Join us the second annual Holiday Magic at Northcross Shopping Center on Sunday December 16th from 2PM to 5PM! The holidays are a time to celebrate. Come enjoy face painting, trackless trains,...
Where:
Northcross Shopping Center
Charlotte, NC
Shop more than 90 women-led businesses, enjoy photo moments, a cocktail bar by Sycamore brewing and plenty of fun Holiday surprises! VIP hours are on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. General...
Cost: $0-25
Where:
Girl Tribe Labratory
2215 Thrift Road
, NC
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Sponsor: Girl Tribe Pop Up
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Santa Claus is stopping by the Legion Brewing Taproom in SouthPark from for a special breakfast to spread holiday cheer. Santa Claus will be available for free photos, and there will be cookie...
Cost: Free
Where:
Legion Brewing SouthPark
5610 Carnegie Blvd.
, NC
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Join the monthly Madden NFL 19 Community Series event for a chance to win a spot in a Regional Qualifier tournament! *No purchase necessary. Some restrictions apply. See store for full Official...
Cost: Free
Where:
Microsoft
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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Sponsor: Microsoft
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Bring the kids to this read-aloud of Charles Dickens' holiday classic, "A Christmas Carol," paired with a film screening of the book's famous 1951 adaptation starring Alastair...
Cost: Free
Where:
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Join this Dungeons and Dragons session for newcomers and veterans geared towards adults and families! No registration required. Dice and premade characters will be provided.
Cost: Free
Where:
Beatties Ford Road Regional Library
2412 Beatties Ford Road
, NC
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’Tis the season to celebrate as "A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage" brings holiday cheer to Charlotte! This brand new touring production features everyone’s favorite...
Cost: $25+
Where:
Ovens Auditorium
2900 East Independence Blvd.
, NC
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Telephone: 800-745-3000
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Families and individuals are welcome to come enjoy the beauty of our natural world as we get outside, get moving and get healthy. Don't forget to bring water!
Cost: Free
Where:
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Road
, NC
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Through family oriented hands-on projects, discover the many ways nature can provide inspiration for art.
Cost: $5
Where:
Latta Nature Center
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
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Telephone: 980-314-1129
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Simon is a terrific speller, but Simon’s brother, Jake, who has autism, unwittingly reveals he is also a gifted speller in a way that’s uniquely his. Sibling rivalry takes center stage...
Cost: $20+
Where:
Wells Fargo Playhouse
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-973-2828
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Come get Jolly with the Lollies! There will be crafts, locally baked cookies, silly elves causing mischief, a showing of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and an appearance by Santa! The...
Cost: $8
Where:
Suffolk Punch
2911 Griffith St.
, NC
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Experience new features, including a musically-orchestrated topiary display in the Four Seasons Garden, illuminated prairie garden, extended lights of fire and ice in the perennial gardens and an...
Cost: $8-$17, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Gastonia, NC
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Over 4,000 luminaries will light the streets of MillBridge, leading visitors through the area’s only functioning covered bridge to a majestic 16-foot evergreen tree aglow with white holiday...
Cost: Free
Where:
MillBridge
1401 Millbridge Pkwy.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
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The orchestrated light show includes more than 150,000 lights. Beginning at dusk each evening on the Town Hall Lawn, the Holiday Light Spectacular lasts approximately 50 minutes and repeats...
Cost: Free
Where:
Town Hall Lawn
413 North Main St.
Mooresville, NC
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They’ve become one of the world’s most sophisticated, lasting, and imitated vocal groups around today. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more influential group out there in this new...
Cost: $25+
Where:
McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square
345 N. College St.
, NC
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Visit The Ballantyne to view an enchanting display of gingerbread creations. Gingerbread Lane is free to visit and open to the public, anytime throughout the dates offered.
Cost: Free
Where:
The Ballantyne
10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.
, NC
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Church of the Redeemer - Kids offers a class for adaptive learning needs and a sensory room during the Sunday School hour (9 a.m.) and worship hour (10:30 a.m.). Volunteers who desire to come...
Cost: Free
Where:
Sun Valley High School
5211 Old Charlotte Hwy.
Monroe, NC
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Sponsor: Church of the Redeemer
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Matthews UMC offers opportunities for Christian education, discipleship, fellowship and care for persons of all ages with disabilities and their families. Experience age-level appropriate Sunday...
Cost: Free
Where:
Matthews United Methodist Church
801 S. Trade St.
Matthews, NC
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Santa is coming to the store! Whispering wishes is an exciting holiday tradition, and a special pose with St. Nick is the perfect photo opportunity. Bring a camera to capture the moment!...
Cost: $25
Where:
American Girl Southpark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
harlotte, NC
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Sponsor: American Girl
Telephone: 877-247-5223
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The Special Needs Ministry at Calvary welcomes all ages and abilities! Guests, including parents and caregivers, are invited to join.
Cost: Free
Where:
Calvary Church
5801 Pineville–Matthews Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-341-5413
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The 18-piece display of animatronic bears performs classic holiday songs. The 45-minute program starts on the hour. All performances are subject to cancellation so check the website for updates....
Cost: Free
Where:
Founders Hall
100 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-716-8649
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This uptown holiday event is presented as a German-inspired Christmas Market and includes traditional German foods and treats, homemade crafts and gifts, and other featured programming...
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Romare Bearden Park
300 S. Church St.
, NC
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Bring teddy for high tea with bottomless mimosas, a special kids menu, tea sandwiches and a festive dessert display. Also enjoy private pictures with Santa, story-time with Mrs. Claus, a fully...
Cost: $28-$75, children younger than 2 free
Where:
The Westin
601 S. College St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-335-2103
Every Sunday guests can expect free pictures with Santa, toy giveaways and free "Candy Land Bags." Shop on-site vendors and enjoy free gift wrapping. While at the event, check out...
Cost: Free
Where:
Victory Lane Indoor Karting
2330 Tipton Drive
, NC
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This bar + arcade hybrid has over 20 pinball machines, 30 arcade games and other games rotating monthly. On Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5pm the bar opens up to all ages with a parent...
Where:
Abari Game Bar
1721 N. Davidson St
, NC
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Telephone: 980-430-4587
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Create an unforgettable experience at American Girl’s 2018 Holiday Tea! Enjoy a selection of delectable treats and delicious drinks for both kids and adults. Reservations required.
