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Holiday Spectacular at Ballantyne Village — Santa, Bubble Fairy, cookie decorating, more…

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Jody Mace

Ballantyne Village, at 14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, is hosting a Holiday Spectacular on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

This FREE event includes:

  • A visit from Santa
  • Holiday Stilt Walker
  • Live Holiday Music
  • Bubble Fairy
  • Face Painting
  • Balloon Artist
  • Ornament Decorating Station
  • Cookie Decorating Station
  • Hot Cocoa

Also, there will be snow in the plaza! Don’t forget to take a family photo by the giant Ballantyne Village Christmas Tree.

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

Save 10% on Target GiftCards

All Day

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Elves in the Park

All Day | Rob Wallace Park, Midland

Christmas Toy Drive: Donate toy and get a free pizza

All Day | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

Mooresville Police Department presents Breakfast with Santa

7:30 am to 10:00 am | FREE | Mooresville Police Department

Breakfast with Santa

8:30 am to 11:30 am | $5.00 | Lincoln Cultural Center, Lincolnton

Cuthbertson Band Holiday Bazaar

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Cuthbertson High Shool, Waxhaw

Breakfast with Santa at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church in Matthews -- free photos with Santa

9:00 am | FREE | Mt. Harmony Baptist Church, Matthews

Santa's Workshop

10:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Independence Harley-Davidson

South End Merry Market

10:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church

Clayworks Holiday Sale and Open House

10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Clayworks

The Alpaca that Saved Christmas -- Event at Serenity at Stony Point

10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Serenity at Stony Point

Deck the Stalls: Open House and Artisan Market at Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary ($15 per car)

10:00 am to 4:00 pm | $15.00 | Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary, Albemarle

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Luminous Lane Artist Pop-up

10:00 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | Luminous Lane

North Mecklenburg Community Chorus "Home for the Holidays" Concert

10:00 am | FREE | Northern Regional Recreation Center

Santa at Galleria Central Market (formerly El Mercadito)

10:00 am | FREE | Galleria Central Market

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

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

Meet animals at the Billy Graham Library

11:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE

Holiday Spectacular at Ballantyne Village

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Ballantyne Village

Winter Festival at Skiptown

11:00 am to 10:00 pm | $15.00 | Skiptown

Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

11:00 am to 11:00 pm | FREE | Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Fort Mill Christmas Parade

11:00 am | FREE | Downtown Fort Mill

Kwanzaa Charlotte Family Workshop

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm | FREE | Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library (formerly Beatties Ford Regional Library)

Santa at Cuthbertson Band Holiday Bazaar

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm | FREE | Cuthbertson High Shool, Waxhaw

Christmas at the Museum

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society & Museum

Photos with Santa at Pet in the City (donation requested)

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Pet in the City

Santa Paws at Armored Cow Brewing -- Pup Pictures with Santa

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | $10.00 | Armored Cow Brewing

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

VAPA Center Open Studios, including Art Market

12:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | VAPA Center

Tree Lighting Ceremony at Brewers at 4001 Yancey

12:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Brewers at 4001 Yancey

Cramerton Holiday Market

12:00 pm | FREE

Petco: Free pet photos with Santa

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Various locations

Photos with Santa (Free, but donations accepted)

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Blakeney

Belmont Christmas Village

1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Main Street, Belmont

Regal Holiday Classics

1:00 pm | $5.00 | Various locations

40th Annual North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade

1:00 pm | FREE | Various locations

A Cappella Christmas -- a concert with Queen Charlotte Chorus and Gold Standard Chorus

1:00 pm | $10.00-29.00 | St. Stephen United Methodist Church

Santa at OMB Christmas Market

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE

Cookies with Santa

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Bethesda Fire Department Station Two, Rock Hill

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

Downtown Holiday Artisan Market in Kings Mountain

2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Joy Performance Center, Kings Mountain

Matthews Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker

2:00 pm | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Christmas in the Park in Stallings, including free hot chocolate and a tree lighting

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Stallings Municipal Park

Mistletoe Market

3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

A Huntersville Christmas

3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Veterans Park (Huntersville)

Kings Mountain Christmas Parade

3:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Kings Mountain

Canceled: Town of Mount Pleasant Christmas Parade

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm | FREE | Mount Pleasant Town Hall

