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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Get ready for skating at Light the Knights with a FREE ice skating lesson!

Learn to Skate USA is offering free skating lessons at the Truist Field skating rink on Sunday, December 11th, 2022.

The lessons are for all ages.

The lessons start at 9:15 a.m., 10 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.

Truist Field is at 324 South Mint...

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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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LaLa Photography is offering two incredibly low-priced options for holiday photo shoot.

LaLa Photography’s studio is at 4205 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Suite G, Charlotte, NC. This is a fantastic, low-priced way to get a picture for your family Christmas card!

Hot Cocoa Minis

You’ve seen them on Pinterest, and LaLa Photography has...

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Once again, gift cards are at the top of many people’s wish list this holiday season. Gift cards are always an efficient and convenient way to check off your holiday shopping list. Best of all, it pays to give gift cards because of all the bonus offers this time of year.

Most of the gift cards must be purchased by December 31st, 2022,...

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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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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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Shop for gifts at these holiday markets in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Here’s a growing list of Christmas markets, church bazaars, crafts markets, arts markets and more.

We’re always adding to this list!

Scroll down for a day-by-day list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area.

Know of more that should be on this list?...

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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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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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McAdenville Christmas is a treasured tradition in the Charlotte area. McAdenville is 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 Charlotte and east of Gastonia. Hundreds of thousands of lights set the scene for holiday displays.

Check out our ...

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Charlotte Wildlife Stewards is the Charlotte Chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. They hold free community events in and around the Charlotte area.

Their mission is “to educate and engage the citizens of the greater Charlotte region about the benefits of creating wildlife friendly communities”.

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Santa is coming to Ben & Jerry’s, 202 South Main Street in Davidson, on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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

The cost is $10 per family. Follow the above link and reserve your family’s spot....

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Celebrate the season by attending a free holiday concert in the Charlotte area in 2022. In this list you might find find traditional Christmas music, a tuba concert, community chorus concerts and more. This listed is growing every day, so please keep checking back.

These concerts take place all over the Charlotte...

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Santa is coming to visit two area McDonald’s restaurants — in Belmont and Mount Holly, North Carolina. These restaurants are part of Stanton enterprise McDonald’s, and host frequent seasonal events for the community.

At these two events, kids can have their picture taken with Santa at no charge and enjoy $2.99 Happy Meals. The...

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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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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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The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, is hosting the extremely popular Gingerbread Lane again this year.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday...

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Every Monday (with a few exceptions), The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson Street, hosts Find Your Muse. This open mic is considered one of the best open mics in Charlotte.

Please note that The Evening Muse is closed on Labor Day, September 5th, 2022, so there will be no open mic that day.

Make sure to check The...

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Billy Graham Library, at 4330 Westmont Drive, again presents its popular Christmas at the Library. This year, it will run from November 28th to December 23rd, 2022.

• Mondays through Thursdays, from 5 to 9 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday, from 5 to 10 p.m.
• Closed Sundays.

Reservations for Christmas at the Library are open now.

Christmas activities...

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Petty Thieves Brewing Co., at 413 Dalton Avenue, Charlotte, creates craft beers, fueled by passion and imagination.

They also host many events, which you can find on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Coming Up

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte is hosting a Holiday Tree Lighting at the Ronald McDonald House at 1613 E Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC.

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

It will take place on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, at 6 p.m.

The kids will enjoy...

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Light the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, along with Charlotte Christmas Village, has significantly expanded its offerings for the 2022 holiday season.

It features a regulation size ice rink on the field and a 6-lane snow tubing slope in the outfield. You’ll need to sign a waiver to tube or skate.

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