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
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
Lowe's DIY-U Kids' Workshop: Holiday Trolley Car
Ding ding! This holiday Trolley Car workshop takes imagination for a ride. Builders will assemble and decorate a classic holiday ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Participating Locations
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.lowes.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Saturday Mess Makers at Kidcreate South Charlotte
Join us for Saturday Mess Makers, a creative art class designed especially for little artists ages 2–4! Each class brings a ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Kidcreate South Charlotte, 16709 Orchard Stone Run, Charlotte, NC 28277
- Cost: $25/class
- Website: www.kidcreate.com
- Category: Classes
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
Family Storytime at SouthPark Regional
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a ...
- 10:15 am - 10:45 am
- Location: 7015 Carnegie Blvd Charlotte North Carolina 28211
- Cost: FREE
- Website: southparkclt.org
- Category: Library Programs, Ongoing Programs, Free
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 ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: 300 E 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28202
- Cost: $20.00
- Website: fun4charlottekids.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
Circular Saturdays at Innovation Barn
Circular Saturdays at the Innovation Barn - Come learn about the circular economy, local waste diversion efforts, and ways you ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 932 Seigle Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.innovationbarnclt.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Informational & Tours, Free
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss | Book and Lyrics by TIMOTHY MASON | ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Cost: Starting at $29.00
- Website: www.ctcharlotte.org
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Kids Zone at JCPenney
FREE crafts for kids, extra savings for parents Kids get a FREE: Craft, ID badge & lanyard Collector's pin each month + Craft ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Various Locations in the Charlotte area
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.jcpenney.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
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
Meet a Raptor at Carolina Raptor Center
What actually is a raptor? Find out with a member of our education staff while meeting one of the raptors ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
- Cost: included in Admission
- Website: carolinaraptorcenter.org
- Category: Family Fun
Mint 2 Move for Kids Bilingual Program
Mint 2 Move for Kids is a bilingual program (English-Spanish) designed for children and their families. This free program, held ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte
- Cost: FREE
- Website: www.mintmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Storytime at Barnes & Noble - Birkdale Village
Story Time in the kids' department Saturdays at 11AM
- 11:00 am
- Location: Barnes & Nobles Birkdale Village 8725 Townley Road Huntersville, NC
- Cost: Free
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Children's Storytime at Barnes & Noble - Carolina Place Mall
Please join us every Saturday for a featured Storytime folowed by crafts and/or activities.
- 12:00 pm
- Location: Carolina Place Mall: 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy, Pineville, NC 28134
- Cost: Free
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Maker’s Market CLT at Urban District Market-Grinch Fest
Let’s support local! Maker’s Market CLT will host Grinch Fest themed pop-up market at Urban District Market.
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Urban District Market 2315 N Davidson St, Charlotte,28205 (Closest light rail station is at 25th Str)
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free
Public Pottery Event: Tea Light Tree Light at The Little Studio
Get into the Halloween spirit with us at The Little Studio for an afternoon of clay making and... HORROR! This ...
- 12:00 pm
- Location: 3432 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205
- Cost: 2 hours @ $44.95
- Website: www.thelittlestudioclt.com
- Category: Classes
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 ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 300 E 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28202
- Cost: $20.00
- Website: fun4charlottekids.com
- Category: Holiday Events, 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 ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 100 East McDowell Street Matthews, NC 28105
- Cost: Starting $20
- Website: www.matthewsplayhouse.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
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 ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: 300 E 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28202
- Cost: $20.00
- Website: fun4charlottekids.com
- Category: Holiday Events, Shows & Concerts
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss | Book and Lyrics by TIMOTHY MASON | ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: 300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Cost: Starting at $29.00
- Website: www.ctcharlotte.org
- Category: Shows & Concerts
Public Pottery Event: Tea Light Tree Light at The Little Studio
Get into the Halloween spirit with us at The Little Studio for an afternoon of clay making and... HORROR! This ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: 3432 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205
- Cost: 2 hours @ $44.95
- Website: www.thelittlestudioclt.com
- Category: Classes
Lake Norman YMCA Kids Night Out
Enjoy an evening on the town, reconnect with other adults, or just relax with Kids’ Night Out, which provides fee-based, ...
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Lake Norman YMCA 21300 Davidson St Cornelius, NC 28031
- Cost: $27-$37 see website
- Website: www.ymcacharlotte.org
- Category: Other
Morrison Family YMCA Kids Night Out
Enjoy an evening on the town, reconnect with other adults, or just relax with Kids’ Night Out, which provides fee-based, ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Morrison YMCA 9405 Bryant Farms Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
- Cost: $30-$40 see website
- Website: www.ymcacharlotte.org
- Category: Other
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
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
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
