Yule Log Ceremony and Christmas Festival at McAdenville —Christmas Town USA —Dec 16 and more... In This Issue... Yule Log Ceremony and Christmas Festival at McAdenville —Christmas Town USA —Dec 16 Charlotte bars open on Christmas Day Free and ...
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Yule Log Ceremony and Christmas Festival at McAdenville —Christmas Town USA —Dec 16 and more...

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Yule Log Ceremony and Christmas Festival at McAdenville —Christmas Town USA —Dec 16

McAdenville Christmas is a treasured tradition in the Charlotte area. McAdenville calls itself Christmas Town USA, and for good reason. For more than 60 years the Christmas lights display has drawn visitors to this small town west of...

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Charlotte bars open on Christmas Day

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Looking for a Charlotte bar open on Christmas Day? Maybe you'd like to go have a drink with your out of town guests. Or maybe you need to get away from your guests. Or maybe you don't have family in town, and...

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Free and cheap things to do this weekend around Charlotte

This list includes events in the Charlotte area this weekend, from Friday to Sunday.

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

We...

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Free Gingerbread House Making Contest at The Blind Pig

The Blind Pig is a neighborhood bar in NoDa, at 453 E 36th Street.

It's open 7 nights a week, and features darts, skeeball, foosball, pool, and much more.

It's close to The Evening Muse, Neighborhood Theatre, Wooden Robot...

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Huge day by day guide to holiday and Christmas events around Charlotte 2021


This is a growing list of 2021 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 massive day-by-day list.

Make sure to bookmark...

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Free admission to Skiptown Dog Park and Bar on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

Skiptown, at 222 Rampart Street, Charlotte, is a dog bar with 20,000+ square feet of indoor and outdoor off-leash play, an agility course, and bone broth dog beer.

For humans there are 24 beers on tap and food trucks.

Humans must be age 21+....

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Big discounts for Styx, REO Speedwagon Harlem Globetrotters, Tears for Fears, Trolls Live, Holiday Spectacular and more…

People At The Concert Are Waiting For The Show

Concerts are coming back, and that means that discounts for concert tickets are coming back too! We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no...

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Charlotte Christmas Village and Light the Knights

Charlotte Christmas Village is returning to Uptown Charlotte for the 2021 holiday season. It will once again be at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street. The event is taking place on the concourse of the ballpark.

We've put together a...

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Celebrate New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2022 in Charlotte

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Celebrate New Year's Eve 2021 and New Year's Day 2022 in Charlotte! We'll be adding to this list of events as more announcements are made about New Year's plans in the Charlotte area.

We won't be...

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Tosco Music Holiday Party Dec 20

Have you attended a Tosco Music Party show yet? If you like music, of any genre, you should.

It's a family friendly musical variety show. Bands and musicians each play two songs. You might see a jazz pianist, followed by bluegrass band,...

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Best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area for 2021, including a map —updated

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Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Charlotte area for the 2021 Christmas season? You've come to the right place.

This list includes professional displays, town events, and private homes.

We have a Google...

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Free drive-thru Festival of Lights at Aldersgate

Aldersgate, a nonprofit Life Plan community for older adults at 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, is hosting a drive-thru Festival of Lights for two more weekends in December, after a successful first weekend.

View the gorgeous campus illuminated...

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Christmas Family Fun Day at Catawba Riverkeeper's Boathouse (plus a place to park for Christmas Town USA!)

The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation works to ensure clean, plentiful water in the Catawba River Basin through advocacy and education. Learn more about what they do and how you can be involved.

The organization is offering a growing number of...

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Get a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in 2021 —order your holiday meal in advance

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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 Christmas dinners from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant.

We've put together a list of businesses in...

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Carolina Alpaca Celebration and Carolina Alpaca Parade Shows Feb 12-13

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Carolina Alpaca Celebration is the biggest alpaca event in the southeast and it is free to the public. It takes place at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 NC-49, Concord, on Saturday, February 12th, and...

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Kwanzaa celebrations in Charlotte 2021

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There will be several opportunities in 2021 to learn about and to celebrate Kwanzaa in the Charlotte area. All of these are free, family-friendly events, unless otherwise specified.

Also, unless otherwise stated, these...

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Discounted tickets for Carowinds Winterfest

Save money on Carowinds Winterfest! Read on for the details, or go right to the discounts!

Winterfest features:

  • Rides
  • Coca-Cola Polar Party
  • Music performances
  • Jack Frost's Igloo Village
  • Horse drawn carriages
  • Holly Jolly Trolley
  • Reindeer...

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Free and cheap things to do this week around Charlotte

This list includes events in the Charlotte area 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...

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New Year's Eve party at Smokey Joe's Cafe/Bar, with live music by The Local Boys

Smokey Joe's Cafe/Bar, at 510 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte, is celebrating New Year's Eve with live music.

They'll be hosting The Local Boys, who play bluegrass and Americana music, on Friday, December 31st, 2021, at 9 p.m.

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Big Ben Pub celebrates New Year's Eve twice

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Big Ben British Restaurant and Pub, 1535 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, will celebrate New Year's Eve twice, first at 7 p.m. for when the clock strikes midnight in the U.K., and then at our midnight.

