| Charlotte Checkers: $1.01 tickets on Hockey 101 Night — Jan 10Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekBig list of free and cheap New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2023 events in CharlotteSam’s Club Membership: $15 for membershipBest Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area for 2022 — updatedMatthews Concert Band holiday concert Dec 19-20See & Save with the Explore Charlotte MarketplaceTosco Music Holiday Party Dec 19Huge day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte 2022Big discounts for Bret Michaels, Barry Manilow, Foreigner, Monster Truckz and more30+ Charlotte area restaurants open for Christmas 2022 (including takeout and delivery)Christmas Town USA — everything you need to know about visiting McAdenvilleBig list of things (many free!) for kids to do during winter break 2022/2023Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day lunch to enjoy at homeGet a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in 2022 — order your holiday meal in advanceHolidays at the Hall at NASCAR Hall of Fame — plan a visit and savePirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf — Christmas light display11 Hanukkah Celebrations in Charlotte 2022New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular in MooresvilleChanukah Wonderland with Ballantyne Jewish Center (registration required)New Years Eve Hop Bomb Drop at Old Armor Beer Company in Kannapolis20+ free events for kids during Winter Break at Charlotte Mecklenburg LibraryNew Year’s Day Hikes (and more) in North Carolina State ParksGingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Dec 1-26Find Your Muse open mic at The Evening Muse every MondayNew Year’s Eve Celebrations at Hickory Tavern (multiple locations)Kwanzaa celebrations in Charlotte 2022Día de Reyes/Three Kings Day at VAPA Center with Levine Museum of the New South Jan 720% off tickets to Carolina Holiday Light SpectacularKannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland ExpressSave $5 at Speedway Christmas any nightYour guide to Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte 12/30 (including hotel discounts)2022 holiday shipping deadlines for USPS, UPS and FedExYou can order 4 more free at-home COVID-19 testing kitsChristmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library 2022 — live nativity, carriage rides, story time, more… 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 • 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 • 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 •
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 • 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 •
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 •
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 •
UPDATE: The contest has ended and the winner is Jennifer Carpenter! You should have received an email from Charlotte on the Cheap. Have you attended a Tosco Music Party show yet? If you like music, of any genre, you should. It’s a family friendly musical variety show. Bands and musicians each play two songs. You might see a jazz... 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 •
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 •
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 •
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 • ImaginOnWondering 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 •
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 • 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 •
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 • 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 • 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 •
Mooresville is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023 with a year of special events. It’s kicking off the celebratory year with the Anniversary Kick-Off Fireworks Spectacular on New Year’s Eve. Check out more family-friendly New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events around Charlotte. This free event for the whole... 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 •
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 • 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 •
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 • 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 • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC
Every Monday (with a few exceptions), The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson Street, hosts Find Your Muse. This open mic is considered one of the best open mics in Charlotte.
Please note that The Evening Muse is closed on Labor Day, September 5th, 2022, so there will be no open mic that day. Make sure to check The... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Adding to the big list of free and cheap New Year’s Eve celebrations around Charlotte, multiple locations of Hickory Tavern are hosting New Year’s Eve events. All are free to attend. All include a champagne toast at midnight. Check out our big list of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events in Charlotte! Here are... 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • For friends and family far away at Christmas, getting them their holiday gift to unwrap in time takes a little extra planning. That means you need to pack it and get the package on its way by a specific deadline — depending on the delivery service, delivery option and expected arrival date. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • At-home COVID-19 test. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCIf you need a COVID-19 test and you’re having trouble getting one, here are two ways to get free at-home tests. U.S. Government Provides Free TestsOnce again, every home in the U.S. can order 4 free at-home COVID-19 test kits. You’ll be able to order the tests from ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Billy Graham Library, at 4330 Westmont Drive, again presents its popular Christmas at the Library. This year, it will run from November 28th to December 23rd, 2022. Mondays through Thursdays, from 5 to 9 p.m.Friday and Saturday, from 5 to 10 p.m.Closed Sundays.Reservations for Christmas at the Library are open now. Christmas activities... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 