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Walgreens Senior Day: 20% off for rewards members age 55+ All Day
Walgreens Senior Day: 20% off for rewards members age 55+Every 1 months on the 1st TuesdayPhoto: Depositphotos If you're age 55 or older, plan your Walgreens shopping for the first Tuesday of the month, which is Walgreens' Senior Day. On Senior Day, shoppers age 55+ receive 20% on all eligible regular-priced items. ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Children's Theatre of Charlotte: Life Skills Through Theatre Skills 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Children's Theatre of Charlotte: Life Skills Through Theatre SkillsWeekly on TuesdayChildren's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through Theatre Skills" ... Read More » Hope Street Food Pantry Food Distribution at University City Regional Library 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Hope Street Food Pantry Food Distribution at University City Regional LibraryTuesday, December 1, 2026 Hope Street Food Pantry, at 4100 Johnston Oehler Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, works to make sure that local families have enough to eat. It does that through regularly scheduled food distribution events at several locations. You ... Read More » | Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on Wednesdays All Day
Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on WednesdaysWeekly on WednesdayIndependent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Memberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Kids eat free at IKEA Swedish Restaurant, with adult entrée purchase All Day
Kids eat free at IKEA Swedish Restaurant, with adult entrée purchaseWeekly on WednesdayPhoto courtesy of IKEA Bring the kids to IKEA to eat at IKEA's Swedish Restaurant. You'll find IKEA at 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina. There are several opportunities for kids to eat free. To take advantage ... Read More » Children's Theatre of Charlotte: Life Skills Through Theatre Skills 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Children's Theatre of Charlotte: Life Skills Through Theatre SkillsWeekly on WednesdayChildren's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through Theatre Skills" ... Read More » | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Light the Knights (click for times and prices) All Day
Light the Knights (click for times and prices)DailyLight the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2026 holiday season. It again features a regulation size ice rink on the field and multi-lane, 150-foot snow tubing slope ... Read More » 1/2 off chips & queso and $10 flights
1/2 off chips & queso and $10 flightsWeekly on ThursdayLenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten-free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers. Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see ... Read More » Children's Theatre of Charlotte: Life Skills Through Theatre Skills 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Children's Theatre of Charlotte: Life Skills Through Theatre SkillsWeekly on ThursdayChildren's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through Theatre Skills" ... Read More » | Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSo All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSoWeekly on FridayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Light the Knights (click for times and prices) All Day
Light the Knights (click for times and prices)DailyLight the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2026 holiday season. It again features a regulation size ice rink on the field and multi-lane, 150-foot snow tubing slope ... Read More » Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Ballantyne All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery BallantyneWeekly on FridayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » | Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSo All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSoWeekly on SaturdayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Ballantyne All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery BallantyneWeekly on SaturdayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customers All Day
Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customersDailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free. The Museum on Us program has been around for many years and ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » | ||
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSo All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSoWeekly on SundayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Ballantyne All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery BallantyneWeekly on SundayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customers All Day
Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customersDailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free. The Museum on Us program has been around for many years and ... Read More » | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Children's Theatre of Charlotte: Life Skills Through Theatre Skills 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Children's Theatre of Charlotte: Life Skills Through Theatre SkillsWeekly on MondayChildren's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through Theatre Skills" ... Read More » Mindful Mondays: 20% off N/A beers and alcohol free drinks 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Mindful Mondays: 20% off N/A beers and alcohol free drinksWeekly on MondayPilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing. Check their Facebook page or website for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. ... Read More » Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Ballet 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior BalletWeekly on MondayCharlotte Ballet is offering free dance classes for the community. There are classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. The free classes are sponsored by Culture Blocks -- a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg ... Read More » | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Children's Theatre of Charlotte: Life Skills Through Theatre Skills 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Children's Theatre of Charlotte: Life Skills Through Theatre SkillsWeekly on TuesdayChildren's Theatre of Charlotte is hosting FREE theatre classes for kids ages 2 to 5 years old. Celebrate creativity and explore the artist within through guided theatre and art activities with "Life Skills Through Theatre Skills" ... Read More » The Soft Return: Music Therapy for Postpartum Moms 10:30 am to 11:30 am
