There’s no denying it at this point… Christmas decorations are up EVERYWHERE, Tree Lightings are happening, and all of the fun holiday events that the Queen City offers are starting NOW. Get out your calendar and make some room. So much to do, and so little time. There is certainly no shortage of family fun this week!
Holiday on Ice
Through January 8th
NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza
The rink will be open Wednesday through Saturday this week, 10am-10pm, and Sunday 11am-7pm.
Speedway Christmas
Through December 31 @ 5pm-11:59pm
Charlotte Motor Speedway
The lights are on Thursday through Sunday night…and so much more than lights with a Christmas Village and more.
Thanksgiving Fun Camp
November 23 @ 10am-4:30pm
Noah’s Art Blakeney
Have some cooking or prep you need to do…send the kids to camp for a bit and enjoy some peace and quiet.
Thanksgiving at Discovery
November 23 @ 1pm
Discovery Place Kids
School is out…head to DP Kids for Thanksgiving celebrations and stories.
3rd Annual Carolina Panthers Tree Lighting
November 23 @ 6-7:30pm
Bank of America Stadium Plaza
Music, cheerleaders, facepainting, food, and Santa, of course…this is a great way to get the whole family in the holiday spirit.
28th Charlotte Southpark Turkey Trot
November 24 @ 8:30am
Symphony Park at Southpark Mall
This race has something for everyone…a tot trot, a 1 mile, a 5K and an 8K…burn those calories so you can eat more turkey.
Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 24 @ 9:30am
Uptown Charlotte
The parade is in its 69th year…don’t miss bands, floats, local celebs and more! Read our post here for restaurants that offer reserved seating to watch, as well as brunch afterward.
Tools of the Catawbas
November 25 @ 11am-2pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Don’t miss your chance to shoot a blow gun and learn about the many other tools important to the Catawba people.
Capture the Magic with Santa
November 26 @ 3-5pm
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Professional photographs with Santa in all of the garden’s holiday splendor. Please register.
Tree Lighting at The Hall
November 26 @ 5-9pm
NASCAR Hall of Fame
This is the kickoff for “Holidays at the Hall”…lots of family entertainment throughout.
Christmas Extravaganza 2016
November 27 @ 7:30pm
Halton Theater at CPCC
The Charlotte Civic Orchestra puts on quite a show. This one includes dancers, singers, costumes and more.
Leonard Bearstein Orchestra @ Founders Hall
November 28-December 26
Sensory Santa @ Discovery Place Kids
November 30th
