CLT NYE presented by Ally, Charlotte’s Uptown New Year’s Eve celebration, is back! Say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023 at this party at Tryon Street and Levine Avenue of the Arts.

This is a free event and if you’re looking for fireworks near you, this is the...

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No hurry, but when you’re ready to let your Christmas tree go, it’s easy and free to do, and even “pays it forward” — as Christmas trees are turned into mulch.

Dried out Christmas trees become increasingly flammable as days go by, so maybe we’re rushing you just a little bit.

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What is there to do this week in Charlotte? A lot! This list includes things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday.

You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much more.

We focus on free and cheap events,...

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Looking for fireworks near you for New Year’s Eve? We’ve got you covered!

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...

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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!

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

Immerse...

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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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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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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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Dogs have always been valued guests at U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, but they get their own festival, on February 11th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department is presenting New Year’s Eve at the Bell Tower, at 120 South Church Street, Salisbury, North Carolina.

Check out our big list of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events in Charlotte!

This free event takes place Saturday, December 31st, 2022, at 9 p.m.

Welcome in the new year with...

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the whole family at these events in Charlotte. This list includes many Noon Year’s Eve events, as well as some events with countdowns in the early evenings.

Charlotte’s official New Year’s Eve event, CLT NYE, is free, and is family-friendly, although the countdown does take place at...

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Mooresville is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023 with a year of special events.

It’s kicking off the celebratory year with the Anniversary Kick-Off Fireworks Spectacular on New Year’s Eve.

Check out more family-friendly New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events around Charlotte.

This free event for the whole...

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Topgolf is a little bit different (to say the least) than traditional golf. You play from climate controlled hitting bays, so you can play all year. The 240-yard outfield has dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your microchipped balls, the more points you...

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Start the year off on the right foot with the New Year’s Day 5K. This year the race goes along the Greenways in University City.

The race is on January 1st, 2023, and starts at 10 a.m.

This is a run and walk experience that takes you along the Greenways in University City, including Mallard Creek Greenway, Barton Creek Greenway and...

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Starlight on 22nd, at 422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, boasts a relaxed lounge atmosphere, and beer, wine, spirits and art.

Free parking is available in the secure gravel lot across the street, or along Brevard. It’s also close to the Parkwood and 25th Street stops on the LYNX light rail.

Starlight on...

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Interested in not cooking for New Year’s Day 2023? Check out this growing list of restaurants in the Charlotte area that are open for the New Year holiday.

Most listed will be available for take-out as well, and, in some cases, delivery.

Some will serve a special New Year’s Day meal, and some will serve their regular menu....

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This is a constantly updated 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, and even beyond.

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...

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The Town of Davidson is holding a MLK Day event on Monday, January 16th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Town Hall, 216 S Main Street, Davidson, North Carolina.

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at this event.

Learn about all the other MLK Day events in the Charlotte area.

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Discovery Place Kids–Huntersville, 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, will be celebrating New Year’s Eve a little early on December 31st, 2022.

Noon Year’s Eve takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with special activities and a countdown to noon, with an epic balloon drop. Each family will get a gift bag.

Tickets are regular...

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The nearby City of Kannapolis always goes above and beyond in its holiday festivities, and 2022 will be no exception. Read on to learn about the Tree Lighting, the Celebration of Lights, and the Christmas parade.

Downtown Kannapolis has undergone an incredible revitalization. Learn about all the fun things to do...

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We are holding a giveaway contest for two tickets to The Avett Brothers’ New Year’s Eve concert at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. We are giving away two concerts to the Avett Brothers NYE concert.

The concert will take place December 31st, 2022, at 8 p.m., and includes special guest Valient Thorr.

The Avett...

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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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Vaulted Oak Brewing, at 3726 Monroe Road, Charlotte, is serving the Echo Hills and Oakhurst neighborhoods of East Charlotte.

Follow Vaulted Oak on Facebook for announcements of upcoming events.

Vaulted Oak Brewing WILL be open on Christmas Day, 2023. Come on by for a beer, as well as chili, cornbread, pimento cheese sandwiches and hot...

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If you plan to imbibe this holiday season, please make plans to get home safely. Have a designated driver, or plan to use a ride-sharing service.

But if you get in a jam, as a last resort, AAA Carolinas’ Tow To Go program will give you a ride home AND tow your car home too.

There’s NO cost to the service, and you do not have to...

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In January and February of 2023, take a FREE capoeira class at West Charlotte Recreation Center, 2401 Kendall Drive, Charlotte, NC.

The class will take place on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m.

Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area!

The class is for all ages.

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian dance, martial arts, and...

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Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing’s Facebook page for updates to this schedule.

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Birdsong Brewing Co., at 1016 North Davidson Street, frequently hosts live music and other events. There’s no cover. You can always verify their schedule on their website or on their Facebook page.

Birdsong Brewing was founded in 2011 and is part of Charlotte’s growing craft beer community. If you have questions about their...

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Edible, formerly known as Edible Arrangements, is offering everyone a FREE 6-count fruit box through the end of 2022.

The offer is valid at any location, and requires no purchase. Just stop by and ask for it. One per person.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so...

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Eleven Lakes Brewing, which opened its doors at 10228 Bailey Road, Cornelius, in May of 2017, uses a small batch process and quality products. They host many events, which you can find on their Facebook page.

Coming Up

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Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers.

Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events.

Check out a huge calendar of events at...

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Catawba Brewing, at 933 Louise Avenue, is part of a growing brewery scene in Plaza Midwood. Catawba Brewing has three other locations, in Asheville and Morganton. This is its first foray into the Piedmont.

The brewery hosts frequent free events. See all of them (including some that are not free, like crafts nights) on the Facebook page.

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Old Armor Beer Company, at 211 West Avenue, Kannapolis, offers a wide variety of locally brewed, carefully crafted beers.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

The brewery supports veterans and first responders through its Pay It Forward Board. It allows anyone to give back to their favorite military branch or first...

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Every year, several North Carolina State Parks host First Day Hikes led by park staff. We’ll be listing the First Day Hikes here as they’re announced.

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