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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 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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

  • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm 
  • Location: Carolina Place 11025 Carolina Pl Pkwy, Pineville, North Carolina 28134
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cars and Coffee Concord at Charlotte Motor Speedway

A monthly gathering of enthusiasts to celebrate all things automotive, share stories and build friendships around a shared passion for ...

  • 7:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, North Carolina 28027
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Run Run Rudolph 5k/10k

The Run Run Rudolph 5K/10K is a great way to celebrate the holiday season! Choose your distance of 5K or ...

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

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

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops (Concord, NC) 8181 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, North Carolina 28027
  • Website: www.basspro.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Breakfast with Santa at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Santa Claus is coming to town, and he's making a pit stop at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for the ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame 400 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Matthews Community Center 100 McDowell Street Matthews NC 28105
  • Cost: $7 per person.
  • Website: matthewsnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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. ...

Meet Anna, Elsa, and Olaf! at Big Red's Cafe

Stop by Big Reds and Patriot Jacks to meet your favorite ❄️ ICY ❄️ characters! Bring a camera, feel free ...

  • 9:00 am 
  • Location: Big Red's Cafe 830 East King St, Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Plaza Midwood Community Garden Workday

Come out for a great morning with neighbors, digging in the dirt and learning some great gardening tips at our ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Midwood Park 2100 Wilhelmina Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina 28205
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: North Carolina Donor Centers and Big Red Bus Locations, Charlotte NC.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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. ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Ballantyne Village 14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Storytime: Daddies & Donuts

Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help ...

17th Annual Toys, Games & Trains!

This annual exhibit fills the Museum with model train displays assembled by local “S” Gaugers, as well as railroad memorabilia, ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Kings Mountain Historical Museum 100 East Mountain Street, PO Box 552, Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086.
  • Cost: FREE ADMISSION!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

4th Annual Teddy Bear Tea at The Westin Charlotte

It's the time of year we've all been waiting for! Teddy Bear Tea is back for a 4th year in ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Northlake Mall 6801 Northlake Mall Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Now Showing: The Polar Express

Join us for a special showing of The Polar Express. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride ...

SEA of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium

It's the return of Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium! SEA LIFE is lit up with Holiday Spirit ...

Santa Photo Time at Concord Mills

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

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Concord Mills 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, North Carolina 28027
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Breakfast with Santa at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Santa Claus is coming to town, and he's making a pit stop at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for the ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame 400 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Storytime: Winter Wonderland

Feeling festive? Come celebrate winter with us at this special snowflake storytime! Whether it’s part of your family tradition to ...

Gingerbread Story Time & Craft (class 3) at SAS Cupcakes

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney 9941 Rea Rd, Ste C, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

  • 10:45 am 
  • Location: Matthews Community Center 100 McDowell Street Matthews NC 28105
  • Cost: $7 per person.
  • Website: matthewsnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Holiday Planetarium Show at The Schiele Museum

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

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 ...

Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit the Museum

Come hear Mrs. Claus read "The Night Before Christmas" and take your picture with Santa Claus next to the Tree! ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Kings Mountain Historical Museum 100 East Mountain Street, PO Box 552, Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086.
  • Cost: FREE ADMISSION!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa Photos at Northlake Mall

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

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Northlake Mall 6801 Northlake Mall Dr, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:10 pm 
  • Location: Children's Theatre of Charlotte 300 E. Seventh St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Full Holiday STEAM Alert at Discovery Place KIds-Huntersville

While the STEAM content areas can seem so different, when they all come together, they create something amazing. We will ...

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 ...

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214
  • Cost: $20
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Rosie’s Wine Garden 940 N Davidson, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206
  • Cost: Free admission.
  • Website: business.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Milk And Cookies With Santa

Santa Clause called to say he would make one last stop before Christmas!! So bring your little ones for some ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Guernsey Girl Creamery 3370 Bridges Dairy Rd, Shelby, North Carolina 28150
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: NarroWay Productions 3327 Highway 51, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Habitat Chat: Explore the Swamps & Savannahs

In this four-part series, take a trip across the Carolinas without ever leaving Discovery Place Nature! Each day, we will ...

