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Christmas in Davidson: December 4 to 7

The Town of Davidson, North Carolina, is celebrating the season once again with Christmas in Davidson. It will take place December 4 to 6, 2025, from … [Read more...] about Christmas in Davidson: December 4 to 7

Light the Knights Festival returns, with ice rink, snow tubing, Santa and more

Light the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2025 holiday season. It again features a regulation … [Read more...] about Light the Knights Festival returns, with ice rink, snow tubing, Santa and more

Speedway Christmas — everything you need to know for your visit (including the tubing hill)

Speedway Christmas is at Charlotte Motor Speedway for a 15th year in 2024. It's included in our list of the best Christmas light displays in the … [Read more...] about Speedway Christmas — everything you need to know for your visit (including the tubing hill)

Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Charlotte area — a list and map

Looking for the biggest, brightest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2024 Christmas season? You've come to the right place. This … [Read more...] about Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Charlotte area — a list and map

Christmas on the Farm in Indian Trail — free attraction with Christmas lights, a donkey, alpaca, miniature horses and more

If you can't choose which you like best -- Christmas lights or farm animals -- at Christmas on the Farm you don't have to. This farm in Indian Trail, … [Read more...] about Christmas on the Farm in Indian Trail — free attraction with Christmas lights, a donkey, alpaca, miniature horses and more

Holidays at the Garden returns to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden — bigger and more artistic than ever

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, is worth the short drive from Charlotte, especially during the Christmas season. … [Read more...] about Holidays at the Garden returns to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden — bigger and more artistic than ever

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