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winter holidays

Save more than 50% on Carowinds WinterFest Tickets — including New Year’s Eve!

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UPDATE: This deal is not active. Save up to 53% on tickets to Winterfest at Carowinds. WinterFest is taking place on select dates from November 28, … [Read more...] about Save more than 50% on Carowinds WinterFest Tickets — including New Year’s Eve!

Early New Year’s Eve Party at Ames Street Marketplace (free sandwiches, early ball drop, more)

Ames Street Marketplace, 215 N Ames Street, Matthews, North Carolina, is hosting an early New Year's Eve party on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from … [Read more...] about Early New Year’s Eve Party at Ames Street Marketplace (free sandwiches, early ball drop, more)

New Year’s Eve party at Smokey Joe’s Cafe/Bar, with live music by Hallucination Engine

Smokey Joe's Cafe/Bar, at 510 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte, is celebrating New Year's Eve with live music. They'll be hosting Hallucination Engine on … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve party at Smokey Joe’s Cafe/Bar, with live music by Hallucination Engine

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