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New Year’s Day First Footin’ at Rural Hill

Experience the Scottish New Year tradition of First Footin’ at Rural Hill on Wednesday, January 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rural Hill is at 4431 … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day First Footin’ at Rural Hill

Coffee & bagels at Birdsong Brewing’s New Year’s Day Party — for donation

Whatever you do on New Year's Eve (and here's a big list of New Year's Eve events in Charlotte), on New Year's Day you might appreciate some bagels … [Read more...] about Coffee & bagels at Birdsong Brewing’s New Year’s Day Party — for donation

Save more than 50% on Carowinds WinterFest Tickets — including New Year’s Eve!

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Save up to 53% on tickets to Winterfest at Carowinds. WinterFest is taking place on select dates from November 28, 2025 to January 3, 2026. UPDATE: … [Read more...] about Save more than 50% on Carowinds WinterFest Tickets — including New Year’s Eve!

Early New Year’s Eve Party at Ames Street Marketplace (free sandwiches, early ball drop, more)

Ames Street Marketplace, 215 N Ames Street, Matthews, North Carolina, is hosting an early New Year's Eve party on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from … [Read more...] about Early New Year’s Eve Party at Ames Street Marketplace (free sandwiches, early ball drop, more)

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