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Warped Wall at Sky Zone Trampoline Park (Northlake)

Think you can conquer the tricky curved incline of the Warped Wall? Featuring platforms of different heights, the Warped Wall ...

Holiday Train Workshop at Lowe's

This Train is a great way to get your little DIYer in the holiday spirit! Parents, sign your child up ...

Holiday on Ice at NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza

Whether you’re looking for a family friendly activity, a romantic night with a loved one, a unique experience or a ...

Ayrsley Grand Cinemas Retro Holiday movies: Elf

Come and enjoy our retro Holiday movies!

Leonard Bearstein’s animatronic Symphony Orchestra

Performing in Founders Hall, 100 North Tryon Street, December 2nd, 2019, through December 27th, with the exception of December 25th, ...

Literacy Scavenger Hunt: I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

Get ready for some Hippo-riffic fun! It is time for the Davidson Library Annual Scavenger Hunt "I Want a Hippopotamus ...

We Believe - Santa 5K Trail Race & Dog Jog

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

Photos with Santa at Carolina Place

‘Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season, look no further—we’re ...

Frosty 5K at the Lincoln County YMCA

Our race starts at Gaston College, and winding our way through beautiful downtown Lincolnton. Electronic timing and a mid-way water ...

Pre-Kwanzaa Workshop with Kwanzaa Charlotte

Prepare for Kwanzaa by learning its history and traditions in an artful way! Our pre-Kwanzaa workshop is a session honoring the ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture 551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Santa Hustle North Carolina 5K & Half Marathon

Thousands of Santas will hit the streets of Belmont during the 2nd annual Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon presented ...

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

Enjoy the magic of Christmas inside every Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Store!

Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon

Thousands of Santas and will hit the streets of Belmont during the 2nd annual Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon. ...

Breakfast with Santa at Matthews Community Center

Bring your camera and take your picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Come enjoy breakfast, a performance in the theater, ...

Christmas, Canvas, and Cookies at Philadelphia Church

Kids celebrate the birth of Jesus with a painting activity, cookies, milk, and a story! Children under 6 should have ...

Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte

Enjoy a stroll through Gingerbread Lane December 4-26! Cast your vote and donation for your favorite creation. Hot cocoa is available ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Girl Scouts on the Greenway at Anne Springs Close Greenway

The Greenway offers a variety of hands-on, interactive learning programs specifically designed to meet Girl Scout badge requirements. See a ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Anne Springs Close Greenway 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Breakfast at Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios (Ages 13+)

It's the perfect time to plan a fun holiday breakfast for your family! Christmas Morning Strata and Apple Bacon Breakfast ...

Holiday Breakfast at Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios (Ages 9-12)

It's the perfect time to plan a fun holiday breakfast for your family! Christmas Morning Strata and Apple Bacon Breakfast ...

Letters to Santa

From November 30th to December 23rd, children and families can stop in Spangler Library and write a letter to Santa. ...

Makerspace *Family Time*

The Makerspace is open to teens and preteens ages 10-18 and their parent(s) or caregiver(s) working on a project together. ...

Mountains to Sea Day at Discovery Place Nature

From the slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the savannahs of the Coastal Plain, North Carolina is home to ...

Puppies for Patients 11/01-12/31

November 1 - December 31, 2019. Save lives and spread joy this holiday season. Each year OneBlood — with the ...

Sugar Plum Brunch at Maggiano's Littly Italy

Join us for a Holiday Experience, You will remember the rest of your Life! -Elegant Sit Down Brunch. -Letters to Santa. -Live Entertainment. -Visit ...

Tom Sawyer's Christmas Tree Farm and Elf Village

Start making plans to visit Tom Sawyer's Christmas Tree Farm & Elf Village! Check our hours, call your family & ...

Ultimate Holiday Experience!

Visit Ballantyne Village this holiday season! Enjoy dinner at one of our many restaurants after you finish your holiday shopping. ...

Special Display: From Generation to Generation

From the earliest days of Billy Graham’s ministry, he had a special place in his heart for teens and young ...

