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...

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Amazon has some pretty great Black Friday 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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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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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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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 something to do to get out of the house on Thanksgiving Weekend?

We are highlighting a few events you shouldn’t miss, but then, scroll down for a huge list of events we have on the calendar from Wednesday, November 23rd, through Sunday, November 27th, 2022.

On Charlotte on the Cheap we focus on free and cheap events, and...

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The best deal on Hulu is happening Thanksgiving Weekend 2022. New subscribers or eligible returning subscribers can get Hulu for only $1.99 a month for 12 months.

Get this deal from November 23rd to November 28th, 2022.

You’re eligible for this deal if you’re new to Hulu or it’s been at least a month since you canceled...

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Chickadee Hill Farms, at 181 East Monbo Road, Statesville, North Carolina, is hosting its 3rd Annual Tree Festival.

This holiday event takes place from November 25th to December 3rd, 2022, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Admission is $20. Kids under 2 years old are admitted for free.

Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte...

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Here is some big news and something to look forward to for the 2022 holiday season!

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 will feature regulation size ice rink on the field and a...

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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,...

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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, is worth the short drive from Charlotte, especially during the Christmas season. We have this attraction on 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...

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The nearby City of Kannapolis always goes above and beyond in its holiday festivities, and 2022 will be no exception. Read on to learn about the Tree Lighting, the Celebration of Lights, and the Christmas parade.

Downtown Kannapolis has undergone an incredible revitalization. Learn about all the fun things to do...

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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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South Carolina State Parks are all offering free admission on Black Friday — Friday, Thursday, November 25th, 2022.

This is a great excuse to explore what our neighbors to the south have to offer, and to avoid some of the retail madness.

Read on to learn about some of the South Carolina State Parks that are closest to Charlotte, or ...

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The Local Scoop is celebrating the launch of their third location with a special deal available at all three locations from Monday, November 21st, to Sunday, November 27th, 2022.

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.

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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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Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a a FIFA World Cup watch party on Friday, November 25th, and Saturday, November 26th, 2022.

This free event will take place in the historic Ford Building.

Parking is free.

Watch games on the giant screen and enjoy authentic food, drinks and fun.

The event starts each day at 10 a.m....

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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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Pet in the City, 9600 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC, is a locally owned pet supply store that focuses on your pets needs and health. All products in the store are researched to make sure they are the best offerings for your pet.

They treat your pet as their own and will only suggest items that will help with the longevity of your best friend. ...

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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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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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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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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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Every year, PetSmart offers FREE photos of your pet with Santa on three weekend at all PetSmart locations in the United States and Canada (excluding PetSmart Groomery locations.)

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

Check out Charlotte-Pets.com — everything you need to know...

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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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The Town of Cornelius is holding the 11th Annual Light Up Cornelius on Saturday, November 26th, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on the lawn of 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!

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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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For the first time ever, in 2022, you’ll be able to ice skate in Birkdale Village. Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC.

Birkdale on Ice is an outdoor skating rink on The Plaza in Birkdale Village. It will be open from November 19th, 2022, to January 16th, 2023.

To ensure a skating time...

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If you’ve been thinking about joining Costco, now is a good time to do it.

They are offering a special deal, which they rarely do. This offer is through Stacksocial.com.

Purchase a 1-Year Gold Star Membership for $60, which is the regular price, and get a $30 Digital Costco Shop Card for free.

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If you have never shopped Sam’s Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club.

Two Deals for Sam’s Club Membership

Right now Groupon is offering two different deals for Sam’s Club membership. Read on to see which is best for you.

Option 1:...

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