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The Lighting of Birkdale Village Nov 22, including parade, opening of ice rink, Santa, and more…

Birkdale Village, Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC, will greet the holiday season with a celebration Saturday, November … [Read more...] about The Lighting of Birkdale Village Nov 22, including parade, opening of ice rink, Santa, and more…

Letters to Santa at Arboretum Shopping Center — free Santa picture and gift Dec 12

Santa will be at the Arboretum Shopping Center, at 8008 Providence Road, on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. Santa will be near Link … [Read more...] about Letters to Santa at Arboretum Shopping Center — free Santa picture and gift Dec 12

Cocoa with Santa at Optimist Hall Dec. 13 — free hot cocoa bar and take pictures for free with Santa

Santa Claus is coming to Optimist Hall, 1115 N Brevard Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He'll arrive at 10 a.m. … [Read more...] about Cocoa with Santa at Optimist Hall Dec. 13 — free hot cocoa bar and take pictures for free with Santa

Pets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart Dec. 13 and 14 (reservations required)

PetSmart is offering FREE photos of your pet with Santa again! The event takes place at all PetSmart locations in the United States and Canada … [Read more...] about Pets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart Dec. 13 and 14 (reservations required)

Holiday at the Plaza at Five Points Plaza Dec. 13 — Santa pictures, train rides, more…

Five Points Community Collaborative is presenting Holiday at the Plaza, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Five Points Plaza, 1803 W … [Read more...] about Holiday at the Plaza at Five Points Plaza Dec. 13 — Santa pictures, train rides, more…

Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC Tree Lighting Festival Nov 18

The Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC are joining together for a Tree Lighting Festival on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium, … [Read more...] about Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC Tree Lighting Festival Nov 18

Winter Wonderlights in Matthews Dec 6, including tree and park lighting

The Town of Matthews is holding Winter Wonderlights on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, … [Read more...] about Winter Wonderlights in Matthews Dec 6, including tree and park lighting

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