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Festivals

Celebrate with your community here in Charlotte. Every season of the year features much-anticipated festivals and parades.

Holiday at the Plaza at Five Points Plaza Dec. 13 — Santa pictures, train rides, more…

Five Points Community Collaborative is presenting Holiday at the Plaza, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Five Points Plaza, 1803 W … [Read more...] about Holiday at the Plaza at Five Points Plaza Dec. 13 — Santa pictures, train rides, more…

Christmas in Davidson: December 4 to 6

The Town of Davidson, North Carolina, is celebrating the season once again with Christmas in Davidson. It will take place December 4 to 6, 2025, from … [Read more...] about Christmas in Davidson: December 4 to 6

ACC Football Championship Tickets and 2-day Fan Fest, including free performance by Rick Ross

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University of Virginia and Duke University will compete in the ACC Football Championship Game on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 8 p.m. at Bank of … [Read more...] about ACC Football Championship Tickets and 2-day Fan Fest, including free performance by Rick Ross

Town of Pineville Christmas Tree Lighting: train rides, candy cane hunt, Santa, more… on Dec. 4

The Town of Pineville's Christmas Tree Lighting takes place Thursday, December 4 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., on the Town Hall Lawn, 505 Main … [Read more...] about Town of Pineville Christmas Tree Lighting: train rides, candy cane hunt, Santa, more… on Dec. 4

Yap Yè Iswà Festival (celebration of Catawba culture) in Rock Hill Nov 22

Yap Ye Iswa Festival, the "Day of the Catawba," is returning to Rock Hill on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will take place … [Read more...] about Yap Yè Iswà Festival (celebration of Catawba culture) in Rock Hill Nov 22

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