Learn about holiday hours at Mecklenburg County facilities, City of Charlotte services, stores and more. This post is updated throughout the year … [Read more...] about What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Day in Charlotte
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Epiphany Party with QC Family Tree Jan. 11
QC Family Tree is hosting an Epiphany Party on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at Pauline's Tea Bar, 2326 Arty Avenue, Charlotte, North … [Read more...] about Epiphany Party with QC Family Tree Jan. 11
Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf — incredible lights display through Jan. 19
High Seas Miniature Golf, a pirate and nautical themed miniature golf course at 10001 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land, South Carolina, has transformed … [Read more...] about Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf — incredible lights display through Jan. 19
Epiphany Celebration (Día de los Reyes Magos) at Mint Museum Randolph Jan. 4
Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting an Epiphany Celebration on January 4, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission … [Read more...] about Epiphany Celebration (Día de los Reyes Magos) at Mint Museum Randolph Jan. 4
Final Night for Light the Knights Festival Jan. 4
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 Final Night for Light the Knights Festival Jan. 4
Twelfth Night Celebration at President James K. Polk State Historic Site Jan. 3
Learn about Twelfth Night at President James K. Polk Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Highway, Pineville, North Carolina. Twelfth Night: Origins and … [Read more...] about Twelfth Night Celebration at President James K. Polk State Historic Site Jan. 3
Kwanzaa celebrations in Charlotte 2025
There will be several opportunities in 2025 to learn about and to celebrate Kwanzaa in the Charlotte area. All of these are free, family-friendly … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa celebrations in Charlotte 2025
CLT New Year’s Eve Light the Knights Festival — including fireworks
CLT NYE, Charlotte's Uptown New Year's Eve celebration, takes place December 31, 2025, at Light the Knights Festival, in Truist Field, 324 S Mint … [Read more...] about CLT New Year’s Eve Light the Knights Festival — including fireworks
New Year’s Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks
Every year, many North Carolina State Parks host First Day Hikes led by park staff. We will add them as they're announced. First Day Hike at Lake … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks
Coffee & bagels at Birdsong Brewing’s New Year’s Day Party — for donation
Whatever you do on New Year's Eve (and here's a big list of New Year's Eve events in Charlotte), on New Year's Day you might appreciate some bagels … [Read more...] about Coffee & bagels at Birdsong Brewing’s New Year’s Day Party — for donation










