North Carolina Christmas Festival at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, including free Santa pictures

Create Amazing LLC is presenting the North Carolina Christmas Festival on Saturday, December 16th, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC 49, Concord, North Carolina. It will take place in the Gold Hall.

Admission is free.

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

The event includes free pictures with Santa, a free toy giveaway for the kids, free gift wrapping, Christmas coloring and word search, ornament decoration and more.

Shop from a huge number of vendors and enjoy entertainment.

Performances:

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Activities:

Toy Giveaway
Free Santa Pictures
Ornament Decoration
Bounce House
Dance performances
Baby Bumper Cars
Kiddie playground
Basketball

Current Vendor List (subject to change)

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Friday, November 10, 2023

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

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

Saturday, November 11, 2023

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

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

Friday, November 17, 2023

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

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Saturday, November 18, 2023

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

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

Maker's Market CLT at NoDa Brewing - North End

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

Birkdale Village: Santa Arrival and Tree Lighting

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

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

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

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

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

Kannapolis Tree Lighting Ceremony

6:00 pm | FREE | Village Park, Kannapolis

Movie Series with Aurora Star Lit Cinema: Home Alone

7:00 pm | FREE | Cabarrus Brewing Company

Shake Your Tail Feather Thanksgiving Dance Party

8:00 pm | FREE | CityCade, Gastonia

Sunday, November 19, 2023

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

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

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

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

Monday, November 20, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade

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

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

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

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Friday, November 24, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Kannapolis Holiday Market

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

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, November 25, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Kannapolis Holiday Market

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

Maker's Market CLT at Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts

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

Starving Artist Market: 26 Acres Popup Market

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

Matthews Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker

2:00 pm | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Maker's Market CLT at OpenTap

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

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

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

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

Matthews Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker

7:00 pm | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Belmont Movies in the Park: Jingle All the Way

7:00 pm | FREE | Stowe Park, Belmont

Sunday, November 26, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Kannapolis Holiday Market

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

Hot Stuff Holiday Market (time tentative)

11:30 am to 5:30 pm | FREE | Petra’s

Matthews Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker

3:00 pm | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Monday, November 27, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Friday, December 1, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville Tree Lighting Ceremony

5:30 pm | FREE | Dynamo 31, McAdenville

Indian Trail's Winter Fest and Tree Lighting

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, December 2, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

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

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

Charlotte Geek and Grub Market -- Christmas Nightmare Edition

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

Maker's Market CLT at Legion Brewing W. Morehead

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

Maker's Market CLT at Edge City Brewing

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

Maker's Market CLT at Primal Brewery Huntersville

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

Matthews Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker

2:00 pm | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Maker's Market CLT at OpenTap

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

Holidays at the Garden

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

Vendor Market at Pilot Brewing

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Mint Hill Christmas Parade

5:30 pm | FREE | Mint Hill Town Hall

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

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

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

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

Mint Hill Christmas Tree Lighting

6:30 pm | FREE | Mint Hill Town Hall

Matthews Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker

7:00 pm | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Sunday, December 3, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Matthews Ballet and Dance: The Nutcracker

3:00 pm | $7.00 | Matthews Community Center

Indian Trail Christmas Parade

4:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Indian Trail

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

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

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

Monday, December 4, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

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

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

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

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

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

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

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

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

Thursday, December 7, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Cramerton Christmas Village

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

Cramerton Christmas Parade

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

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Chanukah Celebration at Birkdale Village

5:30 pm | FREE | Birkdale Village

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

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

Friday, December 8, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

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

Mooresville 150: A Classic Christmas

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

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

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

Belmont Movies in the Park: Arthur Christmas

7:00 pm | FREE | Stowe Park, Belmont

Saturday, December 9, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Maker's Market CLT at Armored Cow Brewing Co.

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

Starving Artist Market: 26 Acres Popup Market

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

Maker's Market CLT at Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts

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

Maker's Market CLT at OpenTap

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

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

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

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

Kannapolis Christmas Parade

6:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Kannapolis

Sunday, December 10, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Maker's Market CLT at Primal Brewery Huntersville

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

Lake Norman Philharmonic Annual Holiday Concert

4:30 pm | FREE | Charles Mack Citizen Center

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

Chanukah Concert with Jewish Hip-Hop sensation Nissim Black

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

Monday, December 11, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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

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

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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

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

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

Thursday, December 14, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Yule Log Parade in McAdenville

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

Friday, December 15, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

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

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

Movie Series with Aurora Star Lit Cinema: Elf

7:00 pm | FREE | Cabarrus Brewing Company

Saturday, December 16, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

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

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

Maker's Market CLT at NoDa Brewing - North End

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

Maker's Market CLT at Armored Cow Brewing Co.

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

Maker's Market CLT at Edge City Brewing

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

Maker's Market CLT at OpenTap

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

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

33rd Lake Wylie Lighted Boat Parade

5:00 pm | Papa Doc’s Shore Club

5th Annual LKN Lighted Christmas Boat Parade

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, December 17, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Maker's Market CLT at Vaulted Oak Brewing

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

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

Monday, December 18, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

Thursday, December 21, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

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

7:00 pm | FREE | Midwood Park

Friday, December 22, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, December 23, 2023

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

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

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Holidays at the Garden

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

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

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

Belmont Movies in the Park: The Santa Clause

7:00 pm | FREE | Stowe Park, Belmont

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

Monday, December 25, 2023

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

McAdenville "Christmas Town" Christmas lights

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

Friday, December 29, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

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

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

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

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

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (click for discount)

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

Sunday, December 31, 2023

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Monday, January 1, 2024

Light the Knights (click for times and prices)

All Day | Truist Field

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Friday, January 5, 2024

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Saturday, January 6, 2024

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

Sunday, January 7, 2024

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

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

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

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

When

December 16, 2023 @ 1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Cost

FREE

What

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

Where

Cabarrus Arena and Events Center

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Cabarrus Arena and Events Center

4751 NC Highway 49 North
Concord, NC

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