Southern Christmas Show is returning to the Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte, from November 10th to 20th, 2022.

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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...

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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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The North Carolina Transportation Museum, at 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, is bringing back its popular holiday attraction, the Polar Express train ride, in 2022.

We definitely wouldn’t call this activity cheap, because coach tickets are $40 for adults and $34 for kids, but it’s such a treasured and iconic Christmas activity...

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Charlotte on the Cheap readers have loved Charlotte Warehouse Sale for years. Several times a year, fashion lovers have the chance to shop for new, name-brand clothings and accessories, at 65% to 90% off retail prices.

Read on to enter a contest to win a $50 gift certificate to the sale!

Charlotte Warehouse Sale’s “Fall Into...

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Many businesses thank veterans and active military members by offering them a free meal or other gift on Veterans Day, which is Friday, November 11th, 2022. If you’re a member of the military, please check out this list, and see if there’s a deal that you might be able to take advantage of.

Read on for lots of food freebies, as...

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The Royal Tot, a tiki bar at 933 Louise Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina (in Plaza Midwood) is catching the Christmas spirit. It will hosting Sippin’ Santa through much of November and December, 2022.

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Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade is scheduled for Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. It will end around 8 p.m.

For the second year it will be taking place on Thanksgiving Eve, rather than on Thanksgiving morning. This change to a nighttime parade was introduced for the...

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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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Christmas tree lighting celebrations will be taking place all over the Charlotte area in November and December of 2022. At most of them, there will be additional entertainment and holiday activities for kids. Santa makes appearances at many.

We will be announcing the Uptown tree lightings soon.

Towns and cities all over...

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Walgreens is offering a special military discount on for Veterans Day, 2022.

The offer is valid for veterans, military and their families from November 11th to 14th, 2022, with myWalgreens membership and proof of service.

In-store offer only. Valid in Walgreens or Duane Reade stores.

Discount not valid on: alcohol,...

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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 Thanksgiving dinner to go from a grocery store or restaurant.

Every year we put together a list of grocery stores and restaurants where you can order your meal ahead of time. In some cases they come “ready to cook” or...

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The City of Concord will kick off the 2022 holiday season with two popular community events, the Christmas Parade and the Tree Lighting.

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

Concord Tree Lighting Ceremony

The 25th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is on...

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What is there to do this week in Charlotte? A lot! This list includes things to do in Charlotte, and surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday.

You’ll find festivals, live music and dance, kids’ activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and so much more.

We focus on free and cheap events,...

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If you plan to be in Downtown Concord for the Tree Lighting Celebration on November 18th, 2022, stick around for the After Party at Mac Tabby Cat Cafe, 25 Market Street SW, Concord, North Carolina.

The After Party takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. and is free to attend.

American Idol’s Dustin Curlee will be playing on the porch, and King...

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The Matthews Concert Band is a volunteer community band of professional and dedicated amateur musicians.

The band started in 2001 and now has around 60 members from all walks of life, who enjoy making music together each week.

Its mission is to encourage lifelong participation in music.

Its repertoire includes classic concert band standards,...

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Charlotte City Ballet, a pre-professional, community-based, non-profit ballet company, is presenting Prelude to the Holidays on Saturday, November 12th, 2022, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The performance takes place at Matthews Community Center, 1011 McDowell Street, Matthews, North Carolina.

This annual performance of favorite Nutcracker pieces...

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LaLa Photography is offering an incredibly low-priced option for a holiday photo shoot. Their Holiday Headquarters is ready for sign-ups! For just $29 you get a 20 minute session that includes up to 4 children, plus adults.

UPDATE: The first two weekends, which were originally announced here, are almost sold out, so the studio has added two...

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Subway is a fast and affordable meal option on-the-go! You can easily customize your order to fit your dietary needs and (let’s face it) your culinary cravings.

With regular and footlong options, the new protein bowls, salads, wraps, kids’ meals, and even breakfast (at participating shops), you’ll find what you want, when you need it!...

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Vintage Charlotte brings you another chance to shop for unique vintage and handmade items with VTGCLT Pop.

We’ve put together a huge list of holiday markets in the Charlotte area! Shop for unique gifts…or for yourself!

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Bass Pro Shops, at Concord Mills, and Cabela’s, at 1000 Cabela Drive, Fort Mill, SC, are hosting Santa’s Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience from November 6th to December 24th, 2022. On November 5th, 2022, officially kick off the Santa’s Wonderland experience with...

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SAS Cupcakes, at 9941 Rea Rd. Suite, regularly holds free events for families, with themed goodies for purchase. Here is one that is coming up.

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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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UPDATE: This festival has been postponed because of the weather forecast.

Veterans Bridge Home, in partnership with Lowe’s and Truist are hosting Carolinas’ Veterans Day Festival on Friday, November 11th, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will take place at American Legion Memorial Stadium, 1218 Armory Drive, Charlotte, North...

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Stowe Family YMCA, at 196 YMCA Drive, Belmont, is hosting several family events this fall that are for the whole community, whether or not you’re a YMCA member. These events are free for all.

Follow Stowe Family YMCA on Facebook for updates and announcements.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for...

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Markets at 11 is an open air market that Esther & Elsa and Northwood Office are bringing to Ballantyne. The events will include live music, picnicking, outdoor yoga, shopping, food trucks and more.

It will take place at Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte. Free parking is available.

Check out a huge,...

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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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Charlotte Folk Society is committed to preserving the traditional folkways of the Carolina Piedmont, including music, dance, craft, and storytelling. They’ve been hosting monthly public Gatherings for 40 years.

On Saturday, November 12th, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. they are holding their 40th Anniversary Founder and Friends Celebration, with...

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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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The Town of Weddington will be holding its Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 18th, 2022, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Town Hall, 1924 Weddington Road, Weddington.

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

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MoRA, the Monroe Road Area, is hosting a Winter Social on Thursday, December 1st, 2022, from 6 to 7 p.m.

The Embrace Sculpture will be lit up for the holidays.

The event takes place at the Embrace Sculpture, 6697 Monroe Road.

Embrace, by Leslie Scott and Lee Baumgarten. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC

Enjoy live music and kids’...

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Inflation has been pretty brutal for consumers, but Walmart has worked to remove inflation from dozens of traditional Thanksgiving items.

This includes turkeys at less than $1/pound (almost half the national average.)

Walmart is currently rolling out the special Thanksgiving and holiday pricing, and customers can take advantage of these...

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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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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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