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05/08 Carolina Clay Matters Spring Pottery Festival

Carolina Clay Matters Spring Pottery Festival. May 8, 2021. We are live with Covid safety provisions ...

Category:Summer Festivals

May 8th, 2021.
Hours: 10:00 a.m.
Free.
8300 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC
06/01 - 08/31 - ​All Aboard for Summer Savings!

Kids Under 12 Ride for Half Off Every Day Make memories and save money when you take the kids on ...

Category:Summer Fun

Kids Under 12 Ride for Half Off Every Day
07/11  -  7-Eleven Day - FREE small Slurpee

Head to your local 7-Eleven from 11:00am - 7:00pm to receive your free small Slurpee!! Check out the ...

Category:Summer Deals

July 11
10/03 - 11/22 -  Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of ...

Category:Fall Festivals

Saturdays & Sundays
Hours: 9:30 AM ~ 5:30 PM October 3 ~ November 22, 2026 Rain or...
FREE Parking ~ No Pets Please
16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
10/30 - 11/15 - Frankenstein  at Theatre Charlotte

Mary Shelley’s revolutionary horror classic is shocked to life in Nick Dear’s thrilling adaptation. ...

Category:Halloween Theme Events

October 30 - November 15, 2026
Hours: Fri, Oct 30th, 2026 at 7:30 pm Sat, Oct 31st, 2026 a...
Adult - $39.50 Senior (62+) - $33.50 Student - $24
Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road,, Charlotte, NC, 28207
100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte

The 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte, Inc., (The 100) improves the quality of life for the communi ...

Category:Mentoring

740 W 5th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte

The 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte, Inc., (The 100) improves the quality of life for the communi ...

Category:Scholarship Opportunities

740 W 5th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
11/06 - 01/03 - The polar Express with the Great Smoky Mountains

The Polar Express ™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is back this season! The 1¼ hour round-t ...

Category:Holiday Rides

November 6th - January 3rd
Hours: See website for Hours and details
Starting at $33.52
45 Mitchell St, Bryson City, NC, 28713
11/06 - 01/15 -  Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

Pirate Christmas Opening weekend begins November 6th. Christmas is coming earlier than usual to ...

Category:Holiday Events

November 6 - mid January
Hours: Pirates Christmas runs 5pm - 10pm every night
Adults: $19, Kids/Seniors: $14 ; General Admission:$12
10001 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill, SC, 29707
11/08-12/24 -  Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

Santa’s magical arrival, the tree lighting on November 1st and seasonal treats! plus, get a free bas ...

Category:Holiday Events

November 1st - December 24th
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Free.
Two locations in the Charlotte area
11/1-12/31 Christmas Cabin at OpenTab

Where Christmas Magic Comes to Life! Christmas is coming to the cabin. Come experience the magic! ...

Category:Holiday Events

Nov 1st to Dec31st
OpenTap, 5010 Carmel Center Drive, Charlotte, NC
11/11 - 11/22 - Southern Christmas Show

What do you get when you combine an Olde Town filled with charming shops, festive music, smiling fac ...

Category:Holiday Shopping Events

November 11-22, 2026
Hours: WED, NOV 11 • VETERANS DAY 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM THU-SAT ...
$20 through Nov. 10, 2026. Prices increase to the full ...
The Park Expo and Conference Center: 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC, 28205
11/13 - 01/03 -  Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum

Asheville’s Brightest Holiday Tradition! Winter Lights is a walk-through holiday spectacular featuri ...

Category:Seasonal Day Trips

November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Hours: 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. Nightly
Age: All ages.
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, 28806
11/13 - 12/30  -  Celebration of Lights at City of Kannapolis Village Park

Enjoy thousands of twinkling lights, rides on the Winterland Express, visits with Santa and more at ...

Category:Holiday Events

November 13 – December 30
Hours: 6:00 p.m
Train Tickets are on sale now - online
City of Kannapolis Village Park 700 W C St, Kannapolis, NC, 28081
11/13 -12/30 - Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights

The Celebration of Lights includes thousands and thousands of Christmas lights. Ride the Winterland ...

Category:Holiday Lights and Displays

Every evening from November 13th to December 30th
Hours: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Tickets are now on sale for the Celebration of Lights- ...
700 West C St, Kannapolis, NC, 28081
11/15 - 01/11 - NC Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphiteatre

Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre is a vibrant outdoor shed playing host to some of the biggest touring ...

Category:Seasonal Day Trips

November 21st - January 10th
Hours: Open daily, 6–10 PM* (Closed Christmas Day)
Age: All ages
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, North Carolina, 2751
11/15 - Santa Borders and Mrs. Grammie Claus at Common Market South End

The countdown to Christmas joy is ON! Our very first event is quickly approaching, and we couldn’t ...

Category:Holiday Events

Sunday, November 15, 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
FREE
235 W Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28203
11/17 - Carolina Panthers & Charlotte FC to Host Annual Tree Lighting Festival at Bank of America Stadium

Join the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC for the 13th annual Tree Lighting presented by Belk at B ...

