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Christmas at the Library

Christmas is a special time at the Billy Graham Library with plenty of family-friendly attractions to celebrate the birth of ...

2020 Run Run Rudolph Virtual 5k Run Walk - Charlotte

It's that time a year again. Time to dawn our Santa hats, elf ears, or in this case our Rudolph ...

South End Small Business Saturday(s) all holiday season

Join us for South End Small Business Saturday(s) all holiday season. Here's the scoop. Small Business Saturday may look a little ...

Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Speedway Christmas has returned to Charlotte Motor Speedway, and it’s bigger and better than ever! The 11th edition of Charlotte’s ...

Admission to the Raptor Trail

Carolina Raptor Center will open to the public with new safety procedures in place on July 1, 2020. TICKETS ARE ...

Christmas at Meck experience

Don’t miss out on the first-ever Christmas at Meck Experience December 18-23! This incredibly unique and immersive walkthrough event of ...

Letters to Santa

Starting December 3rd, children of all ages will have the opportunity to drop off letters to Santa in a designated ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Uptown Charlotte at Trade and Tryon at Bank of America Plaza
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: uptowncharlotte.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday Cupcake + Craft Activity Kits at SAS Cupcakes

December is our busiest month for our team, so we aren't able to do one of our Fun Filled Events ...

  • 9:30 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney 9941 Rea Rd, Ste C, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Candy Cane Train at the N.C. Transportation Museum

The N.C. Transportation Museum offers the Candy Cane Train, a fun and festive holiday-themed day time train ride and activities, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: N.C. Transportation Museum 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, North Carolina 28159
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ice Skating at the Whitewater Center

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

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater, Charlotte NC.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

Santa’s Wonderland returns to Bass Pro Shops and Concord-area families are invited to enjoy this magical Christmas village offering: Safe Free ...

Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill Farm Stand

The Farm Stand is Open Every Thursday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 ...

Planetarium Show: Season of Light

Learn why the coldest and darkest season features some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. **TICKETS MUST BE ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Afternoon Tour of Historic Cabins at President James K. Polk State Historic Site

Join us for a socially-distanced tour of the historic cabins located on the site of the Polk family farm. Tours leave ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: President James K. Polk State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville NC.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte Christmas Village - Christkindlmarkt (in conjunction with the Charlotte Knights)

Charlotte Christmas Village, is a quaint, European-inspired Christmas Market in Uptown Charlotte. The aromas of specialty foods will drift across the village, from ...

Letters to Santa

Starting December 3rd, children of all ages will have the opportunity to drop off letters to Santa in a designated ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Uptown Charlotte at Trade and Tryon at Bank of America Plaza
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: uptowncharlotte.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Morning Tour of Historic Cabins at President James K. Polk State Historic Site

Join us for a socially-distanced tour of the historic cabins located on the site of the Polk family farm.

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: President James K. Polk State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville NC.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

SEA of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium

SEA LIFE is lighting up with holiday spirit and over 10,000 holiday lights! Journey into Sea of Lights from November ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: SEA LIFE Aquarium, 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord NC.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2020 North Carolina Christmas Festival

The 2020 Christmas Expo is the perfect holiday experience. Free pictures with santa claus, free toy giveaway for the kids, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 North Carolina 49 Gold Hall Concord, NC 28025
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carowinds’ Taste of the Season: An Outdoor Holiday

Happy holidays, y’all! Savor the holidays' flavors at Carowinds’ Taste of the Season: An Outdoor Holiday Food Festival. Sample tempting ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Carowinds 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
  • Website: www.carowinds.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Tree Farms at Primal Brewery

Beers & Christmas Trees! We're happy to announce that Woodie Tree Farms will be selling Christmas Trees this year at ...

  • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Primal Brewery 16432 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

A Christmas Carol (Live Virtual Show)

This modern interpretation of the holiday classic will simply warm your hearts. Watch as your favorite characters spread the holiday ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Caroline Calouche & Co. 9315-E Monroe Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28270
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

A Christmas Carol: Circus and Dance Virtual Show

With dance and circus flare, Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center’s A Christmas Carol is a modern take of the Charles ...

Planetarium Show: Season of Light

Learn why the coldest and darkest season features some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. **TICKETS MUST BE ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holidays at the Garden

Although the show is just a bit smaller than in years past, you can still sing along to your wintertime ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: DSBG, 6500 South New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012.
  • Website: www.dsbg.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Mistletoe Weekends at Camp North End

All are welcome to eat, drink, shop, and be merry in the great outdoors with (socially distant) friends and (masked-up) ...

Tweetsie Christmas at Tweetsie Railroad

Head to the mountains of North Carolina to celebrate the holiday season as Tweetsie Railroad transforms into a winter wonderland ...

Holiday Light Spectacular at Downtown Mooresville

Sing, dance or just watch in wonder as the lights bring merriment & joy to you & yours! The Holiday ...

Kings Mountain "Home for Christmas" Celebration

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle All the Way!!!! Celebrate this Christmas season as the City of Kings Mountain turns downtown ...

Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum

Experience Asheville’s BRIGHTEST holiday tradition at Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum. This year, guests are invited to take ...

  • 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 frederick law olmsted way, asheville NC.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Wonderland of Lights at Zootastic Park

Opening weekend is November 25th. We are every night from November 25th to January 1st! Drive through the light display and walk ...

Merry Midtown

A month long celebration to bring in the holiday season! November 13 - VTGCLT Pop (Opening) November 23 - Letters to Santa ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: METROPOLITAN 1111 Metropolitan Avenue Suite 300, Charlotte, NC.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

N.C. Transportation Museum In Lights: A Drive Thru Experience

The N.C. Transportation Museum will host a holiday light show, N.C. Transportation Museum In Lights: A Drive Thru Experience. This ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: N.C. Transportation Museum 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, North Carolina 28159
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

USNWC Lights: an illuminated walking trail

Lights is an illuminated walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring webs, vines, crystals ...

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

Winterland Express & Celebration of Lights

The Winterland Express train runs every evening from November 20th – December 30th (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas ...

3rd Annual Festival of Trees

Stroll through Stowe Park & Downtown Belmont to view the 3rd annual Festival of Trees. Download the Belmont Go app ...

A Christmas Carol (Live Virtual Show)

This modern interpretation of the holiday classic will simply warm your hearts. Watch as your favorite characters spread the holiday ...

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