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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

Free Range Brewing’s Annual Free Soup Day on New Year’s Day

Since 2016, Free Range Brewing has been celebrating New Year's Day with free soup! Free Soup Day is a fun community event where 20+ chefs share free … [Read more...] about Free Range Brewing’s Annual Free Soup Day on New Year’s Day

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

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Save up to 53% on tickets to Winterfest at Carowinds. WinterFest is taking place on select dates from November 28, 2025 to January 3, 2026. UPDATE: … [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

Live Stream of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve — Here’s How to Watch the 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square

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There is plenty going on in Charlotte for New Year's Eve, including CLT NYE, which features ice skating and fireworks. In addition, there are a ton of … [Read more...] about Live Stream of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve — Here’s How to Watch the 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square

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