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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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

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

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

Letters to Santa

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

Magical Morning - A Sensory-Friendly Santa Experience at NASCAR Hall of Fame

The NASCAR Hall of Fame is offering a special sensory-friendly event for families living with autism or special needs. The ...

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 ...

Sensory Friendly Sundays at SEA LIFE Aquarium

Enjoy the aquarium two hours before the public for a sensory friendly underwater journey. We welcome all families with children ...

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 ...

Toddler Time at Big Air Charlotte

Looking for a safe, fun outlet for your three year-old’s energy? Or maybe you just want to make sure that ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 2408 Sardis Road North, Charlotte, NC 28227.
  • Cost: $8 per jumper. That’s only $8 for 3 hours!
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • 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 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 ...

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 Photo Time at Concord Mills

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

Santa Photos at Northlake Mall

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 & ...

Pollen Nation at Discovery Place Science

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

Homemade for the Holidays at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Create uniquely blended aromas to share with your friends and family for the Holidays. Use herbs grown at The Farm ...

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. ...

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 -  4:00 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

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. ...

Film Screening: The Muppet Christmas Carol

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

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. ...

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 ...

Homemade for the Holidays at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Create uniquely blended aromas to share with your friends and family for the Holidays. Use herbs grown at The Farm ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Winter Wonderland Hike

The forest is all quiet, not a peep is to be heard, except for the naturalists roaming about. Discover what ...

Cookie Decorating with Mickey Mouse! at The Davidson Playhouse

Join us on Sunday, December 15 from 3:00pm-4:30pm for a magical afternoon of cookie decorating with Mickey Mouse Santa!!

Homemade for the Holidays at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Create uniquely blended aromas to share with your friends and family for the Holidays. Use herbs grown at The Farm ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sip & Shop at 7th Street Public Market (Not a Kid friendly event-Get a sitter from our Sitter Section)

Join locally owned businesses (including full-time market vendors) at the 7th Street Public Market for their largest pop up shopping ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chanukah Game Night & Dinner

Preschoolers & their Families! Celebrate Chanukah with Chanukah Bingo, Dreidle, Pin-the-Candle on the Menorah and more! We will also enjoy a ...

  • 5:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Levine JCC 5007 Providence Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226
  • Cost: Sunday, December 15th 5:00-6:30 pm | Lerner Hall Adults/Guests $8 Kids $5 2 & under – Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

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 -  9:00 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

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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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