3D-Printing Ornaments at Discovery Place Science

Create your own 3D-printed snowflake or holiday ornament. Get a crash course in the 3D modeling design tool TinkerCAD as ...

Enchanted Forest Bash

The winter wind whips around your neck as you take a stroll through the forest listening closely for anything that ...

Holiday Concert Court at Northlake Mall

A variety of festive entertainers bring merriment to Northlake throughout the season with pop-up performances at entry four on the ...

Pilot Mountain’s Mistletoe Market

Merry Christmas Shoppers! The Mistletoe Market is the perfect opportunity to find that one of a kind gift. 50+ vendors ...

Santa Photos at Northlake Mall

This is one of the most magical times of the year for children – time to visit with Santa and ...

Second Annual Gift Market at Ballantyne Village

Join us Saturday, December 14 from 11am to 4pm for our Second Annual Gift Market! There will be over 30 ...

Winter on the Western Frontier at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site

This living history will give visitors a glimpse of what daily life was like for the garrison of Fort Dobbs ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort Dobbs, 438 Fort Dobbs Road, Statesville, NC 28625.
  • Cost: Free ($2 donation suggested.)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Gingerbread Story Time & Craft (class 2) at SAS Cupcakes

Make your Holiday Season SWEETER with SAS Cupcakes’ Story Times!! We have some fun-filled Story Times that are starting right ...

The Harris YMCA Presents The Nutcracker at Charlotte Latin School

Enjoy a family friendly performance of this holiday favorite presented by the Harris Dance Company. Our Meet and Greet Shows ...

Breakfast with Santa at Matthews Community Center

Bring your camera and take your picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Come enjoy breakfast, a performance in the theater, ...

2019 Christmas Pawty at Birdsong Brewing Co.

OK...you may have heard about some others...but we're here to tell you...this is THE best Christmas Pawty around! Make sure ...

Charlotte Christmas Village - Christkindlmarkt

Join us for our Preview Weekend, opening Friday at 11 am. We're still putting on the finishing touches but come ...

Donuts with Santa at D9 Brewing Company

Stop by and see us for some festive fun!! FREE photos with Santa, donut and a juice bar for the ...

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Presented by the Morrison Teen Advisory Cou

Celebrate the holiday season by decorating your own Gingerbread House. Receive a pre-assembled house to decorate with icing, candy and ...

Holiday Happenings at Downtown Concord

Join us in Downtown Concord for a festive day of holiday cheer! Free horse-drawn wagon rides for young and old, ...

Holiday Magic at Arboretum Shopping Center

The Arboretum Shopping Center proudly presents our Holiday Magic event! Get in the holiday spirit with a visit from Santa ...

Magic of Christmas and The Singing Christmas Tree

The wonder of the holiday season comes to life as two of Charlotte's favorite holiday traditions join forces: Charlotte Symphony's ...

Pop into the Holidays! Party Gift at Lakeshore Learning Stores

Celebrate the holiday season by crafting colorful noise crackers!

Pop-Up LKN Beer Garden

Our NEW seasonal outdoor LKN Beer Garden has a laid back vibe creating the perfect setting to spend time with ...

STEAM 101: Gingerbread Challenege (Ages 8 to 15)

Participate in a variety of hands-on science experiments, engineering projects, or Math puzzles. Ages 8-15. Registration is required. Test your ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical

Ring in the holiday season with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s most-popular show of all time! Nov. 29 - Dec. 29, 2019 McColl ...

Bilingual Music & Stories at The Mint Museum

Bilingual Stories & Music is a program for children (ages 0-6) and their families, held on once a month on ...

  • 11:15 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Mint Museum 500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Musical Tesla Coil at Discovery Place Science

Spark your curiosity with this shockingly cool demonstration of our high-voltage resonance transformer, and learn amazing facts about its inventor, ...

Holiday Fun at Stowe Dairy Farms

Bring your family and spend time on the farm away from the rush of the holiday season. Enjoy our Christmas activities ...

Holiday Make and Take

The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate old traditions and make new memories. What better way to remember this ...

Ice Skating at US National Whitewater Center

Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 sq. ft of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of ...

