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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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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Babbel Language Learning has a special deal available through StackSocial. For a limited time, purchase a Lifetime Subscription for $199. This subscription will grant you access to all 14 languages that Babbel supports. (See below.)

The full price for a lifetime subscription is $499. Babbel currently has a deal on their website for $249.

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Want to get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping? Amazon has some pretty great Early Black Friday deals available right 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...

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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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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 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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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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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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If cooking dinner doesn’t sound like a holiday to you, here’s a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24th, 2022. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up early, so make sure to make reservations right away.

There are a few takeout options included in this...

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The 69th Annual Union County Christmas Parade will take place Sunday, November 20th, 2022, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., in downtown Monroe, North Carolina.

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

The Alliance for Children hosts the parade each year as its fundraiser to...

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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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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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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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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 of...

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In November and December, you can find holiday and Christmas parades in every corner of the Charlotte area. Area holiday parades generally start before Thanksgiving at Concord, Monroe, and Mooresville, followed up by the biggest holiday parade of the season, the Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade in Uptown Charlotte.

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Dear Soul Music Co. is offering a FREE 4-week beginner guitar course. This course, sponsored by ASC Culture Blocks, is for adults ages 18+, and will be taught by Breedlove Guitars endorsed artist, Arsena, and acoustic guitarist, Nathan Storey.

It takes place at Huntersville Recreation center, 11836 Verhoeff drive, Huntersville, NC, on...

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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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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”...

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Chabad of Charlotte is presenting a FREE Chanukah festival at Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

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!

It will take place the first night of Chanukah,...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods, at 4325 Barclay Downs Drive, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a World Cup Pep Rally on Sunday, November 20th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Check out a big list of World Cup watch parties in Charlotte!

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Charlotte FC is hosting a FIFA World Cup Watch Party for the USA vs. Wales game.

The party takes place on Monday, November 21st, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Romare Bearden Park, 300 South Church Street, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Check out a big list of World Cup watch parties in Charlotte!

• 11 a.m.: Senegal vs. Netherlands
• 2 p.m.: USA...

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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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The FIFA Men’s World Cup is taking place in November and December of 2022. It starts on Sunday, November 20th, with the final match taking place December 18th, 2022.

In all, 32 teams will compete in a total of 64 games in Qatar. This is the first time that a country in the Middle East is hosting the World Cup. You can see the team...

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Queen City Nerve is hosting its 4th annual inclusive Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 24th, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Billy Sunday, 1115 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte.

Many members of the LGBTQIA+ community are excluded from family functions during the holidays. Eat, Gay, Love: Giving Thanks with Friends offers a safe,...

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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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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.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on...

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The EXPLORE: Music Production workshop is a FREE online course for music producers and artists looking to record their own works! During this 7-week course, participants (ages 18+) will learn the art and technology of music production to create professional music compositions with equipment they have at home – a smartphone, tablet,...

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The EXPLORE: Songwriting Workshop is a 4-week course hosted by Dear Soul Music Co., sponsored by ASC Culture Blocks, a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

It’s FREE. Registration is required and space is limited.

The course is for ages 18+, and takes place Wednesdays from November 30th to December 21st, 2022, at...

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SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord is bringing presenting Sea of Lights. This festive holiday display features 35+ decorated Christmas trees and 20+ displays.

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

Walk through the lights as you explore the 115,000-gallon Ocean...

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Light of Christ United Methodist Church, at 9106 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Christmas City on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

This is a free event, but registration is required. Register here.

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 Mooresville Police Department is hosting Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. This free event takes place at Mooresville Police Department, 2847 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville, North Carolina.

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

Come and...

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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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Where to Ski in North Carolina

There are six ski resorts in Western North Carolina. Three of them are clustered in the northern part of the North Carolina mountains, near Boone: Sugar Mountain Resort, Appalachian Ski Mtn., and Beech Mountain Ski Resort.

Wolf Ridge is in Mars Hill, near Asheville. Cataloochee Ski Area is in...

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Cabarrus County bargain hunters, get ready! Where Ya Bin opened in September of 2022, at 30 Branchview Drive, Concord, NC.

Where Ya Bin sells overstock goods and customer returns from retailers, puts them in rolling bins, and prices them all the same. You can get items for 30% to 90% off, depending on the day and your luck.

All items are...

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Charlotte’s 22nd Annual Santa Bar Crawl will take place in Uptown Charlotte Saturday, December 10th, 2022, from 3 p.m. until 1 a.m. the next morning.

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

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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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JazzArts Charlotte’s mission is to connect the cultural community and develop an audience for jazz, through quality education, performance, and musician support.

Here are a couple of their upcoming events. Go to their website for a full list, including ticketed shows that might not be “cheap enough” to list on Charlotte on the...

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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 four places in the Charlotte region where you can ice skate outside. Two in Charlotte, one in Huntersville, and one in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Check out...

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Kings Mountain, NC, is celebrating the season with Home for Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, at 3 p.m.

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

The parade features over 100 floats, live performances, and, of course, the arrival of Santa.

It...

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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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