Something big has come to Charlotte and it's a troll. He's resting on his side, looking over the growing River District as it develops. His name … [Read more...] about How to visit the Dambo Troll in Charlotte
First Day Hike at Stowe Conservancy Jan. 1
Daniel Stowe Conservancy, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is hosting a First Day Hike on the trails outside of the Garden. It … [Read more...] about First Day Hike at Stowe Conservancy Jan. 1
CLT New Year’s Eve Light the Knights Festival — including fireworks
CLT NYE, Charlotte's Uptown New Year's Eve celebration, takes place December 31, 2025, at Light the Knights Festival, in Truist Field, 324 S Mint … [Read more...] about CLT New Year’s Eve Light the Knights Festival — including fireworks
Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Skiing Tournament — free to watch!
The 48th New Year's Day Barefoot Skiing Tournament will take place on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Lake Norman Marina, 6965 … [Read more...] about Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Skiing Tournament — free to watch!
Coffee & bagels at Birdsong Brewing’s New Year’s Day Party — for donation
Whatever you do on New Year's Eve (and here's a big list of New Year's Eve events in Charlotte), on New Year's Day you might appreciate some bagels … [Read more...] about Coffee & bagels at Birdsong Brewing’s New Year’s Day Party — for donation
Charlotte New Year’s Day 5K
Start the year off on the right foot with the New Year's Day 5K. The race goes along the Greenways in University City. The race is on January 1st, … [Read more...] about Charlotte New Year’s Day 5K
Free Range Brewing’s Annual Free Soup Day on New Year’s Day
Since 2016, Free Range Brewing has been celebrating New Year's Day with free soup! Free Soup Day is a fun community event where 20+ chefs share free … [Read more...] about Free Range Brewing’s Annual Free Soup Day on New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day First Footin’ at Rural Hill
Experience the Scottish New Year tradition of First Footin’ at Rural Hill on Wednesday, January 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rural Hill is at 4431 … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day First Footin’ at Rural Hill
New Year’s Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks
Every year, many North Carolina State Parks host First Day Hikes led by park staff. We will add them as they're announced. First Day Hike at Lake … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks
Kwanzaa celebrations in Charlotte 2025
There will be several opportunities in 2025 to learn about and to celebrate Kwanzaa in the Charlotte area. All of these are free, family-friendly … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa celebrations in Charlotte 2025
