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December 15

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 ...

"Let it Snow" at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Join us in the James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater this December for two special programs guaranteed to get ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
  • Cost: Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts

"Season of Light" at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Join us in the James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater this December for two special programs guaranteed to get ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
  • Cost: Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts

Santa Run 8K and Snowman Dash

The Santa Run 8K & Snowman Dash presented by SPORTPORT will showcase uptown Charlotte on December 15, 2018. A holiday ...

The last Uptown Flea of 2018!

This is not your grandmother's flea market, and that's something to get seriously excited about. Head uptown to shop over ...

Frostbite 5K at Kannapolis Branch YMCA

The FUN RUN is a one mile run starting at YMCA drive, running through Village Park onto Loop Rd and ...

Holiday Angels at Knight Gallery at Spirit Square

The 3rd Annual Holiday Angel Toy Drive, Fashion Shows and Pageant will be the ultimate 2018 holiday experience and will ...

Mini-Makers: Story Time + Craft

Look, listen, and make at the museum! Come with your child to hear "Llama Llama Holiday Drama" by Anna Dewdney ...

Photos With Santa! at The Gaston Gazette

Join Us for Photos with Santa! Hosted by: The Gaston Gazette Photos by: James Lane Photography Saturday, December 15th 10:00am - ...

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Aquarium (Charlotte / Concord)

Ho, ho, ho! It's the return of Scuba Claus for the FIRST EVER Sea of Lights Experience! Wander through each ...

Alligator Meet & Greet at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Did you know that American Alligators are listed as a threatened species? Come find out why and learn more about ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
  • Cost: Schiele Members: Free/ Non-Members: Included with museum admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours

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 ...

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 ...

2018 Regal Holiday Classics: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Starting December 1 - December 22, each Saturday, at 12pm local time enjoy one of these 4 traditional Holiday Classics ...

Holiday Pop-Up Shop with Ronald McDonald House

The Carolina Makers are coming back to SouthBound for a special Holiday Pop-Up Shop set up in The Music Yard! ...

Holidays at the Homesite at Charlotte Museum of History

Celebrate the holiday season with CMH! Join us to learn more about how the people of Charlotte have spent their ...

We Believe - Santa 5k at U.S. National Whitewater Center

The Santa 5k Trail Run is the place for every wannabe St. Nick to come out for a little pre-holiday ...

Christmas in Hogsmeade at Cavendish Brewing Company

Cavendish Brewing will be celebrating the holidays this year in true Wizard style. This day will have activities for the ...

Create Your Own Nature Ornaments!

Come create ornaments that celebrate nature's beauty! There will be several options available from animal cutouts on tree cookies to ...

Handmade Holiday Market at Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company

We're BAAACKKK!!! We are hosting our two day popup market at 26 Acres on Dec 15th and 16th. Come shop ...

Carowinds WinterFest

Carowinds comes alive with holiday spirit during WinterFest. Friends and families are treated to an ultimate holiday celebration as we ...

Holiday Ornament Workshop

Come craft your own fun and festive holiday ornaments with us! We'll provide the materials, and you provide your creative ...

Light Up Lowell Festival & Christmas Parade

2:00-5:30pm - Light Up Lowell Festival Vendors, music, food, kid’s activities, and lots of Christmas cheer! E. 1st Street (between Police Department ...

Tea with Mrs. Claus at North Carolina Museum of Dolls, Toys &Miniatures-Spencer Doll Museum

Mrs. Claus will pay a special visit to the Spencer Doll and Toy Museum on Saturday, December 15th, from 2pm-4pm. ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: North Carolina Museum of Dolls, Toys &Miniatures-Spencer Doll Museum 108 4th St, Spencer, North Carolina 28159.
  • Cost: The cost to attend is $28 for 1 Adult and 1 Child pair, $13 for each additional child or $15 for an additional adult.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

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 ...

Christmas Caroling with Seniors

Get your singing voices ready and come join us for some family fun while we sing Christmas carols to the ...

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 ...

Christmas with the Kringles

Bring your family on a once in a lifetime Christmas adventure. Visit behind the scenes with Santa & Mrs. Claus ...

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, Holiday Events

Christmas Village at City of Belmont-Government

Come Downtown for our Annual Christmas Village Celebration. Festivities will include the Festival of Lights in Stowe Park and up ...

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 ...

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! ...

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 ...

Teddy Bear Toss at Charlotte Checkers Vs. Hartford Wolf Pack

The Checkers’ annual Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Novant Health, will take place Saturday, Dec. 15, during the 6 p.m. ...

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 ...

Town Creek Under the Stars: Comet Watch at Town Creek Indian Mound NC Historic Site

Join us beneath one of the last great dark sky sites in the Piedmont of NC to catch a glimpse ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Town Creek Indian Mound NC Historic Site 509 Town Creek Mound Rd, Mount Gilead, North Carolina 27306.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

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