If you're planning a Thanksgiving feast, now is the time to be shopping for a turkey. Many Charlotte grocery stores have low prices on frozen turkeys, so consider buying a second one to put in your freezer if you have room. But don't...
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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 Charlotte area for the 2019 Christmas season. Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these,...
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StarMed Family & Urgent Care, and Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic are hosting free photos with Santa in December, 2019. At each of these events, you will receive a free 5×7 inch photo to bring home. Here's the schedule: ... Read the whole entry...» 
Do you have friends and family visiting for Thanksgiving Day Weekend? Looking for something to do to get out of the house? Here are 8 free suggestions. More will be added! And scroll down past our featured events for a list of every free event we... Read the whole entry...» 
Charlotte live music is alive and kicking. Looking for concerts this weekend (and beyond) in Charlotte? Here's a list of the next few days of shows from MusicEverywhereCLT.com. You can filter by date, venue, type of music and much more. Go to... Read the whole entry...» 
There will be several opportunities in 2019 to learn about and to celebrate Kwanzaa in the Charlotte area. All of these are free, family-friendly events, unless otherwise specified.
Kwanzaa lasts seven days, starting December 26th, each one with a... Read the whole entry...» 
Every year, several organizations present Hanukkah celebrations for the community in the Charlotte area. These events are family friendly and most are free.
Events include parties, Menorah lightings, and even a Menorah Car Parade. Some of... Read the whole entry...» 
Beerly Funny is a brand new stand-up comedy production effort that started from a desire to showcase, promote and share comedy as an art form, while also supporting local businesses. Beerly Funny shows are no more than $10, and often free.... Read the whole entry...» 
This year, the Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is presenting two new winter activities: Ice Skating and Lights. The ice skating requires a Single Activity Pass ($20 each) or an All Access Pass. The Lights trail is free to... Read the whole entry...» 
Krampus is a not-so-beloved figure in Central European literature. You could say he's Santa's enforcer, or the evil side of Santa. He's not that nice of a guy. He's going to be in NoDa during the annual ... Read the whole entry...» 
The parking lot at 7th Street and North Tryon Street is being transformed into “Victoria Yards” this fall.
Every Wednesday and Thursday from October 24th to November 21st, 2019, there will be live music, food trucks and beer. The... Read the whole entry...» 
Holiday on Ice, Uptown Charlotte's only outdoor skating rink, is open for the season. Visitors can skate on the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Plaza, in the heart of the city. The rink opens on November 15th, 2019, and will be open until... Read the whole entry...» 
Let's talk about jousting, jugglers and turkey legs. Carolina Renaissance Festival is back, on Saturdays and Sundays from October 5th to November 24th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This weekend, November 23rd and 24th, is the FINAL... Read the whole entry...» 
Speedway Christmas returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway for a tenth year. Drive through and see the lights every night from November 22nd, 2019, to January 5th, 2020, with the exception of Christmas Day. Make sure to check out these two... Read the whole entry...» 
Looking for a chance to show off your smarts? Here's a list of upcoming Charlotte trivia nights. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule. You'll find them at bars, breweries, cideries, restaurants and coffee shops. Keep reading for a... Read the whole entry...» 
Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2019 Christmas season? Here's what you have to look forward to.
This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes. The displays in private... Read the whole entry...» 
Zootastic Park, 385 Ostwalt Amity Road, Troutman, will once again be presenting Christmas Wonderland of Lights.
Drive through the light display and walk through the animal park for $8. Opening weekend will be November 22nd and 23rd, and then it... Read the whole entry...» 
Many people love to see the ballet, The Nutcracker, during the Christmas season, and the Charlotte area affords several chances to do so. Performances are presented by youth and adult groups, and include both traditional presentations and innovative... Read the whole entry...»
If cooking dinner doesn't sound like a holiday to you here's a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28th, 2019. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up early,...
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If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Thanksgiving turkey dinners from a grocery store or restaurant. We've put together a list of a few options available in the... Read the whole entry...» 
We've put together a list of several Christmas Trains you can take the kids to this holiday season around the state of North Carolina. For each, we've indicated the number of miles it is from the center of Charlotte, and we've... Read the whole entry...» 
The holiday season is officially here, and for many families that means it's time to find the perfect Christmas tree. Below is a list of Christmas tree farms and lots in and around Charlotte that can help you find the tree you'll take... Read the whole entry...» 
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord, at Concord Mills, is getting ready to offer a great deal on the Ultimate Annual Pass. It's normally $54.95 but will be on sale for 50% off, $27.48 from November 4th to December 2nd, 2019. The Ultimate Annual Pass... Read the whole entry...» 
Catawba Brewing, at 933 Louise Avenue, is part of a growing brewery scene in Plaza Midwood. Catawba Brewing has three other locations, in Asheville and Morganton. This is its first foray into the Piedmont.
The brewery hosts frequent free events.... Read the whole entry...» 
Christmas tree lighting celebrations are taking place all over the Charlotte area in November and December of 2019. At most of them, there will be additional entertainment and holiday activities for kids. Santa makes appearances at many.
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