University City Night Market is a brand new way to shop and enjoy festive evenings at Shoppes at University Place, 8929 JM Keyes Drive. This new, family-friendly market will feature a large array of vendor goods like handmade crafts, jewelry, arts... Read the whole entry...» Blakeney Shopping Centers, at Rea Road and Ardrey Kell Road, is presenting a Drive-Thru Santa Experience. The cost is $10 a car. It will feature a socially distanced visit with Santa, along with lots of fun entertainment: Stilt-walking elves ... Read the whole entry...» Downtown Gastonia businesses will be competing in a decorating contest, starting November 27th, 2020. You can visit downtown Gastonia, and then vote on your favorite, from Friday, November 27th, 2020, to Wednesday, December 16th, on the City of... Read the whole entry...» The best deal on Hulu is happening Thanksgiving Weekend 2020. New subscribers or eligible returning subscribers can get Hulu for only $1.99 a month for 12 months. If you've been thinking about cutting cable service or just want to add another... 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...» Gone are the days when you need to fight crowds to get the best Black Friday deals. And good thing too, because crowds aren't the best place to be this year. If you aren't a Prime member but you do want the free 2-day shipping and all... 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...» Vintage Charlotte brings you another chance to shop for unique vintage and handmade items at VTGCLT. This market will be at Metropolitan, 1100 Metropolitan Avenue, for an extended visit from November 13th to December 23rd, 2020. Hours: November... 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 them at... Read the whole entry...» The North Carolina Transportation Museum, at 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, is not holding its popular Polar Express this season, but they will be hosting two festive attractions, starting November 20th, 2020. There's a daytime event, the... Read the whole entry...» Old Town Cornelius and Bella Love have been bringing drive-in movies to the Lake Norman community with Drive-In Movies in Old Town Cornelius through the summer and fall. They've just announced that drive-in movies will continue in November and... 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...» CupLux Coffee Drive-Thru, 3115 Freedom Drive, is a convenient, family-owned, drive-thru-only coffee shop serving coffees, craft beverages, and local pastries. On Saturday, November 28th, 2020, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., CupLux is celebrating Small... Read the whole entry...» Tommy's Pub, 3124 Eastway Drive, is a small neighborhood bar that's big on music and community. Like other bars, it's been hit hard economically, but is hanging in there, and hosting outdoor events. Maker's Market is a... Read the whole entry...» The Historic South End has hosted one of Charlotte's most popular Small Business Saturday events for several years. It's a chance to support our local businesses, rather than the big box stores, and get out into the community. Like... Read the whole entry...» The Starving Artist Market is returning! The Starving Artist Market is a chance to shop for local handmade art. It's free to attend. Here are some of the upcoming events. Follow the links to see a list of participating artists and vendors, as... Read the whole entry...» Promenade's Blue Cross NC is presenting free yoga classes every Saturday, through November 28th, 2020, at 10 a.m. The classes will be held indoors at 5349 Ballantyne Commons Parkway. They will be practicing social distancing and wearing asks... Read the whole entry...» Historic Latta Plantation, at 5225 Sample Road in Huntersville, hosts several popular holiday events. You will be able to see a list of them on can see a list of all of them, as they're announced, on Historic Latta Plantation's... 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. Below is a list of Christmas tree farms and lots in and around Charlotte that can help you find the tree you'll... 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. The... 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...» Charlotte Christmas Village will return to Uptown Charlotte this holiday season. This year it will be at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street. The event will take place on the concourse of the ballpark. The event will be presented in conjunction with... Read the whole entry...» Armored Cow Brewing, in University City, at 8821 JW Clay Boulevard, features both gluten-free and traditional beers. It often hosts food trucks and events. You can see all their upcoming events on their Facebook page. Here are a few: Trivia ... Read the whole entry...» Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains three nature centers, Reedy Creek, Latta and McDowell. Steven's Creek Nature Center is opening soon, but is already hosting some activities (see below.) The nature centers provide an excellent... 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 three places in the Charlotte region where you can ice skate outside. They all... 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 25th, through... 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...» The Town of Davidson is celebrating the season once again with Christmas in Davidson, but they've spread the events out to 12 days, to make things safer for everyone. It takes place daily from December 1st to December 12th, with a... 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...» If you're looking for a unique gift this season, consider shopping at local museum stores. Whether you're shopping for a history buff, an art lover, or a science explorer, you can find the perfect gift at a museum store. Sunday, November... 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...» The community of MillBridge, 1401 Millbridge Parkway, Waxhaw, is holding a free event, Light Up MillBridge, on Saturday, December 12th, 2020, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This year, Light Up MillBridge will be a drive by event as they work to keep... 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...» Sponsored by RVshare.com Story by Carolyn Erickson. Winter can be the perfect time to go camping. Campgrounds are less crowded, the mosquitos are gone, and the temperatures are perfect for campfires. Rent an RV for fall or holiday travel, as extra... Read the whole entry...» |