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Where to Order a Thanksgiving Dinner to Enjoy at Home — 2025

If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Thanksgiving dinner to-go from a … [Read more...] about Where to Order a Thanksgiving Dinner to Enjoy at Home — 2025

Many people love to see the ballet, The Nutcracker, during the Christmas season, and the Charlotte area always affords several chances to do … [Read more...] about 11 Productions of The Nutcracker in Charlotte in 2025 (and a discount on one)

If cooking dinner doesn't sound like a holiday to you, here's a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, which is Thursday, November … [Read more...] about Charlotte restaurants open for dine-in for Thanksgiving 2025

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

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the whole family at these events in Charlotte. This list includes many Noon Year's Eve events, as well as some events … [Read more...] about 13 family friendly New Year’s events in Charlotte, Noon Year’s Eve countdowns and more

Every year, several organizations present Hanukkah celebrations for the community in the Charlotte area. These events are family friendly and … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Celebrations and Events in Charlotte 2025

Looking for the biggest, brightest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2024 Christmas season? You've come to the right place. This … [Read more...] about Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Charlotte area — a list and map

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. … [Read more...] about Six outdoor ice skating rinks in Charlotte area this winter

Christmas parades aren't limited to the land! Here are several lighted boat parades in the Charlotte area. Read on for tips about where you can view … [Read more...] about Lake Norman Christmas Lighted Boat Parade Dec. 21

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