Last day: Light the Knights Festival 2022, including ice rink, snow tubing slope through Jan 6

Light the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, along with Charlotte Christmas Village, has significantly expanded its offerings for the 2022 holiday season.

It features a regulation size ice rink on the field and a 6-lane snow tubing slope in the outfield. You’ll need to sign a waiver to tube or skate.

The 6-lane, 150-foot tubing hill is in right field!

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!

There will be all kinds of activities on the skating rink, including tournaments, figure skating and chances to learn to play hockey. Presented by Circle K.

Love Christmas lights? Then you need to check out our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area.

As in previous years, Light the Knights features holiday lights, live entertainment, on-field concessions, gift vendors and Santa.

It will run from Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, to Sunday, January 6th, 2023. (See schedule below.)

Please check the Lights the Knights page for the hours each day.

Ticket Prices

A Festival Admission Season Pass is available for $39.

An All Activities Season Pass is available for $99.

Purchase tickets here.

Performing Arts (and Santa) Schedule at Charlotte Christmas Village

Here’s the remaining performance schedule. Find updates on the stage schedule here.

Monday, 12/19
7:00pm -9:00pm
Gold Chorus

Wednesday, 12/21
4:30-7:30
Kimberly Underwood

Thursday, 12/22
6:30pm-8:30pm
Ananda Duo

Friday, 12/23
6:00pm-9:00pm
Decked Out Carolers

Vendors at Charlotte Christmas Village

This list is subject to change. Find updates here.

• LazerEdge – Handmade home wooden décor for the for the home or office. Wall plaques, ornaments, coasters, magnets, cutting boards and phone cases.
• ​Charming Finds Boutique An eclectic mix of jewelry, clothing, furniture and home decor
• Wow Fudge and Belgian Chocolates Handmade gourmet fudge and Belgian Chocolates
• ​Pet Wants Charlotte provides exclusively crafted food that is fresh and healthy, with all natural ingredients. You’ll also find pet treats, toys, and pet-themed gifts for both pets and their humans!​
• Jacob & Mabrey’s Gourmet Cotton Candy Caramel Kettle Corn. Tubs of cotton candy in a variety of flavors and fresh cotton candy on LED lighted wands at night.
• Mastercraft Handmade glass jewelry on glass and steel materials
• Shop Local QC A rotating selection of local small business vendors by QC Socialite Events
• True Honey Teas Craft teas blended with delicious honey granules in individual tea bags. Offering a variety of artisan flavors including Lavender Lemonade, Chai, Peppermint and Roooibos. Stop by for a free sample.
• Selah Wood Design Featuring hand made signs and home décor with inspirational messages
• NC Bee Exchange Local pure, varietal honey and infused honey, creamed honey and honey based products. Beeswax candles and lip balm. Elderberry syrup. Beeswax based balms and salves for home, body & pet.
• ​Elevated Eight Bakery LLC Week 1 only. Providing gingerbread cookies, sugar cookies and apple pies that are free of the top 8 allergens. Plus a curated selection of kitchen décor, aprons and crochet items
• Thorns, Roses, Puppy Dog Noses Week 2 only. The artist uses books as the medium and creates 3-D relief sculptures on the edges of the pages.
• ​Sun Raised Foods Locally and ethically raised lamb products in gift boxes for the holidays.
• Bohemian Splendor Tye die t-shirts with printed designs, jewelry.
• Kool Fun Nut Shack German-style glazed almonds, pecans and cashews, served warm. Chocolate-covered almonds. Gift packages. Lollipops.
• Kustom Ornaments Few things are as special as Personalized Christmas Ornaments. Come see the festive selection and have them personalized during your visit.
• Unique Creations by Amy Browse handmade, whimsical jewelry designed to make you smile. Amy, the artist, specializes in “geek for grown-ups” jewelry that you can actually wear to the office.
• Olive Wood Gifts by Unique-Touches
• Nomads Vibrant colors dominate these imported Ecuadorian crafts, bags, jackets, dream catchers, scarves and more! You’ll also be able to find toys and gifts for the youngest around your tree.
• Zoul Jewelry and Gifts Creating from the soul, this locally based artist offers beautiful fine cultural jewelry for everyone. Brilliantly colored, hand-beaded and sterling silver designs are sure to please. And a selection of ethnic Christmas gifts.
• Bubbly Paws Bubbly Paws iis a self-service dog wash and gooming salon opening soon in Charlotte. They’ll have lotions and shampoos, fun toys and Christmas treats for the pups!
• Hans and Heidi’s Holiday Haus Imports from around the globe including original Herrnhuter Moravian star light fixtures, German wood crafts, cuckoo clocks and more. Plus traditional Christmas fare. Plus a great selection of gnomes for your collection!
• Village Bakery Fresh baked apple, cheese and cherry strudel along with locally-baked, authentic Bavarian-style pretzels are available in the Bakery. Don’t forget to take home some of those beautifully decorated cookies, too! Kinderwein, hot chocolate, and apple cider are also available.
• World of Christmas Christmas ornaments and more from multiple countries. Come explore hand crafted items from artisans around the world such as Russian nesting dolls, Ukrainian hand carved wooden boxes, felt and wool ornaments from Peru and Nepal. African beaded and horn ornaments.
• Winterborn Alpaca Alpaca winter wear that is produced in Equador and Peru. Made using traditional techniques of production. Collection includes: alpaca scarves, socks, mittens, beanies, shawls, ear muffs and stuffies.
• Chocoparadise Using chocolate as the medium, Choco Paradise creates miniature sculptures of tools and everyday objects that delight the eye.
• Crystalize Home Ornaments and decor from glass crystals
• ​Chadwicks Natural Dips Everyone can create gourmet-quality dips from more than 55 delicious creations knowing that all these products are made from all natural ingredients for a healthy and popular snack.
• Rich Gecko Home furnishings and accessories crafted of natural cork. And a selection of mosaic Turkish lamps.

 

 

More Holiday Events

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