Matthews Winter Wonderlights Park and Tree Lighting

3:30 pm to 6:30 pm | FREE | Stumptown Park, Matthews

Maker's Market CLT at OpenTap

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

Queen City Ringers at Cooks Memorial Presbyterian

4:00 pm | FREE | Cooks Memorial Presbyterian Church

A Cappella Christmas -- a concert with Queen Charlotte Chorus and Gold Standard Chorus

4:00 pm | $10.00-29.00 | St. Stephen United Methodist Church

Canceled: Town of Mount Pleasant Tree Lighting

4:30 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Mount Pleasant Town Hall

Holiday Walk at Sweetwater Farms

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $10.00 | Sweetwater Farms

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

NoDa Krampus Krawl

5:00 pm to 11:59 pm | FREE | NoDa

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

Kings Mountain Winter Wonderland

5:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

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

Christmas in Davidson

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Davidson

Candy Land Christmas Nights

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | First Federal Park, Lincolnton

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 | $35.00-45.00 | 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

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

Save 10% on Target GiftCards

All Day

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Elves in the Park

All Day | Rob Wallace Park, Midland

Christmas Toy Drive: Donate toy and get a free pizza

All Day | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

10:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Winter Festival at Skiptown

11:00 am to 8:00 pm | $15.00 | Skiptown

Canceled: Santa Paws in the Park

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm | FREE | Robbins Park, Cornelius

Second Annual International Holiday Bazaar

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Refugee Support Services

Cookies with Santa

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

Regal Holiday Classics

1:00 pm | $5.00 | Various locations

Torance House and Store Guided Tour and Hanging of the Greens

1:15 pm | FREE | Hugh Torance House & Store

Chanukah Workshop for Kids (registration required)

2:30 pm | $1.00 | The Home Depot, 17111 Statesville Road, Cornelius

Gastonia Christmas in the City: Tree Lighting and Vendor Market

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Rotary Centennial Pavilion, Gastonia

Holiday Sip & Shop

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Gaston Pour House

Matthews Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker

3:00 pm | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Lake Norman Community Singers Holiday Concert

3:00 pm | FREE | Central United Methodist Church, Mooresville

Torance House and Store Guided Tour and Hanging of the Greens

3:00 pm | FREE | Hugh Torance House & Store

Indian Trail Christmas Parade

4:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Indian Trail

NoDa Tree Lighting Celebration

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Johnston YMCA

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Free Christmas Concert with African Community Choir

5:00 pm | FREE | Derita Presbyterian Church

Gastonia Christmas Parade

5:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Gastonia

Queen City Ringers at St. Mark's Lutheran

5:00 pm | FREE | St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Charlotte

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Christmas Vespers at Davidson College

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Davidson College Presbyterian Church

Moravian Love Feast at Queens University of Charlotte

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Belk Chapel

Monday, December 4, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Elves in the Park

All Day | Rob Wallace Park, Midland

Christmas Toy Drive: Donate toy and get a free pizza

All Day | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Christmas Movie Trivia

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Elves in the Park

All Day | Rob Wallace Park, Midland

Christmas Toy Drive: Donate toy and get a free pizza

All Day | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

Santa at Ben & Jerry's in Davidson ($10 per family)

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $10.00 | Ben & Jerry’s Davidson

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

Queen City Ringers at Stallings Methodist

5:00 pm | FREE | Stallings UMC, Matthews

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Holiday Tree Lighting at Ronald McDonald House

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Ronald McDonald House of Greater Charlotte

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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

WDAV's Charlotte Lessons & Carols

7:00 pm | FREE | St. John’s Baptist Church

Lake Norman Community Singers Holiday Concert

7:30 pm | FREE | Huntersville United Methodist Church

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Elves in the Park

All Day | Rob Wallace Park, Midland

Christmas Toy Drive: Donate toy and get a free pizza

All Day | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

SouthPark Holiday Hop (with free shuttle rides between venues)

All Day | FREE | Various locations in SouthPark

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

Warm Up Your Wedges -- Free Holiday Event at PXG Golf Store

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | PXG Charlotte

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Elves in the Park

All Day | Rob Wallace Park, Midland

Christmas Toy Drive: Donate toy and get a free pizza

All Day | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

SouthPark Holiday Hop (with free shuttle rides between venues)

All Day | FREE | Various locations in SouthPark

Meet animals at the Billy Graham Library

11:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE

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

Holiday Walk at Sweetwater Farms

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $10.00 | Sweetwater Farms

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

Menorah Lighting at StoneCrest

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm | FREE | Stonecrest at Piper Glen

