The holiday season is on the way, and for many families that means it will soon be the time to find the perfect Christmas tree.

Please know that Christmas trees are expected to sell out early this year, so plan your visit as soon as you can.

Below is a list of Christmas tree farms and lots in and around Charlotte that can help you find the...

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Many restaurants offer a free meal or a discount to veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day. Make sure to check out our growing list of Veterans Day freebies and deals for 2022. You’ll also find non-food freebies, and Veterans Day events, like parades, ceremonies and festivals, on the list.

One of the longest running Veterans...

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What is there to do this week in Charlotte? A lot! This list includes things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday.

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

We focus on free and cheap events,...

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If you love Dunkin’ you came to the right place! We keep all the latest Dunkin’ deals right here.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day.

Every Monday from November 7th to...

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Want to get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping? Amazon has some pretty great Early Black Friday deals available right now.

Keep checking back, as they’ll be updated frequently. We are listing just a few that caught our eye, but hunt around for what you need…or want!

We’re listing items below that are...

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TreesCharlotte, an organization dedicated to increasing Charlotte’s tree canopy, holds several free TreeStores every year. At these events, Charlotte residents can receive free trees, as well as training on how to care for them. In general, each household can receive up to two free trees per event. When you register you’ll get to...

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Christmas tree lighting celebrations will be taking place all over the Charlotte area in November and December of 2022. At most of them, there will be additional entertainment and holiday activities for kids. Santa makes appearances at many.

We will be announcing the Uptown tree lightings soon.

Towns and cities all over...

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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...

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Don’t pay full price for concerts if you don’t have to! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over.

We also include tickets for sports events, when there’s a discount.

Please note...

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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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If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Thanksgiving dinner to go from a grocery store or restaurant.

Every year we put together a list of grocery stores and restaurants where you can order your meal ahead of time. In some cases, they come “ready to cook”...

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World-renowned soprano, Anne O’Byrne, is performing in a recital at Christ Church Charlotte, 1412 Providence Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022, from 7 to 8 p.m.

She will be accompanied by David Fisk, President and CEO of the Charlotte Symphony.

This is a free concert.

Hear beautiful songs of Handel,...

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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?” Ibotta is offering its ‘Free Thanksgiving Dinner‘ program — in an effort to feed millions of families this Thanksgiving.

The offer will be available to new...

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Queen City Community Orchestra is presenting a free concert on Sunday, December 11th, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. at Gorelick Family Theater at Charlotte Country Day School, 1440 Carmel Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The all-string orchestra will perform a variety of music for all ages including...

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The Town of Davidson is celebrating the season once again with Christmas in Davidson.

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

It will take place December 1st to 3rd, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m. each night.

This festival always includes a ton of entertainment and...

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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 always adding to this list!

Scroll down for a day-by-day list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area.

Know of more that should be on this list?...

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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 2022 Christmas season. Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you take your own pictures, but at some, professional photographers take the pictures.

Note: A few of...

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Charlotte Art League is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit that offers a mix of open working studios, classes, and community outreach programs, as well as public galleries.

In the studios you’ll see artists who work in many media, including paint, photography, fiber, reclaimed materials, and more.

In addition, there’s a separate area with...

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North Mecklenburg Community Chorus is presenting two Christmas concerts in 2022.

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

Admission is free.

Enjoy all your favorite songs like Jingle Bells, Home for the Holidays, Silver Bells, Up on the Housetop and music from...

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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 24th, 2022. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up early, so make sure to make reservations right away.

There are a few takeout options included in this...

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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 do like I did one year and put it in the freezer and forget about it all year....

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For a fourth year, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is offering ice skating. In addition, a brand new Lights installation is coming to the Whitewater Center, as well as two new 600-foot suspension bridges.

Ice skating and Lights will be available starting in mid-November....

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Here is some big news and something to look forward to for the 2022 holiday season!

Light the Knights Festival, which has taken place at Truist Field for the last two years, along with Charlotte Christmas Village, is significantly expanding its offerings for the 2022 holiday season.

It will feature regulation size ice rink on the field and a...

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Speedway Christmas is returning to 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!

It will be taking place from...

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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!

Immerse yourself in over a million Christmas lights along a...

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Bass Pro Shops, at Concord Mills, and Cabela’s, at 1000 Cabela Drive, Fort Mill, SC, are hosting Santa’s Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience from November 6th to December 24th, 2022. On November 5th, 2022, officially kick off the Santa’s Wonderland experience with...

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Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade is scheduled for Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. It will end around 8 p.m.

For the second year it will be taking place on Thanksgiving Eve, rather than on Thanksgiving morning. This change to a nighttime parade was introduced for the...

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Santa is coming to StoneCrest at Piper Glen, 7800 Rea Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m.

This is a free family event.

We have put together a huge list of places in the Charlotte area to get free pictures with Santa!

Take FREE pictures with Santa!

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Pinhouse, at 2306 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting their 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Eve Party on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, from Noon to midnight.

Admission is free.

Check out a big list of things to do in Charlotte Thanksgiving Weekend!

Bowling will be completely free all day. In addition, they’ll be lighting...

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