Cost: $22
Where:
American Girl Southpark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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Sponsor: American Girl
Telephone: 877-247-5223
Website »
Carowinds comes alive with holiday spirit during WinterFest. Friends and family are treated to an ultimate holiday celebration as the park magically transforms into a winter wonderland - full of...
Cost: $26-$47
Where:
Carowinds
300 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-588-2600
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Stroll through the park or take a ride on the Winterland Express to see more than 250,000 Christmas lights. Additional activities will take place each night, such as Santa visits, marshmallow...
Cost: Free
Where:
Village Park
700 West C. Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
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Telephone: 704-920-4343
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One of the world's most spectacular Christmas light displays will illuminate one of the world's most remarkable sporting venues for the ninth annual Speedway Christmas drive-through light...
Cost: $20+ per car
Where:
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy. S.
Concord, NC 28027
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Guests will stay as a family in cabins, join in the dining hall for prepared meals, and choose activities like the giant swing, climbing wall and, weather permitting, a little boating! Santa will...
Cost: $125 per person
Where:
YMCA Camp Thunderbird
1 Thunderbird Lane
Lake Wylie, SC 28710
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Sponsor: Camp Thunderbird
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Visit with Santa, take a pony ride, pet animals, and roast marshmallows over a fire. Even feed a tiger! Sun.-Thur., 6-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 6-10pm.
Cost: $7 per person
Where:
Zootastic Park
385 Ostwalt Amity Road
Troutman , NC
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Telephone: 704-245-6446
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From snow falling in the theater to sing-alongs and Santa, families have been making the Charlotte Symphony a part of their holiday tradition for more than 20 years. See website for showtimes.
Cost: $22+
Where:
Knight Theater
430 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Sponsor: Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
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Take the train to the North Pole to meet Santa with a live reading of the story, "The Polar Express," complete with songs from the movie. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served....
Cost: $32+
Where:
North Carolina Transportation Museum
411 S. Salisbury Ave.
Spencer, NC
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Telephone: 704-636-2889
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Come watch the classic tale of Scrooge unfold on stage. Check website for performance times.
Cost: Tickets available by subscription only
Where:
Theatre Charlotte, The Eloise Macdonald Playhouse
501 Queens Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-1000
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This exhibit tells the story of the coming of railroads after the Civil War and the impact they had on the life, economy, culture, folklore, music and landscape of the mountains. Using videos,...
Cost: $4-$12, includes museum admission
Where:
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr.
Spencer, NC
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Telephone: 704-636-2889
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Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $13-$17, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-6261
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Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies, and alien...
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-866-6908
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Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays at Nutcracker! Join Clara as she encounters an epic battle between the Mouse King and Nutcracker, a breathtaking snowfall, jumping...
Cost: $125-$25
Where:
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Sponsor: Charlotte Ballet
Telephone: 704-414-2766
Website »
This hilarious and heartfelt holiday comedy, adapted from Barbara Robinson’s classic story, will have your family laughing and crying. In this production, Children’s Theatre of...
Cost: $19+
Where:
McColl Family Theater
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Simon is a terrific speller, but Simon’s brother, Jake, who has autism, unwittingly reveals he is also a gifted speller in a way that’s uniquely his. Sibling rivalry takes center stage...
Cost: $19+
Where:
Wells Fargo Playhouse
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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In his delicately rendered sculptures, Michael Sherrill seeks to elicit a sense of wonder from viewers.
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Featuring more than 50 international artists and more than 100 works of art, Under Construction explores the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Visitors explore a dynamic and diverse dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits. See "popular" garments, runway fashions designed by...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-337-2000
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In this Christmas classic, an old man going by the name of Kris Kringle fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day parade. Kringle proves to be such a hit that he...
Cost: $14-$16
Where:
Matthews Playhouse
100 McDowell Street E.
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-846-8343
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Adapted from the best-selling book, this play features some favorite Christmas carols, lots of mayhem and fun for the whole family.
Cost: $12-$20 (additional $3 per ticket if purchased at the door)
Where:
Armour Street Theatre
307 Armour St.
Davidson, NC
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Many factors must be weighed when exhibiting a work of art, from framing to installation to critical contextualization. This exhibition examines the different considerations that go into displaying...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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"Latin Americans in Paris" presents selected Latin American artists who moved to Paris in the mid-20th century to live and work. Their presence in Europe initiated a cultural and...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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To further unite the nation, in 2018 For Freedoms launched a 50 State Initiative in which multiple organizations and events embodied an array of voices and sparked a national dialogue about art,...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of n orphanage that is run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie is the perfect family-friendly musical for all...
Cost: $15
Where:
Rock Hill Community Theatre
546 S. Cherry Road
Suite N
Rock Hill, SC
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Telephone: 803-326-7428
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See your favorite Christmas scenes, and hear your favorite songs during this holiday dinner theater experience. See website for showtimes.
Cost: $9.50-$37
Where:
The NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy. 51 N.
Fort Mill, SC
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Telephone: 803-802-2300
Website »
See Grant’s favorite subject, Santa Claus, along with his whimsical gnomes and published scenes of winter at the Center for the Arts. The Galleries at the Center for the Arts are open...
Cost: Free
Where:
Center for the Arts
121 E Main St.
Rock Hill, SC
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Families and friends can come by Center Court to capture holiday memories with Santa! For hours and photo package pricing, please visit website.
Cost: Photos available for purchase
Where:
SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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Come ice skating at SouthPark Mall! Hours are Mon.-Thurs., 3-11pm; Fri. 3pm-12am; Sat. 11am-12pm; Sun. 11am-11pm.
Cost: $12-$17
Where:
Southpark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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This nature-themed exhibit is packed with fun, hands-on activities that highlight ways for kids and families to discover, appreciate and experience the natural world. Colorful, scenic settings and...
Cost: $5-$8, free for children younger than 3, Included with admission
Where:
The Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, Holiday on Ice is located on the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Make memories skating on the ice!
Cost: $10-$14
Where:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
, NC
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Sponsor: NASCAR Hall of Fame
Telephone: 704-654-4400
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Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s offers guests a free photo with Santa. Families can reserve a virtual spot in line while playing games and making crafts. For the first...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bass Pro Shops
8181 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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The student work featured in this exhibit marks the culmination of a three-year partnership between Levine Museum of the New South and Studio 345, a program of the Arts and Science Council. In...
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
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The Levine JCC is thrilled to present JStage Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid. Sat., 2 and 7pm; Sun., 2pm.