The Soft Return: Music Therapy for Postpartum MomsEvery 1 months on the 2nd TuesdayDear Soul Music Co. is presenting The Soft Return: Music Therapy for Postpartum Moms. The Soft Return is a FREE bi-weekly program designed to support caregivers and their infants through restorative and intentional community. Read on ... Read More » Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance Class 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Drop-In Dance Class from Charlotte Ballet: Senior Dance ClassWeekly on Tuesday and ThursdayCharlotte Ballet is offering free dance classes for the community. There are classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. The free classes are sponsored by Culture Blocks -- a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg ... Read More » | Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on Wednesdays All Day
Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on WednesdaysWeekly on WednesdayIndependent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Memberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, ... Read More » AMC theatre Sensory-Friendly Movie for Mature Audiences (price and time can vary by theater) All Day
AMC theatre Sensory-Friendly Movie for Mature Audiences (price and time can vary by theater)Every 1 months on the 2nd WednesdayAMC Theatres has partnered with the Autism Society to offer sensory-friendly movie showings. On Wednesday evenings they show movies for mature audiences, and on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, they show family-friendly ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Kids eat free at IKEA Swedish Restaurant, with adult entrée purchase All Day
Kids eat free at IKEA Swedish Restaurant, with adult entrée purchaseWeekly on WednesdayPhoto courtesy of IKEA Bring the kids to IKEA to eat at IKEA's Swedish Restaurant. You'll find IKEA at 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina. There are several opportunities for kids to eat free. To take advantage ... Read More » | Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Light the Knights (click for times and prices) All Day
Light the Knights (click for times and prices)DailyLight the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2026 holiday season. It again features a regulation size ice rink on the field and multi-lane, 150-foot snow tubing slope ... Read More » 1/2 off chips & queso and $10 flights
1/2 off chips & queso and $10 flightsWeekly on ThursdayLenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten-free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers. Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see ... Read More » | Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSo All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSoWeekly on FridayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » Light the Knights (click for times and prices) All Day
Light the Knights (click for times and prices)DailyLight the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2026 holiday season. It again features a regulation size ice rink on the field and multi-lane, 150-foot snow tubing slope ... Read More » | AMC theatre Sensory-Friendly Family Movie (price and time can vary by theater) All Day
AMC theatre Sensory-Friendly Family Movie (price and time can vary by theater)Every 1 months on the 2nd SaturdayAMC Theatres has partnered with the Autism Society to offer sensory-friendly movie showings. On Wednesday evenings they show movies for mature audiences, and on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, they show family-friendly ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSo All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSoWeekly on SaturdayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Ballantyne All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery BallantyneWeekly on SaturdayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » |
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSo All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSoWeekly on SundayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Ballantyne All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery BallantyneWeekly on SundayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne HotelDailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, is hosting the extremely popular Gingerbread Lane again this year. Gingerbread artists are creating masterpieces that compete for top honors in three categories: Professional Amateur Child Photo: ... Read More » Mindful Mondays: 20% off N/A beers and alcohol free drinks 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Mindful Mondays: 20% off N/A beers and alcohol free drinksWeekly on MondayPilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing. Check their Facebook page or website for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. ... Read More » | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne HotelDailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, is hosting the extremely popular Gingerbread Lane again this year. Gingerbread artists are creating masterpieces that compete for top honors in three categories: Professional Amateur Child Photo: ... Read More » Hope Street Food Pantry Food Distribution at Sugar Creek Library 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Hope Street Food Pantry Food Distribution at Sugar Creek LibraryTuesday, December 15, 2026 Hope Street Food Pantry, at 4100 Johnston Oehler Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, works to make sure that local families have enough to eat. It does that through regularly scheduled food distribution events at several locations. You ... Read More » | Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on Wednesdays All Day
Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on WednesdaysWeekly on WednesdayIndependent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Memberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Kids eat free at IKEA Swedish Restaurant, with adult entrée purchase All Day
Kids eat free at IKEA Swedish Restaurant, with adult entrée purchaseWeekly on WednesdayPhoto courtesy of IKEA Bring the kids to IKEA to eat at IKEA's Swedish Restaurant. You'll find IKEA at 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina. There are several opportunities for kids to eat free. To take advantage ... Read More » Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » Light the Knights (click for times and prices) All Day
