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Santa and Mrs. Claus at Blackhawk Hardware weekends starting Nov. 29

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Blackhawk Hardware, at Park Road Shopping Center, 4225 Park Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, every Saturday and Sunday … [Read more...] about Santa and Mrs. Claus at Blackhawk Hardware weekends starting Nov. 29

A Very Merry Market and Festival, benefiting Charlotte Regional Fire Foundation Dec. 7

Promotion by Shop Local QC

Shop Local QC is presenting A Very Merry Holiday Market on Saturday, December 7, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Pleasant Grove Farm, 7132 Pleasant Grove … [Read more...] about A Very Merry Market and Festival, benefiting Charlotte Regional Fire Foundation Dec. 7

Adoption Event with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Dec. 6 (pictures with Santa and more!)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is hosting the Season of Second Chances Adoption Event on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 … [Read more...] about Adoption Event with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Dec. 6 (pictures with Santa and more!)

Second Annual Very Merry Christmas Market at City Club at Gibson Mill — including free pictures with Santa Nov. 29

City Club at Gibson Mill, 325 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, North Carolina, is hosting their 2nd Annual Very Merry Christmas Market on Saturday, November … [Read more...] about Second Annual Very Merry Christmas Market at City Club at Gibson Mill — including free pictures with Santa Nov. 29

Small Business Saturday at Davis General Store Nov. 29 — including a visit from Santa

Davis General Store, 8940 Old Statesville Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, will be open for extended hours on Small Business Saturday, November 29, … [Read more...] about Small Business Saturday at Davis General Store Nov. 29 — including a visit from Santa

Light the Knights Festival, with ice rink, snow tubing, Santa and more

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 Light the Knights Festival, with ice rink, snow tubing, Santa and more

Where to get a free picture with Santa around Charlotte–a day-by-day list

Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Here are a few opportunities in the … [Read more...] about Where to get a free picture with Santa around Charlotte–a day-by-day list

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