Category:Holiday Events

Tuesday, Nov. 17th
Hours: Gates Open - 5:30 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony - 6:30 p....
FREE
Outside of Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC, 28202
11/18 - 02/15 - Winter Trail at Whitewater Center

Play in the woods surrounding the Canyon following an illuminated trail featuring suspension bridges ...

Category:Holiday Events

November 14th - February 13th
Hours: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
No Activity Pass required. Check the Daily Activity Sch...
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC, 28214
11/20 -  Christmas Tree Lighting at Town of Weddington

Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style! Join us on Weddington’s Tree Lighting & Holiday C ...

Category:Holiday Lights and Displays

November 20th
Hours: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FREE
Town of Weddington 1924 Weddington Rd, Weddington, NC, 28104
11/20 - 29th Annual Concord Tree Lighting Ceremony

Kick off the holidays and celebrate the season in charming Downtown Concord, NC during the 29th Annu ...

Category:Holiday Events

Friday November 20th
Hours: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Free
Union Street North Concord,, Concord, NC, 28025
11/20- 01/03 -  Speedway Christmas & Christmas Village

The Southeast’s largest drive-thru holiday light show features more than 5 million lights on a four- ...

Category:Holiday Lights and Displays

Friday, November 20, 2026 - Sunday, January 3, 2027
Hours: 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
General Admission Mon-Tue-Wed $46, General Admission Th...
Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, NC, 28027
11/21 & 11/22 - Christmas in Monroe weekend celebration

For 2026, the City is bringing the Christmas Tree Lighting and the Monroe Christmas Parade together ...

Category:Holiday Parades

November 21 with the Christmas Tree Lighting and Novem...
Hours: Christmas Tree Lighting 7:00 PM and Monroe Christmas Pa...
FREE
Historic Downtown Monroe, Monroe, NC, 28112
11/21 -  Bright Holiday Tree Lighting at  Blakeney Town Center!

The countdown is on, and we can’t wait to light up the season at Blakeney Town Center! Join us for ...

Category:Holiday Events

Saturday, November 21
Hours: 3–6 PM
FREE
9870 Rea Rd,, Charlotte, NC, 28277
11/21 - 01/10 - Ice Skating at Camp North End

Join us as we transform a corner of Camp North End into Camp North Pole for the holiday season with ...

Category:Holiday Events

November 21, 2026 - January 10, 2027
Hours: Regular Hours Monday - Thursday: 4 PM - 9 PM Friday: 4 ...
General Admission: $18 per person. Ages 10 and under: ...
Ford Factory at Camp North End 400 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC, 28206
11/21 - 01/10 - Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village

Tis’ the season to lace up your skates and glide into the holiday spirit at Birkdale on Ice! For ...

Category:Holiday Events

November 21 – January 10
Hours: Hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 3PM - 10PM Saturda...
Tickets are $18 for a 75 minute skate session.
Birkdale Commons Pkwy & Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville,, NC, 28078
11/21 - Concord Christmas Parade

The annual Concord Christmas Parade is one of the oldest and continuously running Christmas parades ...

Category:Holiday Events

Saturday, November 21st
Hours: 2:30 PM
FREE
Intersection of Church Street N and Lake Concord Road,, Concord, NC, 28025
11/21 - Holiday Magic at Rea Farms

Free photos with Santa | Visit with Mickey & Minnie | Characters from Frozen & more | Club Cool | Co ...

Category:Santa Sightings

Saturday, November 21, 2026
Hours: 4:00 PM 8:00 PM
Free to attend.
Sandy Rock Pl, Charlotte, NC, 28277
11/21 - Home Depot Kids Workshop: Christmas Car Ornament

Free in store Kids workshop Join Us at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies La ...

Category:Holiday Arts and Crafts

November 21st
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free.
Participating Locations, Charlotte, NC
11/21 - The Lighting of Birkdale Village at Birkdale Village

Get in the holiday spirit with festive music, holiday performances and activities for the whole fami ...

Category:Holiday Events

Saturday, November 21st
Hours: Starting at 2PM
Parking Information: Guests may park in any of our free...
8712 Lindholm Drive, Ste. 206,, Huntersville, NC, 28078
11/21 - Tree Lighting Activities at The Town of Waxhaw

Join us for an afternoon of festive fun before the tree lighting begins! Event Highlights: P ...

Category:Holiday Events

Saturday, Nov. 21
Hours: Pre-Tree Lighting Activities: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tree & ...
FREE
Downtown Park - 301 Givens Street, Waxhaw, NC, 28173
11/24 -  82nd Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade

The 82nd Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade will be held on Tuesday November 24, 2026 at 3:00pm alo ...

Category:Holiday Parades

November 24, 2026
Hours: 3:00pm
FREE
Main Street in Downtown Mooresville, Mooresville, NC, 28115
11/25 - 80th Annual Thanksgiving Eve Parade 2026

The Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade returns to light up the night on Tryon Street once again t ...

Category:Thanksgiving Events

Wednesday, November 25
Hours: 5:45 p.m
FREE - Vip Seating $40
Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
11/26 -  Charlotte South Park Turkey Trot

Celebrated as one of the 20 Best Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots in America, the Turkey Trot is a Char ...