Light the Knights (click for times and prices)DailyLight the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2026 holiday season. It again features a regulation size ice rink on the field and multi-lane, 150-foot snow tubing slope ... Read More » 1/2 off chips & queso and $10 flights
1/2 off chips & queso and $10 flightsWeekly on ThursdayLenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten-free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers. Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see ... Read More » | Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSo All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSoWeekly on FridayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » Light the Knights (click for times and prices) All Day
Light the Knights (click for times and prices)DailyLight the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2026 holiday season. It again features a regulation size ice rink on the field and multi-lane, 150-foot snow tubing slope ... Read More » | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSo All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSoWeekly on SaturdayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Ballantyne All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery BallantyneWeekly on SaturdayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » |
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSo All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSoWeekly on SundayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Ballantyne All Day
Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery BallantyneWeekly on SundayFor four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths. Weekend One: November ... Read More » Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » Light the Knights (click for times and prices) All Day
Light the Knights (click for times and prices)DailyLight the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2026 holiday season. It again features a regulation size ice rink on the field and multi-lane, 150-foot snow tubing slope ... Read More » Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne HotelDailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, is hosting the extremely popular Gingerbread Lane again this year. Gingerbread artists are creating masterpieces that compete for top honors in three categories: Professional Amateur Child Photo: ... Read More » | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » Light the Knights (click for times and prices) All Day
Light the Knights (click for times and prices)DailyLight the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2026 holiday season. It again features a regulation size ice rink on the field and multi-lane, 150-foot snow tubing slope ... Read More » Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne HotelDailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, is hosting the extremely popular Gingerbread Lane again this year. Gingerbread artists are creating masterpieces that compete for top honors in three categories: Professional Amateur Child Photo: ... Read More » | QDOBA Offers Free Chips & Queso for Every Full Moon All Day
QDOBA Offers Free Chips & Queso for Every Full MoonWednesday, December 23, 2026 For every monthly full moon in 2026, QDOBA is offering a FREE order of Chips & Queso with the purchase of a full-size entrée at participating locations. The freebie is a medium (4-oz.) order. To redeem ... Read More » Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on Wednesdays All Day
Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on WednesdaysWeekly on WednesdayIndependent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Memberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, ... Read More » AMC theatre Sensory-Friendly Movie for Mature Audiences (price and time can vary by theater) All Day
AMC theatre Sensory-Friendly Movie for Mature Audiences (price and time can vary by theater)Every 1 months on the 4th WednesdayAMC Theatres has partnered with the Autism Society to offer sensory-friendly movie showings. On Wednesday evenings they show movies for mature audiences, and on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, they show family-friendly ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland All Day
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area: Bass Pro Shops Concord ... Read More » Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » 1/2 off chips & queso and $10 flights
1/2 off chips & queso and $10 flightsWeekly on ThursdayLenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten-free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers. Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see ... Read More » Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne HotelDailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, is hosting the extremely popular Gingerbread Lane again this year. Gingerbread artists are creating masterpieces that compete for top honors in three categories: Professional Amateur Child Photo: ... Read More » | Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride) 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)Weekly on Friday and SaturdayPhoto: City of Kannapolis The nearby City of Kannapolis, North Carolina, always goes above and beyond in its holiday festivities, and 2026 will be no exception. Read on to learn about the Tree Lighting, the Celebration ... Read More » Comedy Open Mic: Heckle Edition 7:00 pm
Comedy Open Mic: Heckle EditionMonday, December 21, 2026 Heckle Open Mic takes place every other month, on a Monday, at Triple C Brewing Company, 2900 Griffith Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. Heckle Open Mic takes place: Monday, June 22, 2026 Monday, August 31, 2026 Monday, October 26, 2026 Monday, ... Read More » Friday Live Music 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday Live MusicWeekly on FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Confluence, at 117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC, is a partnership of Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, South Fork Collective, and Cramerton Parks & Recreation. It's a downtown arts center that supports the unique outdoor recreation ... Read More » | AMC theatre Sensory-Friendly Family Movie (price and time can vary by theater) All Day
AMC theatre Sensory-Friendly Family Movie (price and time can vary by theater)Every 1 months on the 4th SaturdayAMC Theatres has partnered with the Autism Society to offer sensory-friendly movie showings. On Wednesday evenings they show movies for mature audiences, and on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, they show family-friendly ... Read More » Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » Light the Knights (click for times and prices) All Day
