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 Menorah lightings, concerts, parties, and even a Menorah Car Parade. We are waiting to hear back about some events that take place most years.

Some...

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Ballantyne Jewish Center is presenting Chanukah Wonderland for kids age two and older. It will take place at 15105 John J Delaney Drive, Charlotte, NC.

Hanukkah begins the evening of Sunday, December 18th, 2022, and the final evening is Sunday, December 25th. Learn about all the Hanukkah celebrations in the Charlotte area!

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Chabad of Charlotte is presenting a FREE Chanukah festival at Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Please make sure to follow the above link to get your free tickets! Tickets include free snacks (donuts, latkes and water) and access to entertainment and activities. Hot dog meals will be available for purchase, and you...

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Looking for things to do in Charlotte this weekend? You came to the right place! This list contains free and cheap things to do from Friday to Sunday (or Monday if it’s a holiday weekend.)

You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much...

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The FIFA Men’s World Cup is taking place in November and December of 2022. It starts on Sunday, November 20th, with the final match taking place December 18th, 2022.

In all, 32 teams will compete in a total of 64 games in Qatar. This is the first time that a country in the Middle East is hosting the World Cup. You can see the team...

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The City of Kings Mountain, about 33 miles to the west of Charlotte, is celebrating the holiday season with these special Christmas in Kings Mountain events.

Christmas Light Extravaganza

The City of Kings Mountain is sharing two Christmas light displays this year.

Costner’s Christmas Light Extravaganza

Patriots Park
400 S...

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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.

Two Deals for Sam’s Club Membership

Right now Groupon is offering two different deals for Sam’s Club membership. Read on to see which is best for you.

Option 1:...

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2022 and New Year’s Day 2023 in Charlotte! Read on for a list of New Year’s Eve events, including CLT NYE, as well as some special New Year’s Day events too.

We’ll be adding to this list of events as more announcements are made about New Year’s plans in the...

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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 Christmas dinners from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant.

We’ve put together a list of businesses in the Charlotte where you can order a fully-cooked Christmas dinner, with sides, in advance.

In...

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CLT NYE presented by Ally, Charlotte’s Uptown New Year’s Eve celebration, is back! Say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023 at this party at Tryon Street and Levine Avenue of the Arts.

This is a free event and if you’re looking for fireworks near you, this is the...

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Duke’s Mayo Bowl will take place on on Friday, December 30th, 2022, at 12 p.m., at Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint Street, Charlotte.

The game will pit the University of Maryland Terrapins against the North Carolina State Wolfpack.

This game marks the 21st anniversary of this bowl game in Charlotte, although the name has evolved...

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There will be several opportunities in 2022 to learn about and to celebrate Kwanzaa in the Charlotte area. All of these are free, family-friendly events, unless otherwise specified.

Kwanzaa is an African American celebration of family, community, and culture. Established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, this series of...

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Celebrate the holiday season with magical events and festive fun as the NASCAR Hall of Fame lights up with holiday entertainment for the entire family.

Parents and kids alike can participate winter break programming that celebrates 75 years of NASCAR. Highlights include exploring tracks from generations past and building 3-D paper replica...

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This is a growing list of 2022 holiday events in the Charlotte area. This day by day guide will include events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year’s.

Please scroll down for a (soon to be) massive day-by-day list.

Make sure to bookmark this page, as it will be frequently updated.

And make sure to follow the links to get...

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McAdenville Christmas is a treasured tradition in the Charlotte area. McAdenville is Christmas Town USA, and for good reason. For more than 60 years the Christmas lights display has drawn visitors to this small town west of Charlotte and east of Gastonia. Hundreds of thousands of lights set the scene for holiday displays.

Check out our ...

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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 list offer take-out and/or delivery.

We are including restaurants at various price points, but...

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Want the best way to experience the Queen City without breaking your budget? Shop the Explore Charlotte Marketplace for a pass that fits your interests with savings at popular spots.

Ready for a brewery crawl paired with special discounts? The Charlotte Brew Badge has your next round covered.

Need a blast of inspiration at some of the...

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Petty Thieves Brewing Co., at 413 Dalton Avenue, Charlotte, creates craft beers, fueled by passion and imagination.

They also host many events, which you can find on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Coming Up

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For four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths.

2022 marks the 11th anniversary of OMB’s Christmas Market, and it’s become a popular...

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Gilde Brewery, at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany.

It chose Charlotte to be its North American headquarters for brewing and distribution in 2019. Gilde Brewing actually has a long and unique connection with Charlotte — Queen...

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Blakeney Town Center, Rea Road at Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, will be a festive place to shop and visit this December. Read on for several special holiday events at Blakeney.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!

Photos with Santa

Visit Santa’s House on...

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Speedway Christmas is at Charlotte Motor Speedway for a 13th year in 2022. It’s included in our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!

Read on for all the information you need,...

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If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else when you ring in 2023, consider ordering your New Year’s Eve dinner or party food, or your New Year’s Day meal, from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant.

We’ve put together a list of businesses in the Charlotte area where you can order a fully-cooked New Year’s...

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Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2022 Christmas season? You’ve come to the right place.

This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes.

We will have a Google map with all the light on this page, and more! To see the map, just scroll down past the...

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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 organized the list with the trains closer to...

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Christ UMC Charlotte, at 8020 Bellhaven Blvd, Charlotte, is presenting their 29th Annual Live Nativity Outdoor Musical in 2022.

Check out our big list of live nativity events in the Charlotte area!

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Even after Christmas and New Year’s Day pass, holiday celebrations continue in Charlotte with Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes) and Twelfth Night.

These traditional celebrations are expressions of Epiphany, which marks when, according to the nativity story, three wise men visited baby Jesus, bearing gifts.

In modern times, especially in...

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Devil’s Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space, and outdoor patio space. There’s parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Devil’s Logic...

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The 1st Annual Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular is bringing holiday magic to Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte, NC, this Christmas season.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Immerse...

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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, is worth the short drive from Charlotte, especially during the Christmas season. We have this attraction on our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every...

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The nearby City of Kannapolis always goes above and beyond in its holiday festivities, and 2022 will be no exception. Read on to learn about the Tree Lighting, the Celebration of Lights, and the Christmas parade.

Downtown Kannapolis has undergone an incredible revitalization. Learn about all the fun things to do...

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Ebenezer Lutheran Church, at 4914 Old Beatty Ford Road, China Grove, is hosting Live Nativity — A Night in Bethlehem on Sunday, December 18th, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The event features live animals, including donkeys, goats and sheep.

China Grove is about 30 minutes from the middle of Charlotte, and very close to...

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The Charlotte Singers, a group of amateur, professional and semi-professional singers, are presenting two free holiday concerts in 2022.

There’s no better way to celebrate the holidays than with music. Check out this list of free holiday concerts in the Charlotte area!

The group currently consists of 65 voices and is accompanied by...

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