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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... Read the whole ...

Self-guided Christmas walking tour of Uptown Charlotte, with pictures and more...

Some of the events' schedules might change due to the modified stay-at-home order that starts Friday. We haven't updated all the schedules yet, so please make sure to double check with the venue or organizer. We will be making modifications over the next few days.

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Self-guided Christmas walking tour of Uptown Charlotte, with pictures

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...

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177 free and cheap things to do this weekend around Charlotte

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...

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14 Hanukkah Celebrations in Charlotte

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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...

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Free photos with Santa at Independence Harley-Davidson

Independence Harley-Davidson, 9205 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, is holding two holiday events.

Photos with Santa
Saturday, December 12th, 2020
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Free

A professional photographer will be there to take pictures with the...

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Light the Knights and Charlotte Christmas Village

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...

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Skyline Drive-In at Camp North End — 2 movies left

Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, is presenting drive-in movies on select Thursdays in November and December.

The cost for Skyline Drive-in Movies is $30 per car, of which a portion benefits service organizations in the North End community,...

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Get a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go — order your holiday meal in advance

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...

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329 free and cheap things to do this week around Charlotte

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...

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Day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte 2020


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...

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Best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area for 2020 — with a map you can add to!

Brookhaven Christmas Lights in Matthews

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...

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Share the Light: Drive-Through Luminary Event at Holy Angels

Holy Angels, which provides care and opportunities to differently abled people, is celebrating its 65th anniversary with a powerful and inspirational luminary display on Sunday, December 20th, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

It will take place on Holy...

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Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express

Cabarrus Virtual Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony

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This year the Kannapolis Christmas Parade is replaced with the Cabarrus Virtual Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 20th, 2020, at 7 p.m., on Channel...

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Mistletoe Weekends and Camp Crawl at Camp North End

Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, and VTGCLT are continuing, and expanding, a holiday tradition that started two years ago, Mistletoe Weekends.

This year they will take place between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.:

  • December 4-5
  • December 11-12
  • December...

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A Day-by-Day List of Charlotte Trivia Nights

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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...

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Free photos with Santa at Metropolitan, and mailbox for letters to Santa

Santa will be at Metropolitan, 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, on Saturday, December 12th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get free pictures with Santa. Pets welcome!

A photographer will be taking the pictures, and parents will have access to the digital...

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Where to get a COVID-19 test in the Charlotte area

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....

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McAdenville — Christmas Town USA — lights up for the season

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 Charlotte and...

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Kings Mountain's Home for the Holidays features Christmas light show, carriage rides with Santa and more

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...

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Charlotte area restaurants for Christmas 2020, including takeout, delivery, open-air dining

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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...

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Free admission for frontline workers & families to Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum & Gantt Center for rest of year

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...

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One more chance to win! Charlotte Warehouse Sale has extended their liquidation event for one more weekend

Charlotte Warehouse Sale has extended their liquidation sale for one more weekend, and you have one more chance to win a $25 gift certificate to shop there!

Read on to learn all about the sale, and then just leave a comment with your first and...

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Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens: Dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for $1 (with purchase of dozen) 12/12


On Saturday, December 12th, 2020, Krispy Kreme celebrates the “Day of the Dozens” with a sweet deal for customers.

Buy any dozen doughnuts and get a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for just $1 at participating locations.

The offer is available...

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Where to get a free picture with Santa–a day-by-day list

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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 2020 Christmas season. Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you...

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Charlotte Pride Band's Pep Band Brass Quartet at NoDa Company Store

NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue, might be NoDa's best hangout. There's ample seating, they sell food and drink (much of it local), host food trucks, and mix up some really good Sangria. They also frequently host events, many free....

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There's an interactive mailbox for letters to Santa in Uptown Charlotte!

Starting December 3rd, 2020, children of all ages will have the opportunity to drop off a letter to Santa in his mailbox in Uptown Charlotte.

The Letters to Santa Station will operate from Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., from December 3rd...

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Carowinds Taste of the Season


Carowinds, which has been closed since March, has announced that they will be reopening in a limited capacity for Taste of the Season Outdoor Holiday Experience.

This event will take place on select days from November 21st to December 20th, 2020,...

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Big discounts at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord for stays or day passes (plus, read about their safety program)

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.

Prices depend on check-in date and the kind of room you reserve but in most cases they'll save you some bucks over...

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Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway

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...

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Ice Skating and Lights trail at U.S. National Whitewater Center

For a second year, the Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, is presenting two popular winter activities: Ice Skating and Lights.

The ice skating requires a Single Activity Pass ($20 each) or an All Access Pass.

The Lights...

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11 Drive-thru and Walk-thru 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 drive-thru or walk-thru live Nativities that are open to the...

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Gingerbread Lane has opened at The Ballantyne

Ballantyne Gingerbread LaneThe 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...

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