  • 12:30 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Discovery Place Nature 1658 Sterling Rd., Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pollen Nation at Discovery Place Science

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

4th Annual Teddy Bear Tea at The Westin Charlotte

It's the time of year we've all been waiting for! Teddy Bear Tea is back for a 4th year in ...

AT&T Fiber Presents: 2019 Queen City Christmas Festival

AT&T Fiber Presents the 2019 Queen City Christmas Expo is the perfect holiday experience. Free pictures with santa claus, free ...

Let It Snow at The Schiele Museum

Join us this holiday season for a festive sing-a-long featuring music from Frank Sinatra, Burl Ives, Ella Fitzgerald, and more! ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: 1500 E Garrison Blvd Gastonia, NC.
  • Cost: Tickets are $5 per person + general admission; children 3 and younger admitted free.
  • Website: schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus at A Little Bit of Art

Stop by and meet the big guy himself! He's bringing along the Mrs. and they can't wait to visit with ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: A Little Bit of Art 900 South Fork Village Dr #G2, Belmont, North Carolina 28012
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Musical Holiday Coloring Therapy

If you’re stressed out from the Holiday hustle and bustle join us at the Sugar Creek Library to De-stress yourself ...

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

Full Holiday STEAM Alert at Discovery Place KIds-Huntersville

While the STEAM content areas can seem so different, when they all come together, they create something amazing. We will ...

Charlotte Ballet's Nutcracker

Experience the wonder and joy of the holidays at Charlotte Ballet’s Nutcracker! Clara’s classic tale comes to life with the ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center 130 N Tryon St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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. ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Caroline Calouche & Co. 9315-E Monroe Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28270
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Storytime: Happy Hanukkah!

Join us as we celebrate Hanukkah. Come learn about and celebrate the “Festival of Light” with this special storytime featuring ...

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. ...

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 ...

JINGLE CITY: A POP-UP CHRISTMAS BAR (A kid friendly event)

JINGLE CITY: A POP-UP CHRISTMAS BAR What is Jingle City? A Christmas Pop Up Bar in Uptown Charlotte. (On Morehead)12,000 sqft space ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Morehead Tavern 300 E Morehead St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Story Explorers

Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more!

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Promenade On Providence 10822 Providence Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Let It Snow at The Schiele Museum

Join us this holiday season for a festive sing-a-long featuring music from Frank Sinatra, Burl Ives, Ella Fitzgerald, and more! ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1500 E Garrison Blvd Gastonia, NC.
  • Cost: Tickets are $5 per person + general admission; children 3 and younger admitted free.
  • Website: schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:10 pm 
  • Location: Children's Theatre of Charlotte 300 E. Seventh St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Celebrate the Season with a Charlotte Community Singers Sing-Along

The Charlotte Community Singers are back to celebrate the season at the Matthews Public Library. Join us for a family ...

Christmas with the Kringles

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

  • 3:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Millstone Creek Orchards | Ramseur, NC 506 Parks Crossrds Church Rd, Ramseur, North Carolina 27316
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: N.C. Transportation Museum 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, North Carolina 28159
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, North Carolina 28012
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: NarroWay Productions 3327 Highway 51, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Tweetsie Railroad 300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln, Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

3rd Annual Christmas Light Boat Parade

This annual event is for children of ALL AGES! Come celebrate the season on the lake and take in the ...

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 ...

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

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. ...

Kid's Night Out: Movie Night

We will be watching The Grinch rated PG, then afterwards play games in the gym until pick up. Popcorn will ...

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

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: City of Kannapolis Village Park 700 W C St, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Charlotte Ballet's Nutcracker

Experience the wonder and joy of the holidays at Charlotte Ballet’s Nutcracker! Clara’s classic tale comes to life with the ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center 130 N Tryon St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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. ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Caroline Calouche & Co. 9315-E Monroe Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28270
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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