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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For friends and family far away at Christmas, getting them their holiday gift to unwrap in time takes a little extra planning.

That means you need to pack it and get the package on its way by a specific deadline — depending on the delivery service, delivery option and expected arrival date.

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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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If you need a COVID-19 test and you’re having trouble getting one, here are two ways to get free at-home tests.

U.S. Government Provides Free Tests

Once again, every home in the U.S. can order 4 free at-home COVID-19 test kits. You’ll be able to order the tests from ...

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Mount Holly has announced their first ever “Yule Love Mount Holly” calendar of holiday events. This announcement was made on Mount Holly’s Facebook page.

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

Check there (and here!) for details as they’re announced. We...

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Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte’s first hot glass art studio. It’s at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It’s around the corner from NoDa Brewing.

It’s owned by artist Jake Pfeifer, a young artist who has been blowing glass since he was 14 years old.

Hot Glass...

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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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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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On Saturday, December 17th, 2022, at 1 p.m., stop by Northlake Mall to listen to a free tuba Christmas concert. This concert is part of the annual TubaChristmas, in which tuba players all around the world gather to play Christmas songs.

The name of the concert this year is A Merry Tuba Christmas and a Happy Trombone New...

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Christmas parades aren’t limited to the land! Here are several lighted boat parades in the Charlotte area.

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

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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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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.

UPDATE: The winner of the 4 tickets have been announced! Amanda Yarab, it’s you! Check your email! Everyone else, keep reading for a 20% discount!

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Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service kitchen and dining spaces.

Keep an eye on Brewers at 4001 Yancey’s Facebook page for...

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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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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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Movies in the Park are returning to Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street, Belmont. On select Fridays and Saturdays, watch some classic fall and holiday movies.

These events are free to attend. They’re presented by Belmont Main Street / Downtown Belmont Development Association and Aurora Star Lit Cinema.

The movies will be shown on a jumbo...

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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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Krampus is a not-so-beloved figure in Central European literature. You could say he’s Santa’s enforcer, or the evil side of Santa. He’s not that nice of a guy.

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

He’s going to be in NoDa during the ...

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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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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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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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The Charlotte Knights are hosting a blood drive with The Blood Connection at Truist Field. It will take place Monday, December 26th, 2022, from 12 to 5 p.m.

All donors will receive two free Light the Knights tickets, plus a $50 eGift card.

Make your appointment now.

Light the Knights will be at Truist Field...

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The Paper Trail: Dirty 30 is a free event on Friday, December 30th, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Studio 229, Brooklyn Collective CLT, 229 South Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC.

Release your anxieties before the New Year – Out of your mind and onto a Community Canvas! Explore the pieces within the current exhibition, The Paper Trail.

Enjoy...

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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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The 19th Annual Charlotte Jewish Festival takes place February 4th to 26th, 2023, with two bonus films in January. The film festival includes opening and closing receptions. Some of the events include Q&As with filmmakers or other presentations.

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Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW in Concord, is Concord’s first full-scale production brewery. It’s open seven days a week.

It also hosts live music (and more) to go along with the craft beer, usually on Fridays and Saturdays. Find all events on their Facebook page or their website calendar.

Check out a huge calendar...

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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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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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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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Brace Family YMCA, 3127 Weddington Road, Matthews, is hosting Cocoa and Photos with Santa on Saturday, December 17th, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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

Everyone is invited to this free event in the lobby.

Enjoy some sweets and take a picture...

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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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