Cost: $12-$15
Where:
Levine Jewish Community Center
5007 Providence Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-366-5007
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Visit Santa's brand new workshop on the Village Green at Blakeney Shopping Center this holiday season for portraits with Santa Claus. See website for dates and times. Santa’s Workshop...
Cost: Free
Where:
Blakeney Shopping Centers
9839 Rea Road
, NC
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With artistic dialogue, the Through this Lens community will offer our larger community a look through the many lenses of the immigrant experience.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Join Santa at Winter Wonderland South Park! Parents can hang out at Santa's Pub while the little ones enjoy story time, sing-a-longs and more with Santa! Schedule: Fridays: 12/7, 6 to 8...
Cost: Free
Where:
Winter Wonderland SouthPark
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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Drop in for an interactive Book Walk on the patio with special activities to follow. This month's featured book is "The Mitten" by Jan Brett.
Cost: Free
Where:
South County Regional Library
5801 Rea Road
, NC
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Chestnut, the elf, has been up to mischief. Follow his trail back to the North Pole!
Cost: $10
Where:
Chestnut Square Park
299 Chestnut Pkwy.
Indian Trail, NC
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Settle in and get comfortable as we take a journey of imagination. Unearth the untold narratives of nature through stories and then walk about the forest exploring and engaging all of our senses.
Cost: Free
Where:
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
2900 Rocky River Road
, NC
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Learn how to read a cookbook and follow a recipe to become a successful cook! Join other teens for a step-by-step cooking demonstration.
Cost: Free
Where:
Beatties Ford Road Regional Library
2412 Beatties Ford Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-416-3000
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Come join the library for great stories, crafts and snacks! Don't forget to bring a stuffed animal and wear pajamas!
Cost: Free
Where:
York Public Library
21 East Liberty St.
York, SC
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Experience new features, including a musically-orchestrated topiary display in the Four Seasons Garden, illuminated prairie garden, extended lights of fire and ice in the perennial gardens and an...
Cost: $8-$17, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Gastonia, NC
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Kick-off the Winter Reading Challenge with an afternoon of gaming and hot drink mixology creations!
Cost: Free
Where:
Main Library (Rock Hill)
138 E Black St.
Rock Hill, SC
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Telephone: 803-981-5830
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Enjoy stories coupled with fun and easy yoga moves. Discover how movement can bring stories to life in new ways in this story time.
Cost: Free
Where:
Cornelius Library
21105 Catawba Ave.
Cornelius, NC
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All aboard! Come out for a Polar Express Party and a Monday night movie!
Cost: Free
Where:
Mount Holly Branch Library
245 W. Catawba Ave.
Mount Holly, NC
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The orchestrated light show includes more than 150,000 lights. Beginning at dusk each evening on the Town Hall Lawn, the Holiday Light Spectacular lasts approximately 50 minutes and repeats...
Cost: Free
Where:
Town Hall Lawn
413 North Main St.
Mooresville, NC
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Visit The Ballantyne to view an enchanting display of gingerbread creations. Gingerbread Lane is free to visit and open to the public, anytime throughout the dates offered.
Cost: Free
Where:
The Ballantyne
10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.
, NC
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Let your kids discover the details of the museums galleries in a fun and challenging way. With two levels of difficulty this gallery activity invites participants of all ages to examine art work...
Cost: Free
Where:
Cabarrus Arts Council
65 Union St. S.
Concord, NC
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Telephone: 704-920-2787
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Come enjoy fascinating photos, memorabilia, and stories during 12 months of rotating special displays at the Billy Graham Library as part of the celebration...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
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Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Join My Gym for hours of challenging games and gymnastics, relays, obstacle courses, zip line rides, and more! View the compelete camp schedule online.
Cost: Prices vary
Where:
My Gym Southpark
5110 Park Road
2D
, NC
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Telephone: 704-522-6966
Website »
The 18-piece display of animatronic bears performs classic holiday songs. The 45-minute program starts on the hour. All performances are subject to cancellation so check the website for updates....
Cost: Free
Where:
Founders Hall
100 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-716-8649
Website »
On Mondays from September to May, all children under the age of 16 can come paint pottery for just $3/hour.
Cost: $3 per hour
Where:
Dish It Out
7828 Rea Road
#C
, NC
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Telephone: 704-544-4848
Website »
Preschoolers complete nature themed literature activities, crafts and hikes while using their imaginations! All guests will meet at the Adventure Center. Each session is themed. 9/17:...
Cost: $2; additional $5 entry fee for nonmembers
Where:
Anne Springs Close Greenway
194 Adventure Road
Fort Mill, SC
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With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...
Cost: $3-$5
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
Bring your little one to Perfect Balance Training Center for "Tot Time" - an hour of free play in the gym. There is no instructor, so parents are in charge of their children. No need...
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Perfect Balance
8850 Monroe Road
, NC
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Telephone: 980-299-8445
Website »
Celebrate the Christmas season with fun family activities at the Billy Graham Library. Enjoy the light displays and Christ-centered festivities with families from across the Southeast who have made...
Cost: Free; additional cost for carriage rides
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
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Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Carowinds comes alive with holiday spirit during WinterFest. Friends and family are treated to an ultimate holiday celebration as the park magically transforms into a winter wonderland - full of...
Cost: $26-$47
Where:
Carowinds
300 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-588-2600
Website »
Come bring cats and dogs to take pictures with Santa!
Cost: Photos available for purchase
Where:
Carolina Place Mall
11025 Carolina Pl. Pkwy.
, NC
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Stroll through the park or take a ride on the Winterland Express to see more than 250,000 Christmas lights. Additional activities will take place each night, such as Santa visits, marshmallow...
Cost: Free
Where:
Village Park
700 West C. Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
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Telephone: 704-920-4343
Website »
One of the world's most spectacular Christmas light displays will illuminate one of the world's most remarkable sporting venues for the ninth annual Speedway Christmas drive-through light...
Cost: $20+ per car
Where:
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy. S.
Concord, NC 28027
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Join Lego Club on the 3rd Monday of each month! The library brings the Legos; participants bring the imagination! Lego idea books will be on hand and available for checkout.
Cost: Free
Where:
Plaza Midwood Library
1623 Central Ave
, NC
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Telephone: 704-416-6200
Website »
Visit with Santa, take a pony ride, pet animals, and roast marshmallows over a fire. Even feed a tiger! Sun.-Thur., 6-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 6-10pm.
Cost: $7 per person
Where:
Zootastic Park
385 Ostwalt Amity Road
Troutman , NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-245-6446
Website »
Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $13-$17, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-6261
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies, and alien...
