Charlotte

Seasonal Day Trips

This page lists popular seasonal and holiday themed events within 100 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina.
Kids Charlotte: Seasonal Day Trips - Fun 4 Charlotte Kids
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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
11/13 - 01/03 -  Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum

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

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 - Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights

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

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 ...

November 21st - January 10th
Hours: Open daily, 6–10 PM* (Closed Christmas Day)
Age: All ages
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, North Carolina, 2751