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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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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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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Lowe’s Annual Pajama Walk will take place on Sunday, November 13th, 2022, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at McAlpine Park, 8711 Monroe Road, Charlotte.

This event will raise funds and awareness for ZABS Place and Friendship Circle, two local non-profits that offer social opportunities, training and employment for individuals with special...

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The Charlotte Community ToolBank is a nonprofit tool lending program that provides charitable organizations with year-round access to an inventory of tools for use in volunteer projects, facility and grounds maintenance as well as special events.

They maintain an 8,000 square foot warehouse at 2513 South Tryon Street.

On Saturday, December...

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Warbirds Over Monroe Air Show is an inexpensive, exciting and family-friendly Veterans Day celebration. It takes place November 12th and 13th, 2022, at the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport, 3900 Paul J Helms Drive, Monroe.

The air show features a wide variety of exciting flight performances, speakers and music, jumpers, the Wall of Fire,...

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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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A Walking Vibe Presents AFROFIT and Yoga on Sunday, November 13th, 2022, at 11 a.m., at Summit Seltzer, 2215 Thrift Road, Charlotte, NC.

The cost is $10.

This 45-minute bodyweight boot camp featuring trainers from BBT Fitness and yoga intructor Imani Blaize. No equipment, just high energy and a smile! Enjoy the workout with guest DJ...

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LaLa Photography is offering an incredibly low-priced option for a holiday photo shoot. Their Holiday Headquarters is ready for sign-ups! For just $29 you get a 20 minute session that includes up to 4 children, plus adults.

UPDATE: November is sold out, and there are just a few spots left on December 3rd and 4th, so the studio has added two...

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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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Chabad of Lake Norman is hosting a Menorah workshop at Home Depot, 17111 Statesville Road, Cornelius, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 11th, 2022, at 2 p.m.

The cost is $1 per child, and you need to RSVP to secure your child’s spot.

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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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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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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, 9090 Craver Road, is free to visit. It also hosts many free and inexpensive events.

Read on to learn a little bit about the Gardens, and about some of the upcoming events. Make sure to keep reading to learn about the Spring Plant Sale on April 7th to 9th, 2022. The gardens are...

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The 2022 Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival will take place November 12th and 13th, 2022, at Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of...

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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’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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Create Amazing LLC is presenting the North Carolina Christmas Festival on Saturday, December 17th, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC 49, Concord, North Carolina. It will take place in the Gold Hall.

Admission is free.

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

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Queens University of Charlotte’s music, design, and communications programs collaborate to present Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe.

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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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The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is thanking those who have served in the U.S. Military with Military Appreciation Week.

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

From Monday,...

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Heist Brewery, 2909 North Davidson Street, hosts live music, often with no cover.

Heist has a good lunch and dinner menu, and although the start time for the music is sometimes past dinner hours (start time varies), they also have a “Quick Bites” menu that includes a number of flatbread creations, wings, spinach dip and more. ...

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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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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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Walgreens is offering a special military discount on for Veterans Day, 2022.

The offer is valid for veterans, military and their families from November 11th to 14th, 2022, with myWalgreens membership and proof of service.

In-store offer only. Valid in Walgreens or Duane Reade stores.

Discount not valid on: alcohol,...

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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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