Final day: Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Dec 26

POSTED BY
Jody Mace

Gingerbread house decorated in pink and green — Image: 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

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

Gingerbread Lane

Gingerbread house scene scene with New York City theme — Image: Mace Publishing, LLC

Visit the hotel from Thursday, December 1st, through Monday, December 26th, 2022, and see them all for free from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.

Gingerbread Lane is being held in the Carolina Room.

Gingerbread house with Dr. Seuss The Lorax theme — Image: Mace Publishing, LLC

Attendees may vote on their favorite entries with $1 minimum donation per vote. All proceeds will benefit Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital, dedicated to caring for the physical and emotional needs of children and their families.

There is no charge to visit and look at the gingerbread creations and you do not have to be a guest at the hotel.

Gingerbread Hut

hot chocolate vending hut with gifts outside — Image: Mace Publishing, LLC

After visiting Gingerbread Lane, stop by the Gingerbread Hut for a cup of hot chocolate, with the option to add liqueur. Gingerbread Hut is open the same days and hours as Gingerbread Lane.

Cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, with a Christmas tree in the background — Image: Mace Publishing, LLC

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More Holiday Events

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Friday, November 10, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Saturday, November 11, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Friday, November 17, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Saturday, November 18, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Maker's Market CLT at NoDa Brewing - North End

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | NoDa Brewing North End

Birkdale Village: Santa Arrival and Tree Lighting

2:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Birkdale Village

Starving Artist Market: High Branch Sip and Shop Popup at Gibson Mill Market

3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | High Branch Brewing (Gibson Mill, Concord)

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Kannapolis Tree Lighting Ceremony

6:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Movie Series with Aurora Star Lit Cinema: Home Alone

7:00 pm | FREE | Cabarrus Brewing Company

Shake Your Tail Feather Thanksgiving Dance Party

8:00 pm | FREE | CityCade, Gastonia

Sunday, November 19, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Monday, November 20, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade

5:30 pm | FREE | Center City Charlotte–Trade and Tryon

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Friday, November 24, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Kannapolis Holiday Market

10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Kannapolis City Hall

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Saturday, November 25, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Kannapolis Holiday Market

10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Kannapolis City Hall

Maker's Market CLT at Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts

Starving Artist Market: 26 Acres Popup Market

1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company

Matthews Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker

2:00 pm | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Maker's Market CLT at OpenTap

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | OpenTap

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Matthews Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker

7:00 pm | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Belmont Movies in the Park: Jingle All the Way

7:00 pm | FREE | Stowe Park, Belmont

Sunday, November 26, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Kannapolis Holiday Market

10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Kannapolis City Hall

Hot Stuff Holiday Market (time tentative)

11:30 am to 5:30 pm | FREE | Petra’s

Matthews Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker

3:00 pm | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Monday, November 27, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Friday, December 1, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville Tree Lighting Ceremony

5:30 pm | FREE | Dynamo 31, McAdenville

Indian Trail's Winter Fest and Tree Lighting

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Chestnut Square Park, Indian Trail

Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Saturday, December 2, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

¡Celebra! with Criss Cross Mangosauce: A Bilingual Family Holiday Concert

11:00 am to 12:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Charlotte Museum of History

Charlotte Geek and Grub Market -- Christmas Nightmare Edition

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Victoria Yards

Maker's Market CLT at Legion Brewing W. Morehead

12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Legion Brewing, W Morehead

Maker's Market CLT at Edge City Brewing

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Edge City Brewery

Maker's Market CLT at Primal Brewery Huntersville

2:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Primal Brewery, Huntersville

Matthews Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker

2:00 pm | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Maker's Market CLT at OpenTap

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | OpenTap

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Vendor Market at Pilot Brewing

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Pilot Brewing

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Mint Hill Christmas Parade

5:30 pm | FREE | Mint Hill Town Hall

Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Mint Hill Christmas Tree Lighting

6:30 pm | FREE | Mint Hill Town Hall

Matthews Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker

7:00 pm | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Sunday, December 3, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Matthews Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker

3:00 pm | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Indian Trail Christmas Parade

4:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Indian Trail

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Monday, December 4, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Thursday, December 7, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Cramerton Christmas Village

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Cramerton

Cramerton Christmas Parade

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Cramerton

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Chanukah Celebration at Birkdale Village

5:30 pm | FREE | Birkdale Village

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Friday, December 8, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Mooresville 150: A Classic Christmas

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Mooresville

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Belmont Movies in the Park: Arthur Christmas

7:00 pm | FREE | Stowe Park, Belmont

Saturday, December 9, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Maker's Market CLT at Armored Cow Brewing Co.

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Armored Cow Brewing

Starving Artist Market: 26 Acres Popup Market

1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company

Maker's Market CLT at Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts

1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts

Maker's Market CLT at OpenTap

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | OpenTap

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Kannapolis Christmas Parade

6:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Kannapolis

Sunday, December 10, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Maker's Market CLT at Primal Brewery Huntersville

1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Primal Brewery, Huntersville

Lake Norman Philharmonic Annual Holiday Concert

4:30 pm | FREE | Charles Mack Citizen Center

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Chanukah Concert with Jewish Hip-Hop sensation Nissim Black

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $27.50-36.00 | Le Meridien Charlotte

Monday, December 11, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Thursday, December 14, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Yule Log Parade in McAdenville

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Pharr Corporate Offices, McAdenville

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Friday, December 15, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Movie Series with Aurora Star Lit Cinema: Elf

7:00 pm | FREE | Cabarrus Brewing Company

Saturday, December 16, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

North Carolina Christmas Festival, including free Santa pictures and free toy giveaway

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Cabarrus Arena and Events Center

Maker's Market CLT at NoDa Brewing - North End

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | NoDa Brewing North End

Maker's Market CLT at Armored Cow Brewing Co.

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Armored Cow Brewing

Maker's Market CLT at Edge City Brewing

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Edge City Brewery

Maker's Market CLT at OpenTap

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | OpenTap

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

33rd Lake Wylie Lighted Boat Parade

5:00 pm | Papa Doc’s Shore Club

5th Annual LKN Lighted Christmas Boat Parade

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | EnergyExplorium

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Sunday, December 17, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Maker's Market CLT at Vaulted Oak Brewing

1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Vaulted Oak Brewing

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Monday, December 18, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Thursday, December 21, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Movie Night at Midwood Park: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

7:00 pm | FREE | Midwood Park

Friday, December 22, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Saturday, December 23, 2023

The Polar Express Train Ride (various start times; prices vary)

All Day | $34.00-40.00 | North Carolina Transportation Museum

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Belmont Movies in the Park: The Santa Clause

7:00 pm | FREE | Stowe Park, Belmont

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Monday, December 25, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown McAdenville — various locations

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Friday, December 29, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express (free admission, charge for train ride)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Ballantyne’s Backyard

Sunday, December 31, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Monday, January 1, 2024

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Friday, January 5, 2024

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Saturday, January 6, 2024

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Sunday, January 7, 2024

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | High Seas Miniature Golf

Speedway Christmas (Price varies per day of week. Price is per vehicle.)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $30.00-40.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

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