ImaginOn's 2nd Annual Christmas Carol Marathon Reading

A new Christmas tradition in Charlotte, you say? Bah, humbug! Take a break from shopping and come sip some cider ...

McGill's Winter Wonderland

It's that time of year again! Enjoy this holiday season with a stroll through a garden winter wonderland. Enjoy the ...

The Real Christmas Story at NarroWay Productions

Enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner. See your favorite Christmas scenes. Hear your favorite Christmas songs. Then watch in wonder as ...

Pollen Nation at Discovery Place Science

Come explore and learn about pollinators and why they’re important.

2019 Queen City Christmas Festival

2019 Queen City Christmas Festival AT&T Fiber Presents the 2019 Queen City Christmas Expo is the perfect holiday experience. Free ...

Envirocaching at Charlotte Nature Museum

Join our naturalists every second Saturday of the month where GPS exploration and scavenger hunt meet! You’ll use a GPS ...

Holiday at the Hill

Holiday at the Hill Saturday, December 14, 2019 1-pm-4pm At Strawberry Hill at the corner of Providence Road & Sardis Rds. Face Painters Train Santa & Mrs. ...

Santa Photo Experience at Blakeney Shopping Centers

The official Tree Lighting on November 23 marks the formal opening of the Santa Photo Experience. Blakeney Shopping Center is ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Blakeney Shopping Centers 9839 Rea Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Cost: A 5x7 photo is $20 or you can purchase all images on a USB for $30.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Treats with Santa Mrs Claus at The Museum of the Waxhaws

Meet and Greet with Mrs. Claus with Treats! $15.00 per person (parent and child).

Visual Arts Workshop with Live Music

Community School of the Arts will provide a visual art workshop series, with a different project activity each workshop. Accompanying ...

The Harris YMCA Presents The Nutcracker at Charlotte Latin School

Enjoy a family friendly performance of this holiday favorite presented by the Harris Dance Company. Our Meet and Greet Shows ...

Clara's Trip: A Cirque and Dance Nutcracker Story

Clara trips at a holiday party and is whisked off to the hospital to learn that her ankle is broken. ...

Fossil Find at Discovery Place Science

National Fossil Day is October 16 so we are celebrating all month long with Fossil Find in Explore More Collections. ...

Hands-on History: Telling Your Family's Story

Create a one-of-a-kind gift for loved ones this holiday season and learn how to tell your own family's story. Kids ...

Light Up Lowell Festival & Christmas Parade

2pm - Vendors, music, food, kid’s activities, and lots of Christmas cheer! Sponsored by the Lowell Merchant’s Association and the City ...

Story Explorers

Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more! This month, join us ...

Story Explorers: Build It!

Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more! In this program, we ...

Super Saturday: Holiday Harps

Enjoy the festive sounds of the season, played by young harpists of the Charlotte Symphony. Event is FREE.

Story Explorers: Holly Jolly Saturday!

If you are between the ages of 8 and 12, join us for this holiday celebration that will include books, ...

Story Time with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library at Northlake Mall

Story Time with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library Second Saturday of the month 2:30 - 4 pm, Live 360˚ Games Court The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library presents ...

A December to Remember in the Promenade On Providence

Capture the magic this holiday season at Promenade! Enjoy a variety of activities the first three Saturdays in December. Pictures ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical

Ring in the holiday season with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s most-popular show of all time! Nov. 29 - Dec. 29, 2019 McColl ...

Christmas with the Kringles

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

5th Annual Christmas Enchantment in the Garden

Mark your calendars for the most magical community event of the year! Join us for the 5th Annual Christmas Enchantment ...

Family Ceramic Gingerbread House Workshop at Small Hands Big Art

Work together with your child(ren) to create a one-of-a-kind ceramic gingerbread house! This collaborative workshop is for adults + children ...

The Polar Express™ Train Ride - N.C. Transportation Museum

Well, are you coming? Inspired by the hit movie, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and your family ...

The Harris YMCA Presents The Nutcracker at Charlotte Latin School

Enjoy a family friendly performance of this holiday favorite presented by the Harris Dance Company. Our Meet and Greet Shows ...

