Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC Tree Lighting Festival Nov 22 (free, but tickets are required)Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekBig list of Charlotte Area Holiday Markets in 2022Early Black Friday deals are on Amazon now, many more addedPets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart (reservations required)Free holiday concerts around Charlotte 2022Charlotte restaurants open for dine-in for Thanksgiving 2022Babbel Language Learning: Big discount returns for lifetime subscriptionBuy a Costco membership and receive a $30 Digital Costco Shop CardBig discounts for Nutcracker, Impractical Jokers, Foreigner, and moreFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendWhere are the best Christmas lights? Help us update our map!Olde Mecklenburg Brewery’s 11th Annual Christmas Market starts this FridaySam’s Club Membership: 60% offWorld Cup Watch Parties in CharlotteSee & Save with the Explore Charlotte MarketplaceNovant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade Nov 23 — VIP tickets are availableThanksgiving Eve Party at Pinhouse — free bowling all day, free s’mores buffet, more…Huge day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte 2022New Year’s Day 5K along University City’s Greenways50+ things to do around Charlotte Thanksgiving Weekend 202224 Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Charlotte Area 2022Everything you need to know about Topgolf, including half-price TuesdaysQueen City Nerve to host annual free inclusive Thanksgiving dinnerWendy’s: $2 key tag gets free Jr. Frosty throughout 2023“Out of this World” Family Literacy Night at all Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branch Nov 30Light the Knights Festival 2022 to include ice rink and snow tubing slope, as well as Charlotte Christmas VillageBest Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area for 20221st Annual Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular at Ballantyne’s BackyardChristmas Musical Celebration, featuring Steve Amerson and Laurie Gayle Stevenson Pritchard at South End11th Annual Light Up Cornelius Nov 26: performances, Santa, carriage rides, more…Christmas light shows in Kings MountainBirkdale on Ice: Outdoor ice skating comes to Birkdale VillageFree pictures with Santa at Black LionWhere to hear Handel’s Messiah in Charlotte in 2022 (including a discount to Charlotte Symphony’s performance)CLT New Year’s Eve includes fireworks, live music, food trucks, more…JazzArts Charlotte: Two Free Holiday Concerts
The Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC are joining together for a Tree Lighting Festival, presented by Atrium Health, on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022, at 5 p.m., outside of Bank of America Stadium. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day! It will take place from 5 to 8 p.m, on the... 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 •
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 day-by-day list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area. Know of more that should be on this list?... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Want to get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping? Amazon has some pretty great Early Black Friday deals available right now. Photo: DepositphotosKeep checking back, as they’ll be updated frequently. We are listing just a few that caught our eye, but hunt around for what you need…or want! We’re listing items below that are... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Every year, PetSmart offers FREE photos of your pet with Santa on three weekend at all PetSmart locations in the United States and Canada (excluding PetSmart Groomery locations.) Check back soon for 2022 information! We have put together a huge list of places in the Charlotte area to get free pictures with Santa! Check out... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Depositphotos Celebrate the season by attending a free holiday concert in the Charlotte area in 2022. In this list you might find find traditional Christmas music, a tuba concert, community chorus concerts and more. This listed is growing every day, so please keep checking back. These concerts take place all over the Charlotte... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
If cooking dinner doesn’t sound like a holiday to you, here’s a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24th, 2022. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up early, so make sure to make reservations right away.
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Babbel Language Learning has a special deal available through StackSocial. For a limited time, purchase a Lifetime Subscription for $199. This subscription will grant you access to all 14 languages that Babbel supports. (See below.) The full price for a lifetime subscription is $499. Babbel currently has a deal on their website for $249. ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
If you’ve been thinking about joining Costco, now is a good time to do it. They are offering a special deal, which they rarely do. This offer is through Stacksocial.com. Purchase a 1-Year Gold Star Membership for $60, which is the regular price, and get a $30 Digital Costco Shop Card for free. The Digital Costco Shop Card: Does not...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 • 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 • Photo courtesy of the Queen Family We are updating our map of pictures of spectacular Christmas lights around Charlotte! If you have a picture you’d like to be included on the map, please submit it below. We can only include it if you took it yourself, and if you give us permission, via the form below, to use it. You’ll need to tell... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
For four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths.
