Charlotte

Santa Sightings

This page lists places to see Santa in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
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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 ...

November 6th - January 3rd
Hours: See website for Hours and details
Starting at $33.52
45 Mitchell St, Bryson City, NC, 28713
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
11/15 - 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 ...

Sunday, November 15, 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
FREE
235 W Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28203
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 ...

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- ...

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 ...

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 ...

Saturday, November 21
Hours: 3–6 PM
FREE
9870 Rea Rd,, Charlotte, NC, 28277
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
11/24 -  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
11/27-12/20 - 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 ...

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 - 12/30 - Holidays at the Garden

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

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 ...

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
12/03- 12/06 - ChristmasVille in Rock Hill

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

December 3rd - December 6th
Hours: varies
FREE
Throughout Rock Hill, Rock Hill, South Carolina
12/05  - Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting at Town of Mint Hill

Now is the time to begin making plans to be part of the Town of Mint Hill Annual Christmas Parade an ...

December 5th
Hours: 5:30-9:00 pm
Free.
4430 Mint Hill Village Lane, Mint Hill, NC, 28227
2nd Annual Gingerbread House Showdown

2nd Annual Gingerbread House Showdown A Night of Family Fun, Creativity & Christmas Magic! Join ...

Sunday, December 13, 2026
Hours: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Age: All Ages
Free
3646 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28205