With all the excitement of Santa, sometimes the more sacred or spiritual aspects of Christmas can be overshadowed.
But many churches and other organizations have planned wonderful Nativity events that are open to the community. Some are walk-through or drive-through events.
We’ve been adding many of these events, most of which are free to the community. Some require pre-registration. We’ll highlight some of them and then include a day-by-day list.
If you know of others that should be added, please email info@charlotteonthecheap.com and we will add them, time permitting.
Please make sure to follow each link to see more details, including the addresses.
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Nativities in the Charlotte area
This free annual Christmas celebration at the Billy Graham Library includes a real life representation of the birth of Jesus, including shepherds, a camel, donkey lambs, and other animals. November 28th to December 23rd, 2022, except for Sundays.
Part of Davidson's huge three-day Christmas festival is a nativity each night. Christmas Davidson takes place December 1st to 3rd, 2022.
Providence Baptist Church, 5315 Highway 49 S, Harrisburg, is presenting A Providence Christmas in Bethlehem, evenings from December 1st to 4th, 2022. These 45-minute guided tours through the village of Bethlehem of 2000 years ago will introduce you to residents of the village, culminating in Jesus in a manger.
Lee Park Church, in Monroe, is presenting Streets of Bethlehem on December 3rd and 4th, 2022. Guides will take you through the streets of Bethlehem, and you'll see Roman soldiers standing guard, women drawing water from the well, the market, the inn and more. The highlight will be the live nativity scene.
Oxford Baptist Church in Conover is presenting Christmas Changes Everything on December 4th, 2022. This free event features music, lights and graphics, and a live nativity with animals.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints presents their their annual Nativity Festival. It's a drive-thru event, taking place December 3rd and 4th, 2022, in Weddington. Drive through and enjoy a live nativity, animals, lights, and a narrated "journey to the stable," which you can listen to in the car. Donations will be accepted for The Relatives, Common Heart and Refugee Support Services.
East City Church, at 6850 Monroe Road, Charlotte, is presenting a live nativity on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, from 6 to 7 p.m., on the back lawn of the church. Meet camels, alpacas, goats, bunnies and more.
Walk Thru Bethlehem is an outdoor, interactive drama at Camp Wesley, 3090 Deal Road, Mooresville. It takes place December 9th and 10th, 2022.
St. Giles, at 2027 Emerywood Drive, Charlotte, is presenting Journey to Bethlehem on Sunday, December 11th. The event features a nativity with live animals, music and dance performances, children's activities, hot chocolate and apple cider.
Christ UMC Charlotte is presenting its 28th Annual Live Nativity Outdoor Musical on December 17th and 18th, 2022. The performance by the youth of the church features several songs and a live nativity, and takes place twice a night.
Ebenezer Lutheran Church in China Grove is hosting Live Nativity -- A Night in Bethlehem on Sunday, December 18th, 2022. The event features live animals, including donkeys, goats and sheep.
Speedway Christmas boasts the biggest light display in the area, as well as the Christmas Village, which will be a part of Speedway Christmas on Thursdays through Saturdays. Part of the Christmas Village is a live nativity scene. Speedway Christmas is taking place November 18th to January 8th. Please follow the link to learn about the schedule of Speedway Christmas and the Christmas Village.
Day by Day List of Charlotte Area Nativities
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