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays at Nutcracker! Join Clara as she encounters an epic battle between the Mouse King and Nutcracker, a breathtaking snowfall, jumping...
Cost: $125-$25
Where:
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Charlotte Ballet
Telephone: 704-414-2766
Website »
Many factors must be weighed when exhibiting a work of art, from framing to installation to critical contextualization. This exhibition examines the different considerations that go into displaying...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
"Latin Americans in Paris" presents selected Latin American artists who moved to Paris in the mid-20th century to live and work. Their presence in Europe initiated a cultural and...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
See your favorite Christmas scenes, and hear your favorite songs during this holiday dinner theater experience. See website for showtimes.
Cost: $9.50-$37
Where:
The NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy. 51 N.
Fort Mill, SC
View map »
Telephone: 803-802-2300
Website »
See Grant’s favorite subject, Santa Claus, along with his whimsical gnomes and published scenes of winter at the Center for the Arts. The Galleries at the Center for the Arts are open...
Cost: Free
Where:
Center for the Arts
121 E Main St.
Rock Hill, SC
View map »
Families and friends can come by Center Court to capture holiday memories with Santa! For hours and photo package pricing, please visit website.
Cost: Photos available for purchase
Where:
SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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Come ice skating at SouthPark Mall! Hours are Mon.-Thurs., 3-11pm; Fri. 3pm-12am; Sat. 11am-12pm; Sun. 11am-11pm.
Cost: $12-$17
Where:
Southpark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, Holiday on Ice is located on the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Make memories skating on the ice!
Cost: $10-$14
Where:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
, NC
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Sponsor: NASCAR Hall of Fame
Telephone: 704-654-4400
Website »
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s offers guests a free photo with Santa. Families can reserve a virtual spot in line while playing games and making crafts. For the first...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bass Pro Shops
8181 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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The student work featured in this exhibit marks the culmination of a three-year partnership between Levine Museum of the New South and Studio 345, a program of the Arts and Science Council. In...
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
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With artistic dialogue, the Through this Lens community will offer our larger community a look through the many lenses of the immigrant experience.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Join Rudolph and all the other reindeer in some active games and activities. Who will Santa choose to pull his sleigh?
Cost: Free
Where:
South County Regional Library
5801 Rea Road
, NC
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ImaginOn is celebrating Holiday Cookie Day, so come out for this special cookie-themed story time! Stick around after the songs and stories for make-and-take activities and dramatic play themed...
Cost: Free
Where:
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-416-4630
Website »
Use stamps, paper and a bit of flair to express creativity during this guided craft session on select Thursday afternoons. Fun for the whole family!
Cost: Free
Where:
Tech@Lowell Branch Library
203 McAdenville Road
Lowell, NC
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Experience new features, including a musically-orchestrated topiary display in the Four Seasons Garden, illuminated prairie garden, extended lights of fire and ice in the perennial gardens and an...
Cost: $8-$17, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Gastonia, NC
View map »
The orchestrated light show includes more than 150,000 lights. Beginning at dusk each evening on the Town Hall Lawn, the Holiday Light Spectacular lasts approximately 50 minutes and repeats...
Cost: Free
Where:
Town Hall Lawn
413 North Main St.
Mooresville, NC
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Visit The Ballantyne to view an enchanting display of gingerbread creations. Gingerbread Lane is free to visit and open to the public, anytime throughout the dates offered.
Cost: Free
Where:
The Ballantyne
10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
Let your kids discover the details of the museums galleries in a fun and challenging way. With two levels of difficulty this gallery activity invites participants of all ages to examine art work...
Cost: Free
Where:
Cabarrus Arts Council
65 Union St. S.
Concord, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-920-2787
Website »
Come enjoy fascinating photos, memorabilia, and stories during 12 months of rotating special displays at the Billy Graham Library as part of the celebration...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
View map »
Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Join My Gym for hours of challenging games and gymnastics, relays, obstacle courses, zip line rides, and more! View the compelete camp schedule online.
Cost: Prices vary
Where:
My Gym Southpark
5110 Park Road
2D
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-522-6966
Website »
The 18-piece display of animatronic bears performs classic holiday songs. The 45-minute program starts on the hour. All performances are subject to cancellation so check the website for updates....
Cost: Free
Where:
Founders Hall
100 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-716-8649
Website »
Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. Let your little ones to discover the joy of being active while bouncing under the supervision of their parents and without...
Cost: $8
Where:
Sky Zone
10200 Centrum Pkwy.
Pineville, NC
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Join Rutherford Rabbit to enjoy a seasonally themed story and craft activity in the Children’s Garden. Children can water vegetable plants, dig for worms, and explore the sensory and...
Cost: Free for members; $10 for non-members
Where:
Children's Garden at Wing Haven
260 Ridgewood Ave.
, NC
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Big Air Trampoline Park opens its doors for little ones to jump at their own speed and comfort level. Without the older kids around, the toddlers feel right at home on all the attractions. Big...
Cost: $8
Where:
Big Air Trampoline Park
2408 Sardis Road N.
, NC
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This annual exhibit fills Kings Mountain Historical Museum with model train displays, as well as railroad memorabilia, and antique toys and games. Visitors of all ages will be enchanted!
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
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Telephone: 704-739-1019
Website »
Winter Wonderland will open an hour early for $10 Tuesday Tot Time every Tuesday! Parents can pull little ones on sleds.
Cost: $10
Where:
Winter Wonderland SouthPark
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...
Cost: $3-$5
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
This uptown holiday event is presented as a German-inspired Christmas Market and includes traditional German foods and treats, homemade crafts and gifts, and other featured programming...
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Romare Bearden Park
300 S. Church St.
, NC
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Bring your little one to Perfect Balance Training Center for "Tot Time" - an hour of free play in the gym. There is no instructor, so parents are in charge of their children. No need...
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Perfect Balance
8850 Monroe Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 980-299-8445
Website »
Come discuss the book of the month. New members welcome! Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
Cost: Free
Where:
Matthews Library
230 Matthews Station St.
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-416-5000
Website »
The Garden has reserved the hour between 4 and 5 p.m. on Tuesdays for children that need a little extra time and attention to visit Santa. Those wishing to have photos taken by a professional...
Cost: $8-$15
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC 28012
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Sponsor: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Website »
Celebrate the Christmas season with fun family activities at the Billy Graham Library. Enjoy the light displays and Christ-centered festivities with families from across the Southeast who have made...
