Speedway Christmas opens Nov 18Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendNorth Carolina Ski Resorts — Where to Ski in North CarolinaBuy a Costco membership and receive a $30 Digital Costco Shop CardEarly Black Friday deals are on Amazon now, many more addedConcord Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade Nov 18 & 19Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration in Weddington Nov 18Get sneak peek at Phase 1 of Long Creek Greenway, plus a $20 coupon for Trek of CLT storesWhere to get a free picture with Santa around Charlotte–a huge day-by-day listHot Glass Alley Open Demo — Harvest EventBig list of Charlotte Area Holiday Markets in 2022Free photos with Santa at StarMed and Keith ClinicQueen City Nerve to host annual free inclusive Thanksgiving dinnerHuge day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte 2022Charlotte restaurants open for dine-in for Thanksgiving 2022Where to Order Thanksgiving dinner to go in 2022 (and pies!) in Charlotte — restaurants, grocery stores and catering companiesSippin’ Santa: The Royal Tot transforms into a Christmas barCampfire Movie Club at Camp North EndChanukah Festival at Symphony Park Dec 18Yap Yè Iswà Festival (celebration of Catawba culture) in Rock Hill Nov 19NoDa Pottery Market Holiday Sale Nov 19Piedmont Town Center tree lighting Nov 18Waxhaw Tree Lighting and Christmas ParadeFree concerts with Davidson College Music Department11 Hanukkah Celebrations in Charlotte 2022Free pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s through Dec 24Chanukah concert with Yoel Sharabi Dec 24Concord Tree Lighting After Party at Mac Tabby Cat Cafe Nov 18Free comedy show at Lenny Boy Brewing Co. (and more!)Ice Skating and Lights are at Whitewater Center nowGet totally free Thanksgiving meal through Ibotta — valued at more than $20Free holiday concerts around Charlotte 202224 Tree Lighting Celebrations (so far!) in the Charlotte Area 2022
Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCSpeedway Christmas is returning to 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! It will be taking place from... 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 • Credit: VisitNC.comWhere to Ski in North CarolinaThere are six ski resorts in Western North Carolina. Three of them are clustered in the northern part of the North Carolina mountains, near Boone: Sugar Mountain Resort, Appalachian Ski Mtn., and Beech Mountain Ski Resort. Wolf Ridge is in Mars Hill, near Asheville. Cataloochee Ski Area is in... 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 • 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 • Photo: DepositphotosThe City of Concord will kick off the 2022 holiday season with two popular community events, the Christmas Parade and the Tree Lighting. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day! Concord Tree Lighting CeremonyThe 25th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is on... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Town of Weddington will be holding its Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 18th, 2022, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Town Hall, 1924 Weddington Road, Weddington. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day! This event includes: Santa and Mrs. ClausPerformance by school groups...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Sustain Charlotte, Partners for Parks, Carolina Thread Trail, and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation are hosting a free event, Growing Our Greenways: Charlotte’s Long Creek Greenway. It takes place Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. It’s free, but registration is required. Experience an exclusive sneak peek... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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 2022 Christmas season. Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you take your own pictures, but at some, professional photographers take the pictures.
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Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte’s first hot glass art studio. It’s at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It’s around the corner from NoDa Brewing.
It’s owned by artist Jake Pfeifer, a young artist who has been blowing glass since he was 14 years old. Hot Glass... 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 •
StarMed Healthcare and Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic are hosting free photos with Santa on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We have put together a huge list of places in the Charlotte area to get free pictures with Santa! At each of these events, you will receive one physical print and acces to the digital copy,... 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 •
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 •
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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If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Thanksgiving dinner to go from a grocery store or restaurant. Every year we put together a list of grocery stores and restaurants where you can order your meal ahead of time. In some cases, they come “ready to cook”... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Royal Tot – Sippin Santa – Plaid Penguin – LunahZon PhotographyThe Royal Tot, a tiki bar at 933 Louise Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina (in Plaza Midwood) is catching the Christmas spirit. It will hosting Sippin’ Santa through much of November and December, 2022. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • NoDa Company Canteen, Black Moth Bars and Aurora Star Lit Cinema are presenting Campfire Movie Club: Holiday Edition, a free outdoor movie series in the Boileryard of Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC. This movie series was announced by Aurora Star Lit Cinema on Facebook. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Chabad of Charlotte is presenting a FREE Chanukah festival at Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 will take place the first night of Chanukah,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Yap Ye Iswa Festival is returning to Rock Hill on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It will take place at Catawba Cultural Center, 1536 Tom Steven Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina. This is a free event to celebrate the art, history and culture of the Catawba people. Catawbas have been in the Carolinas for over 6,000 years.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Shop for unique, locally crafted pottery at the NoDa Pottery Market. The holiday event takes place Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 3000 North Davidson Street. We’ve put together a huge list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area! Shop for unique gifts…or for yourself! Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCA... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Piedmont Town Center, at 4725 Piedmont Row Drive, Charlotte, NC, is hosting its annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, November 18th, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day! This is a free event. The free activities include: Cookie MakingTrain Rides...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Downtown Waxhaw Holiday LightingKick off the holiday season in Downtown Waxhaw with a holiday lighting on Friday, November 18th, 2022, from 5 to 9 p.m. Look for more details soon, if available. Waxhaw Christmas ParadeThe Waxhaw Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, December 11th, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., in Downtown Waxhaw.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Davidson College Symphony Orchestra. Photo courtesy of Davidson College Music DepartmentDavidson College’s Music Department presents many concerts throughout the year. Some feature student groups, like the jazz ensemble or Davidson Chorale, some feature faculty members and some feature guest performers. You can see the whole calendar... 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 of... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo courtesy of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’sBass Pro Shops, at Concord Mills, and Cabela’s, at 1000 Cabela Drive, Fort Mill, SC, are hosting Santa’s Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience from November 6th to December 24th, 2022. On November 5th, 2022, officially kick off the Santa’s Wonderland experience with... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo provided by 8th DayChabad of Charlotte is presenting a Chanukah concert with Yoel Sharabi on Saturday, December 24th, 2022, at 8 p.m., at the Epstein Family Chabad Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, North Carolina. Hanukkah begins the evening of Sunday, December 18th, 2022, and the final evening is Sunday, December 25th. Learn about... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
If you plan to be in Downtown Concord for the Tree Lighting Celebration on November 18th, 2022, stick around for the After Party at Mac Tabby Cat Cafe, 25 Market Street SW, Concord, North Carolina. The After Party takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. and is free to attend. Learn about four cat cafés in the Charlotte area! American Idol’s... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image use with permission by Lenny Boy Brewing Co.Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers. Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events. Check out a huge calendar of events at... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLCFor a fourth year, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is offering ice skating. In addition, a brand new Lights installation is coming to the Whitewater Center, as well as two new 600-foot suspension bridges. Ice skating and Lights will be available starting November 16th, 2022.... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
This year, it isn’t a question of “Where can you get a free turkey for Thanksgiving?” but “Where can you get a whole Thanksgiving dinner for free?” Ibotta is offering its ‘Free Thanksgiving Dinner‘ program — in an effort to feed millions of families this Thanksgiving. The offer will be available to new... 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 • 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 • | 