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- Free things to do this week
- Most spectacular Christmas light displays
- Charlotte area holiday markets
- Self-guided walking tour of Uptown Charlotte Christmas lights and attractions
Saturday, November 11
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Southern Christmas Show
- Highland Creek Holiday Bazaar
Sunday, November 12
- Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting at Birkdale Village
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Southern Christmas Show
Monday, November 13
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Southern Christmas Show
Tuesday, November 14
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Southern Christmas Show
Wednesday, November 15
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Southern Christmas Show
Thursday, November 16
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Southern Christmas Show
- Free family photos with Santa at Coca-Cola Caravan Tour
Friday, November 17
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Concord Christmas tree lighting and fireworks
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Southern Christmas Show
- Piedmont Town Center Tree Lighting: Santa, train rides, face painting, hot chocolate and waffles
- Free family photos with Santa at Coca-Cola Caravan Tour
Saturday, November 18
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Concord Christmas Parade
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Southern Christmas Show
- Matthews Arts & Crafts Extravaganza
- St. Mark Christmas Bazaar
- Starving Artist Market at Lenny Boy Brewing
- The Vintage Charlotte Winter Market
- Historic South End Tree Lighting Celebration
- Santa Arrival and Tree Lighting at Blakeney
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Breakfast with Santa at Northlake Mall (free)
- Free family photos with Santa at Coca-Cola Caravan Tour
Sunday, November 19
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Southern Christmas Show
- Free family photos with Santa at Coca-Cola Caravan Tour
Monday, November 20
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
Tuesday, November 21
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Wednesday, November 22
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Carolina Panthers Tree Lighting Celebration
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Thursday, November 23
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Breakfast with Santa at Coco and the Director. $25=breakfast, picture with Santa and VIP bleacher seat for the parade
Friday, November 24
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- 100 Years of Christmas at Historic Latta Plantation
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Saturday, November 25
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Kannapolis Tree Lighting Celebration
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Historic South End Small Business Saturday
- Winter Wonderland Craft Fair at Anne Springs Close Greenway
- 100 Years of Christmas at Historic Latta Plantation
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Free pictures with Santa at Cabela’s
- Free pictures with Santa at Black Lion Park Road
- Light Up Cornelius
- NASCAR Hall of Fame Tree Lighting Celebration
Sunday November 26
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Hot Stuff Holiday Pop-Up Market at Petra’s Bar
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
Monday, November 27
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
Tuesday, November 28
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
Wednesday, November 29
- Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Santa’s Bag
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Poptopia–Pop-up shop in Uptown Charlotte
- Mingle at the Mint–Pop-Up shop
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
Thursday, November 30
- Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Santa’s Bag
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas in Davidson
- Lights on the Square: Uptown Tree Lighting Celebration
- 10th Annual Community Nativity Festival in Huntersville
- Mint Hill Tree Lighting
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Poptopia–Pop-up shop in Uptown Charlotte
- Mint Hill Christmas Tree Lighting
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Sip ‘n’ Shop at Cabarrus Arts Council
Friday, December 1
- Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Santa’s Bag
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Tree Lighting at McAdenville Christmas Town
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Weihnachtsmarkt
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas in Davidson
- 10th Annual Community Nativity Festival in Huntersville
- Charlotte Nativity Festival–Carmel Road
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Spirit of Christmas Past at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Poptopia–Pop-up shop in Uptown Charlotte
- Gloria! A Christmas Musical, at University City United Methodist Church
- Annual Tree Lighting in Harrisburg
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
Saturday, December 2
- Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Santa’s Bag
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Weihnachtsmarkt
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade
- Christmas in Davidson
- Christmas in Cabarrus Holiday Market at Cabarrus Brewing Company
- Candle Light Christmas at Historic Latta Plantation
- 10th Annual Community Nativity Festival in Huntersville
- Charlotte Nativity Festival–Carmel Road
