Charlotte On The Cheap

Live well in the Queen City on a budget

Jody Mace

A December to Remember at Promenade on Providence Dec. 6 — Santa visits and carriage rides

Bring the family to A December To Remember at Promenade on Providence, 10822 Providence Road, Charlotte. It takes place Saturday, December 6, 2025, … [Read more...] about A December to Remember at Promenade on Providence Dec. 6 — Santa visits and carriage rides

Winter Wonderlights in Matthews Dec 6, including tree and park lighting

The Town of Matthews is holding Winter Wonderlights on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, … [Read more...] about Winter Wonderlights in Matthews Dec 6, including tree and park lighting

Holiday Spectacular at Ballantyne Village Dec. 6 — Santa, Trackless Train, Vendor Market, more…

Ballantyne Village, at 14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, is hosting a Holiday Spectacular on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 … [Read more...] about Holiday Spectacular at Ballantyne Village Dec. 6 — Santa, Trackless Train, Vendor Market, more…

9th Annual Visit with Santa, with the Coalition for Cultural Compassion Dec. 6

The Coalition for Cultural Compassion is offering its 9th Annual Visit with Santa Experience on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at The … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Visit with Santa, with the Coalition for Cultural Compassion Dec. 6

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