A Millstone Creek Christmas Hayride

Take your family on the Christmas Adventure of a lifetime at our Millstone Creek Christmas Hayride. Our hayride trail is ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Millstone Creek Orchards | Ramseur, NC 506 Parks Crossrds Church Rd, Ramseur, North Carolina 27316
  • Cost: Admission: $7/person (Kids 2 & Under: FREE)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free

Christmas Dinner at The Billy Graham Library

Celebrate the Savior’s birth with family and friends over a wonderful Christmas dinner. This traditional holiday meal features turkey and ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: The Billy Graham Library, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: $22.95 per Adult/ $9.95 for Children (4-10)/ Free for Children 3 and under.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Holidays at the Garden 2019 (DSBG)

Delight in a stroll through the shimmering Mile of a Million Lights this holiday season! Along your journey, discover the ...

Lighted Boat Parade at The Peninsula Yacht Club

This parade is open to the public! There are prizes for the following best categories: -Powerboat -Sailboat -Pontoon -Overall Santa will be here!

The Real Christmas Story at NarroWay Productions

Enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner. See your favorite Christmas scenes. Hear your favorite Christmas songs. Then watch in wonder as ...

Tweetsie Christmas at Tweetsie Railroad

Create family memories with the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, and a nighttime train ride and ...

Paw Paw Prowl at Discovery Place Nature

Join a Naturalist and get outside during this fun exploration along the Paw Paw Nature Trail! We will discover all ...

81st Annual Kannapolis Christmas Parade

December 14 - The 81st Annual Kannapolis Christmas Parade begins at 6 p.m. This special night time parade travels through ...

Candlelight Christmas Tour

Experience Christmas by Candlelight at Historic Latta Plantation! For two very special evenings, we're offering holiday themed tours throughout the ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Latta Plantation 5225 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Cost: *Advance tickets only. $25 No refunds.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Christmas Wonderland of Lights at Zootastic Park

Drive through reindeer forest, the Christmas Wonderland of Lights, watch the light show dance to music and walk around part ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Zootastic Park 385 Ostwalt Amity Rd, Troutman, North Carolina 28166.
  • Cost: Admission is only $8 a person for everyone 2 and older.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Festival of Trees at Stowe Park & Historic Downtown Belmont

Stowe Park and Historic Downtown Belmont will be filled with extra Christmas cheer during the 2nd annual Festival of Trees. ...

Laser Holidays Music Show at The Schiele Museum of Natural History ( not recommended for young children)

Enjoy an exciting and festive holiday show that features a mix of everyone’s favorite music, from classical to modern, all ...

  • 6:00 pm -  6:45 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Cost: Tickets: $5 in advance / $8 at the door
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts

Lights at US National Whitewater Center

Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring  honeycombs, vines, crystals, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Photo Time at Concord Mills

It's time for Santa Photos at Concord Mills! Reserve your time at the ticket link above.

Speedway Christmas

Speedway Christmas has returned to Charlotte Motor Speedway, and it’s bigger and better than ever! The 10th edition of Charlotte’s ...

Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights at City of Kannapolis Village Park

The Winterland Express train runs every evening from November 23rd – December 30th (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) from ...

Zootastic Park's Christmas Wonderland of Lights

Drive through reindeer forest, the Christmas Wonderland of Lights, watch the light show dance to music, and walk around part ...

Clara's Trip: A Cirque and Dance Nutcracker Story

Clara trips at a holiday party and is whisked off to the hospital to learn that her ankle is broken. ...

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE at Matthews Community Center

George Bailey spends his entire life giving up his big dreams for the good of his town, Bedford Falls, as ...

Magic of Christmas and The Singing Christmas Tree

The wonder of the holiday season comes to life as two of Charlotte's favorite holiday traditions join forces: Charlotte Symphony's ...

The Harris YMCA Presents The Nutcracker at Charlotte Latin School

Enjoy a family friendly performance of this holiday favorite presented by the Harris Dance Company. Our Meet and Greet Shows ...

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