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Small Business Saturday at Davis General Store Nov. 29 — including a visit from Santa

Davis General Store, 8940 Old Statesville Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, will be open for extended hours on Small Business Saturday, November 29, … [Read more...] about Small Business Saturday at Davis General Store Nov. 29 — including a visit from Santa

9th Annual Christmas at Cabarrus Holiday Market at Cabarrus Brewing Nov. 29, including visiting Santa

Cabarrus Brewing Company, at 329 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, is hosting Christmas at Cabarrus Holiday Market on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 10 … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Christmas at Cabarrus Holiday Market at Cabarrus Brewing Nov. 29, including visiting Santa

Christmas in the Village in Mint Hill, Including Free Pictures with Santa Nov. 22

The Mint Hill Historical Society is hosting Christmas in the Village on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Carl J. McEwen … [Read more...] about Christmas in the Village in Mint Hill, Including Free Pictures with Santa Nov. 22

The Geekery Market Nov 15: geeky crafts, pictures with Santa, swordfighting demos and much more…

The Geekery Market is described as "Like real life Etsy for Geeks." It features artists and artisans who create products across all fandoms, from Star … [Read more...] about The Geekery Market Nov 15: geeky crafts, pictures with Santa, swordfighting demos and much more…

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