December 19, 2025, is Ugly Sweater Day. This is the day to test drive your "ugly" holiday sweater. And there will be rewards for wearing it! Read on … [Read more...] about Freebies and Deals on Ugly Sweater Day: Chipotle, Krispy Kreme, more
Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in 2025 — order your holiday meal in advance
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Christmas dinners from a grocery … [Read more...] about Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in 2025 — order your holiday meal in advance
Light the Knights Festival, with ice rink, snow tubing, Santa and more
Light the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2025 holiday season. It again features a regulation … [Read more...] about Light the Knights Festival, with ice rink, snow tubing, Santa and 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 few opportunities in the … [Read more...] about Where to get a free picture with Santa around Charlotte–a day-by-day list
Friday Fire and S’mores at Stevens Creek Nature Center
Stevens Creek Nature Center, at 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina, is within Stevens Creek Nature Preserve. The nature center features … [Read more...] about Friday Fire and S’mores at Stevens Creek Nature Center
Free Birding Walk on trails of Stowe Conservancy Dec. 19
Daniel Stowe Conservancy, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is hosting FREE Birding Walks on the trails outside of the Garden. If you … [Read more...] about Free Birding Walk on trails of Stowe Conservancy Dec. 19
Participate in Unsilent Night with Goodyear Arts Dec. 19 — a mobile “sound sculpture”
Goodyear Arts is presenting Unsilent Night on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is a free event. Unsilent Night, a multi-track … [Read more...] about Participate in Unsilent Night with Goodyear Arts Dec. 19 — a mobile “sound sculpture”
North Carolina Zoo: just $5 from Dec 15 to 19
North Carolina Zoo is offering a special discount, Jingle in the Jungle, from December 15 to 19, 2025. Admission is just $5 per person. It's normally … [Read more...] about North Carolina Zoo: just $5 from Dec 15 to 19
Live music at The Tipsy Burro: Ramona and the Holy Smokes Dec. 19 (and more)
The Tipsy Burro, at 2711 Monroe Road, features Tex-Mex food, beer and live music. You can see all their events on their Facebook page. Events at … [Read more...] about Live music at The Tipsy Burro: Ramona and the Holy Smokes Dec. 19 (and more)
FREE Rock & Roll New Year’s Eve at OpenTap
OpenTap, at 5010 Carmel Center Drive, Charlotte, NC, is a self-pour facility with 64 taps. Besides beer, you can find non-alcoholic drinks, including … [Read more...] about FREE Rock & Roll New Year’s Eve at OpenTap