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Cookies and Cocoa with Santa at the Metropolitan
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Queen City Christmas Expo: vendors, Santa, face-painting, food, games, giveaways
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Poptopia–Pop-up shop in Uptown Charlotte
- Free pictures with Santa at Cabela’s
- Free pictures with Santa at Black Lion Park Road
- Prosperity Village Winterfest and Market
- Gloria! A Christmas Musical, at University City United Methodist Church
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Holiday Happenings in Downtown Concord: Gingerbread Candy Hunt and free horse-drawn wagon rides
Sunday December 3
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- NoDa Tree Lighting Celebration
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Providence Chamber Music Recital Series Christmas Concert
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Kings Mountain Christmas Parade and Winter Wonderland Festival
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Christmas in Cornelius
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Providence Chamber Music Christmas Concert
Monday, December 4
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Annual Children’s Holiday Party in Mooresville, including professional pictures of your child with Santa
Tuesday, December 5
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Kwanzaa Philosophy/History Workshop at Beatties Ford Road Library
Wednesday, December 6
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Cookies with Santa at Cabarrus Arts Council
Thursday, December 7
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Winter Wonderland Light Show at Phillips Place
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Mooresville Inaugural Christmas Spectacular
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
Friday, December 8
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Weihnachtsmarkt
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- 26 Acres Holiday Pop-Up
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Walk Thru Bethlehem: an outdoor interactive drama in Mooresville
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
Saturday, December 9
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Kannapolis Christmas Parade
- Kannapolis Holiday Market
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Weihnachtsmarkt
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- 26 Acres Holiday Pop-Up
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- NoDa Krampus Krawl
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Free pictures with Santa at Cabela’s
- Free pictures with Santa at Black Lion Park Road
- Walk Thru Bethlehem: An outdoor, interactive drama in Mooresville
- Fishmas at SEA LIFE–see Scuba Claus
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- “Christmas Post” musical at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church
- “Christmas Traditions” program by Mathews Heritage Museum at Matthews Library
Sunday, December 10
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Ayrsley Christmas Celebration and Community Tree Lighting
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Candy Cane Hunt at Anne Springs Close Greenway
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Midwood Market and Holiday Centra in Plaza Midwood
- Fishmas at SEA LIFE–see Scuba Claus
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- “Christmas Post” musical at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church
- Christmas concert at NorthDavidson–A United Methodist Congregation
Monday, December 11
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Drive-Thru Christmas at Carmel Presbyterian Church
- Community Singers of Lake Norman–concert at University City United Methodist Church
Tuesday, December 12
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Menorah Car Parade and Giant Menorah Lighting at SouthPark Mall
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Drive-Thru Christmas at Carmel Presbyterian Church
- Community Singers of Lake Norman–concert at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Cornelius
Wednesday, December 13
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Chocolate Menorah Lighting and Chanukkah celebration at Stonecrest at Piper Glen
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
Thursday, December 14
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Giant Gelt Drop and Menorah Lighting in Downtown Waxhaw
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Winter Wonderland Light Show at Phillips Place
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Lake Norman Community Chorus concert at Community in Christ Lutheran Church in Cornelius
Friday, December 15
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Today only, wear an ugly sweater and get 50% off admission at the door
- McAdenville Yule Log Parade and Christmas Town Festival
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Weihnachtsmarkt
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Private visits with St. Nick at Historic Latta Plantation
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Christmas market at Sycamore Brewing
- Cookies, Cocoa and The Polar Express at Coffee Cone Café
- Santa at TCBY Berewick
Saturday, December 16
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Weihnachtsmarkt
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Free pictures with Santa at Cabela’s
- Free pictures with Santa at Black Lion Park Road
- Fishmas at SEA LIFE–see Scuba Claus
