If you’re not running the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon on Saturday, November 12th, 2022, you can still be a part of it.

Find a spot along the Charlotte Marathon route, which you can see on this map.

Or go to one of the official cheering stations. Make sure to bring your sign to encourage the runners.

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This year, it isn’t a question of “Where can you get a free turkey for Thanksgiving?” but “Where can you get a whole Thanksgiving dinner for free?” Ibotta is offering its ‘Free Thanksgiving Dinner‘ program — in an effort to feed millions of families this Thanksgiving.

The offer will be available to new...

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Warbirds Over Monroe Air Show is an inexpensive, exciting and family-friendly Veterans Day celebration. It takes place November 12th and 13th, 2022, at the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport, 3900 Paul J Helms Drive, Monroe.

The air show features a wide variety of exciting flight performances, speakers and music, jumpers, the Wall of Fire,...

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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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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: November is sold out, and there are just a few spots left on December 3rd and 4th, so the studio has added two...

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The 2022 Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival will take place November 12th and 13th, 2022, at Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of...

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If you’re planning a Thanksgiving feast, now is the time to be shopping for a turkey. Many Charlotte grocery stores have low prices on frozen turkeys, so consider buying a second one to put in your freezer if you have room. But don’t do like I did one year and put it in the freezer and forget about it all year....

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Pinhouse, at 2306 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting their 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Eve Party on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, from Noon to midnight.

Admission is free.

Check out a big list of things to do in Charlotte Thanksgiving Weekend!

Bowling will be completely free all day. In addition, they’ll be lighting...

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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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Create Amazing LLC is presenting the North Carolina Christmas Festival on Saturday, December 17th, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC 49, Concord, North Carolina. It will take place in the Gold Hall.

Admission is free.

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

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Stevens Creek Nature Center is holding its 2nd Annual Coffee at the Creek on Saturday, November 12th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are limited.

The event gives you a chance to sample a variety of nature-based recreation activities, while enjoying a breakfast treat, along with coffee or hot cocoa, which are included in the...

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Harris Teeter is working to raise food and funds for Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. On Friday, November 11th, Saturday, November 12th, and Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., come by StoneCrest at Piper Glen, 7832 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC, for the Harvest Feast Food/Fund Drive.

You’ll be able to make a...

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Front Porch Sundays is on the move! Front Porch Fest will take place on Saturday, November 12th, 2022, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Resident Culture South End, 332 W Bland Street, Charlotte, NC.

Check out a huge, day-by-day list of artist, artisan and vintage markets in the Charlotte area!

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Lowe’s Annual Pajama Walk will take place on Sunday, November 13th, 2022, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at McAlpine Park, 8711 Monroe Road, Charlotte.

This event will raise funds and awareness for ZABS Place and Friendship Circle, two local non-profits that offer social opportunities, training and employment for individuals with special...

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Queens University of Charlotte’s music, design, and communications programs collaborate to present Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe.

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The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is thanking those who have served in the U.S. Military with Military Appreciation Week.

Learn about more Veterans Day events in the Charlotte area, including parades, festivals, and ceremonies. There is also a list of special freebies for veterans and military members.

From Monday,...

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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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The Charlotte Community ToolBank is a nonprofit tool lending program that provides charitable organizations with year-round access to an inventory of tools for use in volunteer projects, facility and grounds maintenance as well as special events.

They maintain an 8,000 square foot warehouse at 2513 South Tryon Street.

On Saturday, December...

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Santa is coming to StoneCrest at Piper Glen, 7800 Rea Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m.

This is a free family event.

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

Take FREE pictures with Santa!

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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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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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Movies in the Park are returning to Stowe Park, 24 S. Main Street, Belmont. On select Fridays and Saturdays, watch some classic fall and holiday movies.

These events are free to attend. They’re presented by Belmont Main Street / Downtown Belmont Development Association and Aurora Star Lit Cinema.

The movies will be shown on a jumbo...

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

We’ve put together a huge list of holiday...

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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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Keith Family YMCA instructors are leading FREE fitness classes on The Green at Prosperity Village, 5334 Docia Crossings Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Check out a big list of free fitness events in the Charlotte area!

These free classes were announced on Prosperity Village Area Association’s Facebook page, and that would be a good...

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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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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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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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Lenny Boy Brewing Co., at 3000 South Tryon Street, is known for its organic kombucha, as well as gluten free wild ales, gluten-reduced beer, sours, and traditional ales & lagers.

Follow Lenny Boy on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events.

Check out a huge calendar of events at...

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