| National Cookie Day Freebies & deals Dec 4See & Save with the Explore Charlotte MarketplaceFree and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekendFront Porch Sunday in South End, including pictures with Santa, Dec 4Hot Cocoa Minis — great deal on photo session with LaLa PhotographyFree Christmas Concert with African Community ChoirLast day for Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s Liquidation Sale80+ gift card bonus offers for 2022Santa Paws in the Park in Belmont — free pictures of your dog with Santa Dec 4Holiday pictures of your pet with elves at Pet in the CityGet a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in 2022 — order your holiday meal in advanceHuge day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte 2022Best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area for 2022Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customersCharlotte Nativity Drive-ThroughBig list of Charlotte Area Holiday Markets in 2022Christmas in Cornelius Dec 4 — kids’ activities, Santa, Polar Express movie, more…Where to hear Handel’s Messiah in Charlotte in 2022Free Santa event at StoneCrest at Piper Glen Dec 4Charlotte area restaurants open for Christmas 2022 (including takeout and delivery)Holidays at Blakeney: Photos, stories & songs with Santa & Mrs. Claus, plus strolling holiday entertainment9th Annual NoDa Tree Lighting Celebration Dec 4Olde Mecklenburg Brewery’s 11th Annual Christmas Market, including Santa visitsThe Vintage Market Before Christmas at Super Abari Game Bar Dec 4FIFA World Cup Watch Parties in CharlotteInternational Holiday Bazaar at Wedgewood Community ChurchRegal Classic Holiday Movies Series: Just $5Winter Silhouette Bonsai ExhibitionChristmas Parade and Tree Lighting in GastoniaFree holiday concerts around Charlotte 2022Christmas Changes Everything: music and live nativity in ConoverLight the Knights Festival 2022, including ice rink, snow tubing slope, and Charlotte Christmas VillageFree Christmas Musical Celebration, featuring Steve Amerson and Laurie Gayle Stevenson Pritchard at South EndA Providence Christmas in BethlehemHome Alone drive-in movie night, and free Christmas Concerts at Matthews United Methodist ChurchTwelfth Night: Spirits of the Season at Charlotte Museum of History Jan 7Neighborhood Art Sale with Dawn Denby — New Dawn Art8 Christmas Trains in North Carolina – updated for 2022 Photo: Depositphotos
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...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 •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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,... 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 for your family Christmas card! Hot Cocoa Minis
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African Community Choir aims to inspire, uplift and enrich communities through the power of gospel music. The choir will be presenting a free Christmas concert, on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, at Derita Presbyterian Church, 2230 W Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte. Doors open at 5 p.m. This is their 9th Annual Christmas Concert. The event will... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Congratulations, Rose G! You’re the winner. We’ve sent you an email. 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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,... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: DepositphotosIf 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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 • 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 • 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. These are the museums that are participating. Mint Museum UptownMint Museum RandolphBechtler Museum of Modern ArtLevine Museum of the New SouthHarvey B. Gantt Center for...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Charlotte Nativity FestivalCharlotte 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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?... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Christmas in Cornelius is a fun festival taking place Sunday, December 4th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day! The festival features: Shopping from over 80 local artisans and small...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • The Christmas season is filled with music, but none exemplifies the season as much as Handel’s Messiah, especially the Christmas part. It’s become a tradition to attend a performance of The Messiah in December, and there are several chances to do so in the Charlotte area in 2022.
There’s no better way to celebrate the... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Santa is coming to StoneCrest at Piper Glen, 7800 Rea Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m. This is a free family event. We have put together a huge list of places in the Charlotte area to get free pictures with Santa! Take FREE pictures with Santa! The event also features: Balloon twisting...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • 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
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On Sunday, December 4th, 2022, meet up on the front lawn of the Johnston YMCA in NoDa, 3025 North Davidson Street, for the NoDa Tree Lighting Celebration. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day! The festivities, cohosted by the Johnston YMCA and NoDa Church, start at 4:30 p.m. and... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Super Abari Game Bar and CLTure are bringing The Vintage Market Before Christmas to Super Abari Game Bar, 1015 Seigle Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. We’ve put together a huge list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area! Shop for unique gifts…or for yourself! The retro sports vintage holiday shopping experience will take... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Wedgewood Community Church, at 4800 Wedgewood Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting an International Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. We’ve put together a huge list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area! Shop for unique gifts…or for yourself! The market will... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Regal is showing classic holiday movies on five weekends this season. Tickets are just $5. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day! The movies will be shown at 1 p.m. at participating theaters. Scroll down to see the participating cinemas in the Charlotte area. November 27th, 2022:...Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
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. Hours: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are not... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
The City of Gastonia is hosting Christmas in the City on Sunday, December 4th, 2022. The event includes a parade, a tree lighting and a vendor market. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day! The Gaston County Jaycees Christmas Parade starts at 5 p.m., and proceeds through Downtown... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo: Depositphotos 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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Oxford Baptist Church, 5965 Springs Road, Conover, is presenting Christmas Changes Everything on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. This free event features music presented by the church’s adult and children’s choirs, lights and graphics, and a live nativity scene with real animals. Conover is about an hour... 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 •
Pritchard at South End, 1117 South Blvd, is presenting a Christmas Musical Celebration, featuring Steve Amerson and Laurie Gayle Stevenson, as well as a full choir and orchestra. This FREE event takes place Sunday, December 4th, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend •
Providence Baptist Church, 5315 Highway 49 S, Harrisburg, North Carolina, is presenting A Providence Christmas in Bethlehem from December 1st to 4th, 2022. Check out our big list of live nativity events in the Charlotte area! On December 1st and 2nd, the first start starts at 6:30 p.m. and the last tour starts at 8:30 p.m. On December 3rd... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Matthews United Methodist Church, at 801 S. Trade Street, Matthews, is presenting several free Christmas events for the community. Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!
Home Alone Drive-In Movie Night Community Event
Sunday, December 4th, 2022
6 to 8 p.m.
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Charlotte Museum of History, at 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, is presenting Twelfth Night: Spirits of the Season on Saturday, January 7th, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m. This event is for ages 21+ only. This year’s theme, “Spirits of the Season,” emphasizes North Carolina’s long history of distilling and brewing. The... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Image: Dawn DenbyDawn 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. Double-Check Before You Head Out!We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate....Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • Photo used with permission from Tweetsie RailroadWe’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... Read the whole entry» • Email to a friend • | 