After weeks of planning, shopping and celebrating – it’s finally here! Christmas week in Charlotte is a bit quieter than usual, but there are still plenty of options to celebrate the season with family and friends as we close out the year and prepare for better and brighter 2022.
Christmas Lights & Festivals:
Even though the season is coming to a close, there is still time to check out some spectacular lights and festive displays around the Charlotte area. Be sure to check schedules for holiday hours, closures and other details:
- Charlotte Christmas Village at Truist Field
- Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Belmont Festival of Trees
- Lights at Dallas Lavender Lane
- Christmastown USA in McAdenville
- Holiday Light Spectacular in Mooresville
- Christmasville in Rock Hill
- Speedway Christmas
Christmas Weekend:
Family Hike and Campfire at Quest Nature Center
Thursday, December 23, 1:00p – 3:00p
Join Mecklenburg Country Parks & Rec for a family-friendly hike at Quest Nature Center. After your walk through the woods, enjoy a little more time outside while you warm up by the fire. Quest is a brand new nature experience in Latta Nature Preserve. The 13,000 square foot facility is ready to receive visitors. Quest will be the starting point for your outdoor adventure in Huntersville and is just 20 minutes from Uptown Charlotte.
You can also read up here on our picks for 20+ Things to Do to Stay Active during the Holidays.
Jingle City Pop-Up Christmas Bar
Thursday, December 23 & Friday, December 24, 5:00p – 12:00a
Bring out your inner Christmas lover with over the top decorations, holiday cocktails and maybe even a visit from Santa and his Elves. Jingle City is kid-friendly until 8:00p when the atmosphere shifts for a more mature audience.
Reserve Christmas Eve Dinner or even head out Christmas Day after the presents are all open.
Here are scoop’s picks on dining out on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Holiday Tea at The Ballantyne Hotel
Friday, December 24, 1:00p – 4:00p
Spend an afternoon celebrating the season with seasonal teas, snacks and holiday treats. Registration is required.
Next Week:
Home for the Holidays Tour with In Bloom
Now through Friday, December 31
In Bloom is excited to announce the inaugural, self-guided Home for the Holidays Tour. Check out beautifully decorated homes and entryways around Charlotte courtesy of In Bloom.
Take a drive to see Belmont’s Festival of Trees
Now through January 3
Downtown Belmont and Stowe Park are filled with a display of festive trees for all to enjoy
Undeck the Hall at NASCAR Hall of Fame
Tuesday, December 28 & Wednesday, December 29, 10:00a – 4:00p
Quell your post-holiday blues with a visit to the NASCAR Hall of Fame and help them ‘undeck’ the Hall by selecting racing-themed gifts off the decorated trees as they come down until next season.
Cirque de Noel at Belk Theater
Wednesday, December 29, 7:30p
The circus meets the symphony during this unique holiday show featuring acrobatics and festive music. Tickets available now.
Kwanzaa Celebration with Harvey B. Gantt Center
Wednesday, December 29, 6:00p – 9:00p
Enjoy a special installment of Wednesday Night Live featuring a celebration of Kwanzaa’s fourth principle – Ujamaa, meaning cooperative economics. Candle making, an informational session about the history of Kwanzaa and a local artisan fair will also be available for participants during the event.
