This is a constantly updated list of 2025 holiday events in the Charlotte area. This day by day guide will include events celebrating everything from … [Read more...] about Day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte — updated daily!
Winter solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. When that happens, we experience the shortest … [Read more...] about Celebrate Winter Solstice 2025 in Charlotte with campfires, labyrinths, a drum circle and more
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
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 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 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
Inner Peaks Climbing Center, 2220 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a Holiday Market on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 4 to … [Read more...] about Inner Peaks South End Holiday market Dec. 20
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)
Southern Lion, at 11033 Carolina Place, Pineville, North Carolina, features 85,000 square feet of merchandise from more than 150 local small … [Read more...] about Free pictures with Santa at Southern Lion Dec. 20
The Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble is a community handbell ensemble, organized to perform high level concert music and to educate handbell … [Read more...] about Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble — free holiday concerts
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