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December 8

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 ...

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 ...

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 the Elves at Old Rock Cafe

Join Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves for a magical Christmas breakfast at Old Rock Café before Santa on the Chimney. ...

Harris YMCA Reindeer Romp

A fun, healthy event for the whole family that can become your favorite holiday tradition! Decorate your stroller or find ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: Harris YMCA, 5900 Quail Hollow Road, Charlotte, NC.
  • Cost: Kids Fun Run: FREE for participants 5 years and under.
  • Website: www.ymcacharlotte.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Huntersville Half Marathon and Huntersville Holiday 5k

The half marathon made for the runner by the runner. A kid friendly event!

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Huntersville Half Marathon 16620 Cranlyn Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Christmas Craft Fair at Gastonia Farmers Market

The Gastonia Farmers Market has gathered a great variety of artisans and crafters for you this year! On top of ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Gastonia Farmers Market 410 E. Long Avenue, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Club Bug at Discovery Place Science

Celebrate the opening of Bug Lab with incredible insect activities throughout the Museum. - Turn yourself into an insect by making ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Discovery Place Science 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cookies with Santa at Selwyn United Methodist Church

Gift wrapping, crafts, cookies, Santa, and an opportunity for photo's with Santa are available.

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 3100 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: selwynumc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Ho Ho Ho & Mistletoe at Flour Power Kids Cooking Studio Rea Farms

Let’s hope our awesome Gingerbread Men don’t run away at class today! We’ll also be making Marching Marshmallow Men and ...

Penland Tree Farm Fun

We are a choose and cut tree farm. We provide saws. Fresh cut Fraser Firs, Wreaths, Bows, and Tree Stands ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 6457 Campbell Rd. York, SC.
  • Cost: Cash or Check (Tree Prices $40 and up).
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Trees for Wildlife at Wing Haven

Celebrate the season in true Clarkson tradition by creating edible ornaments for wildlife, crafting take-home ornaments, taking in a holiday ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Wing Haven 260 Ridgewood Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina 28209.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Small Hands Big Art Fort Mill Grand Opening!

Join us Sat., Dec. 8th to celebrate the GRAND OPENING of the Small Hands Big Art FORT MILL studio! The stunning ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: small hands big art (Fort Mill) 1365 Broadcloth St., Suite 105, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

York County Holiday Expo

Christmas is a time for shopping and fun! Visit local crafters and vendors showcasing their unique products and services. Area ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Conference Center at 375 Star Light Drive in Fort Mill., SC.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Young vendors holiday market at The Worship Movement

The Worship Movement is happy to host this wonderful event! "This is a young vendors market where the vendors are kids ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: The Worship Movement 209 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday DIY Ornaments at Gaston County Parks & Recreation

Have a favorite book that is tattered and worn that you want to hold on to as a keepsake? Bring ...

  • 10:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Builders & Creators at Bessemer City 207 N 12th St, Bessemer City, North Carolina 28016.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Let it Snow Sisters Story Time at SAS Cupcakes

Let it Gooo... and Snow with this fun filled Winter Story Time!! • Cupcakes Frosting • Story Reading • Meet & Greet with ...

  • 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 ...

Santa on the Chimney at Chimney Rock State Park

There’s no way Santa could make it down so many chimneys without practice. What better place to prepare for his ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 431 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720 GPS: 35.432163, -82.249549.
  • Cost: Included with Park Admission.
  • Website: www.chimneyrockpark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 300 E. Seventh St, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Tickets start at $12
  • Website: www.ctcharlotte.org
  • Category: Family Fun

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Back by popular demand is Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s most-popular show of all time! The Herdmans are ready to wreak ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 300 E. Seventh St, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Tickets start at $15
  • Website: www.ctcharlotte.org
  • Category: Family Fun

2018 Regal Holiday Classics: A Christmas Story

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

Cookie Family Story Time at Mt. Holly Branch Library

Listen to cookie themed stories and decorate your own cookie with us.

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Mt. Holly Branch Library 245 W Catawba Ave, Mount Holly, NC 28120.
  • Cost: Free event for children and families.
  • 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 ...