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12 days of special deals at Popeyes

If Popeyes is on your wish list for the holidays, you're in for lots of tasty deals.

From December 6th to 17th, 2021, fans can unwrap a new daily deal with the chicken chain's 12 Days of Popeyes.

We have a big day-by-day list of...

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Kids Try Hockey For Free Day at Extreme Ice Center Dec 22

Extreme Ice Center, 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, is hosting Kids Try Hockey For Free Day on Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021, from 6 to 7 p.m.

This event is a chance for kids age 4 to 17 to try out ice hockey. No experience is...

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Holidays at the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

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...

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Speedway Christmas

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Speedway Christmas is returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway for a twelfth year in 2021. It's included in our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area.

It will be taking place from...

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Open Demo at Hot Glass Alley Dec 17


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...

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30+ Charlotte area restaurants open for Christmas 2021 (including takeout and delivery)

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Diners in the Charlotte area can cross a stress-free Christmas dinner off their holiday wish list. A number of restaurants serve a special Christmas Eve or Christmas Day menu. And others are open with their regular menu.

Most restaurants on this...

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

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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 2021 Christmas season. Make sure to bring your camera. At most of these, you...

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Festive lights at Rosie's Coffee &Wine Garden at McGill Rose Garden

McGill Rose Garden, 940 N. Davidson Street, is decorating for the holidays, and invites the public to enjoy the gardens lit up for the holidays. This was announced on Facebook.

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Stop by and stroll through the...

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

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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. ...

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McDonald's:12 days of free food in December —The Mariah Menu —plus free t-shirt and beanie —starts Dec 13

If you're a fan of McDonald's, or you rely on McDonald's when you're in a hurry, you're at the right place! We will be updating this space with the best deals currently available at McDonald's. As always,...

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New Year's Eve at JackBeagle's NoDa


JackBeagle's NoDa, at 3213 N. Davidson Street, offers a full menu of steaks, nine takes on macaroni and cheese, burgers, wings, salads, sandwiches and more. Plus breakfast!

It's also a great place to grab a drink and listen to some...

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Holiday Market at Sycamore Brewing

Sycamore Brewing, 2161 Hawkins Street, in the South End, hosts frequent events, many of which are free to attend. Sycamore Brewing hosts South End Food Truck Friday on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Here are a couple upcoming events. You can...

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New Year's Eve Shadow Play —80s/90s Alternative Dance Party

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Petra's Bar, at 1919 Commonwealth Avenue in Plaza Midwood, is a friendly neighborhood bar that includes a main bar with a stage, a taproom, an art gallery and a patio.

It frequently hosts excellent live...

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Big discount on membership to Gaston County Family YMCA (limited time)

For a limited time only, you can join the Gaston County Family YMCA for as low as $29 a month for individuals or $49 a month for households. This special rate remains in place for two months.

There are no joining fees or contracts, and...

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New Year's Day First Footin'at Rural Hill

Experience the Scottish New Year tradition of First Footin'at Rural Hill on Saturday, January 1st, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rural Hill is at 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville.

Participants will walk the borders of the Historic Rural Hill...

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New Year's Day Hikes (and a paddle!) at North Carolina State Parks

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Every year, several North Carolina State Parks host First Day Hikes led by park staff. Here are the First Day Hikes (and one First Day Paddle!) at state parks that are relatively close to Charlotte, North Carolina.

First Day Hike at Lake...

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Drum &Bass New Year's at Crown Station


Crown Station Coffee House and Pub, at 3629 North Davidson Street, meets all your beverage needs, from coffee in the morning to beer and wine in the evening, as well as “coffee with a kick.”

Hours:
Mon-Fri:7 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Sat...

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Free coffee &bagels at Birdsong Brewing's New Year's Day Party

Whatever you do on New Year's Eve (and here's a big list of New Year's Eve events in Charlotte), on New Year's Day you might appreciate some free bagels and coffee.

Birdsong Brewing, at 1016 N. Davidson Street, is...

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Free Drive-In Holiday Movie Night with CheckToProtect.org

Check to Protect is a program of the National Safety Council that works to make sure car owners know about safety recalls on their cars.

On December 18th, 2021, Check To Protect is presenting a free holiday drive-in movie at Central Piedmont...

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Fairy House Festival returns Feb 26th

The Fairy House Festival, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation's extremely popular February festival, is returning as an in-person event on February 26th, 2022.

This festival celebrates fairy houses and fairies. Children dressed as...

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3 Food Truck Fridays this week —where to find your favorite food trucks


Food Truck season is in full swing in Charlotte!

Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can't be explained. It's even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from.

Do you love outdoor...

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40+ gift card bonus offers

Once again, gift cards are at the top of many people's wish list this holiday season. Gift cards are always an efficient and convenient way to check off your holiday shopping list. Best of all, it pays to give gift cards because of all the...

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Día de Reyes/Three Kings Day Family Day Celebration with Levine Museum of the New South Jan 9

Levine Museum of the New South is presenting Día de Reyes/Three Kings Day Family Day Celebration on Sunday, January 9th, 2022, from 12 to 3 p.m., at Aldersgate —The Commons, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte.

Please take special note of the...

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