The nearby City of Kannapolis always goes above and beyond in its holiday festivities, and 2025 will be no exception. Read on to learn about the Tree … [Read more...] about Final day for Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express — Dec. 30
Kids
Big list of things (many free!) for kids to do during winter break 2025/2026
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Wondering what to do with the kids over winter break 2025/2026? Look no further. Here's a list of some activities and events that will be fun for kids … [Read more...] about Big list of things (many free!) for kids to do during winter break 2025/2026
Kwanzaa Celebration in Indian Trail with Art for the Creative Soul Dec. 28
Art for the Creative Soul is presenting Kwanzaa Celebrate & Create on Sunday, December 28, 2025, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at Elegance Unveiled Event … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa Celebration in Indian Trail with Art for the Creative Soul Dec. 28
Xtreme World Wrestling Winter Bash — free event at Carolina Beer Temple Dec. 27
Xtreme World Wrestling Winter Bash takes place Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 7 p.m., at Carolina Beer Temple, 215 N Ames Street, Suite 1000, … [Read more...] about Xtreme World Wrestling Winter Bash — free event at Carolina Beer Temple Dec. 27
Kwanzaa Celebration at the Gantt Center Dec. 27
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture is presenting a Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa Celebration at the Gantt Center Dec. 27
Ice Skating at Camp North End through Jan. 4
For the third year, Camp North End, 400 Camp Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting ice skating! The outdoor ice skating rink is at "Camp North … [Read more...] about Ice Skating at Camp North End through Jan. 4
Speedway Christmas — through Jan. 4
Speedway Christmas is at Charlotte Motor Speedway for a 16th year in 2025. It's included in our list of the best Christmas light displays in the … [Read more...] about Speedway Christmas — through Jan. 4
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
UPDATE: The contest has ended and the winner is Carole H***erg. Name obscured for privacy. We've emailed you! The 4th Annual Carolina Holiday Light … [Read more...] about Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
Christmas Town USA — visit the town of McAdenville
McAdenville Christmas is a treasured tradition in the Charlotte area. McAdenville is Christmas Town USA, and for good reason. For more than 60 years … [Read more...] about Christmas Town USA — visit the town of McAdenville
Paws in the Park in Pineville April 25
Paws in the Park is a free event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. at Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville. This … [Read more...] about Paws in the Park in Pineville April 25