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Breakfast with Santa at NASCAR Hall of Fame
- Cocoa with Santa at NASCAR Hall of Fame
- Jingle Jam and Holiday Arts Market at The Third Place Coffee
- Cultural Explanation: Kwanzaa with Mother Minter at Hickory Grove Library
- “Sound of Christmas” free concert at Sardis Presbyterian Church
- Holidays at the Homesite at Charlotte Museum of History
- Holiday concert by Charlotte Concert Band
- Brunch with Santa at Legion Brewing’s 2nd Anniversary Party
- Free Santa visit and more in University area with Coalition for Cultural Compassion
- Donuts with Santa at RiverGate Shopping Center
- Arboretum Holiday Magic Jubilee
- Breakfast in Bethlehem at Good Shepherd Church
- The Ballantyne Chorale–free concert at Amelie’s Carmel Commons
Sunday, December 17
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Holiday Market at Charlotte Art League
- Charlotte Pride Band winter concert at Temple Beth El
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Haylo’s 3rd Annual Solstice Market
- Fishmas at SEA LIFE–see Scuba Claus
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Magical Morning: Sensory friendly Santa visit at NASCAR Hall of Fame
- Jewish Council of Lake Norman and Temple Kol Tikvah Hanukkah Party in Davidson
- Live production of A Christmas Carol at Three Spirits Brewery
- “Cookies and Carols” Sing-Along at Avondale Presbyterian Church
- “Sing! An Irish Christmas” Concert with Keith and Kristyn Getty at Calvary Church
Monday, December 18
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
Tuesday, December 19
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
Wednesday, December 20
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Bring the Bubbly–Barefoot’s Dance Down to NYE at Tin Roof
Thursday, December 21
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Winter Wonderland Light Show at Phillips Place
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
Friday, December 22
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- The Grunge that Stole Christmas at Flight
Saturday, December 23
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Free pictures with Santa at Black Lion Park Road
- Fishmas at SEA LIFE–see Scuba Claus
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Breakfast with Santa at NASCAR Hall of Fame
- Cocoa with Santa at NASCAR Hall of Fame
- Live production of A Christmas Carol at Three Spirits Brewery
- “The Black Christmas” at Three Spirits Brewery
- SchafeWood Christmas Spectacular at Ole Dallas Brewery
- Christmas Matinee at Flight
Sunday, December 24
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Romare Bearden Park
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops: free Santa pictures, games, crafts, more
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
Monday, December 25
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
Tuesday, December 26
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- McAdenville Christmas Town Lights
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Kwanzaa City-wide Celebration: Greenville Memorial AME Zion Church
Wednesday, December 27
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Hotel
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Kwanzaa City-wide Celebration: Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church
- School Break Special: Celebrate Kwanzaa at Beatties Ford Regional Library
- Collards and Culture: Kwanzaa Celebration with Mother Minter at Sugar Creek Library
Thursday, December 28
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Leonard Bearstein’s Animatronic Symphony Orchestra at Founders Hall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Kwanzaa City-wide Celebration: Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church
Friday, December 29
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Kwanzaa City-wide Celebration: Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center
- Noon Year’s Eve for kids at Northlake Mall
Saturday, December 30
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at Kings Mountain Historical Museum
- Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express in Kannapolis
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Kwanzaa City-wide Celebration: Kamitic Life Center
Sunday, December 31
- Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Speedway Christmas
- Winter Wonderland–outdoor skating ring at SouthPark Mall
- CLT New Year’s Eve
- “No Hype” New Year’s Eve at Red Clay Ciderworks
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Kwanzaa City-wide Celebration: Clinton Chapel
- New Year’s Eve party at Angry Ale’s
- Discovery Place Kids: New Year’s at Noon
- Sparkle & Glow New Year’s Eve at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- New Year’s Eve party at Lenny Boy
- New Year’s Eve party at The Broken Spoke
- Abari’s New Year’s Eve Coin Jam
- New Year’s Eve Blowout at Twenty-six Acres Brewing
- Cabarrus Brewing’s New Year’s Eve Party
- Catawba Brewing’s New Year’s Eve
- Free New Year’s Eve party at Neighborhood Theatre, with four live bands
Monday, January 1
- 3rd Annual New Years Free Soup Day at Free Range Brewing
- Holiday on Ice: Outdoor ice skating at NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza
- Kwanzaa City-wide Celebration: Greenville Memorial Baptist Church
- New Year’s Day First Footin’ at Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville
- First Day Hike at Lake Norman State Park
- First Day Hike at Crowder’s Mountain State Park
- Pass the Luck–Free New Year’s Day Lunch at Legion Brewing
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