In This Issue... Christmas lights at McAdenville —Christmas Town USA —light up Dec 1 Win $25 for Charlotte Warehouse Sale's Liquidation Sale Event! Wednesday Night Live:Free admission to three museums, and a free film 12/1 Free and cheap things to ...
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Christmas Town USA, McAdenville, NC, will continue its 66-year tradition of lighting up for Christmas this year. The post Christmas lights at McAdenville —Christmas Town USA —light up Dec 1 appeared first on Charlotte On The Cheap.

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Christmas lights at McAdenville —Christmas Town USA —light up Dec 1

McAdenville Christmas is a treasured tradition in the Charlotte area. McAdenville calls itself Christmas Town USA, and for good reason. For more than 60 years the Christmas lights display has drawn visitors to this small town west of...

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Win $25 for Charlotte Warehouse Sale's Liquidation Sale Event!

Charlotte Warehouse Sale is holding their Liquidation Sale on December 4th and 5th, 2021. If you've ever shopped at Charlotte Warehouse Sale and were amazed at the bargains, you will love this. Charlotte Warehouse Sale events always...

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Wednesday Night Live:Free admission to three museums, and a free film 12/1

firebird sculpture outside bechtler museum in charlotteGrand Oiseau de Feu sur l'arche by Niki de Saint Phalle. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC

Starting October 27th, 2021, Levine Center for the Arts is launching Wednesday Night Live, a new weekly event series, presented by Bank of America.

The...

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Free and cheap things to do this week around Charlotte

3022 Eastway Drive. Meet the doctors, and enjoy live music, free box lunches, free produce, and giveaways.



This list includes events in the Charlotte area this week, from Monday to Sunday.

You'll find festivals, live music and dance,...

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Best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area for 2021, including a map —updated

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Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2021 Christmas season? You've come to the right place.

This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes.

We have a Google...

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Festive lights at Rosie's Coffee &Wine Bar at McGill Rose Garden

McGill Rose Garden in 2019. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC

McGill Rose Garden, 940 N. Davidson Street, is decorating for the holidays, and invites the public to enjoy the gardens lit up for the holidays. This was announced on Facebook.

Stop by...

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Tosco Music Open Mic at the Evening Muse Dec 1

The Tosco Music Open Mic is at The Evening Muse on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021. It will be (generally) taking place on the first Wednesday of the month, but you should check on the Evening Muse website to be sure.

Doors will open at 7 p.m.,...

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Holiday Pop-Up Market at Naughty Donkey Farm —meet alpacas, donkeys, and more…

Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary, at 24709 Canton Road, Albemarle, rescues and cares for abandoned and neglected senior and special needs animals.

They provide sanctuary, safe housing, nutritious food, medical care, and lots of love to dogs,...

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Save up to 55% at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord —dates through February

Great Wolf Lodge discount

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

They are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts up to 59% off, with dates on and off...

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Charlotte concerts this week

Charlotte concerts. Charlotte live musicPhoto:Mace Publishing, LLC

Many of Charlotte's music venues have reopened or are reopening soon. Keep reading for a list of upcoming shows.

Looking for concerts this weekend (and beyond) in Charlotte?

Here's a list of the next...

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Discounted tickets for Carowinds Winterfest

Save money on Carowinds Winterfest! Read on for the details, or go right to the discounts!

Winterfest features:

  • Rides
  • Coca-Cola Polar Party
  • Music performances
  • Jack Frost's Igloo Village
  • Horse drawn carriages
  • Holly Jolly Trolley
  • Reindeer...

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Santa is coming to Ben &Jerry's in Davidson —reservations required

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Santa is coming to Ben &Jerry's, 202 South Main Street in Davidson, on Monday, December 6th, 2021, 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...

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Get free cookies on National Cookie Day December 4

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December 4th, 2021, is National Cookie Day. We have listed a few cookie deals that we know about. We expect that there will be several more free cookie deals announced for National Cookie Day very soon, and we will update...

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Mecklenburg County Nature Preserves events:Hikes, crafts, animal encounters, more

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. In...

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5 Lighted Boat Parades on Lake Norman and Lake Wylie


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

Please keep checking back for more info and updates.

We've put together a huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the...

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9 Hanukkah Celebrations in Charlotte 2021

Hanukkah items on table, including menorah, jelly donuts, dreidels and a giftPhoto:Depositphotos


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...