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

Sing-along with Santa at Charlotte Academy of Music

Join us on December 8th for a festive event that has quickly become a CAM favorite, our Sing-along with Santa! ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Charlotte Academy of Music 15040 Idlewild Rd, Matthews, North Carolina 28104.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

1890's Historic Christmas Village at Gaston County Parks & Recreation

Gaston County Parks and Recreation will host the 11th Annual 1890’s Heritage Village Christmas, a celebration of what Christmas was ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Gaston County Parks & Recreation 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, North Carolina 28034.
  • 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

Clara’s Trip at Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Clara LeBlanc trips at a holiday party and is whisked off to the hospital to learn that her ankle is ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:45 pm 
  • Location: Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Zone 1 (includes Stage Seating for Lingua): $110 Zone 2: $100 Zone 3: $90
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Colonial Christmas and Candlelighting at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Celebrate Christmas on the Carolina Frontier. Join in the “Procession of the Yule Log”, decorating with greenery, early American carols, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
  • Cost: Members: Free Non-Members: Included with museum admission.
  • 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 ...

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: Family Fun

McDowell Campfire

Cozy up by the campfire behind McDowell Nature Center. Share stories, learn new skills and practice fire safety all while ...

  • 2:30 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: McDowell Nature Preserve 15222 York Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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

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

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 300 E. Seventh St, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Tickets start at $12
  • Website: www.ctcharlotte.org
  • Category: Family Fun

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Back by popular demand is Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s most-popular show of all time! The Herdmans are ready to wreak ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 300 E. Seventh St, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Tickets start at $15
  • Website: www.ctcharlotte.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Winter Backyard Birds at Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center

Curious about what birds you are seeing in your backyard and/or how you can you can encourage more to join ...

  • 3:00 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: 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

Ceramic Gingerbread House Workshop at Small Hands Big Art

In this collaborative workshop you will work together to create a one-of-a-kind ceramic gingerbread house that will become a cherished ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Small Hands Big Art, 8025 Ardrey Kell Rd., Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: $50 / per house. Typically 1 adult + up to 2 children, or 2 adults + 1 child, can work comfortably on building a single gingerbread house. Any more than that, we recommend you build two houses.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas in the Park at Stallings Parks and Recreation

Santa comes to Stallings Municipal Park on December 8th!

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Stallings Park 340 Stallings Rd, Stallings, North Carolina 28104.
  • 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

4th Annual Christmas Enchantment in the Garden

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  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Mount Holly Community Garden 126 N Main St, Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120.
  • 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 ...

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 ...

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

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! ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Lake Norman, NC.
  • Cost: FREE EVENT! REGISTER YOUR BOAT TODAY!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

80th Annual Kannapolis Christmas Parade

December 8 - The 80th Annual Kannapolis Christmas Parade presented by Cannon Pharmacy begins at 6 p.m. This special night ...

Candlelight Christmas Tour at Historic Latta Plantation

Experience Christmas by Candlelight at Historic Latta Plantation! For two very special evenings, we're offering holiday themed tours throughout the ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Latta Plantation 5225 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Festival of Lights Celebration at Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios: Charlotte Quail Corners

Join us in celebrating the Festival of Lights with an evening of traditional foods and activities. Join us for Homemade ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios: Charlotte Quail Corners 8438 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210.
  • Cost: $39/child. Dinner and all supplies included.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Old Fashion Christmas Tea at Historic Latta Plantation

Celebrate Christmas in Mecklenburg’s oldest log cabin! Learn about 19th century Christmas traditions, enjoy hot tea and sweet treats, and ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078
  • Cost: $30 per pair ($10 for additional guests.)
  • Website: www.lattaplantation.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 ...

Clara’s Trip at Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Clara LeBlanc trips at a holiday party and is whisked off to the hospital to learn that her ankle is ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:45 pm 
  • Location: Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Zone 1 (includes Stage Seating for Lingua): $110 Zone 2: $100 Zone 3: $90
  • 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 ...

Tosco Music Holiday Party at McGlohon Theater

Come celebrate the season with a Saturday night of great music and song! Like last year, we’re returning to the ...

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