The Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra has long been a treasured tradition in Charlotte. The 18 animatronic bear musicians could be found year after year in Uptown Charlotte’s Founders Hall, spreading holiday cheer as they performed holiday music, and engaged in spirited...

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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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Looking for things to do in Charlotte this weekend? You came to the right place! This list contains free and cheap things to do from Friday to Sunday (or Monday if it’s a holiday weekend.)

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

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We’ve put together a list of several Christmas Trains you can take the kids to this holiday season around the state of North Carolina.

For each, we’ve indicated the number of miles it is from the center of Charlotte, and we’ve organized the list with the trains closer to...

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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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On December 3rd and 4th, 2022, buy Target GiftCards at 10% in-store and online.

Find the promo on Target’s weekly ad for Nov. 27 — front page, lower right-hand corner.

Whether you use them yourself or give them to the Target fans on your gift list, now’s the time to stock up on the popular gift cards with this rare deal.

If you’re...

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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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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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Charlotte Warehouse Sale is holding their Liquidation Sale for two days only: December 3rd and 4th, 2022. If you’ve ever shopped at Charlotte Warehouse Sale and were amazed at the bargains, you will love this. Charlotte Warehouse Sale events always feature...

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Charlotte Nativity Festival Drive-Through is a free event taking place Saturday, December 3rd, and Sunday, December 4th, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. both nights.

It’s hosted by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, at 5897 Hemby Road, Weddington.

No tickets are required. Simply come to 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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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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Sunday, December 4th, 2022, is National Cookie Day. Here are some deals for free cookies, or discounts, available in the Charlotte area or online.

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.

Tiff’s...

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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 Nativity events that are open to the community. Some are walk-through or drive-through events.

We’ve been adding many of these events, most of which are...

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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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The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free.

Learn about free days at Charlotte museums.

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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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The Town of Mint Hill will light its Christmas Tree on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022. It’s at the Mint Hill Town Hall, 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane, Mint Hill. Details are on the Town of Mint Hill’s calendar.

The Christmas parade will take place at 5:30 p.m., prior to the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will take...

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The towns of Davidson and Cornelius are presenting the 40th Annual North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, at 1 p.m.

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

The route follows Main Street (Hwy. 115) from Davidson through Cornelius. It ends at the...

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Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics (HFFA) is hosting Mistletoe Market on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

We’ve put together a huge list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area! Shop for unique gifts…or for yourself!

This is a great way to support local, small business while you shop for unique...

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Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, is hosting Mistletoe Market on Saturdays, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th, 2022, from 4 to 8 p.m.

On December 17th, from 4 to 6 p.m. the Reindog Parade returns! (Details below.)

Mistletoe Market takes place in all three districts of Camp North End. There will be a curated...

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The Metropolitan, at 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte, NC, is hosting Grinchmas on Saturday, December 18th, 2021, at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $5 and benefit Levine Children’s Hospital.

Meet the Grinch and get a picture with him. Enjoy face painting, a hot cocoa bar, cookies and popcorn.

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

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Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary, in Albemarle, NC, rescues and cares for abandoned and neglected senior and special needs animals.

They provide sanctuary, safe housing, nutritious food, medical care, and lots of love to dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, goats, alpacas, and, yes, one naughty donkey.

It’s just under an hour drive from Charlotte,...

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The Winter Silhouette Bonsai Exhibition is taking place Saturday, December 3rd, and Sunday, December 4th, 2022, at North Carolina Research Campus, 150 N Research Campus Drive, Kannapolis, North Carolina.

The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are not...

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Stallings Parks and Recreation is hosting Christmas in the Park at Stallings Municipal Park, 324 Stallings Road, Stalling, on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, from 3 to 6 p.m.

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

Stallings is in Union County, about a 28 minute drive from Charlotte....

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sip co. is holding a Christmas Market at its location at 50 Branchview Drive, Concord, North Carolina, on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, from 4 to 8 p.m.

We’ve put together a huge list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area! Shop for unique gifts…or for yourself!

Everyone in costume receives a free 16-oz drink.

The event...

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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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Dawn Denby is holding an art sale on December 3rd and 4th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 2035 Valencia Terrace, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Shop for original abstract art starting at $50.

