Hoping you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Time to work off all of that turkey at some super family-friendly events this week. December starts on Tuesday…hard to believe 2015 is coming to a close soon.
Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra
November 30-December 31
Founders Hall – Uptown Charlotte
The bears return for the holidays. Such a fun uptown outing with the kids…see the bears and grab some lunch.
Christmas at the Library
December 1-23 (M-Th @ 9:30am-9pm, F/Sat @ 9:30am-10pm)
Billy Graham Library
Activities like a live nativity and horse drawn carriage rides begin each day at 5pm.
Christmas Town USA – McAdenville
December 1-26 – lights on nightly
McAdenville, NC
This Charlotte area tradition is a must do. The lights turn on the evening of December 1. Don’t miss it.
Santa’s Bag
December 2-5: times vary by day
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Don’t miss this annual holiday event…43 years strong.
Gingerbread Workshop
December 2 @ 11am & 2pm
Discovery Place Kids
Don’t miss this annual holiday workshop making ornaments for your tree, and sweet treats to eat.
Christmasville Rock Hill 2015
December 3-6
Historic Old Town Rock Hill
Don’t miss this annual event full of events, activities and fun for the whole family.
Charlotte Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker
December 4-6: Showtimes vary (special shows Friday @ 9:30 & 11:30am for children)
Halton Theater
For the 34th year the Charlotte Youth Ballet will present this timeless holiday story.
Citizen Science Friday: Christmas Bird Count
December 4 @ 1pm
Charlotte Nature Museum
Learn to take part in the 2015 Christmas Bird Count this year.
Lights on the Square: Uptown Tree Lighting
December 4 @ 5:30-8pm
The Square (Trade & Tryon)
Watch the lighting of the Uptown Tree, see Santa and hang out with the ACC mascots.
Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz Age Cinderella
December 4-20 – Showtimes vary
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Based on the book by Shirley Hughes, this stage adaptation is sure to be fun for the whole family.
Huntersville Town Center Tree Lighting
December 4 @ 6pm
Huntersville Town Center/Discovery Place Kids
Experience the tree lighting, enjoy music, Â and make reindeer food with DP Kids.
PJs in North Pole City
December 5 & 6 @ 9:30am-12:30pm or 2-5pm
Discovery Place – Uptown
Bundle up in your PJs and experience The Polar Express in IMAX and participate in fun winter activities.
Snakes Alive!
December 5 @ 10am-4pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Hands on activities, a feeding demonstrations and the opening of the newest exhibit:Â Titanoboa.
Community Chanukah Celebration
December 6 @ 5pm
Southpark Mall (between Belk, Nordstrom & Neiman Marcus)
See the lighting of the giant menorah, enjoy children’s activities and Hanukkah treats.
Save the Date:
Through December 27: The Train to Christmas Town @ Belmont Train Station
December 5 & 12: Cookies & Cocoa w/ Santa @ Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (reserve your spot)
December 5 & 19: Breakfast with Santa @ NASCAR Hall of Fame
December 13: Goodbye, Caroline the American Girl Doll: Christmas Tea @ Latta Plantation (limited spots)
December 18: Yule Log Parade & Ceremony & Christmas Town Festival @ McAdenville
December 18: Santa’s Sleepover @ NASCAR Hall of Fame
