| Photo:Mace Publishing, LLC Speedway Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway for a twelfth year in 2021. It's included in our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area. It will be taking place from... Read the whole entry...» The City of Concord will kick off the 2021 holiday season with two popular community events, the Christmas Parade and the Tree Lighting. We're putting a huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area, including parades,... Read the whole entry...» This list includes 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 so much more. ... 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 Thanksgiving turkey dinners from a grocery store or restaurant. Every year we put together a list of grocery stores and... Read the whole entry...» Photo:Depositphotos When the weather keeps you indoors but your kids need to burn off some energy, this list of indoor play areas around Charlotte will come in handy. We've included trampoline parks, arcades, children's museums, skating... Read the whole entry...» House in Berewick Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2021 Christmas season? You've come to the right place. This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes. We have a Google... Read the whole entry...» Concerts are coming back, and that means that discounts for concert tickets are coming back too! 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... Read the whole entry...» Save money on Carowinds Winterfest! Read on for the details, or go right to the discounts! Winterfest features: RidesCoca-Cola Polar PartyMusic performancesJack Frost's Igloo VillageHorse drawn carriagesHolly Jolly TrolleyReindeer...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. Please know that Christmas trees are expected to sell out early this year, so plan your visit as soon as you can. ... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Christmas Village is returning to Uptown Charlotte for the 2021 holiday season. It will once again be at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street. The event is taking place on the concourse of the ballpark. We're putting a huge... Read the whole entry...»
Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte!
Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can't be explained. It's even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from. Do you love outdoor... Read the whole entry...»
This is a growing list of 2021 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 massive day-by-day list. Make sure to bookmark... Read the whole entry...» Photo:DepositphotosChristmas tree lighting celebrations will be taking place all over the Charlotte area in November and December of 2021. At most of them, there will be additional entertainment and holiday activities for kids. Santa makes... 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 2021 Christmas season. Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you...
Read the whole entry...» 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 7th to December 24th,... Read the whole entry...» Santa will be at the Arboretum Shopping Center, at 8008 Providence Road, on Sunday, December 12th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa and his sleigh will be near Chili's. We are putting together a huge list of places in the Charlotte... Read the whole entry...» 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 launching its 'Free Thanksgiving Dinner'program —... Read the whole entry...» Walk among the dinosaurs at The Jurassic Encounter's Dinos at 11 Walking Tour. It will take place on two weekends: November 19th to 21st, 2021November 24th to 28th, 2021They'll be at Ballantyne's Backyard, 11611 N.... Read the whole entry...»
If cooking dinner doesn't sound like a holiday to you here's a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25th, 2021. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up...
Read the whole entry...» The North Carolina Transportation Museum, at 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, is bringing back its popular holiday attraction, the Polar Express train ride, for 2021, after a year's hiatus. We wouldn't call this activity cheap,... Read the whole entry...» Photo:DepositphotosIn November and December, you can find holiday and Christmas parades in every corner of the Charlotte area. They start the weekend before Thanksgiving, with the Concord Christmas Parade, which is followed up by the biggest... Read the whole entry...» Photo:Depositphotos If you're planning a Thanksgiving feast, now is the time to be shopping for a turkey. Many Charlotte grocery stores have low prices on frozen turkeys, so consider buying a second one to put in your freezer if you have room.... Read the whole entry...» There are three drive-in theaters fairly close to Charlotte, and they are a great source of affordable family entertainment. Hound's Drive-In, in Kings Mountain, and Badin Road Drive-In, in Albemarle, are both operating. Sunset Drive-In, in... Read the whole entry...»
JackBeagle's NoDa, at 3213 N. Davidson Street, offers a full menu of steaks, nine takes on macaroni and cheese, burgers, wings, salads, sandwiches and more. Plus breakfast!
It's also a great place to grab a drink and listen to some... Read the whole entry...» 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, parties, and even a Menorah... Read the whole entry...» ArchWell Health, at 3022 Eastway Drive, is holding its grand opening on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by to meet the doctors and staff and to tour the Archwell Health Center. There will be live music from Too... Read the whole entry...» Divine Barrel Brewing offers wood fermented and barrel aged wilds and sours, as well as unique interpretations of classic styles. They aim to create interesting experiments to inspire Charlotte's beer drinking community. You can find... Read the whole entry...» Cavendish Brewing Company, 207 North Chester Street, Gastonia, hosts many events, including live music, trivia, a run club, and more. You can see listings for them on the Facebook page. Double-Check Before You Head Out!We make every effort to... Read the whole entry...»
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... Read the whole entry...» For a place where the average high temperature is 62 degrees in November and 53 degrees in December, Charlotte sure does like outdoor ice skating. This year there are two places in the Charlotte region where you can ice skate outside. They all... 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. They are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts up to 59% off, with dates on and off... Read the whole entry...» 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 24th, through... Read the whole entry...»
Zootastic Park, 385 Ostwalt Amity Road, Troutman, is once again presenting Christmas Wonderland of Lights, which we include in our list of the best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area.
Drive through the light display and walk through the... Read the whole entry...» Bart's Mart is a beer and wine bottle shop at 3042 Eastway Crossing. They also hold events of various kinds… Friendsgiving PotluckBart's Mart is hosting a Friendsgiving Potluck on Saturday, November 20th, 2021, at 7 p.m.... 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:Mace Publishing, LLCEastway Regional Recreation Center, at 3150 Eastway Park Drive, Charlotte, is hosting its first family movie night on Friday, November 19th, 2021, at 6 p.m. The movie is free, but registration is required. Find... Read the whole entry...» TAC has brought a whole lot of art together to one spot in NoDa. The gallery is at 3225 N. Davidson Street, next to The Evening Muse. It's in the spot where Sunshine Daydreams used to be. TAC (Tough Ass Crew) is an artist collective in... Read the whole entry...» Northcross Shopping Center, at 9751 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC, is hosting Letters to Santa, a free event, on Saturday, December 11th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place behind Uncommon Scents. We are putting together a huge... Read the whole entry...» Photo:Depositphotos Celebrate the season by attending a free holiday concert in the Charlotte area in 2021. In this list you might find find traditional Christmas music, a tuba concert, community chorus concerts and more. This listed is growing... Read the whole entry...» Christmas in Cornelius is a fun festival taking place Sunday, December 5th, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius. We're putting a huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte... Read the whole entry...» Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade is scheduled for Wednesday, November 24th, 2021, at 6 p.m. Yes, it's taking place on Thanksgiving Eve, rather than on Thanksgiving morning. This change to a nighttime parade comes on the 75th... Read the whole entry...» | 