Looking for some new things to do, especially with kids? There are some great day trips from Charlotte that will entertain the whole family. If you … [Read more...] about 18 Great Day Trips from Charlotte
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Christmas with Camino — toy giveaway Dec. 21
Camino Church, at 201 Stetson Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Christmas with Camino on Sunday, December 21, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. At … [Read more...] about Christmas with Camino — toy giveaway Dec. 21
S.M.I.L.E.S. Toy Giveaway Dec. 21
The Father Empowerment Network and The Enderly Park Collective present the 6th annual S.M.I.L.E.S. Toy and Winter Items Giveaway on December 21, 2025, … [Read more...] about S.M.I.L.E.S. Toy Giveaway Dec. 21
Santa and Mrs. Claus at Blackhawk Hardware
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Blackhawk Hardware, at Park Road Shopping Center, 4225 Park Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, every Saturday and Sunday … [Read more...] about Santa and Mrs. Claus at Blackhawk Hardware
Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 20
Christmas parades aren't limited to the land! Every year there are several lighted boat parades in the Charlotte area. Read on for tips about … [Read more...] about Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 20
Pancakes with Santa, and free toys, groceries and clothes at New Covenant AME on Dec. 20
New Covenant AME Church, at 5520 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Pancakes with Santa on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 10 … [Read more...] about Pancakes with Santa, and free toys, groceries and clothes at New Covenant AME on Dec. 20
Winter Wonderland at the Ballpark in Gastonia on Dec. 20: Meet Santa, watch Grinch movie, more
Winter Wonderland comes to Caromont Health Park, 800 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, starting at 6 … [Read more...] about Winter Wonderland at the Ballpark in Gastonia on Dec. 20: Meet Santa, watch Grinch movie, more
Santa Claus at Summit Coffee Ballantyne Dec. 20
Santa Claus will be at Summit Coffee Ballantyne, 13743 Conlan Circle, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 12 to 2 … [Read more...] about Santa Claus at Summit Coffee Ballantyne Dec. 20
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery’s Christmas Market returns for four weekends
For four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. … [Read more...] about Olde Mecklenburg Brewery’s Christmas Market returns for four weekends
Free Photos with Santa at Blakeney (charitable donations appreciated)
Blakeney Town Center, Rea Road at Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, will be a festive place to shop and visit this December. Photos … [Read more...] about Free Photos with Santa at Blakeney (charitable donations appreciated)
