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104 free things to do this weekend around Charlotte

Plan your weekend on the cheap with this list of free events around Charlotte this weekend, from Friday, December 6th, to Sunday, December 8th, 2019. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Charlotte on the Cheap's daily...

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Gingerbread Lane is open at The Ballantyne now, and is free to visit

Ballantyne Gingerbread LaneThe Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, is hosting the extremely popular Gingerbread Lane again this year. Gingerbread artists will create masterpieces and compete for top honors.

Visit the hotel from Wednesday,...

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Self-guided Christmas walking tour of Uptown Charlotte, with pictures

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Updated for 2019 (But a couple pictures are from 2018.)

When Uptown Charlotte turns on the holiday lights it instantly becomes a festive destination. Within walking distance of each other are four towering Christmas trees, a Christmas market,...

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Free Christmas Drive-In Movie: The Grinch

World Worship Church, 3925 Rose Lake Drive, is hosting a free Christmas Drive-In Movie on Friday, December 6th, 2019, at 5 p.m.

They're showing the 2018 Dr. Seuss movie “The Grinch.”

You can bring a chair, or watch from your...

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Holiday Concert at Belmont Abbey College

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Belmont Abbey College offers a full season of concerts at the beautiful Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd. Belmont. Each of these concerts is free for all, but donations are accepted. The college is off exit 26 from I-85, and very close to...

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$10 tickets to Hornets games for military members

As a thank you to all active and retired military members, the Hornets is offering them $10 tickets to many games.

To claim these $10 upper-level seats, just show up to the box office no more than 90 minutes before tipoff.

Make sure to bring your...

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Cocoa with Santa at Cornelius Arts Center (and more)

Bring the kids to Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, for Cocoa with Santa on Friday, December 6th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The event is free.

Bring your camera and take pictures of your kids with Santa. There is no charge....

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Christmas Open House at Rocky River Vineyards

Rocky River Vineyards, 11685 Reed Mine Road, Midland, is hosting a Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 14th, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission is free.

The event includes:

  • DJ
  • Games
  • Ugly sweater contest
  • Food trucks
  • ...

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Swim with Santa at Ray's Splash Planet

Santa will be at Ray's Splash Planet, 215 N. Sycamore Street, on Friday, December 13th, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Admission is $5 per person.

Make sure to bring your camera!

There will also be refreshments and activities.

You might also...

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Queen City Cinephiles Indie Film Screenings

Queen City Cinephiles is a group of film fans. They screen indie movies that you won't see anywhere else. The screenings take place at bars, breweries and other venues.

They also can occasionally offer free tickets to preview screenings that...

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Scuba Santa: Get an underwater picture with Santa at YWCA! (last day to register)


On Friday, December 13th, 2019, kids can get an underwater picture with Santa!
Scuba Santa will be at YWCA Central Carolinas, 3420 Park Road, on Friday, December 13th, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The cost is $10 for YWCA members and $15 for...

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Best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area – 2019


Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2019 Christmas season? Here's what you have to look forward to.

This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes.

The displays in private...

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Free Christmas Musical at University City United Methodist Church


University City United Methodist Church, 3835 W. WT Harris Boulevard, is presenting Christmas Stores: A Christmas Musical on Friday, December 6th, 2019, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Music and Drama will be presented by:

  • Celebration Choir
  • ...

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Poptopia Holidays–A Pop-Up Shop in Uptown Charlotte


Poptopia Holidays–A Holiday Pop-Up Shop returns to Uptown Charlotte for just four days this holiday season. December 4th to 7th, 2019.

This year it will be in the atrium of 101 N. Tryon Street. Please note the change in location from last...

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Coming up at Gantt Center: Create West African-inspired holiday cards, watch movie “A Woman Called Moses” and more…

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture, at 551 South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, has a number of free and low-cost events coming up for the...

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Save 10% on Target GiftCards on Sunday


On Sunday, December 8th, 2019, save 10% on Target GiftCards.

This is a deal Target offers only once a year.

You can purchase up to $300 in Target gift cards at 10% off in-store and online. The minimum purchase is $10 and the discounted gift cards...

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Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Harrisburg: free carriage rides, free Santa visits, more

The Town of Harrisburg's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration will take place Friday, December 6th, 2019, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Veterans Park, at Harris Square (the Publix Shopping Center in Harrisburg off Highway 49 and Veterans Road.)...

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Marathon Reading and Screening of A Christmas Carol at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library


Celebrate the season with a marathon reading and screening of Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol.

These are both free events, presented by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Charlotte Center for Literary Arts, Charlotte Film Society and...

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Discounts on Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Doobie Brothers, Chicago, Great Russian Nutcracker, much more


Want to save money on some popular shows? Below are Groupons for upcoming shows in Charlotte.

Please remember that there are NO additional fees with Groupon. No ticket fees. So when you compare prices, make sure to take that into account.

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Discounts and promotions at Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

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

From November 29th, 2019, through January 5th, 2020, with the exception of Christmas Day, the light...

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The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Weihnachtsmarkt 2019


For three weekends in December, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery will transform into a German-inspired Christmas Market, with vendors selling gifts and baked goods from open-air booths.

While you're here, check out Charlotte on the Cheap's...

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Day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte 2019

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This is a growing list of 2019 holiday events in the Charlotte area. This day by day guide will include events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year's.

Make sure to bookmark this page, as it will be frequently updated....

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Free Christmas Concerts with Piedmont Choral Society

The 60 voice all volunteer Piedmont Choral Society will present two annual free Christmas concerts at Forest Hill United Methodist Church, 265 Union Street North, Concord.

They take place:

  • Friday, December 6th, 2019, at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday,...

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Light Up MillBridge

The community of MillBridge, 1401 Millbridge Parkway, Waxhaw, is holding a free event, Light Up MillBridge, on Saturday, December 14th, 2019, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Over 4,000 luminaries will light the streets of MillBridge, leading visitors...

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Christmas in Davidson – 3 day festival, plus North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade


Davidson celebrates the season in a three day festival Thursday, December 5th, through Saturday, December 7th, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each evening.

Christmas in Davidson provides a chance to enjoy a wide variety of Christmas activities,...

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Where to go for outdoor ice skating around Charlotte — 5 outdoor skating rinks for 2019

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For a place where the average high temperature is 62 degrees in November and 53 degrees in December, Charlotte sure does like outdoor ice skating. This year there are five places in the Charlotte region where you can ice skate outside.

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Children's Theatre of Charlotte's Santa's Bag

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For 47 years, Children's Theatre of Charlotte has been giving children an inexpensive way to shop for holiday gifts with Santa's Bag. Children under the age of 12 get the chance to shop for pre-wrapped gifts priced from .50 to $6, with...

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