| No, Charlotte Motor Speedway hasn't turned the track into an ice rink, but next best thing — they've created a 5,400 square foot ice rink next to the Speedway. This all-new attraction is an addition this year to Speedway Christmas,... Read the whole entry...» This list include in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so... Read the whole entry...» 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're putting together a list of businesses in the Charlotte... Read the whole entry...»
Visit Mint Museum, at both their locations, 500 South Tryon Street and 2730 Randolph Road, for free admission from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday.
Make sure to get a timed ticket to attend. Also, check out this big list of free days at Charlotte... Read the whole entry...» The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, is hosting the extremely popular Gingerbread Lane again this year. Gingerbread artists will create masterpieces and compete for top honors. Gingerbread Lane Visit the hotel... Read the whole entry...» Live music is coming back to Neighborhood Theatre. You won't be able to be see it IN Neighborhood Theatre, but you can watch from home. Queen City Streams is a new series in which Charlotte bands will be performing on Neighborhood... Read the whole entry...» Each year, service men and women of all ages, from every branch of the military, gather around tables at the Cabarrus County Senior Center to break bread, swap stories and rib each other. In lieu of the annual Veterans Christmas Breakfast, hosted by... Read the whole entry...» House in Berewick Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2020 Christmas season? Here's what you have to look forward to. This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes. ... Read the whole entry...» The City of Kings Mountain, about 33 miles to the west of Charlotte, is celebrating the holiday season with these special Christmas in Kings Mountain events. Christmas Light Extravaganza The City of Kings Mountain is sharing two Christmas light... Read the whole entry...»
Even after Christmas and New Year's Day pass, holiday celebrations continue in Charlotte with Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes) and Twelfth Night events.
These traditional celebrations are expressions of Epiphany, which marks when, according... Read the whole entry...» Every year, we put together a list of festive spots in Uptown Charlotte that you can visit on foot. This year, things are a little bit different, and a couple of the more interactive attractions aren't taking place, including ice skating at... Read the whole entry...»
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 Car Parade. We are waiting... Read the whole entry...» Speedway Christmas returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway for an eleventh year in 2020. It will be taking place from November 21st, 2020, through January 17th, 2021, with the exception of Christmas Day. The hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. NOTE: The... Read the whole entry...»
This is a growing list of 2020 holiday events in the Charlotte area. This day by day guide will include events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year's.
Some of the most popular events, like the Thanksgiving Day Parade, will... Read the whole entry...»
Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, at 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, is a family-owned farm in Gaston County. They grow lavender, and they make and sell lavender products, like lavender essential oil, lotion, linen spray, lavender honey and teas, and... Read the whole entry...» From the vantage point of Earth, Jupiter and Saturn are inching toward each other in the sky. In reality they are over 400 million miles from each other, but to our eyes, they are very close, and getting closer. How close? At their closest they will... Read the whole entry...» The NASCAR Hall of Fame is revved up for Holidays at the Hall with high-octane fun this season. While programming has been modified this year to ensure health and safety are of top priority, the Hall is still spreading tidings of good cheer. Kids... Read the whole entry...» Einstein Bros. Bagels is turning lunch hour into happy hour with some tasty savings on weekdays. The bagel shop offer a variety of breakfast and lunch sandwiches — all made-to-order with fresh ingredients. Even better, you can get it made with the... Read the whole entry...» Several Charlotte museums are joining together to thank the frontline workers during this difficult time. As a thank you to essential and frontline workers during the pandemic, The Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt... Read the whole entry...» McDonald's announced a special promotion that will take place each day from December 14th to 24th, 2020. Each day, when you order through the McDonald's app, you can get one menu item for FREE with any other purchase of $1 or more. ... Read the whole entry...» This list include in-person and virtual events in the Charlotte area this week, from Monday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so... Read the whole entry...» Charlotte Christmas Village has returned to Uptown Charlotte this holiday season. This year it's at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street. The event is taking place on the concourse of the ballpark. The event is being presented in conjunction with... Read the whole entry...» Mecklenburg Community Church, at 8335 Browne Road, is offering its first ever Christmas at Meck Experience from December 18th to 23rd, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening. This free, socially distanced event is open to the community. Although... Read the whole entry...»
For three weekends in December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, with vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths.
This year, it will be limited capacity, in accordance with N.C. State... Read the whole entry...» 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 drive-thru or walk-thru live Nativities that are open to the... Read the whole entry...» The North Carolina Transportation Museum, at 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, is not holding its popular Polar Express this season, but they will be hosting two festive attractions, starting November 20th, 2020. There's a daytime event, the... Read the whole entry...» Many people are looking for places to get COVID-19 tests in the Charlotte area, either because they have symptoms, or because they have had exposure to people who have COVID-19. We've put together a list of some facilities offering testing.... Read the whole entry...» Looking for a chance to show off your smarts? Here's a list of upcoming Charlotte trivia nights. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule. You'll find them at bars, breweries, cideries, restaurants and coffee shops. Keep reading for a... Read the whole entry...» | 