Cost: Free; additional cost for carriage rides
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Carowinds comes alive with holiday spirit during WinterFest. Friends and family are treated to an ultimate holiday celebration as the park magically transforms into a winter wonderland - full of...
Cost: $26-$47
Where:
Carowinds
300 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-588-2600
Website »
Stroll through the park or take a ride on the Winterland Express to see more than 250,000 Christmas lights. Additional activities will take place each night, such as Santa visits, marshmallow...
Cost: Free
Where:
Village Park
700 West C. Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
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Telephone: 704-920-4343
Website »
One of the world's most spectacular Christmas light displays will illuminate one of the world's most remarkable sporting venues for the ninth annual Speedway Christmas drive-through light...
Cost: $20+ per car
Where:
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy. S.
Concord, NC 28027
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This magical production is a celebration of the 1939 MGM movie, and will be presented with breathtaking special effects that will sweep audiences away, from the moment the tornado twists its way...
Cost: Tickets start at $34
Where:
Ovens Auditorium
2700 E. Independence Blvd.
, NC
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Visit with Santa, take a pony ride, pet animals, and roast marshmallows over a fire. Even feed a tiger! Sun.-Thur., 6-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 6-10pm.
Cost: $7 per person
Where:
Zootastic Park
385 Ostwalt Amity Road
Troutman , NC
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Telephone: 704-245-6446
Website »
Get one free child ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket on Tuesdays. Each additional child (ages 3-12) receives a discount as well, costing only $5 each.
Cost: $15 for adult
Where:
Sea Life Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Telephone: 866-229-1573
Website »
This exhibit tells the story of the coming of railroads after the Civil War and the impact they had on the life, economy, culture, folklore, music and landscape of the mountains. Using videos,...
Cost: $4-$12, includes museum admission
Where:
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr.
Spencer, NC
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Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »
Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $13-$17, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-6261
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies, and alien...
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays at Nutcracker! Join Clara as she encounters an epic battle between the Mouse King and Nutcracker, a breathtaking snowfall, jumping...
Cost: $125-$25
Where:
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Sponsor: Charlotte Ballet
Telephone: 704-414-2766
Website »
Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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To further unite the nation, in 2018 For Freedoms launched a 50 State Initiative in which multiple organizations and events embodied an array of voices and sparked a national dialogue about art,...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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See your favorite Christmas scenes, and hear your favorite songs during this holiday dinner theater experience. See website for showtimes.
Cost: $9.50-$37
Where:
The NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy. 51 N.
Fort Mill, SC
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Telephone: 803-802-2300
Website »
See Grant’s favorite subject, Santa Claus, along with his whimsical gnomes and published scenes of winter at the Center for the Arts. The Galleries at the Center for the Arts are open...
Cost: Free
Where:
Center for the Arts
121 E Main St.
Rock Hill, SC
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Families and friends can come by Center Court to capture holiday memories with Santa! For hours and photo package pricing, please visit website.
Cost: Photos available for purchase
Where:
SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
View map »
Come ice skating at SouthPark Mall! Hours are Mon.-Thurs., 3-11pm; Fri. 3pm-12am; Sat. 11am-12pm; Sun. 11am-11pm.
Cost: $12-$17
Where:
Southpark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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This nature-themed exhibit is packed with fun, hands-on activities that highlight ways for kids and families to discover, appreciate and experience the natural world. Colorful, scenic settings and...
Cost: $5-$8, free for children younger than 3, Included with admission
Where:
The Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, Holiday on Ice is located on the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Make memories skating on the ice!
Cost: $10-$14
Where:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
, NC
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Sponsor: NASCAR Hall of Fame
Telephone: 704-654-4400
Website »
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s offers guests a free photo with Santa. Families can reserve a virtual spot in line while playing games and making crafts. For the first...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bass Pro Shops
8181 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »
The student work featured in this exhibit marks the culmination of a three-year partnership between Levine Museum of the New South and Studio 345, a program of the Arts and Science Council. In...
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
With artistic dialogue, the Through this Lens community will offer our larger community a look through the many lenses of the immigrant experience.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
Join the library for a special showing of a popular teen movie. Light refreshments will be served.
Cost: Free
Where:
Beatties Ford Road Regional Library
2412 Beatties Ford Road
, NC
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Spend this day off from school traveling to and exploring the craggy landscape. Enjoy views of Lake Norman from the summit. Please dress for the weather, pack a lunch and wear hiking shoes....
Cost: $25
Where:
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Art Lab is an arts experience that includes a guided tour of The Galleries current exhibition and a fun hands-on art activity.
Cost: $5
Where:
The Galleries of the Cabarrus Arts Council
65 Union St. S.
Concord, NC
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Slip and slide into the library for a wonderfully wintry puppet show! All ages are invited.
Cost: Free
Where:
South County Regional Library
5801 Rea Road
, NC
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Listen to and celebrate The Nutcracker and extend learning through a variety of hands-on activities.
Cost: Free
Where:
University City Regional Library
301 East W.T. Harris Blvd.
, NC
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Children are invited to wear their pajamas and join us for a special morning of Polar Express fun. Read and discuss the classic story, and enjoy a special craft.
Cost: $6, children younger than 1 free, included with admission
Where:
Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Learn about the bugs that live in trees, then create some bugs to hang on a Christmas tree.
Cost: $10, included with museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
105 Gilead Road
Huntersville, NC
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Become a nature detective and explore through stories, crafts and activities related to trees for wildlife and edible ornaments.
Cost: $5
Where:
Latta Nature Center
6211 Sample Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
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Telephone: 980-314-1129
Website »
Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities and experiments. This month learn about the science of bridges.
Cost: Free
Where:
Morrison Regional Library
7015 Morrison Blvd.
, NC
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Experience new features, including a musically-orchestrated topiary display in the Four Seasons Garden, illuminated prairie garden, extended lights of fire and ice in the perennial gardens and an...
Cost: $8-$17, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Learn how to wrap your own presents. All wrapping materials will be included. Please bring one medium or two small gifts to wrap. Wear an ugly sweater for a chance to win a prize! Registration...
Cost: Free
Where:
Lake Wylie Public Library
185 Blucher Cir.
Lake Wylie, SC
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The orchestrated light show includes more than 150,000 lights. Beginning at dusk each evening on the Town Hall Lawn, the Holiday Light Spectacular lasts approximately 50 minutes and repeats...
Cost: Free
Where:
Town Hall Lawn
413 North Main St.
Mooresville, NC
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See choreography after Marius Petipa, Konstantin Sergeev and Fedorand hear music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky while enjoying The Sleeping Beauty ballet.