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

The Menorah Lighting at Birkdale

5:30 pm | FREE | Birkdale Village

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

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

Candy Land Christmas Nights

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | First Federal Park, Lincolnton

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

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wonder of Christmas at Trinity Baptist Church in Indian Land

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Trinity Baptist Church, Indian Land

A Providence Christmas in Bethlehem

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Providence Baptist Church, Harrisburg

Friday, December 8, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Elves in the Park

All Day | Rob Wallace Park, Midland

Christmas Toy Drive: Donate toy and get a free pizza

All Day | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

SouthPark Holiday Hop (with free shuttle rides between venues)

All Day | FREE | Various locations in SouthPark

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Meet animals at the Billy Graham Library

11:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE

Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

11:00 am to 11:00 pm | FREE | Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Winter Festival at Skiptown

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00 | Skiptown

Photos with Santa (Free, but donations accepted)

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Blakeney

Holiday Walk at Sweetwater Farms

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $10.00 | Sweetwater Farms

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

A Classic Christmas in Mooresville

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

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

Letters to Santa at Arboretum Shopping Center -- free Santa picture and gift

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Arboretum Shopping Center

Candy Land Christmas Nights

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | First Federal Park, Lincolnton

Free interactive Christmas drama: Walk Thru Bethlehem

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Camp Wesley

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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wonder of Christmas at Trinity Baptist Church in Indian Land

6:00 pm | $5.00 | Trinity Baptist Church, Indian Land

A Providence Christmas in Bethlehem

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Providence Baptist Church, Harrisburg

Belmont Movies in the Park: Arthur Christmas

7:00 pm | FREE | Stowe Park, Belmont

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Elves in the Park

All Day | Rob Wallace Park, Midland

Christmas Toy Drive: Donate toy and get a free pizza

All Day | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

SouthPark Holiday Hop (with free shuttle rides between venues)

All Day | FREE | Various locations in SouthPark

Santa Pictures

9:00 am | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Cocoa with Santa Claus at Optimist Hall (including free hot cocoa with toppings bar)

10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Optimist Hall

Woodland Christmas at Frank Liske Park

10:00 am to 1:00 pm | $5.00 | Frank Liske Park

Nature Holiday Celebration

10:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Meet animals at the Billy Graham Library

11:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE

Santa Visits Kings Mountain Historical Museum

11:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Kings Mountain Historical Museum

Letters to Santa at Northcross -- free Santa pictures

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Northcross Shopping Center

Free photos with Santa at Metropolitan (plus free hot cocoa and more)

11:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Metropolitan

Joy Jubilee: An Immersive Christmas Shopping Experience Benefitting Bright Blessings -- Volunteer Opportunity, Santa Pictures, much more...

11:00 am to 4:00 pm | $10.00 | Bright Blessings

Winter Festival at Skiptown

11:00 am to 10:00 pm | $15.00 | Skiptown

Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

11:00 am to 11:00 pm | FREE | Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Santa Paws at Town Brewing

11:00 am | Town Brewing

Santa at Gibson Mill Market

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Gibson Mill

Free photos and firetruck rides with Santa and the Grinch in Salisbury

12:00 pm | FREE | Bell Tower Green, Salisbury

Photos with Santa (Free, but donations accepted)

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Blakeney

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

Regal Holiday Classics

1:00 pm | $5.00 | Various locations

Santa at OMB Christmas Market

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE

Mistletoe Market

3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Historic Christmas Village

3:00 pm | FREE | Dallas Park

Reindog Parade

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Maker's Market CLT at OpenTap

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

Christmas Market at sip co., with Santa!

4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | sip co. (Concord)

Wonder of Christmas at Trinity Baptist Church in Indian Land

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Trinity Baptist Church, Indian Land

Indian Land Christmas Parade

4:00 pm | FREE | Indian Land Middle School

Holiday Walk at Sweetwater Farms

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $10.00 | Sweetwater Farms

Winter Lantern Walk in Salisbury

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Hurley Park, Salisbury

Hanukkah! On the Green in Davidson

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Davidson Village Green

Enchantment in the Garden at Mount Holly Community Garden

5:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Mount Holly Community Garden

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

Charlotte Nativity Drive-Through

5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Weddington

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

Indian Land Tree Lighting

5:30 pm | FREE | Indian Land Middle School

A Providence Christmas in Bethlehem

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Providence Baptist Church, Harrisburg