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The Town of Davidson is celebrating the season once again with Christmas in Davidson.

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

It will take place December 1st to 3rd, 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m. each night.

This festival always includes a ton of entertainment and...

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Blakeney Town Center, Rea Road at Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, will be a festive place to shop and visit this December. Read on for several special holiday events at Blakeney.

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

Photos with Santa

Visit Santa’s House on...

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The Town of Matthews is holding Winter Wonderlights on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC.

This is a free event.

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

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ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Dr. NW, Concord, houses public galleries and event spaces in the Gibson Village neighborhood of Concord.

ClearWater offers free access to gallery exhibitions, public discussions and art events. It’s a hub where artists, performers, hobbyists, and amateurs of all experience levels can come...

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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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For four weekends in November and December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, known as Weihnachtsmarkt. OMB Christmas Market features vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths.

2022 marks the 11th anniversary of OMB’s Christmas Market, and it’s become a popular...

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Waverly, at Providence Road and Ardrey Kell Road in Charlotte, is hosting Waverly Wonderland on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and visits with Santa.

Santa and Frosty will arrive at 1 p.m.

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

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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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The South End has hosted one of Charlotte’s most popular Small Business Saturday events for several years. It’s a chance to support our local businesses, rather than the big box stores, and get out into the community.

We’ve put together a huge list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area! Shop for unique gifts…or for...

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Black Lion, 10635 Park Road, has over 68,000 square feet of unique home furnishings, gifts, home accents and more from more than 200 merchants, so it’s a great spot for holiday shopping.

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

Black Lion is offering several...

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North Mecklenburg Community Chorus is presenting two Christmas concerts in 2022.

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

Admission is free.

Enjoy all your favorite songs like Jingle Bells, Home for the Holidays, Silver Bells, Up on the Housetop and music from...

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StarMed Healthcare and Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic are hosting free photos with Santa on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

At each of these events, you will receive one physical print and acces to the digital copy,...

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Pet in the City, 9600 Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting holiday photo sessions for your pets, with elves, on Saturday, November 19th, and Sunday, December 4th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

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

Just make a donation of...

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Front Porch Sundays, the popular monthly vendor market takes place the first Sunday of the month for the rest of the year.

The October 2nd event has been rescheduled to October 9th, 2022.

This season, it’s at Atherton, at 2104 South Boulevard, Charlotte.

Enjoy shopping from 70+ local vendors and artisans, as well as food trucks,...

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Matthews Heritage Museum, 232 North Trade Street, Matthews, is housed in the 1879 Massey-Clark House, one of the oldest buildings in Downtown Matthews. The museum offers a glimpse into the past, and a close look at historic artifacts and long-gone ways of life.

Learn about free days at other...

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Woodlawn Community Fellowship is inviting the community to a free Christmas event.

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

On Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, from 5 to 6 p.m., Woodlawn is hosting a Christmas Tree Lighting Event.

There will be three trees that will be lighted, with a...

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Cuthbertson High School, 1400 Cuthbertson Road, Waxhaw, is hosting the 11th Annual Cuthbertson Band Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We’ve put together a huge list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area! Shop for unique gifts…or for yourself!

Shop from 90 local vendors, artisans and...

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Kings Mountain, NC, is celebrating the season with Home for Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, at 3 p.m.

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

The parade features over 100 floats, live performances, and, of course, the arrival of Santa.

It...

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Armored Cow Brewing, in University City, at 8821 JW Clay Boulevard, features both gluten-free and traditional beers. It often hosts food trucks and events.

You can see all their upcoming events on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Coming Up

Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 26th,...

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The Charlotte Singers, a group of amateur, professional and semi-professional singers, are presenting two free holiday concerts in 2022.

There’s no better way to celebrate the holidays than with music. Check out this list of free holiday concerts in the Charlotte area!

The group currently consists of 65 voices and is accompanied by...

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There’s now a Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branch in the heart of Pineville, at 505 Main Street.

Celebrate the Pineville branch’s grand opening on Saturday, December 10th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

There will be...

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Bring your pet to Santa Paws in the Park at Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, Belmont, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

At this free event you can get a free picture with Santa (for your dog and/or you.) You’ll...

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