Cost: $40-$60
Where:
Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts
430 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-1000
Website »
Tour the LATIBAH artist TAfo Feimsters representation of the Reconstruction period with the theme of Redefining Black America. A combination of life-size exhibits and smaller art pieces...
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Library
4045 North Tryon St.
Suite A
, NC
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Audiences and critics worldwide have praised the talented singers of the Vienna Boys Choir for their celestial voices, pure tone, irresistible charm, and, above all, a wide-ranging repertoire...
Cost: $45+
Where:
Dale F. Halton Theater
1206 Elizabeth Ave.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-330-6534
Website »
Visit The Ballantyne to view an enchanting display of gingerbread creations. Gingerbread Lane is free to visit and open to the public, anytime throughout the dates offered.
Cost: Free
Where:
The Ballantyne
10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.
, NC
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Certified technicians will check and help families install carseats. No appointment necessary. Bring your vehicle, seat and if possible the child for the most assistance.
Cost: Free
Where:
Matthews Police Department
1201 Crews Road
Matthews, NC
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Let your kids discover the details of the museums galleries in a fun and challenging way. With two levels of difficulty this gallery activity invites participants of all ages to examine art work...
Cost: Free
Where:
Cabarrus Arts Council
65 Union St. S.
Concord, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-920-2787
Website »
Fill school break with creativity, color and fun! Enroll in one, two or all three days. Each day's curriculum is different. Extended Care available before and after camp. $65/day or...
Cost: $70 per day
Where:
Matthews Community Center
100 McDowell St.
, NC
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Sponsor: KidzArt
Website »
A technician will help you learn how to install your seat correctly in your vehicle. Bring your child, seat, and vehicle and plan to spend at least 20 minutes. No appointment required.
Cost: Free
Where:
Freedom Division office of Charlotte Mecklenburg Police
4150 Wilkinson Blvd
, NC
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Come enjoy fascinating photos, memorabilia, and stories during 12 months of rotating special displays at the Billy Graham Library as part of the celebration...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
View map »
Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Join My Gym for hours of challenging games and gymnastics, relays, obstacle courses, zip line rides, and more! View the compelete camp schedule online.
Cost: Prices vary
Where:
My Gym Southpark
5110 Park Road
2D
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-522-6966
Website »
The 18-piece display of animatronic bears performs classic holiday songs. The 45-minute program starts on the hour. All performances are subject to cancellation so check the website for updates....
Cost: Free
Where:
Founders Hall
100 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-716-8649
Website »
This annual exhibit fills Kings Mountain Historical Museum with model train displays, as well as railroad memorabilia, and antique toys and games. Visitors of all ages will be enchanted!
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-739-1019
Website »
With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...
Cost: $3-$5
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
This uptown holiday event is presented as a German-inspired Christmas Market and includes traditional German foods and treats, homemade crafts and gifts, and other featured programming...
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Romare Bearden Park
300 S. Church St.
, NC
View map »
Bring your little one to Perfect Balance Training Center for "Tot Time" - an hour of free play in the gym. There is no instructor, so parents are in charge of their children. No need...
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Perfect Balance
8850 Monroe Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 980-299-8445
Website »
Certified technicians will check and help families install car seats. No appointment necessary. Bring your vehicle, seat and if possible the child for the most assistance.
Cost: Free
Where:
Huntersville Fire Station 1
110 S. Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC
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Explore the Mint Museum's exhibitions.
Cost: Free
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road
Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »
Celebrate the Christmas season with fun family activities at the Billy Graham Library. Enjoy the light displays and Christ-centered festivities with families from across the Southeast who have made...
Cost: Free; additional cost for carriage rides
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Carowinds comes alive with holiday spirit during WinterFest. Friends and family are treated to an ultimate holiday celebration as the park magically transforms into a winter wonderland - full of...
Cost: $26-$47
Where:
Carowinds
300 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-588-2600
Website »
Visit with Santa and other fun characters that will change by the week. Dec. 5: Santa and Olaf Dec. 12: Santa with Elsa and Anna Dec. 19: Santa and Frosty
Cost: Free
Where:
Waverly Charlotte
, NC
Stroll through the park or take a ride on the Winterland Express to see more than 250,000 Christmas lights. Additional activities will take place each night, such as Santa visits, marshmallow...
Cost: Free
Where:
Village Park
700 West C. Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
View map »
Telephone: 704-920-4343
Website »
One of the world's most spectacular Christmas light displays will illuminate one of the world's most remarkable sporting venues for the ninth annual Speedway Christmas drive-through light...
Cost: $20+ per car
Where:
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy. S.
Concord, NC 28027
View map »
Instructors will provide assistance to students in grades K-12 in reading and math. The instructions will be primarily facilitated by NC Educator licensed teachers.
Cost: Free
Where:
Revolution Park Sports Academy
1225 Remount Road
, NC
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Sponsor: Revolution Park Sports Academy
Enjoy fire, s'mores and friends at the McDowell Nature Preserve campfire. Preregistration required.
Cost: Free
Where:
McDowell Nature Preserve
15222 York Road
, NC
View map »
This magical production is a celebration of the 1939 MGM movie, and will be presented with breathtaking special effects that will sweep audiences away, from the moment the tornado twists its way...
Cost: Tickets start at $34
Where:
Ovens Auditorium
2700 E. Independence Blvd.
, NC
View map »
Visit with Santa, take a pony ride, pet animals, and roast marshmallows over a fire. Even feed a tiger! Sun.-Thur., 6-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 6-10pm.
Cost: $7 per person
Where:
Zootastic Park
385 Ostwalt Amity Road
Troutman , NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-245-6446
Website »
This exhibit tells the story of the coming of railroads after the Civil War and the impact they had on the life, economy, culture, folklore, music and landscape of the mountains. Using videos,...
Cost: $4-$12, includes museum admission
Where:
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr.
Spencer, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »
Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $13-$17, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-6261
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies, and alien...
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays at Nutcracker! Join Clara as she encounters an epic battle between the Mouse King and Nutcracker, a breathtaking snowfall, jumping...
Cost: $125-$25
Where:
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Charlotte Ballet
Telephone: 704-414-2766
Website »
In his delicately rendered sculptures, Michael Sherrill seeks to elicit a sense of wonder from viewers.
