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4th Annual Holidaze Drag Brunch — 25% off while tickets last!
Dudley's Place is so excited to hold their fourth annual Holidaze Drag Brunch at The Degenerate in NoDa! Age … [Read More...]

Christmas Light Extravaganza in Kings Mountain
The City of Kings Mountain, about 33 miles to the west of Charlotte, is celebrating the holiday season with Kings … [Read More...]

Where to get a free picture with Santa around Charlotte–a day-by-day list
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Here are a … [Read More...]

Where to Order a Thanksgiving Dinner to Enjoy at Home — 2025
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your … [Read More...]
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Fuerza del Este: Shop at Eastland area businesses and get a free gift card, worth up to twice the amount you spend
Fuerza del Este is a campaign designed to quickly pump dollars back into the Eastland-area small business ecosystem … [Read More...]
December at Goodyear Arts: Way Out Open Mic, Nutrient Rich Art Show, more…
Opening Goodyear Arts is a program that sets up shop in underused buildings and offers artists residencies for two … [Read More...]
Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in 2025 — order your holiday meal in advance
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3 months of Audible for 99¢/month, plus a $20 Audible credit
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Aspire Giving Festival Dec.13: food, clothing, toys
Aspire is holding its Second Annual Giving Festival on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Albemarle Road Middle School, … [Read More...]
Listen to SiriusXM for free through Dec. 1 — no signup required
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Hands Please: sample dishes from standout local chefs to support Carolina Migrant Network
Some of Charlotte's top chefs and operators are collaborating for Hands Please, a one-night event celebrating the people … [Read More...]
Adoption Event with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Dec. 6 (pictures with Santa and more!)
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Speedway Christmas: Free admission with food donation on Dec. 1
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Paramount+ Black Friday $2.99 offer
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Best of the Holiday Season

Shop Local: Big list of Charlotte Area Holiday Markets in 2025
Shop for gifts at these holiday markets in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Here's a growing list of Christmas markets, … [Read More...]

Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Charlotte area
Looking for the biggest, brightest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2025 Christmas season? You've … [Read More...]

Day by day list of free holiday concerts around Charlotte 2025
Celebrate the season by attending a free holiday concert in the Charlotte area in 2025. In this list you might find find … [Read More...]

Charlotte restaurants open for dine-in for Thanksgiving 2025
If cooking dinner doesn't sound like a holiday to you, here's a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, … [Read More...]

Where to get a free picture with Santa around Charlotte–a day-by-day list
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Here are a … [Read More...]

Day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte — updated daily!
This is a constantly updated list of 2025 holiday events in the Charlotte area. This day by day guide will include … [Read More...]

Christmas Boat Parades on Lake Norman and Lake Wylie
Christmas parades aren't limited to the land! Every year there are several lighted boat parades in the Charlotte … [Read More...]

Charlotte Area Christmas and Holiday Parades in 2025
In November and December, you can find holiday and Christmas parades in every corner of the Charlotte area. Area holiday … [Read More...]

7 Hanukkah Celebrations and Events in Charlotte 2025
Every year, several organizations present Hanukkah celebrations for the community in the Charlotte area. These events … [Read More...]

Where to Order a Thanksgiving Dinner to Enjoy at Home — 2025
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your … [Read More...]

12 Christmas Tree Farms and Lots near Charlotte — updated for 2025
The holiday season is on the way, and for many families, that means it will soon be the time to find the perfect … [Read More...]

Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Charlotte Area 2025
Christmas tree lighting celebrations will be taking place all over the Charlotte area in November and December of 2025. … [Read More...]

Thanksgiving food giveaways: FREE turkeys, meals and groceries for families
Each year, local organizations and community groups in the Charlotte area sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food … [Read More...]

Six outdoor ice skating rinks in Charlotte area this winter
By Jody Mace
For a place where the average high temperature is 62 degrees in November and 53 degrees in December, Charlotte sure does … [Read More...]

12 Productions of The Nutcracker in Charlotte in 2025 (and a discount on one)
By Jody Mace
Many people love to see the ballet, The Nutcracker, during the Christmas season, and the Charlotte area always affords … [Read More...]
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