Want to start 2026 out on the right foot? Here are some events on New Year's Day in Charlotte. Many of them are free. Enjoy food and community at a … [Read more...] about What to do in Charlotte on New Year’s Day — including free food, hikes and more
Charlotte New Year
First Day Hike at Stowe Conservancy Jan. 1
Daniel Stowe Conservancy, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is hosting a First Day Hike on the trails outside of the Garden. It … [Read more...] about First Day Hike at Stowe Conservancy Jan. 1
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
Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Skiing Tournament — free to watch!
The 48th New Year's Day Barefoot Skiing Tournament will take place on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Lake Norman Marina, 6965 … [Read more...] about Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Skiing Tournament — free to watch!
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
Charlotte New Year’s Day 5K
Start the year off on the right foot with the New Year's Day 5K. The race goes along the Greenways in University City. The race is on January 1st, … [Read more...] about Charlotte New Year’s Day 5K
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
Charlotte restaurants open on New Year’s Day 2026
Interested in not cooking for New Year's Day 2026? Check out this list of restaurants in the Charlotte area that are open for the New Year holiday -- … [Read more...] about Charlotte restaurants open on New Year’s Day 2026
