| This list include in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so... Read the whole entry...» House in Berewick Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2020 Christmas season? You've come to the right place. This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes. New for this year,... Read the whole entry...» Bass Pro Shops, at Concord Mills, and Cabela's, at 1000 Cabela Drive, Fort Mill, SC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a reimagined, contactless FREE Santa experience. The biggest changes from previous years: You will have to... Read the whole entry...»
This is a growing list of 2020 holiday events in the Charlotte area. This day by day guide will include events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year's.
Some of the most popular events, like the Thanksgiving Day Parade, will... Read the whole entry...» As you make your Christmas Day plans in Charlotte, make sure you know what is open and closed. Read on to learn about holiday hours at Mecklenburg County facilities, City of Charlotte services (including garbage pickup) and urgent care facilities. ... Read the whole entry...»
Diners in the Charlotte area can cross a stress-free Christmas dinner off their holiday wish list. A number of restaurants serve a special Christmas Eve or Christmas Day menu. And others are open with their regular menu.
Most restaurants on this... Read the whole entry...» This year, many of our celebrations have moved back home. Especially with the modified stay-at-home order in North Carolina, ringing in the New Year at a bar, restaurant or brewery is not in the cards for 2021. Plan in advance by ordering a New... Read the whole entry...» Homegrown band The Avett Brothers has a tradition of performing in North Carolina every New Year's Eve. They've held New Year's Eve shows in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and more North Carolina cities. This New Year's Eve,... Read the whole entry...» Speedway Christmas has returned to Charlotte Motor Speedway for an eleventh year in 2020. It will be taking place from November 21st, 2020, through January 17th, 2021, with the exception of Christmas Day. The hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. ... Read the whole entry...»
Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a family-owned farm in Gaston County. They grow lavender, and they make and sell lavender products, like lavender essential oil, lotion, linen spray, lavender honey and teas, and... Read the whole entry...»
Every child benefits from being read to, and one great way to foster a love of reading in children is through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
This program provides children with a FREE age-appropriate book, every month, sent directly to... Read the whole entry...» New Year's Eve is different this year. With the modified stay-at-home order, people need to be home (with some exceptions) by 10 p.m. So any planned events will end long before the stroke of midnight. Restaurants can provide take-out and... Read the whole entry...» The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, is hosting the extremely popular Gingerbread Lane again this year. Gingerbread artists will create masterpieces and compete for top honors. Gingerbread Lane Visit the hotel... Read the whole entry...» You might have some questions about the second federal stimulus check. Do I qualify for a stimulus check? When will I get a stimulus check? How much will my stimulus check be? What if I don't have direct deposit set up? We have some answers.... Read the whole entry...» Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, is worth the short drive from Charlotte, especially during the Christmas season. Holidays at the Garden is returning to the Garden, from November 28th, 2020, to January 3rd,... Read the whole entry...» This list include in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this week, from Monday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so... Read the whole entry...» Several Charlotte museums are joining together to thank the frontline workers during this difficult time. As a thank you to essential and frontline workers during the pandemic, The Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt... Read the whole entry...» Victorian Era house in Plaza Midwood. Photo by Tom Hanchett. It's still a challenge to find things that we can do outside, as so many of the activities that we enjoy have been temporarily halted. Any time of year is a good time to get out... Read the whole entry...»
There will be several opportunities in 2020 to learn about and to celebrate Kwanzaa in the Charlotte area. All of these are free, family-friendly events, unless otherwise specified.
Also, unless otherwise stated, these events will be taking place... Read the whole entry...» Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains three nature centers, Reedy Creek, Latta and McDowell. Steven's Creek Nature Center is opening soon, but is already hosting some activities (see below.) The nature centers provide an excellent... Read the whole entry...» If you have never shopped Sam's Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam's Club is a membership warehouse club. Instead of stocking every item in every available brand, Sam's Club merchants... Read the whole entry...» The NASCAR Hall of Fame is revved up for Holidays at the Hall with high-octane fun this season. While programming has been modified this year to ensure health and safety are of top priority, the Hall is still spreading tidings of good cheer. Kids Go... Read the whole entry...» Lace up your shoes because it's time to start walking! We've put together photo guides for a wide variety of places to walk and hike in Charlotte, plus a few in other parts of North Carolina. Each of these guides contains all the... Read the whole entry...» Now through January 3rd, 2021, get $10 off your Lyft ride by using the promo code KeysFreeNC. This is a partnership between Charlotte Department of Transportation and Lyft, in an effort to reduce drinking and driving. Limited quantities available. ... Read the whole entry...» | 