

Hair of the Dog Hike at DSBG

Kick off the New Year with a refreshing guided Garden hike on New Year’s Day! Bloody Marys and mimosas will be ...

New Years Day Free Soup Day at Free Range Brewing

Join us for our 4th Annual FREE Soup Day on New Years Day: January 1st, 2019! We just love starting off ...

Winter Wonderland at SouthPark

Relish the magic of the season at SouthPark's own Winter Wonderland, Charlotte's newest open-air ice skating rink and ultimate holiday ...

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

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 ...

02January

Bug Lab at Discovery Place Science

For the first time in North America, see the world the bugs built at Discovery Place Science. Experience the immersive world ...

Free child car seat checks at Matthews Police Station

Residents of Charlotte and surrounding communities can get their child car seats checked for free through the Safe Kids program. ...

Baby Storytime

Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, ...

Charlotte New Year's Day 5K

Charlotte’s New Year’s Day 5K -- a first for Charlotte-- invites the community to get the new year started on ...

Holiday Special: Board Games

Play your favorite board games with friends at the library.

Homeschool Rally Teen Edition: New Year Kickoff

Ready to start the New Year motivated and on track? Join us in exploring New Year traditions from countries around ...

Story Explorers: Castles

Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more!

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

Dungeons and Dragons For Teens

Participate in the Dungeons and Dragons role-playing board game that encourages cooperation, problem solving, letter and word recognition, and critical ...

STEAM 101: Art: Snow Art

Exercise your creativity and learn new skills in a group setting. Join us we explore different media and techniques to ...

Charlotte Hornets vs. Dallas Mavericks

Hornets Game: Charlotte Hornets vs. Dallas Mavericks.

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
03January

Bug Lab at Discovery Place Science

For the first time in North America, see the world the bugs built at Discovery Place Science. Experience the immersive world ...

Family Storytime at Huntersville Arts and Cultural Center

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

Tiny Tots Storytime

Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. This program is ...

Preschool Storytime: Listen and Move

Children and parents will participate in stories, songs and activities that build both gross and fine motor skills, which children ...

Story Garden: Homeschool edition

Listen to stories and extend your learning through a variety of hands-on gardening activities.

Into the Wild

Children will have fun engaging in the natural habitats of animals and earth science through outdoor exploration, fun experiements and ...

Cinnamon Spice Girls Book Club

Join us on the first Thursday of the month. This month we are reading: The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County ...

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

Family Storytime

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

04January

Bug Lab at Discovery Place Science

For the first time in North America, see the world the bugs built at Discovery Place Science. Experience the immersive world ...

Free Candy Friday - Come on in! at Candy Warehouse

The first Friday of every month, we give away free candy! If you've never been to Candy Warehouse, you are ...

  • 8:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Candy Warehouse (Charlotte, NC) 7020-A Reames Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Preschool Storytime: Listen and Move

Children and parents will participate in stories, songs and movement activities that build both gross and fine motor skills, which ...

Backyard Wilderness at Discovery Place Science

Explore the unexpected wonder of nature that is right under our noses in Backyard Wilderness in IMAX. Backyard Wilderness displays a ...

Backyard Wilderness at Discovery Place Science

Explore the unexpected wonder of nature that is right under our noses in Backyard Wilderness in IMAX. Backyard Wilderness displays a ...

Puppet Show: The Shadow Knows at Discovery Place Nature

Will we have an early spring? Is it time for spring to come or will we have six more weeks of ...

Kitchen (un)Confidential at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Dive into the deepest depths of our kitchen cabinets to use ingredients we have on hand to do some explosive ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Presents: Music with Holly

Join us for a one of a kind music and movement program that is a fusion of learning and listening ...

What's Glowing On at Discovery Place Science

Experience the worlds of hot light, cold light and things that glow in the dark! Test your knowledge in our ...

Seasonal Stargazing at Discovery Place Nature

Gaze up at the winter stars and constellations in this 15-minute guided tour of the night sky in the Discovery ...

Aboriginal Dot Art at Discovery Place Science

Celebrate Australia’s independence with aboriginal dot art painting. Learn more about this unique art form and then create a masterpiece ...

Science at The Stage at Discovery Place Science

The only thing you can expect is to be amazed Gather for a smorgasbord of science experiments, demonstrations and hands-on experiences. ...

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
05January

Latta Quest at Latta Plantation Nature Center

Need a reason to get outside this winter? Take part in Latta Quest! This weekly activity is designed to engage ...

  • 12:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Latta Plantation Nature Center 6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Bug Lab at Discovery Place Science

For the first time in North America, see the world the bugs built at Discovery Place Science. Experience the immersive world ...

A Sense of Place at Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve at Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve

Curious about when certain flowers bloom? When do we start hearing Spring Peeper frogs? When do the trees get their ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve 4601 Nevin Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28269.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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

Creating With Books

Listen to stories and extend learning through a variety of hands-on activities.

Family Storytime

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

The Vanishing Holiday: Twelfth Night-Origins and American Traditions

Ron Vinson, Executive Director of the Presbyterian Heritage Center in Montreat, NC, will discuss the origin and prominence of Twelfth ...

ASC Culture Blocks: Drums4Life

Join Drums4Life (D4L) drum circle to experience the spontaneous creation of music on a variety of drums and percussion instruments. ...

Listen & Move Storytime

Children and parents will participate in stories, songs and movement activities that build both gross and fine motor skills, which ...

Puppet Show: The Shadow Knows at Discovery Place Nature

Will we have an early spring? Is it time for spring to come or will we have six more weeks of ...

Reading Buddies

If you are between the ages of 5-11, increase your reading confidence, fluency and comprehension by reading aloud with a ...

Art Club: Vision Board Party

Exercise your creativity and visualize your goals for 2019. Join us for an afternoon of vision, purpose and planning as ...

Seasonal Stargazing at Discovery Place Nature

Gaze up at the winter stars and constellations in this 15-minute guided tour of the night sky in the Discovery ...

What's Glowing On at Discovery Place Science

Experience the worlds of hot light, cold light and things that glow in the dark! Test your knowledge in our ...

Story Explorers

Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more!

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 ...

Town Creek Under the Stars - Return of Wintermaker

Join us for an evening beneath one of the last great dark sky sites in the North Carolina piedmont! The ...

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