Carowinds Taste of the Season and more... In This Issue... Carowinds Taste of the Season Day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte 2020 23 Charlotte restaurants open for dine-in and/or takeout for Thanksgiving 2020 195 free and ...
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Carowinds, which has been closed since March, has announced that they will be reopening in a limited capacity for Taste of the Season Outdoor Holiday Experience. This event will take place on select days from November 21st to December 20th, 2020,... ...

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Carowinds Taste of the Season


Carowinds, which has been closed since March, has announced that they will be reopening in a limited capacity for Taste of the Season Outdoor Holiday Experience.

This event will take place on select days from November 21st to December 20th, 2020,...

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Day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte 2020


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...

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23 Charlotte restaurants open for dine-in and/or takeout for Thanksgiving 2020

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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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195 free and cheap things to do this week around Charlotte

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...

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Best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area for 2020 — with a map you can add to!


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,...

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Free Santa pictures every day at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's, but reservations are required

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...

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Ice Skating and Lights trail at U.S. National Whitewater Center

For a second year, the Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is presenting two popular winter activities: Ice Skating and Lights.

The ice skating requires a Single Activity Pass ($20 each) or an All Access Pass.

The Lights...

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50+ things to do around Charlotte Thanksgiving Weekend 2020

Looking for something to do to get out of the house on Thanksgiving Weekend?

We are highlighting a few events you shouldn't miss, but then, scroll down for a huge list of events we have on the calendar from Wednesday, November 25th, through...

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Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway

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...

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University City Night Market comes to Shoppes at University Place

University City Night Market is a brand new way to shop and enjoy festive evenings at Shoppes at University Place, 8929 JM Keyes Drive.

This new, family-friendly market will feature a large array of vendor goods like handmade crafts, jewelry, arts...

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Light the Knights and Charlotte Christmas Village at Truist Field — new walk-through lights experience

Charlotte Christmas Village will return to Uptown Charlotte this holiday season. This year it will be at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street. The event will take place on the concourse of the ballpark.

The event will be presented in conjunction with...

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Amazon Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals – save 42% on Instant Pot, and much more…

Gone are the days when you need to fight crowds to get the best Black Friday deals. And good thing too, because crowds aren't the best place to be this year.

Amazon has big deals running already and will continue through Cyber Monday and...

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Museum Store Sunday — shop for discounts at local museum stores

If you're looking for a unique gift this season, consider shopping at local museum stores. Whether you're shopping for a history buff, an art lover, or a science explorer, you can find the perfect gift at a museum store.

Sunday, November...

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Light Up MillBridge Drive-Thru Event

The community of MillBridge, 1401 Millbridge Parkway, Waxhaw, is holding a free event, Light Up MillBridge, on Saturday, December 12th, 2020, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This year, Light Up MillBridge will be a drive by event as they work to keep...

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Mint Museum free on Wednesday nights

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Visit Mint Museum, at both their locations, 500 South Tryon Street and 2730 Randolph Road, for free admission from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday.

Make sure to get a timed ticket to attend.

Also, check out this big list of free days at Charlotte...

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Big discounts at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord for stays or day passes (plus, read about their safety program)

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If you'd like to make your kids very, very happy, and also save some money, check out the Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge.

Prices depend on check-in date and the kind of room you reserve but in most cases they'll save you some bucks over...

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Small Business Saturday in Historic South End is extended all season!

The Historic South End has hosted one of Charlotte's most popular Small Business Saturday events for several years. It's a chance to support our local businesses, rather than the big box stores, and get out into the community.

Like...

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109 free and cheap things to do this weekend around Charlotte

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...

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Christmas at Cavendish Brewing: shopping, prizes, more

Cavendish Brewing Company, 207 North Chester Street, Gastonia, hosts many events, including live music, trivia, a run club, and more. You can see listings for them on the Facebook page.

Double-Check Before You Head Out!

We make every effort to...

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Virtual STEAM Holiday Crafts Event with Duke Energy

Duke Energy invites everyone to a FREE virtual STEAM Holiday Craft Event on Saturday, December 5th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Read all about it and register here.

Duke Energy nuclear education is hosting a holiday...

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A Virtual Tosco Music Holiday Party December 12


Have you attended a Tosco Music Party show yet? If you like music, of any genre, you should.

It's a family friendly musical variety show. Bands and musicians each play two songs. You might see a jazz pianist, followed by bluegrass band,...

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Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library returns for 2020 — reservations are required

Billy Graham ChristmasBilly Graham Library, at 4330 Westmont Drive, again presents its popular Christmas at the Library. This year, it will run from November 30th to December 23rd, 2020.

Mondays through Thursdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, from 9:30...

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50+ gift card bonus offers for 2020

Once again, gift cards are at the top of many people's wish list this holiday season. Gift cards are always an efficient and convenient way to check off your holiday shopping list. Best of all, it pays to give gift cards because of all the...

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6 Hanukkah Celebrations in Charlotte

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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...

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Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade goes virtual

Novant Thanksgiving Day ParadeNovant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade is going virtual in 2020, in the interest of public health. It will be broadcast at 4 p.m. Follow the Facebook event for more updates.

Here is the press release from August 18th, 2020:

This year marks the...

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Free photos with Santa at Metropolitan, and mailbox for letters to Santa

Santa will be at Metropolitan, 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, on Saturday, December 12th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get free pictures with Santa. Pets welcome!

The event takes place between Hickory Tavern and Dressler's. Parking is free.

A...

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Free hikes and nature programs at Mecklenburg County nature preserves

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...

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