| Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens: Buy a dozen doughnuts, get a dozen for $1 on 12/12Huge day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte 2022Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekFREE New Year’s Mini Session with LaLa Photography — reservations requiredNature programs, hikes, animal encounters, crafts (and much more) at Mecklenburg County Nature PreservesYour guide to Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte 12/30 (including hotel discounts)Firehouse Subs: Free sub with any purchase if you have the “name of the day”See & Save with the Explore Charlotte MarketplaceBest Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area for 2022Gingerbread Lane at The Ballantyne Dec 1-26Find Your Muse open mic at The Evening Muse every MondayElectric Christmas Parade in Mount HollyFree afternoon at Schiele Museum December 13 and 23Kwanzaa celebrations in Charlotte 2022Merry Krampus Party at Bart’s MartChristmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library 2022 — live nativity, carriage rides, story time, more…Wednesday Night Live — WARHOLiday PartyPirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf — Christmas light displayGet free pictures with Santa at two McDonald’s — Belmont & Mt. HollyLight the Knights Festival 2022, including ice rink, snow tubing slope, and Charlotte Christmas Village11 Hanukkah Celebrations in Charlotte 2022Dunkin’ celebrates the holidays with 12 days of free donuts, plus free coffee on Winter Solstice8th Annual NoDa Krampus Krawl Dec. 17JazzArts Charlotte: Two Free Holiday ConcertsFlashlight Candy Cane Hunt at Dorton Park in ConcordHot Glass Alley Open Demo, including holiday giveaway Dec 169 labyrinths to walk in the Charlotte area Krispy Kreme is once again offering its Day of the Dozens deal on December 12th, 2022. On 12/12 only, order any dozen doughnuts and get a dozen Original Glazed for $1.
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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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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 to celebrate the season. Read on to learn about a FREE New Year’s Eve Mini Session and a great deal on a... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation maintains several nature centers, Reedy Creek, Quest at Latta Preserve, McDowell and Stevens Creek. The nature centers provide an excellent introduction to the wildlife and plant life of the area. In addition, they also host festivals, workshops, nature hikes, campfire and more events, many of which are... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Duke’s Mayo Bowl will take place on on Friday, December 30th, 2022, at 12 p.m., at Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint Street, Charlotte. The game will pit the University of Maryland Terrapins against the North Carolina State Wolfpack. This game marks the 21st anniversary of this bowl game in Charlotte, although the name has evolved... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
From December 6th to 16th, 2022, Firehouse Subs is giving away subs to people who have the “name of the day.” 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. Here’s how it works. Every morning, Firehouse will... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • House in BerewickLooking 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: Mace Publishing, LLCThe Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, is hosting the extremely popular Gingerbread Lane again this year. Gingerbread artists are creating masterpieces that compete for top honors in three categories: ProfessionalAmateurChildCheck out our huge day-by-day list of holiday... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Mount Holly has announced their first ever “Yule Love Mount Holly” calendar of holiday events. This announcement was made on Mount Holly’s Facebook page. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day! Check there (and here!) for details as they’re announced. We... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, is probably familiar to many kids, who visit it for school field trips. If your child hasn’t visited it yet (or if they have!) it’s more than worth the short trek to Gastonia. Read on to see some pictures of the outdoor exhibits,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Depositphotos
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Bart’s Mart is a beer and wine bottle shop at 3042 Eastway Crossing. They also hold events of various kinds…
Bart’s Mart is hosting Merry Krampus on Saturday, December 17th, 2022, at 6 p.m. Admission is free. There will be live music by Patt’s Jazzmas Attack. The event will feature appearances by Krampus and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Grand Oiseau de Feu sur l’arche by Niki de Saint Phalle. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLCThe Levine Center for the Arts’ Wednesday Night Live returns in the fall of 2022. The three museums that are part of Levine Center for the Arts — Mint Museum Uptown, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Courtesy of High Seas Miniature GolfHigh Seas Miniature Golf, a pirate and nautical themed miniature golf course at 10001 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land, South Carolina, has transformed into Pirates Christmas! This is a holiday attraction unlike anything that’s been seen in this area. The glowing lights give the impression that... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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. ...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Depositphotos
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, concerts, parties, and even a Menorah Car Parade. We are waiting to hear back about some events that take place most years. Some... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • If you love Dunkin’ you came to the right place! We keep all the latest Dunkin’ deals right here. Dunkin’ is making the darkest days of 2022 a little bit brighter, or at least a little bit sweeter, with 12 Days of Donuts. Photo courtesy of Dunkin’We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: DepositphotosKrampus 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 ... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • JazzArts Charlotte’s mission is to connect the cultural community and develop an audience for jazz, through quality education, performance, and musician support. Here are a couple of their upcoming events. Go to their website for a full list, including ticketed shows that might not be “cheap enough” to list on Charlotte on the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Visit Dorton Park, 5790 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., for Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt. This free event is for kids age 4-12. Make sure to bring your flashlight to search for all the candy canes! This is a free event. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte’s first hot glass art studio. It’s at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It’s around the corner from NoDa Brewing.
It’s owned by artist Jake Pfeifer, a young artist who has been blowing glass since he was 14 years old. Hot Glass... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Walking a labyrinth is an ancient practice from many faiths and traditions, with the goal of meditation, contemplation and prayer. It’s a practice that you can do right here in Charlotte, if you know where to look. Many people like to walk a labyrinth on Winter or Summer Solstice. A labyrinth is a a geometric pattern, similar to a maze,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 