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Featuring more than 50 international artists and more than 100 works of art, Under Construction explores the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Visitors explore a dynamic and diverse dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits. See "popular" garments, runway fashions designed by...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »
Many factors must be weighed when exhibiting a work of art, from framing to installation to critical contextualization. This exhibition examines the different considerations that go into displaying...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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"Latin Americans in Paris" presents selected Latin American artists who moved to Paris in the mid-20th century to live and work. Their presence in Europe initiated a cultural and...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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To further unite the nation, in 2018 For Freedoms launched a 50 State Initiative in which multiple organizations and events embodied an array of voices and sparked a national dialogue about art,...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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See your favorite Christmas scenes, and hear your favorite songs during this holiday dinner theater experience. See website for showtimes.
Cost: $9.50-$37
Where:
The NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy. 51 N.
Fort Mill, SC
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Telephone: 803-802-2300
Website »
See Grant’s favorite subject, Santa Claus, along with his whimsical gnomes and published scenes of winter at the Center for the Arts. The Galleries at the Center for the Arts are open...
Cost: Free
Where:
Center for the Arts
121 E Main St.
Rock Hill, SC
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Families and friends can come by Center Court to capture holiday memories with Santa! For hours and photo package pricing, please visit website.
Cost: Photos available for purchase
Where:
SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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Come ice skating at SouthPark Mall! Hours are Mon.-Thurs., 3-11pm; Fri. 3pm-12am; Sat. 11am-12pm; Sun. 11am-11pm.
Cost: $12-$17
Where:
Southpark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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This nature-themed exhibit is packed with fun, hands-on activities that highlight ways for kids and families to discover, appreciate and experience the natural world. Colorful, scenic settings and...
Cost: $5-$8, free for children younger than 3, Included with admission
Where:
The Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, Holiday on Ice is located on the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Make memories skating on the ice!
Cost: $10-$14
Where:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
, NC
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Sponsor: NASCAR Hall of Fame
Telephone: 704-654-4400
Website »
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s offers guests a free photo with Santa. Families can reserve a virtual spot in line while playing games and making crafts. For the first...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bass Pro Shops
8181 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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The student work featured in this exhibit marks the culmination of a three-year partnership between Levine Museum of the New South and Studio 345, a program of the Arts and Science Council. In...
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Help break in the new Small Hands Big Art studio! In December and early January, enroll in a Getting to Know You Class for a special introductory price. See website for class times, which...
Cost: $10
Where:
Small Hands Big Art - Fort Mill
1365 Broadcloth St.
Suite 105
Fort Mill, SC
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With artistic dialogue, the Through this Lens community will offer our larger community a look through the many lenses of the immigrant experience.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Zoom through a round of disc golf, and take aim at an archery range. Please dress for the weather, pack a lunch and wear closed toe shoes. Register online.
Cost: $25
Where:
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Listen to stories and extend learning through a variety of hands-on activities, and decorate a gingerbread house.
Cost: Free
Where:
South County Regional Library
5801 Rea Road
, NC
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Bring the whole family out to enjoy puppet shows, songs and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child.
Cost: Free
Where:
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Come decorate an "ugly sweater" shirt, and finger-knit a scarf while trying to win at wacky trivia. Registration is required.
Cost: Free
Where:
Mount Holly Branch Library
245 W. Catawba Ave.
Mount Holly, NC
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Experience new features, including a musically-orchestrated topiary display in the Four Seasons Garden, illuminated prairie garden, extended lights of fire and ice in the perennial gardens and an...
Cost: $8-$17, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Gastonia, NC
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The skating rink and laser light show return with many new surprises! Santa will be on-site for the evening. Watch the tree lighting, and sing carols.
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Mooresville Golf Club
800 Golf Course Drive
Mooresville, NC
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Join the library for a Good Old Fashioned Christmas event with caroling, crafts and hot chocolate.
Cost: Free
Where:
Lake Wylie Public Library
185 Blucher Cir.
Lake Wylie, SC
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The orchestrated light show includes more than 150,000 lights. Beginning at dusk each evening on the Town Hall Lawn, the Holiday Light Spectacular lasts approximately 50 minutes and repeats...
Cost: Free
Where:
Town Hall Lawn
413 North Main St.
Mooresville, NC
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Tour the LATIBAH artist TAfo Feimsters representation of the Reconstruction period with the theme of Redefining Black America. A combination of life-size exhibits and smaller art pieces...
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Library
4045 North Tryon St.
Suite A
, NC
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Visit The Ballantyne to view an enchanting display of gingerbread creations. Gingerbread Lane is free to visit and open to the public, anytime throughout the dates offered.
Cost: Free
Where:
The Ballantyne
10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.
, NC
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Let your kids discover the details of the museums galleries in a fun and challenging way. With two levels of difficulty this gallery activity invites participants of all ages to examine art work...
Cost: Free
Where:
Cabarrus Arts Council
65 Union St. S.
Concord, NC
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Telephone: 704-920-2787
Website »
Fill school break with creativity, color and fun! Enroll in one, two or all three days. Each day's curriculum is different. Extended Care available before and after camp. $65/day or...
Cost: $70 per day
Where:
Matthews Community Center
100 McDowell St.
, NC
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Sponsor: KidzArt
Website »
Come enjoy fascinating photos, memorabilia, and stories during 12 months of rotating special displays at the Billy Graham Library as part of the celebration...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
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Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Join My Gym for hours of challenging games and gymnastics, relays, obstacle courses, zip line rides, and more! View the compelete camp schedule online.
Cost: Prices vary
Where:
My Gym Southpark
5110 Park Road
2D
, NC
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Telephone: 704-522-6966
Website »
The 18-piece display of animatronic bears performs classic holiday songs. The 45-minute program starts on the hour. All performances are subject to cancellation so check the website for updates....
Cost: Free
Where:
Founders Hall
100 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-716-8649
Website »
Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. Let your little ones to discover the joy of being active while bouncing under the supervision of their parents and without...
Cost: $8
Where:
Sky Zone
10200 Centrum Pkwy.
Pineville, NC
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Big Air Trampoline Park opens its doors for little ones to jump at their own speed and comfort level. Without the older kids around, the toddlers feel right at home on all the attractions. Big...
Cost: $8
Where:
Big Air Trampoline Park
2408 Sardis Road N.
, NC
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This annual exhibit fills Kings Mountain Historical Museum with model train displays, as well as railroad memorabilia, and antique toys and games. Visitors of all ages will be enchanted!
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
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Telephone: 704-739-1019
Website »
Get crafty on Thursdays in Indian Trail! Register online prior to the event.