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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 •
The FIFA Men’s World Cup is taking place in November and December of 2022. It starts on Sunday, November 20th, with the final match taking place December 18th, 2022. In all, 32 teams will compete in a total of 64 games in Qatar. This is the first time that a country in the Middle East is hosting the World Cup. You can see the team... 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 • Photo: Patrick Schneider for Charlotte Center City PartnersNovant Health Thanksgiving Parade is scheduled for Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. It will end around 8 p.m. For the second year it will be taking place on Thanksgiving Eve, rather than on Thanksgiving morning. This change to a nighttime parade was introduced for the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Pinhouse, at 2306 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting their 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Eve Party on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, from Noon to midnight. Admission is free. Check out a big list of things to do in Charlotte Thanksgiving Weekend! Bowling will be completely free all day. In addition, they’ll be lighting... 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Start the year off on the right foot with the New Year’s Day 5K. This year the race goes along the Greenways in University City. The race is on January 1st, 2023, and starts at 10 a.m. This is a run and walk experience that takes you along the Greenways in University City. The starting line is at The Shoppes at University Place, 8956... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Looking for something to do to get out of the house on Thanksgiving Weekend? We are highlighting a few events you shouldn’t miss, but then, scroll down for a huge list of events we have on the calendar from Wednesday, November 23rd, through Sunday, November 27th, 2022. On Charlotte on the Cheap we focus on free and cheap events, and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: Mace Publishing, LLCChristmas tree lighting celebrations will be taking place all over the Charlotte area in November and December of 2022. At most of them, there will be additional entertainment and holiday activities for kids. Santa makes appearances at many. These aren’t just Charlotte events. Towns and cities all over the... 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 •
Queen City Nerve is hosting its 4th annual inclusive Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 24th, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Billy Sunday, 1115 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte. Many members of the LGBTQIA+ community are excluded from family functions during the holidays. Eat, Gay, Love: Giving Thanks with Friends offers a safe,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Want to get a FREE Jr. Frosty at Wendy’s throughout 2023? If you enjoy a little sweet treat with your meal (or just as a snack), you’ll definitely want to snag one of the chain’s highly-coveted key tags. Purchase a cool 2023 Frosty Key Tag for just $2 and get a FREE Jr. Frosty with any purchase every time you visit Wendy’s in... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is celebrating National Family Literacy Month in November, 2022. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte! On Wednesday, November 30th, 2022, every branch of the library is hosting “Out of this World” Family Literacy Night from 5... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Here is some big news and something to look forward to for the 2022 holiday season! Light the Knights Festival, which has taken place at Truist Field for the last two years, along with Charlotte Christmas Village, is significantly expanding its offerings for the 2022 holiday season. It will feature regulation size ice rink on the field and a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • House in Berewick Looking 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The 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! Immerse yourself in over a million Christmas lights along a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Pritchard at South End, 1117 South Blvd, is presenting a Christmas Musical Celebration, featuring Steve Amerson and Laurie Gayle Stevenson, as well as a full choir and orchestra. This FREE event takes place Sunday, December 4th, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Town of CorneliusThe Town of Cornelius is holding the 11th Annual Light Up Cornelius on Saturday, November 26th, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on the lawn of Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day! The event... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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 ExtravaganzaThe City of Kings Mountain is sharing two Christmas light displays this year. Costner’s Christmas Light Extravaganza
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For the first time ever, in 2022, you’ll be able to ice skate in Birkdale Village. Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC. Birkdale on Ice is an outdoor skating rink on The Plaza in Birkdale Village. It will be open from November 19th, 2022, to January 16th, 2023. To ensure a skating time... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: DepositphotosBlack Lion, 10635 Park Road, has over 68,000 square feet of unique home furnishings, gifts, home accents and more from more than 200 merchants, so it’s a great spot for holiday shopping. We have put together a huge list of places in the Charlotte area to get free pictures with Santa! Black Lion is offering several... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Christmas season is filled with music, but none exemplifies the season as much as Handel’s Messiah, especially the Christmas part. It’s become a tradition to attend a performance of The Messiah in December, and there are several chances to do so in the Charlotte area in 2022.
There’s no better way to celebrate the... 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. Check out our big list of New Year’s Eve and New... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • JazzArts Charlotte’s mission is to connect the cultural community and develop an audience for jazz, through quality education, performance, and musician support. Here are a couple of their upcoming events. Go to their website for a full list, including ticketed shows that might not be “cheap enough” to list on Charlotte on the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 