December 19, 2025, is Ugly Sweater Day. This is the day to test drive your "ugly" holiday sweater. And there will be rewards for wearing it! Read on … [Read more...] about Freebies and Deals on Ugly Sweater Day: Chipotle, Krispy Kreme, more
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Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in 2025 — order your holiday meal in advance
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Christmas dinners from a grocery … [Read more...] about Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in 2025 — order your holiday meal in advance
Light the Knights Festival, with ice rink, snow tubing, Santa and more
Light the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2025 holiday season. It again features a regulation … [Read more...] about Light the Knights Festival, with ice rink, snow tubing, Santa and more
Where to get a free picture with Santa around Charlotte–a day-by-day list
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Here are a few opportunities in the … [Read more...] about Where to get a free picture with Santa around Charlotte–a day-by-day list
Participate in Unsilent Night with Goodyear Arts Dec. 19 — a mobile “sound sculpture”
Goodyear Arts is presenting Unsilent Night on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is a free event. Unsilent Night, a multi-track … [Read more...] about Participate in Unsilent Night with Goodyear Arts Dec. 19 — a mobile “sound sculpture”
North Carolina Zoo: just $5 from Dec 15 to 19
North Carolina Zoo is offering a special discount, Jingle in the Jungle, from December 15 to 19, 2025. Admission is just $5 per person. It's normally … [Read more...] about North Carolina Zoo: just $5 from Dec 15 to 19
Children’s Lunar New Year Showcase Feb. 21
Charlotte Chinese Story Time is presenting Children's Lunar New Year Showcase on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Fullwood Theater, … [Read more...] about Children’s Lunar New Year Showcase Feb. 21
Hide presents in Lowe’s Holiday Under Wrap Boxes! (Free, while supplies last)
Do you have nosy kids who like to snoop? Do you have a hard time concealing presents? Throw them off the scent with the FREE Lowe's Holiday Under … [Read more...] about Hide presents in Lowe’s Holiday Under Wrap Boxes! (Free, while supplies last)
Chinese New Year Cultural Fair
Charlotte Chinese Story Time is presenting Chinese New Year Cultural Fair on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m., at South Mecklenburg … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year Cultural Fair
Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day lunch to enjoy at home–some offering traditional New Year’s meals
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else when you ring in 2026, consider ordering your New Year's Eve dinner or party food, or your New … [Read more...] about Order your fully cooked New Year’s Eve dinner or New Year’s Day lunch to enjoy at home–some offering traditional New Year’s meals
