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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Visit Dorton Park, 5790 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., for Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt. This free event is for kids age 4-12.

Make sure to bring your flashlight to search for all the candy canes! This is a free event.

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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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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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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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Chabad of Lake Norman is hosting a Menorah workshop at Home Depot, 17111 Statesville Road, Cornelius, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 11th, 2022, at 2 p.m.

The cost is $1 per child, and you need to RSVP to secure your child’s spot.

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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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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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Walking a labyrinth is an ancient practice from many faiths and traditions, with the goal of meditation, contemplation and prayer. It’s a practice that you can do right here in Charlotte, if you know where to look.

Many people like to walk a labyrinth on Winter or Summer Solstice.

A labyrinth is a a geometric pattern, similar to a maze,...

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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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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...

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Northcross Shopping Center, at 9751 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC, is hosting Letters to Santa, a free event, on Sunday, December 11th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It will take place behind Uncommon Scents.

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

Kids can drop...

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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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Dog Supplies Warehouse, 11136 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, is hosting Santa Paws on Sunday, December 11th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bring your dog by for free pictures with Santa! You’ll be taking the pictures yourself.

Here’s a big list of where to get pictures of your dog with Santa around Charlotte!

Learn about all the ...

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Ballantyne Jewish Center is presenting Chanukah Wonderland for kids age two and older. It will take place at 15105 John J Delaney Drive, Charlotte, NC.

Hanukkah begins the evening of Sunday, December 18th, 2022, and the final evening is Sunday, December 25th. Learn about all the Hanukkah celebrations in the Charlotte area!

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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...

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UPDATE: The contest has ended and the winner is Jennifer Carpenter! You should have received an email from Charlotte on the Cheap.

Have you attended a Tosco Music Party show yet? If you like music, of any genre, you should.

It’s a family friendly musical variety show. Bands and musicians each play two songs. You might see a jazz...

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Every year, several organizations present Hanukkah celebrations for the community in the Charlotte area. These events are family friendly and most are free.

Events include Menorah lightings, concerts, parties, and even a Menorah Car Parade. We are waiting to hear back about some events that take place most years.

Some...

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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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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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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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St. Giles Church, at 2027 Emerywood Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is presenting Journey to Bethlehem on Sunday, December 11th, 2022, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Check out our big list of live nativity events in the Charlotte area!

This is a free event.

The highlight of the event is a nativity with live animals. there will also be kids’...

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Primal Brewery, at 16432 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, hosts frequent events, including live music, holiday parties, and more. To see all of their events, visit Primal Brewery’s Facebook page or the Primal Brewery website calendar.

Primal Brewery has a second location, at 52 Ervin Street, Belmont, so please make sure, when you...

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Waxhaw Christmas Parade

The Waxhaw Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, December 11th, 2022, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., in Downtown Waxhaw....

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NoDa Brewing Company, at 2921 N. Tryon St., hosts many free events. They also have a second location at 2229 N. Davidson St. Be sure to double-check the location before attending an event.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Check out NoDa Brewing Company’s Facebook page for information on events like:

• Trivia
• ...

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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 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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Levine Museum of the New South is presenting a Día de Reyes/Three Kings Day Family Day Celebration.

It will take place at The VAPA Center, 700 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, January 7th, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. It’s free to attend.

Learn about other Three Kings Day events in Charlotte, as well as where to purchase Rosca de...

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Petty Thieves Brewing Co., at 413 Dalton Avenue, Charlotte, creates craft beers, fueled by passion and imagination.

They also host many events, which you can find on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Coming Up

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Quail Corners Shopping Center, 8500 Park Road, Charlotte, is hosting Cocoa with Santa on Saturday, December 11th, 2022, from 11 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!

Enjoy a FREE cocoa, and take a picture with Santa, also for free.

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Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte’s first hot glass art studio. It’s at 438 Atando Avenue, which is north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It’s around the corner from NoDa Brewing.

It’s owned by artist Jake Pfeifer, a young artist who has been blowing glass since he was 14 years old.

Hot Glass...

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Free Range Brewing, 2320 North Davidson Street, hosts a number of free and inexpensive events every week. Some are regularly scheduled and recur every week or month, and some are special events. Make sure to check Free Range Brewing’s Facebook page for updates to this schedule.

Coming Up

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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!

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Divine Barrel Brewing offers wood-fermented and barrel-aged wilds and sours, as well as unique interpretations of classic styles. They aim to create interesting experiments to inspire Charlotte’s beer-drinking community.

You can find them at 3701 N. Davidson Street, Suite 203. If you have any questions, you can reach them at...

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Middle James Brewing Company, 400 N Polk Street, in Pineville, is a family-friendly brewery where you can enjoy great beer, great food, and watch your team play.

Middle James also hosts frequent events. You can see them all on their Facebook page.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Coming Up

Brunch with Santa
...

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Heist Brewery‘s second location, Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts, is at 1030 Woodward Avenue, next to Camp North End.

Its first location, at 2909 N. Davidson Street, in NoDa, is going strong too, with live music and a popular brunch.

Follow Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts’ Facebook page for a list of upcoming events at this...

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Devil’s Logic Brewing, at 1426 E 4th Street, features a taproom, kitchen, event space, and outdoor patio space. There’s parking on the 1st level in the parking deck across the street.

Check out a huge calendar of events at Charlotte breweries.

Devil’s Logic...

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