| Big list of things (many free!) for kids to do during winter break 2022/2023Four outdoor ice skating rinks in Charlotte area this winterFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekCLT New Year’s Eve includes fireworks, live music, food trucks, more…Huge day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte 2022Big list of free and cheap New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2023 events in CharlotteGet a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in 2022 — order your holiday meal in advance30+ Charlotte area restaurants open for Christmas 2022 (including takeout and delivery)Best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area for 2022 — updatedFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendSee & Save with the Explore Charlotte MarketplaceDía de Reyes/Three Kings Day at VAPA Center with Levine Museum of the New South Jan 7Matthews Concert Band holiday concert Dec 19-20Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day lunch to enjoy at homeSam’s Club Membership: $15 for membershipChristmas Town USA — everything you need to know about visiting McAdenvilleNew Years Eve Hop Bomb Drop at Old Armor Beer Company in KannapolisKwanzaa celebrations in Charlotte 2022Wednesday Night Live — Free poetry slam + museum admissionEverything you need to know about Topgolf, including half-price TuesdaysLight the Knights Festival 2022, including ice rink, snow tubing slope, and Charlotte Christmas Village20+ free events for kids during Winter Break at Charlotte Mecklenburg LibraryYour guide to Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte 12/30 (including hotel discounts)11 Hanukkah Celebrations in Charlotte 202230+ Charlotte restaurants open on New Year’s Day 2023What’s open on Christmas in Charlotte, including grocery storesThree Kings Day and Twelfth Night in Charlotte 2023 — including where to buy Rosca de ReyesFree coffee & bagels at Birdsong Brewing’s New Year’s Day PartyPirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf — Christmas light displayNew Year’s Day Hikes (and more) in North Carolina State ParksCharlotte Checkers: $1.01 tickets on Hockey 101 Night — Jan 10Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Dec 1-26Big discounts for Bret Michaels, Barry Manilow, Foreigner, Monster Truckz and more20% off tickets to Carolina Holiday Light SpectacularHolidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Nov 25 to Dec 31Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland ExpressSave $5 at Speedway Christmas any nightChanukah Wonderland with Ballantyne Jewish Center (registration required)Holidays at the Hall at NASCAR Hall of Fame — plan a visit and save ImaginOn Wondering what to do with the kids over winter break 2022/2023? Look no further. Here’s a list of some cheap and free things that will be fun for kids during Christmas Break. Included are special holiday activities to do the first few days of break, plus some Charlotte area activities that are always free or cheap. Scroll down... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosFor a place where the average high temperature is 62 degrees in November and 53 degrees in December, Charlotte sure does like outdoor ice skating. This year there are four places in the Charlotte region where you can ice skate outside. Two in Charlotte, one in Huntersville, and one in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Check out... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • What is there to do this week in Charlotte? A lot! This list includes things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday. You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much more. We focus on free and cheap events,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo by Patrick Schneider for Charlotte Center City PartnersCLT NYE presented by Ally, Charlotte’s Uptown New Year’s Eve celebration, is back! Say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023 at this party at Tryon Street and Levine Avenue of the Arts. This is a free event and if you’re looking for fireworks near you, this is the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
This is a growing list of 2022 holiday events in the Charlotte area. This day by day guide will include events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year’s.
Please scroll down for a (soon to be) massive day-by-day list. Make sure to bookmark this page, as it will be frequently updated. And make sure to follow the links to get... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Illustration: Depositphotos Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2022 and New Year’s Day 2023 in Charlotte! Read on for a list of New Year’s Eve events, including CLT NYE, as well as some special New Year’s Day events too. We’ll be adding to this list of events as more announcements are made about New Year’s plans in the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: DepositphotosIf you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Christmas dinners from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant. We’ve put together a list of businesses in the Charlotte where you can order a fully-cooked Christmas dinner, with sides, in advance. In... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Diners in the Charlotte area can cross a stress-free Christmas dinner off their holiday wish list. A number of restaurants serve a special Christmas Eve or Christmas Day menu. And others are open with their regular menu.
Most restaurants on this list offer take-out and/or delivery. We are including restaurants at various price points, but... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • House in BerewickLooking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2022 Christmas season? You’ve come to the right place. This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes. We will have a Google map with all the light on this page, and more! To see the map, just scroll down past the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Looking for things to do in Charlotte this weekend? You came to the right place! This list contains free and cheap things to do from Friday to Sunday (or Monday if it’s a holiday weekend.) You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Want the best way to experience the Queen City without breaking your budget? Shop the Explore Charlotte Marketplace for a pass that fits your interests with savings at popular spots. Ready for a brewery crawl paired with special discounts? The Charlotte Brew Badge has your next round covered. Need a blast of inspiration at some of the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Levine Museum of the New South is presenting a Día de Reyes/Three Kings Day Family Day Celebration. It will take place at The VAPA Center, 700 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, January 7th, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. It’s free to attend. Learn about other Three Kings Day events in Charlotte, as well as where to purchase Rosca de... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Matthews Concert Band is a volunteer community band of professional and dedicated amateur musicians.
