Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker
Brimming with beauty, enchantment, and holiday joy, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Nutcracker is a celebration of how imagination can transform the ordinary ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 130 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Cost: Starting at $35
- Website: www.blumenthalarts.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Free Picture with Santa at Bass Pro Shop
Fun for the Whole Family! Starting Sunday, Nov. 8, families can visit Santa’s Wonderland in-store to receive a Free 4×6 studio-quality ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Two Locations in the Charlotte area
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.basspro.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Festival of Trees at Stowe Park
Step into a winter wonderland each December during the enchanting Festival of Trees display in the heart of Downtown Belmont! ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Stowe Park – Belmont, NC (24 S. Main St.)
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtownbelmont.org
- Category: Holiday Events, Free
Birding Walks
Led by longtime Garden volunteer and avid birdwatcher, Gail Ice, this guided walk offers a unique opportunity to explore the ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: 6500 South New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012
- Cost: FREE - Note: Participants without memberships who wish to explore the Garden’s interior after the Birding Walk will need to purchase tickets for Garden admission.
- Website: danielstoweconservancy.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Informational & Tours, Free
Betty Bookworms Story Time + Coffee at Moxie Mercantile
Betty Bookworms, a free storytime and music event for children. While kids enjoy the activity, their caregivers can sip ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: 1219 Thomas Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs
Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.
- 9:30 am
- Location: Multiple Locations Charlotte Area
- Cost: FREE
- Website: cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com
- Category: Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Free
Wintersville at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
Step into a frosty world filled with playful, hands-on activities and winter-themed adventures. Glide across a sock skating rink, dive ...
- 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: Discovery Place Kids Huntersville Museum, 105 Gilead Road Huntersville, NC 28078
- Cost: $14.97
- Website: www.dpkidshuntersville.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Santa at Birkdale Village
Book Santa at Birkdale Village Appointment Up on the rooftop click, click, click! Visit jolly Old Saint Nick at his cozy ...
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Birkdale Village Birkdale Commons Pkwy & Sam Furr Rd Huntersville
- Cost: Starting $49.95
- Website: www.birkdalevillage.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Matthews Playhouse
A beloved holiday tradition comes alive on our stage as local families bring you a story about grace, community, and ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 100 East McDowell Street Matthews, NC 28105
- Cost: Starting $20
- Website: www.matthewsplayhouse.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Storytime at ImagineON
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 300 East Seventh Street Charlotte NC 28202
- Cost: FREE
- Website: cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com
- Category: Family Fun
Doggie on My Doorstep: A Holiday Tail at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
When a mischievous stray dog shows up on a grumpy old man’s doorstep, mayhem ensues! Jam-packed with physical comedy, adorable ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 300 E 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28202
- Cost: $20.00
- Website: fun4charlottekids.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Lewis Family Gallery at The Mint Uptown
This hands-on space provides a creative environment for making art, engaging in building and puzzle challenges, posing for pictures, and ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Levine Center for the Arts 500 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
- Cost: Included with general admission
- Website: www.mintmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Mid Day Madness at Big Air
Join us every Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 1-4PM for just $15! 3 hours for $15? *This deal is not available ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Two locations in the Charlotte area
- Cost: $15! 3 hours
- Website: www.bigairusa.com
- Category: Family Fun
Holiday Classics Laser Show at the Schiele Museum
Holiday Laser Shows are available daily, December 4 to December 20 at 2:30 PM, and other select times in December.
- 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: The Schiele Museum, 1500 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
- Cost: $10 museum members / $12 general public
- Website: www.schielemuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
Outdoor Ice Skating at Birkdale Village
Tis’ the season to lace up your skates and glide into the holiday spirit at Birkdale on Ice! For the second ...
- 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Birkdale Village, Birkdale Commons Pkwy & Sam Furr Rd Huntersville,
- Cost: $18
- Website: www.birkdalevillage.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Zen Zone Friday at ImagineON
Join us in the Teen Loft every Friday from 3-5pm to enjoy the Zen Zone! Take this time to pause ...
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 300 East Seventh Street Charlotte NC 28202
- Cost: FREE
- Website: cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com
- Category: Family Fun
Creative Crew Kids Night out at Small Hands Big Art
Kids Night Out just got an upgrade! Your artist age 4.5 - 12 will savor THREE HOURS in this premium ...
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 7415 Waverly Walk Ave., #F2A Charlotte, NC 28277
- Cost: 75.00
- Website: www.smallhandsbigart.com
- Category: Classes
Fiesta Friday at Urban District Market
Let’s have a fiesta! We’re partnering with great Charlotte groups to bring Latin Vibes, food and drinks, dancing, music, and ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 2315 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205. Closest light rail station is at 25th Street.
- Cost: Cost: Free! Open to all ages.
- Website: www.udmmilldistrict.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Food Truck Friday at Armored Cow Brewing Co
A brand new year, a whole new season of Friday night magic. Pull up to Armored Cow every week for ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 8821 JW Clay Blvd, Charlotte, NC 2826
- Cost: Free (pay for food)
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf
PIRATES CHRISTMAS 2026 IS ALMOST HERE!!! Opening weekend begins November 6th Christmas is coming earlier than usual to our course. Beat ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: High Seas Miniature Golf 10001 Charlotte Highway, Fort Mill
- Cost: $12-$19
- Website: www.highseasgolf.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Holidays on the Farm at the Schiele Museum
The Farm is bursting with holiday cheer! Celebrate the season at The Schiele’s Farm after hours. Enjoy beautiful holiday decor featuring ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Schiele Museum, 1500 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
- Cost: $8 museum members / $10 general public
- Website: www.schielemuseum.org
- Category: Holiday Events
PJ North Pole Express Flour Power Charlotte Rea Farms
Wear your favorite holiday pajamas and join us for a magical evening of family fun as we hop aboard the ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Flour Power Charlotte Rea Farms 9826 Sandy Rock Place, Suite E
- Cost: $40
- Website: flourpower.duckdojo.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Speedway Christmas & Christmas Village at Charlotte Motor Speedway
The Southeast’s largest drive-thru holiday light show features more than 5 million lights on a four-mile course circling the iconic ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Charlotte Motor Speedway,5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord
- Cost: $46-$95
- Website: www.charlottemotorspeedway.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Winter Trail at Whitewater Center
Play in the woods surrounding the Canyon following an illuminated trail featuring suspension bridges and activities for all ages.
- 6:00 pm
- Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC, 28214
- Cost: No Pass Required - $13 Parking
- Website: whitewater.org
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
Cosmic Night at Big Air
Every Friday & Saturday night we turn down the lights, turn up the music and fire up the lasers and ...
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Two locations in the Charlotte area
- Cost: $25 for Three hours
- Website: www.bigairusa.com
- Category: Family Fun
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Book by David Ives and Paul Blake When Christmas is truly warm and cozy! Veterans Bob Wallace ...
- 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Cain Center for the Arts 21348 Catawba Avenue Cornelius, NC 28031
- Cost: $60.14 / $48.73 / $43.03 / $25.92
- Website: www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org
- Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Matthews Playhouse
A beloved holiday tradition comes alive on our stage as local families bring you a story about grace, community, and ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: 100 East McDowell Street Matthews, NC 28105
- Cost: Starting $20
- Website: www.matthewsplayhouse.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
