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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this week
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Family friendly New Year’s events in Charlotte, Noon Year’s Eve countdowns and more
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Free and cheap New Year’s Eve events in Charlotte
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Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Charlotte area (updated!)
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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend
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IKEA Charlotte: Loading Dock Sale Dec. 27
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TreesCharlotte — Free trees available to South zip codes — registration opens Jan. 23
TreesCharlotte, an organization dedicated to increasing Charlotte's tree canopy, holds several free Tree Adoption events … [Read More...]
Epiphany Celebration (Día de los Reyes Magos) at Mint Museum Randolph Jan. 4
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Holiday Deals on Amazon: Beats Headphones, Nutribullet Blender, Roomba, more…
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Big sale on Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeders with Camera (including the Hummingbird Feeder)
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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Church Services in Charlotte — learn what’s planned and share about your church!
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What to do in Charlotte on New Year’s Day — including free food, hikes and more
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Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Jan 2 — learn about Fan Central and FanFest
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Charlotte bars open on Christmas Day — where to find live music, pinball, pool, and more
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What’s open and closed on Christmas, including grocery stores, libraries, ABC stores and more
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Family friendly New Year’s events in Charlotte, Noon Year’s Eve countdowns and more
Celebrate New Year's Eve with the whole family at these events in Charlotte. This list includes many Noon Year's Eve … [Read More...]

Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Charlotte area (updated!)
Looking for the biggest, brightest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2025 Christmas season? You've … [Read More...]

Day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte — updated daily!
This is a constantly updated list of 2025 holiday events in the Charlotte area. This day by day guide will include … [Read More...]

Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 20
Christmas parades aren't limited to the land! Every year there are several lighted boat parades in the Charlotte … [Read More...]

Where to get a free picture with Santa around Charlotte–a day-by-day list
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Here are a … [Read More...]

Charlotte Area Christmas and Holiday Parades in 2025
By Jody Mace
In November and December, you can find holiday and Christmas parades in every corner of the Charlotte area. Area holiday … [Read More...]

6 Hanukkah Celebrations and Events in Charlotte 2025
By Jody Mace
Every year, several organizations present Hanukkah celebrations for the community in the Charlotte area. These events … [Read More...]

12 Christmas Tree Farms and Lots near Charlotte — updated for 2025
By Jody Mace
The holiday season is on the way, and for many families, that means it will soon be the time to find the perfect … [Read More...]

Day by day list of free holiday concerts around Charlotte 2025
By Jody Mace
Celebrate the season by attending a free holiday concert in the Charlotte area in 2025. In this list you might find find … [Read More...]

Shop Local: Big list of Charlotte Area Holiday Markets in 2025
By Jody Mace
Shop for gifts at these holiday markets in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Here's a growing list of Christmas markets, … [Read More...]

Charlotte restaurants open for dine-in for Thanksgiving 2025
By Jody Mace
If cooking dinner doesn't sound like a holiday to you, here's a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, … [Read More...]

Where to Order a Thanksgiving Dinner to Enjoy at Home — 2025
By Jody Mace
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your … [Read More...]

Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Charlotte Area 2025
By Jody Mace
Christmas tree lighting celebrations will be taking place all over the Charlotte area in November and December of 2025. … [Read More...]

Thanksgiving food giveaways: FREE turkeys, meals and groceries for families
By Jody Mace
Each year, local organizations and community groups in the Charlotte area sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food … [Read More...]

Six outdoor ice skating rinks in Charlotte area this winter
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For a place where the average high temperature is 62 degrees in November and 53 degrees in December, Charlotte sure does … [Read More...]
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