Category:Thanksgiving Events

Nov 26th
Hours: 8K: 9:00 a.m./ 5K: 8:20 a.m./ 1 Mile: 8:00 a.m. / Virtu...
Range from $35 - $55
4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28211
11/26 - 01/04 - Light the Knights Festival

Enjoy ice skating, snow tubing, shopping, holiday treats, tens of thousands of lights, decor, and mo ...

Category:Holiday Events

Experience the magic Selected nights from November 25t...
Hours: varies
$12 admission plus tax, $40 Activity Pass + Tax | Ticke...
324 S. Mint St, Charlotte, NC, 28226
11/26 - Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K

Kick off your Thanksgiving with a fun, family-friendly tradition that brings our community together ...

Category:Thanksgiving Events

Thu November 26, 2026
Hours: All race participants should arrive at 8am. The Kids Fu...
$45 | Kids Run $15
The Christian Mission 919 N. Main Street Mooresville, Mooresville, NC, 28115
11/27 - 01/03 - WinterFest at Carowinds

A Winter Wonderland of Holiday Fun Step into a world of holiday fun during WinterFest at Carowind ...

Category:Holiday Events

Select Dates, Nov 27 - Jan 3, 2027
Hours: 11 AM to 7 PM
Regular: $49.99 - JR/SR: $32.99
14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28273
11/27-12/20 - OMB Christmas Market at LoSo and Ballantyne

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! OMB’s Annual Christmas Market is back and better than ever ...

Category:Santa Sightings

Christmas Market Dates: Weekend 1: November 27th - Nove...
Hours: 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
FREE admission
Both Locations LOSO and Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC
11/28 -  Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Town of China Grove

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Kick off the holiday season with the Town of China Grove at our a ...

Category:Holiday Lights and Displays

November 28th
Hours: 5:30 PM
FREE
180 N Main Street, Town of China Grove, NC, 28023
11/28 -  Shop Small Saturday SouthEnd

Shop Small Saturday with over 120 small business vendors popping up on Camden Road, at the South End ...

Category:Holiday Shopping Events

November 28
Hours: 11 am - 5 pm
FREE - Spend $10 at 5 different vendors or local shops ...
1708 Camden Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28203
11/28 - 12/30 - Holidays at the Garden

Experience the most magical season of the year at Holidays at the Garden! Starting November 28, Dani ...

Category:Santa Sightings

Select a date for your visit: November 28th - December ...
Hours: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Any Night Ticket $33.00 Weekend Child $25.00 Weekend Ad...
6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC, 28012
11/28 - 14th Annual Light Up Cornelius

Each year, thousands of people join us for our annual tree lighting in Downtown Cornelius. Attend ...

Category:Santa Sightings

November 28th
Hours: 4-7 p.m.
FREE
21445 Catawba Ave,, Cornelius, NC, 28031
11/28 - Small Business Saturday Holiday Trail

Small Business Saturday Holiday Trail is BACK in Downtown Concord! This year, we’re bringing ba ...

Category:Holiday Events

Saturday, November 28
Hours: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
FREE
Downtown Concord, Concord, NC, allens@concordnc.gov
11/29 Christmas Extravaganza at Dale F. Halton Theater

Celebrate the season with the 15th Annual Christmas Extravaganza presented by the Charlote Civic Orc ...

Category:Holiday Shows and Concerts

November 29th
Hours: 7:00pm-9:00 pm
$44.78 - $48
Dale F. Halton Theater 1206 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC
11/30 - Belmont Christmas Tree Lighting

Join us in Belmont as we kick off the holiday season with our annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremon ...

Category:Holiday Events

November 30, 2026
Hours: 6:00 PM
FREE
37 N. Main Street, Belmont, NC, 28012
12/01 - 12/23 - Christmas at the Library

Christmas is a special time at the Billy Graham Library Listed below are the main activities availa ...

Category:Holiday Events

December 1–23, 2026
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Friday and S...
Admission and parking to Christmas at the Library are f...
4330 Westmont Dr,, Charlotte,, NC, 28217
12/01 - 12/30 - Festivals of Trees at Downtown Belmont

Step into a winter wonderland each December during the enchanting Festival of Trees display in the h ...

Category:Holiday Events

December 1, 2026 – December 30th, 2026
Hours: 6:00 PM
FREE
24 S. Main St., Belmont, NC, 28012
12/03- 12/06 - ChristmasVille in Rock Hill

Join the fun during ChristmasVille 2026, and Let your heart be light! ChristmasVille is an annual ...

Category:Holiday Events

December 3rd - December 6th
Hours: varies
FREE
Throughout Rock Hill, Rock Hill, South Carolina
12/04-12/06 The Nutcracker with the Charlotte Youth Ballet

Holiday magic is back in Charlotte Youth Ballet’s 46th season of The Nutcracker! This family-friendl ...

Category:Holiday Shows and Concerts

December 4-6, 2026
Hours: See Descriptions
$35.88 - $41.44
1206 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28204