Lots of holiday related events are popping up around town, but if you’re not quite ready, there are still lots of “non holiday” options, too. This week offers outdoor fall fun, a game day and more.
UniverSoul Circus: A Big Top Christmas
Metrolina Expo
November 18-29: Times Vary
This circus is celebrating 21 years of entertaining families.
Mini-Masters Art Workshop: Little Leonardos
November 18 @ 10:30am & November 19 @ 1:30pm
Mint Museum Randolph
Ages 3 to 5 are invited to get creative at the Mint Museum. Registration required.
Holiday on Ice
November 20-January 3: Times vary
NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza
Head to the NASCAR Hall of Fame plaza for Opening Night of Holiday on Ice 2015.
Holidays at the Garden
November 20-January 3 @ 9am-9pm (except Thanksgiving & Christmas)
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Don’t miss this wonderful holiday experience: carriage rides, holiday music, and holiday lights on each evening at 5pm.
7th Annual Miracle on Piedmont Row Drive
November 20 @ 6-9pm
Piedmont Town Center
Carriage Rides, train rides, balloon art, hot cocoa, visits with Santa and a marvelous tree lighting.
Fall Fest
November 21 @ 10am-1pm
Charlotte Nature Museum
Don’t miss all of the fall fun to be had today. Meet the animals, do crafts and get outside.
International Games Day @ Your Library
November 21 – Times vary by location
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Libraries
Lots of fun game events happening at libraries all around town today.
Backcountry Harvest Day
November 21 @ 10am-4pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Celebrate the harvest backcountry style. See cooking demos, craft demos and more.
Eggnog Jog & Speedway Christmas
November 21
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Lace up your shoes and get the whole family out for a fun run through the lights at the speedway as a kick off to Speedway Christmas.
South End Tree Lighting
November 21 @ 5:30-7:30pm
Atherton Mill
Kick off the holidays in style with hot cocoa, apple cider, holiday performances and more.
Save the Date:
November 27-December 27: The Train to Christmas Town @ Belmont Train Station
December 2-5: Santa’s Bag @ Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
December 5 & 12: Cookies & Cocoa w/ Santa @ Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (reserve your spot)
December 13: Goodbye, Caroline the American Girl Doll: Christmas Tea @ Latta Plantation (limited spots)