Charlotte

Holiday Events

This page lists Holiday events for families in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
Kids Charlotte: Holiday Events - Fun 4 Charlotte Kids
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11/07 - Mistletoe Market  at Messiah Lutheran Church

Kick off the holiday season at our annual Mistletoe Market! Join us on Saturday, November 7th from 9 ...

November 7th
Hours: 9:00 AM - 2 PM
FREE admission
8300 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC, United States,, Charlotte, NC, 28277
11/07 - Santa's arrival at Bass Pro Shop

Free Activities: - Santa's magical arrival - Tree lighting - Seasonal treats - Free gi ...

November 7th
Hours: 5 PM (come Early)
FREE
Two locations in the charlotte area
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 ...

November 1st - December 24th
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Free.
Two locations in the Charlotte area
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 ...

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
11/14 -  Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at LangTree Lake Norman

Holiday festivities include: Visit with Santa Bounce Houses Live DJ Langtree Charter Academy Ba ...

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Hours: 5pm to 9pm - (Lighting ceremony at 7:30pm)
FREE
401 Langtree Rd, Mooresville, NC, 28117
11/14 - 12/30 -  Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

November 6 - mid January
Hours: Pirates Christmas runs 5pm - 10pm every night
Adults: $11.50, Kids (Ages 4-12): $9.50, Seniors: $...
10001 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill, SC, 29707
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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

November 20th
Hours: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FREE
Town of Weddington 1924 Weddington Rd, Weddington, NC, 28104
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- ...

Friday, November 20, 2026 - Sunday, January 3, 2027
Hours: 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
General admission $46
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 ...

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 - 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 ...

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 ...

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 - 29th Annual Concord Tree Lighting Ceremony

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

Friday November 21st
Hours: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Free
Union Street North Concord,, Concord, NC, 28025
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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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
11/22 - Concord Christmas Parade

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

Saturday, November 21st
Hours: 2:30 PM
FREE
Intersection of Church Street N and Lake Concord Road,, Concord, NC, 28025
11/22 - Holiday Magic at Rea Farms

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

Saturday, November 21, 2026
Hours: 4:00 PM 8:00 PM
Free to attend.
Sandy Rock Pl, Charlotte, NC, 28277
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 ...

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 ...

Wednesday, November 25
Hours: 5:45 p.m
FREE - Vip Seating $40
Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
11/26 -  6th Annual Christmas Tree LIghting at Town of China Grove

Christmas tree lightning Caroling, hot chocolate, and more. FREE.

November 28th
Hours: 6:00 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 ...

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 - 14th Annual Light Up Cornelius

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

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 ...

Saturday, November 28
Hours: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
FREE
Downtown Concord, Concord, NC, allens@concordnc.gov