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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

New Year’s Day First Footin’ at Rural Hill

Experience the Scottish New Year tradition of First Footin’ at Rural Hill on Wednesday, January 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rural Hill is at 4431 … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day First Footin’ at Rural Hill

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)

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