Monday
Celebration of Lights + Winterland, Kannapolis
Monday, Dec 11 (through Dec. 30), times vary usually 6:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
Stroll through the park or take a ride on the Winterland Express to see more than 250,000 Christmas lights, take a ride on the Double Decker Carousel and don’t miss a performance from the Kannapolis Singing Bears.
Also Monday is a great night to visit CHRISTMAS TOWN USA (McAdenville), yes it’s a school night but traffic is considerably lighter Monday – Wednesday.
Tuesday
Free Entry to The Schiele Museum, Gastonia
Tuesday, Dec 12, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Get free entry to the Schiele Museum every second Tuesday. Don’t miss the planetarium.
Also on Tuesday, stop by Krispy Kreme and experience their one-day only gingerbread glazed in honor of National Gingerbread House Day. There’s a Krispy Kreme in Charlotte, Matthews and Indian Land.
Wednesday
Candy Cane Hunt, Mallard Creek Recreation Center
Wednesday, Dec, 13, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m., $4
Take the kids to Mallard Creek Recreation Center on a scavenger hunt for candy canes. Holiday crafts will also be available. Register online.
Thursday
Let’s Party at Santa’s Workshop, York County Library
Thursday, Dec. 14, 4:30 -5:30 p.m.
Visit Santa’s Workshop and listen to stories, watch a holiday movie, while munching on treats and make a craft to take home.
Also don’t miss on Thursday Star Wars- The Last Jedi Pre- Screening Benefit for IGNITE at Our Town Cinemas in Davidson.
Friday
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, Charlotte Children’s Theatre
Friday, Dec 15 (now through Dec. 23) showtimes vary
Will a group of kids who have never even heard the story of Christmas ruin the show, and will any other kids bother to show up to the performance?
Also on Friday Krispy Kreme is offering a buy one, get one free deal when you buy a dozen doughnuts of any variety.
Saturday
Nutcracker, Belk Theater
Saturday Dec. 16 (through Dec 23)
Whether it’s a treasured family tradition or you’re experiencing it for the first time, Nutcracker promises wonderful holiday memories for years to come! Tickets $25 – $125, buy at CarolinaTix, show is 2 hours and appropriate for all ages.
Also fun on Saturday, Christmas at the Farm… pigs, goats, chickens, cows, sheep, Santa… need we say more?
Sunday
Gingerbread Lane, Ballantyne Hotel
Sunday, Dec. 17 (through Dec.27)
View gingerbread creations by both amateurs and professionals. Vote on your favorites for $1 each; all donations benefit Levine Children’s Hospital.
