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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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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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...

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Amazon is celebrating Alexa’s 8th birthday with a big sale on many of its most popular devices. If you’ve wanted to upgrade your smart home devices, get a new TV, or get a new Kindle, this is the time to do it. The sale is through November 7th, 2022.

The prices and discounts can vary throughout the week and day, but at...

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Bring the family to A December To Remember at Promenade on Providence, 10822 Providence Road, Charlotte.

It takes place Saturday, Decembers 10th and 17th, 2022, from 3 to 5 p.m. each day.

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

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and go on a carriage...

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Santa is coming to Ben & Jerry’s, 202 South Main Street in Davidson, on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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

The cost is $10 per family. Follow the above link and reserve your family’s spot....

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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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Many businesses thank veterans and active military members by offering them a free meal or other gift on Veterans Day, which is Friday, November 11th, 2022. If you’re a member of the military, please check out this list, and see if there’s a deal that you might be able to take advantage of.

If you’re not a military member,...

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Charlotte’s annual Salute to Veteran Parade will be in Uptown Charlotte on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at 11 a.m.

More than 2,000 participants will gather to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Learn about more Veterans Day events in the Charlotte area,...

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Queen City Sports Camp is holding a free sports league. It’s for boys and girls ages 6-14.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

The league will run through the new year, on Saturday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m., starting November 12th, 2022, at Marie G. Davis...

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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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The Royal Tot, a tiki bar at 933 Louise Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina (in Plaza Midwood) is catching the Christmas spirit. It will hosting Sippin’ Santa through much of November and December, 2022.

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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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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” or...

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Metro Church, at 3801 Beatties Ford, Charlotte, is presenting a free outdoor movie night on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

Watch Zootopia, while enjoying free popcorn and drinks too.

Bring a lawn chair or...

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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, celebrates the contributions to our art and culture by African and African-American people. It features changing exhibits, and frequently hosts low-priced arts events for the community, giving them a...

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Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics (HFFA) is hosting Mistletoe Market on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

We’ve put together a huge list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area! Shop for unique gifts…or for yourself!

This is a great way to support local, small business while you shop for unique...

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The Metropolitan, at 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Grinchmas on Saturday, December 18th, 2021, at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $5 and benefit Levine Children’s Hospital.

Meet the Grinch and get a picture with him. Enjoy face painting, a hot cocoa bar, cookies and popcorn.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday...

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Inflation has been pretty brutal for consumers, but Walmart has worked to remove inflation from dozens of traditional Thanksgiving items.

This includes turkeys at less than $1/pound (almost half the national average.)

Walmart is currently rolling out the special Thanksgiving and holiday pricing, and customers can take advantage of these...

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The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free.

Learn about free days at Charlotte museums.

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Gaston County Museum, 131 Main Street, Dallas, is hosting a Day of the Dead Celebration on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This family-friendly celebration is free to attend.

Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday in which participants remember and pray for...

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South End Gallery Crawl is an arts event that takes place the first Friday of every month. Galleries stay open late to host receptions for new exhibits. Many exhibits are timed to open the first Friday of the month. The events often include live music, food, and beer or wine. The events are free to attend.

Hours for the different venues...

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Carolina Christmas Mini Sessions

LaLa Photography is offering FREE Carolina Christmas mini-sessions at its studio at 4205 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Suite G, Charlotte, NC. This is a fantastic, low-priced way to get a picture for your family Christmas card!

These will be 10 minute sessions and will include one FREE digital image. More will be...

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Extreme Ice Center, 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, is hosting Kids Try Hockey For Free Day on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at 12 p.m.

This event is a chance for kids age 4 to 9 to try out ice hockey. No experience is needed. Equipment is provided. Trained coaches will help them try hockey in a fun, safe environment.

Find all...

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Bella Love is presenting the 10th Annual Cornelius Food Truck Invitational on Sunday, November 6th, 2022, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius.

At this event you’ll be able to buy food from many different food trucks and then vote on your favorites.

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Morelia Gourmet Paletas, also known as Paletas Morelia, is a gourmet Mexican popsicle shop from Miami, known for its fresh ingredients and extensive menu.

Paletas Morelia is at 1425 Winnifred Street #104 in Charlotte. This is next to Wooden Robot in the South End.

A NEW location is opening at Birkdale Village, 16940 Birkdale Commons Parkway,...

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Davidson College’s Music Department presents many concerts throughout the year. Some feature student groups, like the jazz ensemble or Davidson Chorale, some feature faculty members and some feature guest performers. You can see the whole calendar...

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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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Santa will be at Metropolitan, 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, on Saturday, December 17th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get free pictures with Santa.

A photographer will be taking the pictures, and parents will have access to the digital photos for download, for free.

First come, first served.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday...

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On Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Latin American Coalition, along with Levine Museum of the New South, is presenting the annual Día de Muertos celebration.

Like last year, the event will be at Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC.

Admission is free, and there’s lots of free parking at Camp North End....

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The 5th Annual Montford Block Party will take place Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is the rescheduled date. It was originally supposed to take place October 1st and was rescheduled due to the weather.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly!...

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The Town of Indian Trail, along with Carolina Cruzin4Jeeps and The Wrecking Crew Mustang Club, are hosting their first annual Car Show and Toy Drive.

It will take place on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., outside of Indian Trail Town Hall, 315 Matthews Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail, North Carolina.

This is a free...

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EpicFest is a literary festival designed to connect families, children and teens to the library while strengthening the love of reading.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

It takes place November 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at ImaginOn, 300 E. 7th Street.

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The Veterans Salute 5K/10K and Fun Run takes place in Downtown Concord on November 5th, 2022.

The 5K begins at 9 a.m. and the 10K begins at 9:15 a.m.

The 1-mile Fun Run is from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Learn about more Veterans Day events in the Charlotte area, including parades, festivals, and ceremonies. There is also a list of special freebies...

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Vintage Charlotte brings you another chance to shop for unique vintage and handmade items with VTGCLT Pop.

We’ve put together a huge list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area! Shop for unique gifts…or for yourself!

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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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The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for school field trips. If your child hasn’t visited it yet (or if they have!) it’s more than worth the short trek to Gastonia.

Read on to see some pictures of the outdoor exhibits,...

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African Community Choir aims to inspire, uplift and enrich communities through the power of gospel music.

The choir will be presenting a free Christmas concert, on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, at Derita Presbyterian Church, 2230 W Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte.

Doors open at 5 p.m.

This is their 9th Annual Christmas Concert. The event will...

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Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, is hosting Mistletoe Market on Saturdays, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th, 2022, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Check soon for details about this year’s event! We are hoping for the Reindog Parade again!

Image: Mace Publishing, LLC

Image: Mace Publishing, LLC

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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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