The band started in 2001 and now has around 60 members from all walks of life, who enjoy making music together each week. Its mission is to encourage lifelong participation in music. Its repertoire includes classic concert band standards,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else when you ring in 2023, consider ordering your New Year’s Eve dinner or party food, or your New Year’s Day meal, from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant. We’ve put together a list of businesses in the Charlotte area where you can order a fully-cooked New Year’s... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
If you have never shopped Sam’s Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club. Two Deals for Sam’s Club MembershipRight now Groupon is offering two different deals for Sam’s Club membership. Read on to see which is best for you. Option 1:...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
McAdenville Christmas is a treasured tradition in the Charlotte area. McAdenville is Christmas Town USA, and for good reason. For more than 60 years the Christmas lights display has drawn visitors to this small town west of Charlotte and east of Gastonia. Hundreds of thousands of lights set the scene for holiday displays. Check out our ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Old Armor Beer Company, at 211 West Avenue, Kannapolis, offers a wide variety of locally brewed, carefully crafted beers. Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries. The brewery supports veterans and first responders through its Pay It Forward Board. It allows anyone to give back to their favorite military branch or first... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Depositphotos
There will be several opportunities in 2022 to learn about and to celebrate Kwanzaa in the Charlotte area. All of these are free, family-friendly events, unless otherwise specified.
Kwanzaa is an African American celebration of family, community, and culture. Established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, this series of... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Grand Oiseau de Feu sur l’arche by Niki de Saint Phalle. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCThe Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live returns in the fall of 2022. The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Topgolf is a little bit different (to say the least) than traditional golf. You play from climate controlled hitting bays, so you can play all year. The 240-yard outfield has dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the more points you... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Light the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, along with Charlotte Christmas Village, has significantly expanded its offerings for the 2022 holiday season. It features a regulation size ice rink on the field and a 6-lane snow tubing slope in the outfield. You’ll need to sign a waiver to tube or skate. ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is presenting tons of free activities during Winter Break 2022/2023, for all age groups. They include films, crafts, holiday celebrations and much more. To see them all, visit the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library website.
Here are just a few. This is not a complete list. Also, make sure to check out our big list of ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Duke’s Mayo Bowl will take place on on Friday, December 30th, 2022, at 12 p.m., at Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint Street, Charlotte. The game will pit the University of Maryland Terrapins against the North Carolina State Wolfpack. This game marks the 21st anniversary of this bowl game in Charlotte, although the name has evolved... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Depositphotos
Every year, several organizations present Hanukkah celebrations for the community in the Charlotte area. These events are family friendly and most are free.
Events include Menorah lightings, concerts, parties, and even a Menorah Car Parade. We are waiting to hear back about some events that take place most years. Some... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Interested in not cooking for New Year’s Day 2023? Check out this growing list of restaurants in the Charlotte area that are open for the New Year holiday. Most listed will be available for take-out as well, and, in some cases, delivery. Some will serve a special New Year’s Day meal, and some will serve their regular menu.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
As you make your Christmas plans in Charlotte, make sure you know what is open and closed. Read on to learn about holiday hours at Mecklenburg County facilities, City of Charlotte services and grocery stores. This post is updated throughout the year to provide information on hours for various holidays. So you might see some information that... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Even after Christmas and New Year’s Day pass, holiday celebrations continue in Charlotte with Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes) and Twelfth Night.
These traditional celebrations are expressions of Epiphany, which marks when, according to the nativity story, three wise men visited baby Jesus, bearing gifts. In modern times, especially in... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Whatever you do on New Year’s Eve (and here’s a big list of New Year’s Eve events in Charlotte), on New Year’s Day you might appreciate some free bagels and coffee. Birdsong Brewing, at 1016 N. Davidson Street, is continuing their tradition of sharing food and coffee with the community on New Year’s Day. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Courtesy of High Seas Miniature GolfHigh Seas Miniature Golf, a pirate and nautical themed miniature golf course at 10001 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land, South Carolina, has transformed into Pirates Christmas! This is a holiday attraction unlike anything that’s been seen in this area. The glowing lights give the impression that... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Every year, several North Carolina State Parks host First Day Hikes led by park staff. We’ll be listing the First Day Hikes here as they’re announced. First Day Hike at Lake Norman State Park
Sunday, January 1st, 2023
10 a.m.
Lake Norman State Park
759 State Park Road
Troutman, NC Come out to Lake Norman State... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • On Tuesday, January 10th, 2023, the Charlotte Checkers are presenting Hockey 101. This event is meant to introduce hockey to new fans, with tickets starting at just $1.01. Fees still apply, so a ticket is actually $6.17 in total. Still a great price!
In addition to the low price, the in-game presentation will be geared toward educating new... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: Mace Publishing, LLCThe Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, is hosting the extremely popular Gingerbread Lane again this year. Gingerbread artists are creating masterpieces that compete for top honors in three categories: ProfessionalAmateurChildCheck out our huge day-by-day list of holiday... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Don’t pay full price for concerts if you don’t have to! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over. We also include tickets for sports events, when there’s a discount. Please note... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCThe 1st Annual Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular is bringing holiday magic to Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte, NC, this Christmas season. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day! Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCImmerse... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, is worth the short drive from Charlotte, especially during the Christmas season. We have this attraction on our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Courtesy of City of KannapolisThe nearby City of Kannapolis always goes above and beyond in its holiday festivities, and 2022 will be no exception. Read on to learn about the Tree Lighting, the Celebration of Lights, and the Christmas parade. Downtown Kannapolis has undergone an incredible revitalization. Learn about all the fun things to do... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCSpeedway Christmas is at Charlotte Motor Speedway for a 13th year in 2022. It’s included in our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day! Read on for all the information you need,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Ballantyne Jewish Center is presenting Chanukah Wonderland for kids age two and older. It will take place at 15105 John J Delaney Drive, Charlotte, NC. Hanukkah begins the evening of Sunday, December 18th, 2022, and the final evening is Sunday, December 25th. Learn about all the Hanukkah celebrations in the Charlotte area! It takes place:... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Celebrate the holiday season with magical events and festive fun as the NASCAR Hall of Fame lights up with holiday entertainment for the entire family. Parents and kids alike can participate winter break programming that celebrates 75 years of NASCAR. Highlights include exploring tracks from generations past and building 3-D paper replica... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 