winter holidays

Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade Nov 26 — everything you need to know

Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade is scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. The parade will light up Uptown Charlotte on … [Read more...] about Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade Nov 26 — everything you need to know

We've put together a list of several Christmas Trains you can take the kids to this holiday season around the state of North Carolina. For each, … [Read more...] about 8 Christmas Trains in North Carolina – updated for 2025

The Town of Cornelius is holding the 14th Annual Light Up Cornelius on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The activities are in … [Read more...] about Light Up Cornelius Nov 29: performances, Santa visits, more…

The North Carolina Transportation Museum, at 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, is bringing back its popular holiday attraction, the Polar Express train … [Read more...] about Tickets on Sale for Polar Express at North Carolina Transportation Museum

In 2025, for the third year, Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway will be presenting Carolina Christmas Train! In the past, tickets have sold … [Read more...] about Carolina Christmas Train in Star, NC: tickets on sale Aug. 1

The nearby City of Kannapolis always goes above and beyond in its holiday festivities, and 2024 will be no exception. Read on to learn about the Tree … [Read more...] about All About Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express, plus its Christmas Parade

Learn about holiday hours at Mecklenburg County facilities, City of Charlotte services, malls, and more. This post is updated throughout the year … [Read more...] about What’s open and closed on July 4, including libraries, ABC stores and more

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

Town of Waxhaw Touch-a-Truck and Tree Lighting Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Waxhaw at its Touch-a-Truck and Tree Lighting on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Waxhaw Touch-a-Truck and Tree Lighting Nov. 22

Hopfly Brewing, at 1327 S Mint Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, features a large patio, a spacious interior, and a rooftop bar (nicknamed "The … [Read more...] about Bike and Brew Every Saturday at Hopfly Brewing: $1 donated to fundraisers by Hopfly for each rider