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!

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

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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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Amazon has some pretty great Cyber Monday deals available 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 at least 30% off at the time of this post (most are a bigger...

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In November and December, you can find holiday and Christmas parades in every corner of the Charlotte area. Area holiday parades generally start before Thanksgiving at Concord, Monroe, and Mooresville, followed up by the biggest holiday parade of the season, the Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade in Uptown Charlotte.

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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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Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Here are a few opportunities in the Charlotte area for the 2022 Christmas season. Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you take your own pictures, but at some, professional photographers take the pictures.

Note: A few of...

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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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Looking for the perfect picture of your dog with Santa? Look no further! We are keeping a running list of places to get your dog’s picture taken with Santa. Keep checking back for more.

Looking for a new best friend? Check out this list of adoptable dogs and cats in Charlotte!

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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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The FIFA Men’s World Cup is taking place in November and December of 2022. It starts on Sunday, November 20th, with the final match taking place December 18th, 2022.

In all, 32 teams will compete in a total of 64 games in Qatar. This is the first time that a country in the Middle East is hosting the World Cup. You can see the team...

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Celebrate Christmas in the nearby town of Belmont, at these events. We are waiting for details for some of them.

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is celebrating National Family Literacy Month in November, 2022.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

On Wednesday, November 30th, 2022, every branch of the library is hosting “Out of this World” Family Literacy Night from 5...

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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 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...

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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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Greyhound Friends of North Carolina is bringing Santa Paws to Canine Café, 125 Remount Road, Unit A, Charlotte, and for a suggested $10 donation you can take your kids’ and your pet’s picture with Santa, with your own phone or camera.

Santa will be there on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m....

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If you love Smashburger, you’ve come to the right place. Read on for a list of current Smashburger deals.

We have a big day-by-day list of restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day.

50% Off Holiday Shakes

Smashburger will be offering...

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If you love Dunkin’ you came to the right place! We keep all the latest Dunkin’ deals right here.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day.

Every Monday from November 7th to...

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Ballantyne Jewish Center is presenting Chanukah Wonderland for kids age two and older. It will take place at 15105 John J Delaney Drive, Charlotte, NC.

Hanukkah begins the evening of Sunday, December 18th, 2022, and the final evening is Sunday, December 25th. Learn about all the Hanukkah celebrations in the Charlotte area!

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VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and screenings here.

Through November 30th, 2022,...

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Chabad of Charlotte is presenting a FREE Chanukah festival at Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Please make sure to follow the above link to get your free tickets! Tickets include free snacks (donuts, latkes and water) and access to entertainment and activities. Hot dog meals will be available for purchase, and you...

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

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

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Dog Supplies Warehouse, 11136 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, is hosting Santa Paws on Sunday, December 11th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bring your dog by for free pictures with Santa! You’ll be taking the pictures yourself.

Here’s a big list of where to get pictures of your dog with Santa around Charlotte!

Learn about all the ...

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Madison Perk Coffee Bar, at 5033 South Blvd, Charlotte, serves up coffee, ice cream, cocktails and more.

In addition, it frequently hosts live music and other events. Here’s one upcoming event:

On Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m., Santa will be there for free do-it-yourself pictures. Bring your camera/phone and take...

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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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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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Rosie’s Coffee & Wine Garden (at McGill Rose Garden) 940 N. Davidson Street, has decorated for the holidays, and invites the public to enjoy the illuminated garden.

Stop by and stroll through the decorated garden.

Love Christmas lights? Then you need to check out our list of the best Christmas light...

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CupLux Coffee Drive-Thru, 3115 Freedom Drive, is a convenient, family-owned, drive-thru-only coffee shop serving coffees, craft beverages, and local pastries.

CupLux has released an entire menu dedicated to the Christmas season, including drinks and treats. They’re partnering with local shops to bring the concept to life with products...

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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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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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Many people love to see the ballet, The Nutcracker, during the Christmas season, and the Charlotte area always affords several chances to do so.

Performances are presented by youth and adult groups, and include both traditional presentations and performances with innovative twists.

We’ve also included events that...

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