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
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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
Ben & Jerry’s gives away new ice cream bars for free on Dec. 17
Ben & Jerry’s is raising the bar with the introduction of its new treat for ice cream lovers. The iconic ice cream company is dropping something … [Read more...] about Ben & Jerry’s gives away new ice cream bars for free on Dec. 17
AAPI Cultural Holiday Festival Dec. 14
Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce and Asian American Foundation of the Carolinas are hosting the AAPI Cultural Holiday Festival. It takes … [Read more...] about AAPI Cultural Holiday Festival Dec. 14
Aspire Giving Festival Dec.13: food, clothing, toys
Aspire is holding its Second Annual Giving Festival on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Albemarle Road Middle School, 6900 Democracy Drive, Charlotte, … [Read more...] about Aspire Giving Festival Dec.13: food, clothing, toys
Special holiday events and sampling with The Secret Chocolatier
The Secret Chocolatier, at 2935 Providence Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a local family-run chocolate shop that creates handcrafted treats from … [Read more...] about Special holiday events and sampling with The Secret Chocolatier
CLT Food Not Bombs: Free Food Dec. 14
CLT Food Not Bombs is an organization committed to mutual aid. That is, people helping each other, not charity. It believes that everyone has … [Read more...] about CLT Food Not Bombs: Free Food Dec. 14
Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens: Buy a dozen doughnuts, get a dozen for $1 on 12/12
Krispy Kreme is once again offering its annual Day of the Dozens deal on December 12, 2025. On 12/12 only, order any dozen doughnuts (or a 16-count … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens: Buy a dozen doughnuts, get a dozen for $1 on 12/12
Mocktail Collective: The Holiday Edition Dec. 12
Mocktail Collective is an alcohol optional group that hosts an events where participants can meet up at a restaurant or bar without the pressure to … [Read more...] about Mocktail Collective: The Holiday Edition Dec. 12
Two apps that reduce food waste and get you great deals — Too Good To Go and Goodie Bag
Interested in reducing food waste and getting a good deal at the same time? Do you like surprises? Then you might want to try the apps, Too Good … [Read more...] about Two apps that reduce food waste and get you great deals — Too Good To Go and Goodie Bag