Candy Land Christmas Nights

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | First Federal Park, Lincolnton

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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Kannapolis Christmas Parade

6:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Kannapolis

Bart's Mart Merry Krampus Party

7:00 pm | FREE | Bart’s Mart

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Elves in the Park

All Day | Rob Wallace Park, Midland

Christmas Toy Drive: Donate toy and get a free pizza

All Day | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

SouthPark Holiday Hop (with free shuttle rides between venues)

All Day | FREE | Various locations in SouthPark

Family Hanukkah Breakfast with Clifford the Big Red Dog

9:30 am to 11:00 am | $0-15.00 | Levine Jewish Community Center

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

10:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Winter Festival at Skiptown

11:00 am to 8:00 pm | $15.00 | Skiptown

Photos with (Owl) Santa at Carolina Raptor Center

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | $12.00-16.00 | Carolina Raptor Center

Historic Holiday Open House at Wing Haven

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Wing Haven

Maker's Market CLT at Primal Brewery Huntersville

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

Regal Holiday Classics

1:00 pm | $5.00 | Various locations

Torance House and Store Guided Tour and Holiday Crafts

1:15 pm | FREE | Hugh Torance House & Store

Santa is coming to Myers Park (free pictures)

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | FREE | 301 Plantation Place, Charlotte

Waxhaw Christmas Parade

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Waxhaw

Santa Photos and Toy Drive (donate toy and get a free picture with Santa and free pint) -- hosted by L+K Homes

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | OpenTap

Christmas Concert with Charlotte Harps

3:00 pm | FREE | Ballantyne Presbyterian Church

Torance House and Store Guided Tour and Holiday Crafts

3:00 pm | FREE | Hugh Torance House & Store

Holiday Concert with The Charlotte Singers

4:00 pm | FREE | Providence Presbyterian Church

Lake Norman Philharmonic Annual Holiday Concert, with visit from Santa

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

Wonder of Christmas at Trinity Baptist Church in Indian Land

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $5.00 | Trinity Baptist Church, Indian Land

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Free Rowan Big Band All Stars Concert -- Calvary's Christmas Tea to Follow

5:00 pm | FREE | Calvary Lutheran Church, Concord

Charlotte Nativity Drive-Through

5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Weddington

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

Free Wintertide Concert by Charlotte Pride Band

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Christ Lutheran Church, Providence Campus

Journey to Bethlehem at St. Giles

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | St. Giles Evangelical Presbyterian Church

A Providence Christmas in Bethlehem

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Providence Baptist Church, Harrisburg

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 | $35.00-45.00 | 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

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Elves in the Park

All Day | Rob Wallace Park, Midland

Christmas Toy Drive: Donate toy and get a free pizza

All Day | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel

9:00 am to 6:30 pm | FREE | The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

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

Giant Menorah Lighting in Matthews

5:30 pm | FREE | Matthews Town Hall

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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Davidson College Chamber Music Recital

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Tyler-Tallman Hall in Sloan Music Center (Davidson College)

Lake Norman Community Singers Holiday Concert

7:30 pm | FREE | Bethel Presbyterian Church

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Elves in the Park

All Day | Rob Wallace Park, Midland

Christmas Toy Drive: Donate toy and get a free pizza

All Day | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel

9:00 am to 6:30 pm | FREE | The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

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

Menorah Lighting in Waxhaw

5:30 pm | FREE | Downtown Waxhaw

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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Queen City Ringers at St. Luke's Lutheran

7:00 pm | FREE | St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Monroe

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Elves in the Park

All Day | Rob Wallace Park, Midland

Christmas Toy Drive: Donate toy and get a free pizza

All Day | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel

9:00 am to 6:30 pm | FREE | The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Phillips Place Holiday Celebration, including free pictures with Santa, carriage rides, more...

