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Small Business Saturday at Davis General Store Nov. 29 — including a visit from Santa

Davis General Store, 8940 Old Statesville Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, will be open for extended hours on Small Business Saturday, November 29, … [Read more...] about Small Business Saturday at Davis General Store Nov. 29 — including a visit from Santa

Holiday Magic at Rea Farms: Free pictures with Santa, train rides, much more Nov 22

Rea Farms, 9855 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a free holiday event, Holiday Magic, on Saturday, November 22 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., … [Read more...] about Holiday Magic at Rea Farms: Free pictures with Santa, train rides, much more Nov 22

Christmas in the Village in Mint Hill, Including Free Pictures with Santa Nov. 22

The Mint Hill Historical Society is hosting Christmas in the Village on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Carl J. McEwen … [Read more...] about Christmas in the Village in Mint Hill, Including Free Pictures with Santa Nov. 22

UCity Lights Winter Celebration — Tree Lighting Celebration at Shoppes at University Place Nov. 22

University City Partners are presenting UCity Lights, a tree lighting celebration, at Shoppes at University Place, 8931 J M Keynes Drive, Charlotte, … [Read more...] about UCity Lights Winter Celebration — Tree Lighting Celebration at Shoppes at University Place Nov. 22

Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC Tree Lighting Festival Nov 18

The Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC are joining together for a Tree Lighting Festival on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium, … [Read more...] about Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC Tree Lighting Festival Nov 18

The Geekery Market Nov 15: geeky crafts, pictures with Santa, swordfighting demos and much more…

The Geekery Market is described as "Like real life Etsy for Geeks." It features artists and artisans who create products across all fandoms, from Star … [Read more...] about The Geekery Market Nov 15: geeky crafts, pictures with Santa, swordfighting demos and much more…

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