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Charlotte restaurants open for dine-in for Thanksgiving 2022


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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Hulu Black Friday Deal: $1.99 a month for a year

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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Christmas Tree Farms and Lots near Charlotte — choose your own tree

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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50+ things to do around Charlotte Thanksgiving Weekend 2022

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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Thanksgiving: What’s open and what’s closed in Charlotte, including grocery stores

As you make your Thanksgiving plans in Charlotte, make sure you know what is open and closed. Read on to learn about holiday hours at Mecklenburg County facilities, City of Charlotte services and grocery stores.

This post is updated throughout the year to provide information on hours for various holidays. So you might see some information...

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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this week

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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Early Black Friday deals are on Amazon now, many more added

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

Photo: Depositphotos

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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Huge day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte 2022


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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Best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area for 2022

House in Berewick

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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Four Lighted Boat Christmas Parades in the Charlotte Area


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!

Lake Norman Christmas Lighted Boat Parade


Lake Norman Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
Saturday, December 17th, 2022
5:30...

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Queen City Nerve to host annual free inclusive Thanksgiving dinner

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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Pet in the City offering delivery for all your pet needs

Pet in the City, 9600 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC, is a locally owned pet supply store that focuses on your pets needs and health. All products in the store are researched to make sure they are the best offerings for your pet.

They treat your pet as their own and will only suggest items that will help with the longevity of your best friend. ...

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7 Live Nativities in the Charlotte area

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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Where to get a free picture with Santa around Charlotte–a huge day-by-day list


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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Free and cheap things to do in Charlotte this weekend

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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Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary: Holiday Open House Dec 3

Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary, in Albemarle, NC, rescues and cares for abandoned and neglected senior and special needs animals.

They provide sanctuary, safe housing, nutritious food, medical care, and lots of love to dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, goats, alpacas, and, yes, one naughty donkey.

It’s just under an hour drive from Charlotte,...

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Big list of Charlotte Area Holiday Markets in 2022


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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Free holiday concerts around Charlotte 2022

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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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“Out of this World” Family Literacy Night at all Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branch Nov 30

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is celebrating National Family Literacy Month in November, 2022.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

On Wednesday, November 30th, 2022, every branch of the library is hosting “Out of this World” Family Literacy Night from 5...

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