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.

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Art Walk on Union is an all-day festival of art and music in Downtown Concord. The next event is on December 10th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artists and makers will be selling their handmade art work on Union Street and the lawn of the Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union...

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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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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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They often host events, which you can find on their Facebook page. When you plan on an event, make sure to verify which location it’s at.

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Don’t pay full price for concerts if you don’t have to! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over.

We also include tickets for sports events, when there’s a discount.

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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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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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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.

Read on for a chance to win 4 tickets, plus a promo code for a 20% discount.

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

Mistletoe Market takes place in all three districts of Camp North End. There will be a curated vendor market, Camp North Pole igloos, fire pits, live music, photo opportunities and...

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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.

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Santa will be at the Arboretum Shopping Center, at 8008 Providence Road, on Saturday, December 10th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Santa and his sleigh will be near Chili’s.

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

Kids can drop their Christmas letter in Santa’s mailbox, but...

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McAdenville Christmas is a treasured tradition in the Charlotte area. McAdenville is 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 east of Gastonia. Hundreds of thousands of lights set the scene for holiday displays.

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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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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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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,...

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Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation and The River Room are presenting ChristmasTown Outdoor Market on Saturday, December 10th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m.

It takes place at The River Room, 102 Main Street, Suite 100, McAdenville, North Carolina.

It’s free to attend.

Shop from local vendors and crafts. Food trucks will be on site.

We’ve...

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Bring the family to A December To Remember at Promenade on Providence, 10822 Providence Road, Charlotte.

It takes place Saturday, Decembers 10th and 17th, 2022, from 3 to 5 p.m. each day.

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

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and go on a carriage...

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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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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...

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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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Adamma for Mama LLC is presenting 2nd Annual A Santa Like Me on Saturday, December 10th, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m. The event takes place at 2332 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC.

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

This is a chance for children to get their picture taken with a...

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UPDATE: The winner is Natalie I. Congratulations! We’ve emailed you!

Charlotte Warehouse Sale has announced a second weekend for their Liquidation Sale: December 10th and 11th, 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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VisArt Video, at 3104 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation, creation, and experience of movies through education, community events, and rental of over 40,000 titles—some being rare and non-streaming. Check out the Micro Cinema for private events, parties and screenings here.

Through November 30th, 2022,...

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Optimist Hall, at 1115 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte, is a food hall inside in a redeveloped former gingham mill. Its 147,000 square feet feature a wide variety of unique food stalls, as well as bars, some retail, and restaurants.

It’s situated in Optimist Park, between Uptown and NoDa.

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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:...

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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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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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Town Brewing Company is one of Charlotte’s newer breweries, at 800 Grandin Road, in the FreeMoreWest neighborhood, near Morehead Street and Freedom Drive.

You’ll find Town Brewing’s upcoming events on their Facebook page.

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Queen City Ringers is a handbell ensemble in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are presenting several free concerts this holiday season, which are listed on their Facebook page.

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

At each of these concerts...

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Walk Thru Bethlehem is an outdoor, interactive walk-thru drama that takes place at Camp Wesley, 3090 Deal Road, Mooresville.

Guests are led by a guide through the streets of Bethlehem in search of a place to stay. Along the way they meet the Magi, Tax Collector and various merchants. As they visit with some shepherds in the field they hear...

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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...

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Bring the kids to Bell Tower Green, 120 South Church Street, Salisbury, for photos with Santa and the Grinch.

This free event takes place Saturday, December 10th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Not only can you take the pictures, for free, but kids can get FREE rides on antique firetrucks with Santa and the Grinch from 1:30 to 4 p.m.!

There...

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The Town of Matthews is hosting Santa for pictures on December 10th, 2022. There will be sessions for families, and for families with pets.

The event takes place at Matthews Community Center, 100 E McDowell Street, Matthews, North Carolina.

The cost is just $7 per family. You need to register ahead of time, and spots are...

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Charlotte’s 22nd Annual Santa Bar Crawl will take place in Uptown Charlotte Saturday, December 10th, 2022, from 3 p.m. until 1 a.m. the next morning.

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

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Steve Carpou — State Farm Agent is hosting a free holiday event at 3601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road #6, Matthews, North Carolina.

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

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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.

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Children of the World Learning Center, 6030 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Light Up the Winter Night on December 10th, 2022, from 2 to 8 p.m.

The event is free, with a suggested $5 donation for adults.

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

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Queen City Community Orchestra is presenting a free concert on Sunday, December 11th, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. at Gorelick Family Theater at Charlotte Country Day School, 1440 Carmel Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The all-string orchestra will perform a variety of music for all ages including...

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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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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...

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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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Luxury Real Estate Agent Patty Shropshire is hosting a free holiday event at 301 Plantation Place, Charlotte, on Sunday, December 11th, 2022, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This location is in Myers Park.

Santa is coming and you can get free pictures! Make sure to click “Get Tickets” on the Facebook page to register.

There will also be hot...

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High 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...

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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.

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This deal is definitely beautiful for bargain hunters. For a limited time, OLAY is giving customers a reason to smile, thanks to this holiday rebate program from Procter & Gamble.

Receive a $25 digital gift card of your choice, when you purchase $25 of OLAY Facial Skin Care products.

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