Light the Knights (click for times and prices)DailyLight the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2026 holiday season. It again features a regulation size ice rink on the field and multi-lane, 150-foot snow tubing slope ... Read More » College Football Saturdays
College Football SaturdaysWeekly on SaturdayOpenTap, at 5010 Carmel Center Drive, Charlotte, NC, is a self-pour facility with 64 taps. Besides beer, you can find non-alcoholic drinks, including soda, kombucha, and non-alcoholic craft beer. The venue hosts food trucks seven ... Read More » |
Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » Light the Knights (click for times and prices) All Day
Light the Knights (click for times and prices)DailyLight the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2026 holiday season. It again features a regulation size ice rink on the field and multi-lane, 150-foot snow tubing slope ... Read More » Sip & Stitch 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Sip & StitchEvery 1 monthsPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Town Brewing Company is at 800 Grandin Road, in the FreeMoreWest neighborhood, near Morehead Street and Freedom Drive. You'll find Town Brewing's upcoming events on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Photo: Mace Publishing, ... Read More » Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride) 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)Weekly on Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday and ThursdayPhoto: City of Kannapolis The nearby City of Kannapolis, North Carolina, always goes above and beyond in its holiday festivities, and 2026 will be no exception. Read on to learn about the Tree Lighting, the Celebration ... Read More » | Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » Light the Knights (click for times and prices) All Day
Light the Knights (click for times and prices)DailyLight the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2026 holiday season. It again features a regulation size ice rink on the field and multi-lane, 150-foot snow tubing slope ... Read More » Mindful Mondays: 20% off N/A beers and alcohol free drinks 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Mindful Mondays: 20% off N/A beers and alcohol free drinksWeekly on MondayPilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing. Check their Facebook page or website for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. ... Read More » Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride) 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)Weekly on Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday and ThursdayPhoto: City of Kannapolis The nearby City of Kannapolis, North Carolina, always goes above and beyond in its holiday festivities, and 2026 will be no exception. Read on to learn about the Tree Lighting, the Celebration ... Read More » | Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » Light the Knights (click for times and prices) All Day
Light the Knights (click for times and prices)DailyLight the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2026 holiday season. It again features a regulation size ice rink on the field and multi-lane, 150-foot snow tubing slope ... Read More » Taster Tuesdays: half off beer flights, 20% off top shelf bourbon, $4 shooters, and 20% off snacks 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Taster Tuesdays: half off beer flights, 20% off top shelf bourbon, $4 shooters, and 20% off snacksWeekly on TuesdayPilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing. Check their Facebook page or website for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. ... Read More » Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride) 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)Weekly on Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday and ThursdayPhoto: City of Kannapolis The nearby City of Kannapolis, North Carolina, always goes above and beyond in its holiday festivities, and 2026 will be no exception. Read on to learn about the Tree Lighting, the Celebration ... Read More » | Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on Wednesdays All Day
Students: buy one ticket get one free at Independent Picture House on WednesdaysWeekly on WednesdayIndependent Picture House, at 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a non-profit community cinema that screens diverse, foreign and independent films. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Memberships are a way to help support Independent Picture House, ... Read More » Kids eat free at IKEA Swedish Restaurant, with adult entrée purchase All Day
Kids eat free at IKEA Swedish Restaurant, with adult entrée purchaseWeekly on WednesdayPhoto courtesy of IKEA Bring the kids to IKEA to eat at IKEA's Swedish Restaurant. You'll find IKEA at 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina. There are several opportunities for kids to eat free. To take advantage ... Read More » Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » Light the Knights (click for times and prices) All Day
Light the Knights (click for times and prices)DailyLight the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2026 holiday season. It again features a regulation size ice rink on the field and multi-lane, 150-foot snow tubing slope ... Read More » | Light the World Giving Machine All Day
Light the World Giving MachineDailyPhoto provided by The Giving Machine Light the World Mobile Giving Machine is a vending machine with a difference. When you swipe your credit card, instead of buying a candy bar you're buying an item for ... Read More » Light the Knights (click for times and prices) All Day
Light the Knights (click for times and prices)DailyLight the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2026 holiday season. It again features a regulation size ice rink on the field and multi-lane, 150-foot snow tubing slope ... Read More » 1/2 off chips & queso and $10 flights
1/2 off chips & queso and $10 flightsWeekly on ThursdayLenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten-free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers. Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see ... Read More » Free Uber, Lyft and Cab Ride on New Year's Eve and Day 5:00 pm
Free Uber, Lyft and Cab Ride on New Year's Eve and DayThursday, December 31, 2026 The law firm Mehta & McConnell, PLLC, is providing FREE rides home on holidays, to help to keep our community safe. The offer is in effect in 2026: Super Bowl Sunday St. Patrick’s Day Independence Day Halloween Thanksgiving Eve & Day New ... Read More » |