4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Phillips Place

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

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 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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

"Pay What You Can" for Matthews Playhouse's Scrooge! The Musical

7:30 pm | Matthews Community Center

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Elves in the Park

All Day | Rob Wallace Park, Midland

Christmas Toy Drive: Donate toy and get a free pizza

All Day | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel

9:00 am to 6:30 pm | FREE | The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Meet animals at the Billy Graham Library

11:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE

Holiday Walk at Sweetwater Farms

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $10.00 | Sweetwater Farms

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

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

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

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

Candy Land Christmas Nights

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | First Federal Park, Lincolnton

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

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wonder of Christmas at Trinity Baptist Church in Indian Land

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Trinity Baptist Church, Indian Land

Davidson College Jazz Combos Fall Concert

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Tyler-Tallman Hall in Sloan Music Center (Davidson College)

Friday, December 15, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Elves in the Park

All Day | Rob Wallace Park, Midland

Christmas Toy Drive: Donate toy and get a free pizza

All Day | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel

9:00 am to 6:30 pm | FREE | The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Meet animals at the Billy Graham Library

11:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE

Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

11:00 am to 11:00 pm | FREE | Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Winter Festival at Skiptown

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $15.00 | Skiptown

Photos with Santa (Free, but donations accepted)

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Blakeney

Holiday Walk at Sweetwater Farms

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $10.00 | Sweetwater Farms

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

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

Drive-Thru Nativity at Central Baptist Church in Kannapolis

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Central Baptist Kannapolis

Candy Land Christmas Nights

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | First Federal Park, Lincolnton

Deck the Hall Event at Optimist Hall

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Optimist 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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wonder of Christmas at Trinity Baptist Church in Indian Land

6:00 pm | $5.00 | Trinity Baptist Church, Indian Land

Movie Series with Aurora Star Lit Cinema: Elf

7:00 pm | FREE | Cabarrus Brewing Company

The Joy of Christmas: A Christmas Concert

7:00 pm | FREE | Christ Community Church, Huntersville

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Breakfast with Santa

8:30 am to 11:30 am | $10.00 | MilliUp Event Center in Queen City Quarter (formerly EpiCentre)

Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel

9:00 am to 6:30 pm | FREE | The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

Free Santa Pictures at He's Alive Church

10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | He’s Alive Church

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Harris YMCA's Nutcracker Ballet

10:30 am | $15.00-25.00 | Dale F. Halton Theater

Meet animals at the Billy Graham Library

11:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE

Winter Festival at Skiptown

11:00 am to 10:00 pm | $15.00 | Skiptown

Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

11:00 am to 11:00 pm | FREE | Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Free Photo with Santa, Prizes, Holiday Activities in Fort Mill (registration required)

12:00 pm to 12:00 pm | FREE | Z3 Carolinas with Terri Young

Pets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart (reservations required)

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | PetSmart (multiple locations)

Santa at Gibson Mill Market

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Gibson Mill

Santa's Holiday Mini Truck Toy Drive

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Triple C Brewing Co.

Photos with Santa (Free, but donations accepted)

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Blakeney

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

Regal Holiday Classics

1:00 pm | $5.00 | Various locations

Harris YMCA's Nutcracker Ballet, narrated in Spanish

1:30 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Dale F. Halton Theater

Santa at OMB Christmas Market

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE

Maker's Market CLT at Edge City Brewing

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

Catawba Nation Christmas Parade

2:00 pm | FREE | Longhouse, Catawba Nation, Rock Hill

Mistletoe Market

3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Maker's Market CLT at OpenTap

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

Wonder of Christmas at Trinity Baptist Church in Indian Land

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Trinity Baptist Church, Indian Land

Harris YMCA's Nutcracker Ballet

4:30 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Dale F. Halton Theater

Holiday Walk at Sweetwater Farms

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $10.00 | Sweetwater Farms

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

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

Drive-Thru Nativity at Central Baptist Church in Kannapolis

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Central Baptist Kannapolis

Candy Land Christmas Nights

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | First Federal Park, Lincolnton

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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Mount Holly Electric Christmas Parade

6:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Mt. Holly

Harris YMCA's Nutcracker Ballet

7:30 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Dale F. Halton Theater

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Breakfast with Santa

8:30 am to 11:30 am | $10.00 | MilliUp Event Center in Queen City Quarter (formerly EpiCentre)

Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel

9:00 am to 6:30 pm | FREE | The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Christmas Market at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

10:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Winter Festival at Skiptown

11:00 am to 8:00 pm | $15.00 | Skiptown

Pets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart (reservations required)

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | PetSmart (multiple locations)

