Every year, we put together a list of festive spots in Uptown Charlotte that you can visit on foot. This year, things are a little bit different, and a couple of the more interactive attractions aren't taking place, including ice skating at... 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...» 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...» Independence Harley-Davidson, 9205 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, is holding two holiday events. Photos with Santa Saturday, December 12th, 2020 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free A professional photographer will be there to take pictures with the... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Christmas Village has returned to Uptown Charlotte this holiday season. This year it's at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street. The event is taking place on the concourse of the ballpark. The event is being presented in conjunction with... 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...» If 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're putting together a list of businesses in the Charlotte... 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...» 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...» 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...» Holy Angels, which provides care and opportunities to differently abled people, is celebrating its 65th anniversary with a powerful and inspirational luminary display on Sunday, December 20th, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will take place on Holy... 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...» Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, and VTGCLT are continuing, and expanding, a holiday tradition that started two years ago, Mistletoe Weekends. This year they will take place between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.: December 4-5 December 11-12 December... 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...» Santa will be at Metropolitan, 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, on Saturday, December 12th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get free pictures with Santa. Pets welcome! A photographer will be taking the pictures, and parents will have access to the digital... Read the whole entry...» Many people are looking for places to get COVID-19 tests in the Charlotte area, either because they have symptoms, or because they have had exposure to people who have COVID-19. We've put together a list of some facilities offering testing.... Read the whole entry...» 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 town west of Charlotte and... 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. Christmas Light Extravaganza The City of Kings Mountain is sharing two Christmas light... Read the whole entry...» 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... Read the whole entry...» Several Charlotte museums are joining together to thank the frontline workers during this difficult time. As a thank you to essential and frontline workers during the pandemic, The Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Warehouse Sale has extended their liquidation sale for one more weekend, and you have one more chance to win a $25 gift certificate to shop there! Read on to learn all about the sale, and then just leave a comment with your first and... Read the whole entry...» On Saturday, December 12th, 2020, Krispy Kreme celebrates the “Day of the Dozens” with a sweet deal for customers. Buy any dozen doughnuts and get a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for just $1 at participating locations. The offer is available... 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...» NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa's best hangout. There's ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria. They also frequently host events, many free.... 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... Read the whole entry...» Carowinds, which has been closed since March, has announced that they will be reopening in a limited capacity for Taste of the Season Outdoor Holiday Experience. This event will take place on select days from November 21st to December 20th, 2020,... Read the whole entry...» If you'd like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge. Prices depend on check-in date and the kind of room you reserve but in most cases they'll save you some bucks over... 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. NOTE: The... Read the whole entry...» For a second year, the Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is presenting two popular winter activities: Ice Skating and Lights. The ice skating requires a Single Activity Pass ($20 each) or an All Access Pass. The Lights... 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...» The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, is hosting the extremely popular Gingerbread Lane again this year. Gingerbread artists will create masterpieces and compete for top honors. Gingerbread Lane Visit the hotel... Read the whole entry...» |