| Support a Small Business this Holiday Season (and beyond)! And support other small businesses when you redeem your great GoPlaySave offers! Go to great restaurants like Famous Toastery, Dresslers, Dogwood Southern Table, Choplin's, Cafe Monte,... Read the whole entry...» Speedway Christmas returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway for an eleventh year in 2020. It will be taking place from November 21st, 2020, through January 17th, 2021, with the exception of Christmas Day. The hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Read on to... Read the whole entry...» The City of Kings Mountain, about 33 miles to the west of Charlotte, is celebrating the holiday season with these special Christmas in Kings Mountain events. Santa's Trip around Kings Mountain On Saturday, December 5th, 2020, Santa will be... Read the whole entry...» Brookhaven Christmas Lights in Matthews Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2020 Christmas season? Here's what you have to look forward to. This list includes professional displays, town events, and... Read the whole entry...» Looking for a chance to show off your smarts? Here's a list of upcoming Charlotte trivia nights. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule. You'll find them at bars, breweries, cideries, restaurants and coffee shops. Keep reading for a... Read the whole entry...» Starting December 3rd, 2020, children of all ages will have the opportunity to drop off a letter to Santa in his mailbox in Uptown Charlotte. The Letters to Santa Station will operate from Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., from December 3rd to... Read the whole entry...»
Christmas parades aren't limited to the land! Here are several lighted boat parades in the Charlotte area.
Unfortunately, some of the boat parades don't include a public viewing area for those not members of the yacht clubs this year.... Read the whole entry...»
Oxford Baptist Church, 5965 Springs Road, Conover, is presenting A Living Nativity Drive-Thru.
It is free to the public, and takes place December 3rd to 6th, and December 9th to 13th, 2020. The gate opens at 6:30 p.m. and closes at 9 p.m. Conover... Read the whole entry...» The Town of Davidson is celebrating the season once again with Christmas in Davidson, but they've spread the events out to 12 days, to make things safer for everyone. It takes place daily from December 1st to December 12th, with a... Read the whole entry...»
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Here are a few opportunities in the Charlotte area for the 2020 Christmas season. Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you...
Read the whole entry...» Every night through December 31st, 2020, the Mooresville is hosting a Holiday Light Spectacular on the lawn of Town Hall, 413 N. Main Street, Mooresville. Enjoy this orchestrated light show that includes over 175,000 lights set to holiday music. ... Read the whole entry...»
December 4th, 2020, is National Cookie Day.
Celebrate with one of these sweet deals: Insomnia Cookies Insomnia Cookies is celebrating with several deals: December 4th to 6th, 2020 Free classic cookie in-store or add it to any delivery (no... Read the whole entry...» Around the Crown 10K debuted in 2019, affording runners the first chance ever to run the whole 3-mile inner loop, I-277. The rest of the route meandered through the streets of Uptown Charlotte, beginning and ending at First Ward Park. Since... Read the whole entry...» Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, is presenting drive-in movies on select Thursdays in November and December. The cost for Skyline Drive-in Movies is $30 per car, of which a portion benefits service organizations in the North End community,... Read the whole entry...» Starbucks is brimming with gratitude for our front-line responders all around the country. There's really no way of thanking our first responders and hospital workers for their work and sacrifice, but we can all try in our own way. One really good... Read the whole entry...» The holiday season is on the way, and for many families that means it will soon be the time to find the perfect Christmas tree. Below is a list of Christmas tree farms and lots in and around Charlotte that can help you find the tree you'll... Read the whole entry...»
Charlotte Warehouse Sale has been a big hit with Charlotte on the Cheap readers, and for good reason. Designer brand fashion for women and children, in all sizes, including plus and petite at 65% to 90% off? What's not to love? You have one... Read the whole entry...»
There will be several opportunities in 2020 to learn about and to celebrate Kwanzaa in the Charlotte area. All of these are free, family-friendly events, unless otherwise specified.
Also, unless otherwise stated, these events will be taking place... Read the whole entry...» BOOM, an arts fringe festival that takes place in Plaza Midwood, went online in 2020, and they're following it up with more chances to enjoy arts and entertainment from home. BOOM Echoes East takes place Saturday, December 5th, 2020, at 4... Read the whole entry...» Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains three nature centers, Reedy Creek, Latta and McDowell. Steven's Creek Nature Center is opening soon, but is already hosting some activities (see below.) The nature centers provide an excellent... Read the whole entry...» Cabarrus Virtual Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony This year the Kannapolis Christmas Parade is replaced with the Cabarrus Virtual Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 20th, 2020, at 7 p.m., on Channel... Read the whole entry...»
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, parties, and even a Menorah Car Parade. We are waiting... Read the whole entry...» North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has announced that it will be stocking surplus trout in 38 bodies of water in central and western North Carolina this winter. In all, they'll be stocking more than 60,000 brook, brown, and rainbow... Read the whole entry...» This list include in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and... Read the whole entry...» Once again, gift cards are at the top of many people's wish list this holiday season. Gift cards are always an efficient and convenient way to check off your holiday shopping list. Best of all, it pays to give gift cards because of all the... Read the whole entry...» Photo by Steve Rankin McAdenville Christmas is a treasured tradition in the Charlotte area. McAdenville calls itself Christmas Town USA, and for good reason. For more than 60 years the Christmas lights display has drawn visitors to this small... Read the whole entry...» With all the excitement of Santa, sometimes the more sacred or spiritual aspects of Christmas can be overshadowed. But many churches and other organizations have planned wonderful drive-thru or walk-thru live Nativities that are open to the... Read the whole entry...» This list include in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this week, from Monday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so... Read the whole entry...» Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, is worth the short drive from Charlotte, especially during the Christmas season. Holidays at the Garden is returning to the Garden, from November 28th, 2020, to January 3rd,... Read the whole entry...»
Shop for gifts at these holiday markets in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Here's a growing list of Christmas markets, church bazaars, crafts markets, arts markets and more.
We're always adding to this list! Scroll down for a... Read the whole entry...»
This is a growing list of 2020 holiday events in the Charlotte area. This day by day guide will include events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year's.
Some of the most popular events, like the Thanksgiving Day Parade, will... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Christmas Village will return to Uptown Charlotte this holiday season. This year it will be at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street. The event will take place on the concourse of the ballpark. The event will be presented in conjunction with... Read the whole entry...» The North Carolina Transportation Museum, at 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, is not holding its popular Polar Express this season, but they will be hosting two festive attractions, starting November 20th, 2020. There's a daytime event, the... Read the whole entry...» | 