Maker's Market CLT at Vaulted Oak Brewing

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

Regal Holiday Classics

1:00 pm | $5.00 | Various locations

Harris YMCA's Nutcracker Ballet

1:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Dale F. Halton Theater

Torance House and Store Guided Tour, with Carols and Feasting

1:15 pm | FREE | Hugh Torance House & Store

Torance House and Store Guided Tour, with Carols and Feasting

3:00 pm | FREE | Hugh Torance House & Store

Christmas Concert with Charlotte Harps

3:15 pm | FREE | ImaginOn

Harris YMCA's Nutcracker Ballet

4:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Dale F. Halton Theater

Holidays at the Garden

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

Wonder of Christmas at Trinity Baptist Church in Indian Land

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $5.00 | Trinity Baptist Church, Indian Land

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

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

The Joy of Christmas: A Christmas Concert

5:30 pm | FREE | Christ Community Church, Huntersville

Drive-Thru Nativity at Central Baptist Church in Kannapolis

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Central Baptist Kannapolis

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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Monday, December 18, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel

9:00 am to 6:30 pm | FREE | The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

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 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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

The Joy of Christmas: A Christmas Concert

7:00 pm | FREE | Christ Community Church, Huntersville

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel

9:00 am to 6:30 pm | FREE | The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

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 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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Queen City Ringers at Pitts Baptist

7:00 pm | FREE | Pitts Baptist Church, Concord

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel

9:00 am to 6:30 pm | FREE | The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Brunch with Santa at Metro Diner in Pineville

10:45 am to 12:45 pm | FREE | Metro Diner Pineville

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

Dinner with Santa at Metro Diner Matthews

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Metro Diner Matthews

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 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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel

9:00 am to 6:30 pm | FREE | The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Meet animals at the Billy Graham Library

11:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE

Dinner with Santa at Metro Diner in Huntersville

5:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Metro Diner Huntersville

Holiday Walk at Sweetwater Farms

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $10.00 | Sweetwater Farms

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

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

Winter Solstice Fire and Celebration

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve

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

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

Candy Land Christmas Nights

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | First Federal Park, Lincolnton

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

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

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

7:00 pm | FREE | Midwood Park

Queen City Ringers at Cokesbury UMC

7:00 pm | FREE | Cokesbury United Methodist Church, Charlotte

Friday, December 22, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel

9:00 am to 6:30 pm | FREE | The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Meet animals at the Billy Graham Library

11:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE

Holiday Walk at Sweetwater Farms

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $10.00 | Sweetwater Farms

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

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

Candy Land Christmas Nights

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | First Federal Park, Lincolnton

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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

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

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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Gingerbread Lane at Ballantyne Hotel

9:00 am to 6:30 pm | FREE | The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

VTGCLT Pop -- pop-up vintage and handmade market

10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Meet animals at the Billy Graham Library

11:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE

Regal Holiday Classics

1:00 pm | $5.00 | Various locations

Gingerbread house making contest at The Blind Pig

2:00 pm | FREE | The Blind Pig

Holiday Walk at Sweetwater Farms

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $10.00 | Sweetwater Farms

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

Christmas at the Library

5:00 pm | FREE | Billy Graham Library

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

Candy Land Christmas Nights

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | First Federal Park, Lincolnton

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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Belmont Movies in the Park: The Santa Clause

7:00 pm | FREE | Stowe Park, Belmont

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Santa's Wonderland, with free pictures, at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

All Day | FREE | Various locations

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

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

Monday, December 25, 2023

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

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 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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

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 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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Holiday Walk at Sweetwater Farms

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $10.00 | Sweetwater Farms

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

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 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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Friday, December 29, 2023

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Holiday Walk at Sweetwater Farms

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $10.00 | Sweetwater Farms

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

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 | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

Town of Matthews Kwanzaa Celebration

7:00 pm | FREE | Matthews Community Center

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Holiday Walk at Sweetwater Farms

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $10.00 | Sweetwater Farms

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

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 | $35.00-45.00 | 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

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village (time varies)

All Day | $14.00-18.00 | Birkdale Village

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Ice Skating at Camp North End (time varies)

All Day | $10.00-15.00 | Camp North End

Sea of Lights at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord (price and times vary)

All Day | SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

Noon Year's Eve Party in Matthews for Families

10:30 am to 12:00 pm | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Patriots Park (Kings Mountain, NC)

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

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $35.00-45.00 | Charlotte Motor Speedway

NYE @ Gaston Pour House

7:00 pm | $10.00 | Gaston Pour House

CLT NYE

8:00 pm | FREE | Levine Avenue of the Arts

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