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 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...

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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW in Concord, is Concord’s first full-scale production brewery. It’s open seven days a week.

It also hosts live music (and more) to go along with the craft beer, usually on Fridays and Saturdays. Find all events on their Facebook page or their website calendar.

Check out a huge calendar...

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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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Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a group of like-minded brewers from Victory Beer Co. & Southern Tier Brewing Co. The taproom features well-known varieties, as well as exciting new offerings designed for the local market. There is also a full-service kitchen and dining spaces.

Keep an eye on Brewers at 4001 Yancey’s Facebook page for...

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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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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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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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The Town of Huntersville will celebrate the holiday season with several festive events. Each of these events is free, but there will be shopping available, as well as food and drink for sale. Some activities might also have a cost.

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

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Amazon and Grubhub have just partnered to offer Prime members a free, one-year Grubhub+ membership. With this membership you’ll enjoy unlimited $0 delivery fees from tons of participating restaurants on GrubHub. The regular price of GrubHub+ is $9.99 a month.

If you’re already a member of Prime, you can sign up for GrubHub+ here,...

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The holiday season is on the way, and for many families that means it will soon be the time to find the perfect Christmas tree.

Please know that Christmas trees are expected to sell out early this year, so plan your visit as soon as you can.

Below is a list of Christmas tree farms and lots in and around Charlotte that can help you find the...

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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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Petra’s, at 1919 Commonwealth Avenue in Plaza Midwood, is hosting Hot Stuff Holiday Pop Up Market on Sunday, November 28th, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It will feature local crafts, food, artisans and beer. Shop for a friend, for yourself, or for ideas for your own creative pursuits.

Look for updates on the Hot Stuff Market...

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Many people love to see the ballet, The Nutcracker, during the Christmas season, and the Charlotte area always affords several chances to do so.

Performances are presented by youth and adult groups, and include both traditional presentations and performances with innovative twists.

We’ve also included events that...

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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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Main Street Books, 126 S Main Street, Davidson, North Carolina, is presenting a story time and book signing with author Tameka Fryer Brown. She will be sharing her new book, Twelve Dinging Doorbells.

The free event takes place Saturday, November 26th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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North Carolina Christmas Extravaganza takes place at Cabarrus Arena and Event Center, 4751 NC Hwy 49, Concord, NC, on Saturday, November 26th, and Sunday, November 27th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Admission is free,...

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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