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...» 
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. Every year we put together a list of grocery stores or restaurants... Read the whole entry...» 
Carolina Voices is presenting a free livestream concert, Comforting the Heart, on Sunday, November 22nd, 2020, at 4 p.m. Donations are greatly appreciated. Information on the concert: At the very core of our existence, music comforts the heart and... Read the whole entry...» 
Speedway Christmas returns 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. The... Read the whole entry...» 
With all the excitement of Santa, sometimes the more sacred or spiritual aspects of Christmas can be overshadowed. But many churches and other organizations have planned wonderful drive-thru or walk-thru live Nativities that are open to the... Read the whole entry...» 
Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2020 Christmas season? Here's what you have to look forward to.
This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes. New for this year,... 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...» 
Tommy's Pub, 3124 Eastway Drive, is a small neighborhood bar that's big on music and community. Like other bars, it's been hit hard economically, but is hanging in there, and hosting outdoor events. Maker's Market is a... 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...» 
As you make your Thanksgiving Day plans in Charlotte, make sure you know what is open and closed. Read on to learn about holiday hours at Mecklenburg County facilities (including libraries and nature centers), City of Charlotte services (including... Read the whole entry...» 
Birkdale Village, at 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, is presenting Drive-In Holiday Concerts this season. The cost is $25 per car, with up to 6 people in a car. Proceeds go to Grin Kids. The holiday tree will be lit before the concert.... Read the whole entry...» The North Carolina Transportation Museum, at 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, is not holding its popular Polar Express this season, but they will be hosting two festive attractions, starting November 20th, 2020. There's a daytime event, the... Read the whole entry...» 
Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, is a food hall that is home to a growing number of food stalls. Current food and drink stalls include: - Archer Paper
- Ava (Italian eatery)
- Bao and Broth
- Billy Sunday
- Botiwalla Indian Street Grill (coming...
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Many people are looking for places to get COVID-19 tests in the Charlotte area, either because they have symptoms, or because they have had exposure to people who have COVID-19. We've put together a list of some facilities offering testing.... Read the whole entry...» 
Shop for gifts at these holiday markets in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Here's a growing list of Christmas markets, church bazaars, crafts markets, arts markets and more.
We're awaiting word on some of the most popular holiday... 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 Menorah lightings, parties, and even a Menorah Car Parade. We are waiting... Read the whole entry...» 
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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This year, it isn't a question of “Where can you get a free turkey for Thanksgiving?” but “Where can you get a whole Thanksgiving dinner for free?” Through an exclusive partnership with Walmart, Ibotta is launching its... 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. Many of these have an TBD status for the 2020 holiday season, and we will update with information as soon as... 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 26th, 2020. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up early,...
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