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20 Charlotte Area Christmas and Holiday Parades in 2021

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In November and December, you can find holiday and Christmas parades in every corner of the Charlotte area. They start the weekend before Thanksgiving, with the Concord Christmas Parade, which is followed up by the biggest...

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Free and cheap things to do this weekend around Charlotte

3022 Eastway Drive. Live music, giveaways, free produce, free over-the-counter medications, more

This list includes events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday.

You'll find festivals, live music and dance,...

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Olde Mecklenburg Brewery's 10th Annual Christmas Market


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. ...

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Get your pet's picture taken with Santa at Hattie's Tap &Tavern

Hattie's Tap &Tavern, at 2918 The Plaza, is a friendly neighborhood bar. They host frequent events.

Bring your dog to Hattie's on Saturday, December 4th, 2021, between 1 and 5 p.m., and have their picture taken with Santa....

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Christmas in Davidson —music, snow, Santa, crafts, light show, more…Dec 2-4

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

We've put together a huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area, including parades, markets, Santa visits, tree...

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Visit Kannapolis and its beautifully revitalized downtown, including the renovated Gem Theatre —here's an itinerary

The City of Kannapolis, a half hour drive northeast of the center of Charlotte, is ready to show off its revitalized downtown, which is anchored by Atrium Health Ballpark, home of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, and the recently renovated 85-year-old...

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Huge day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte 2021


This is a growing list of 2021 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 massive day-by-day list.

Make sure to bookmark...

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Christmas at Meck:music, Santa's workshop, free treats, more…

Mecklenburg Community Church, at 8335 Browne Road, is presenting Christmas at Meck on Friday, December 24th, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

We've put together a huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area,...

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Farmers'market at Camp North End extended through December

Camp North End hosts a weekly farmers'market, called North End Farmers'Market, every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

It was just announced that the market will be extended through December 22nd, 2021.

North End Farmers'...

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Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, is worth the short drive from Charlotte, especially during the Christmas season. We have this attraction on our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte...

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Beer Education Night, more, at Pilot Brewing

Pilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue. They are a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing.

Check their Facebook page for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also reach them by calling...

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Free pictures with Santa at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Nov 7 to Dec 24 —reservations required

Two girls sitting on a bench in front of Santa Claus and smiling Photo courtesy of Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's

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 7th to December 24th,...

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Charlotte Art League's Winter Juried Show Opening Reception Dec 10

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 a public gallery.

Its home at 4100A Raleigh Street is right at the Sugar Creek stop on the light rail....

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Holidays at Optimist Hall:Free Santa pictures, tree lighting, Christmas movies, more…

Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, is a food hall that is home to a growing number of food stalls.

Current food and drink stalls include:

  • Archer Paper
  • Ava (Italian eatery)
  • Bao and Broth
  • Billy Sunday
  • Botiwalla Indian Street Grill...

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The Grinch drive-in movie night, and The Glory of Christmas Concert at Matthews United Methodist Church

Matthews United Methodist Church, at 801 S. Trade Street, Matthews, is presenting two free Christmas events for the community.

We've put together a huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area, including parades, markets,...

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New Year's Day 5K along Blue Line in University City

Start the year off on the right foot with the New Year's Day 5K. This is the inaugural year for this 5K and fun run along the Blue Line in University City.

The race is on January 1st, 2022, and starts at 10 a.m.

You'll run or...

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Hendersonville Cheers! Trail Passport:A Great Holiday Stocking Stuffer for $10

Looking to fill the stockings on your holiday gift list? Stuff them with nearly two dozen wineries, breweries and cideries.

The Cheers! Trail Passport is a guide to 23 tasting rooms along this unique trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains of...

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100+ cheap (or free!) things for kids to do during winter break 2021/2022

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Wondering what to do with the kids over winter break 2021/2022? Look no further. Here's a list of some cheap and free things that will be fun for kids during Christmas Break. Included are special holiday activities to do the first...

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12 Live Nativities in the Charlotte area

With all the excitement of Santa, sometimes the more sacred or spiritual aspects of Christmas can be overshadowed.

But many churches and other organizations have planned wonderful Nativity events that are open to the community. Some are...

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Stories in the Woods, and Gratitude Walk, at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens


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 then about some of the upcoming events.

The gardens are a hidden gem in...

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Tosco Music Holiday Party Dec 20


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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