Cost: $6
Where:
Town Hall
315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road
Indian Trail, NC
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Come celebrate bugs and the special adaptations that enable them to survive. Meet live bugs in the Explore More Life lab, learn about neuroscience while...
Cost: $13-$17, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St.
, NC
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Register for a Winter Break Family Workshop at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden about succulents. Upcycle a tin can into a succulent planter, and take home your very own succulent!
Cost: $20 for 1 child and 1 adult, $12 per additional participant
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC 28012
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With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...
Cost: $3-$5
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
This uptown holiday event is presented as a German-inspired Christmas Market and includes traditional German foods and treats, homemade crafts and gifts, and other featured programming...
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Romare Bearden Park
300 S. Church St.
, NC
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Bring your little one to Perfect Balance Training Center for "Tot Time" - an hour of free play in the gym. There is no instructor, so parents are in charge of their children. No need...
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Perfect Balance
8850 Monroe Road
, NC
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Telephone: 980-299-8445
Website »
Come enjoy this step-by-step health and physical education course designed for homeschoolers. This physical education program will help to enhance the fitness level of youth and teens.
Cost: $2
Where:
Elon Recreation Center
11401 Ardrey Kell Road
, NC
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Telephone: 980-314-1103
Website »
Celebrate the Christmas season with fun family activities at the Billy Graham Library. Enjoy the light displays and Christ-centered festivities with families from across the Southeast who have made...
Cost: Free; additional cost for carriage rides
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
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Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Carowinds comes alive with holiday spirit during WinterFest. Friends and family are treated to an ultimate holiday celebration as the park magically transforms into a winter wonderland - full of...
Cost: $26-$47
Where:
Carowinds
300 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-588-2600
Website »
Take a stroll through the most festive garden in Charlotte. Sip hot coca, roast s'mores and enjoy the Christmas lights!
Cost: $3
Where:
McGill Rose Garden
940 N. Davidson
, NC
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Sponsor: Nectar Events
Website »
Stroll through the park or take a ride on the Winterland Express to see more than 250,000 Christmas lights. Additional activities will take place each night, such as Santa visits, marshmallow...
Cost: Free
Where:
Village Park
700 West C. Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
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Telephone: 704-920-4343
Website »
One of the world's most spectacular Christmas light displays will illuminate one of the world's most remarkable sporting venues for the ninth annual Speedway Christmas drive-through light...
Cost: $20+ per car
Where:
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy. S.
Concord, NC 28027
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This magical production is a celebration of the 1939 MGM movie, and will be presented with breathtaking special effects that will sweep audiences away, from the moment the tornado twists its way...
Cost: Tickets start at $34
Where:
Ovens Auditorium
2700 E. Independence Blvd.
, NC
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Visit with Santa, take a pony ride, pet animals, and roast marshmallows over a fire. Even feed a tiger! Sun.-Thur., 6-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 6-10pm.
Cost: $7 per person
Where:
Zootastic Park
385 Ostwalt Amity Road
Troutman , NC
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Telephone: 704-245-6446
Website »
This exhibit tells the story of the coming of railroads after the Civil War and the impact they had on the life, economy, culture, folklore, music and landscape of the mountains. Using videos,...
Cost: $4-$12, includes museum admission
Where:
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr.
Spencer, NC
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Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »
Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $13-$17, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-6261
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies, and alien...
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays at Nutcracker! Join Clara as she encounters an epic battle between the Mouse King and Nutcracker, a breathtaking snowfall, jumping...
Cost: $125-$25
Where:
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Sponsor: Charlotte Ballet
Telephone: 704-414-2766
Website »
Learn about the insects that may reside in many popular trees including holiday trees, helping to form a vibrant ecosystem, and make a six-legged ornament you can take home or leave on our tree!
Cost: $8; free for members and children younger than 2, included with admission
Where:
Discovery Place Nature
1658 Sterling Road
, NC
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In his delicately rendered sculptures, Michael Sherrill seeks to elicit a sense of wonder from viewers.
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Featuring more than 50 international artists and more than 100 works of art, Under Construction explores the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Visitors explore a dynamic and diverse dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits. See "popular" garments, runway fashions designed by...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »
Many factors must be weighed when exhibiting a work of art, from framing to installation to critical contextualization. This exhibition examines the different considerations that go into displaying...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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"Latin Americans in Paris" presents selected Latin American artists who moved to Paris in the mid-20th century to live and work. Their presence in Europe initiated a cultural and...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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To further unite the nation, in 2018 For Freedoms launched a 50 State Initiative in which multiple organizations and events embodied an array of voices and sparked a national dialogue about art,...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
See your favorite Christmas scenes, and hear your favorite songs during this holiday dinner theater experience. See website for showtimes.
Cost: $9.50-$37
Where:
The NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy. 51 N.
Fort Mill, SC
View map »
Telephone: 803-802-2300
Website »
See Grant’s favorite subject, Santa Claus, along with his whimsical gnomes and published scenes of winter at the Center for the Arts. The Galleries at the Center for the Arts are open...
Cost: Free
Where:
Center for the Arts
121 E Main St.
Rock Hill, SC
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Families and friends can come by Center Court to capture holiday memories with Santa! For hours and photo package pricing, please visit website.
Cost: Photos available for purchase
Where:
SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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Come ice skating at SouthPark Mall! Hours are Mon.-Thurs., 3-11pm; Fri. 3pm-12am; Sat. 11am-12pm; Sun. 11am-11pm.
Cost: $12-$17
Where:
Southpark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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This nature-themed exhibit is packed with fun, hands-on activities that highlight ways for kids and families to discover, appreciate and experience the natural world. Colorful, scenic settings and...
Cost: $5-$8, free for children younger than 3, Included with admission
Where:
The Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, Holiday on Ice is located on the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Make memories skating on the ice!
Cost: $10-$14
Where:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
, NC
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Sponsor: NASCAR Hall of Fame
Telephone: 704-654-4400
Website »
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s offers guests a free photo with Santa. Families can reserve a virtual spot in line while playing games and making crafts. For the first...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bass Pro Shops
8181 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »
The student work featured in this exhibit marks the culmination of a three-year partnership between Levine Museum of the New South and Studio 345, a program of the Arts and Science Council. In...
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
Help break in the new Small Hands Big Art studio! In December and early January, enroll in a Getting to Know You Class for a special introductory price. See website for class times, which...
Cost: $10
Where:
Small Hands Big Art - Fort Mill
1365 Broadcloth St.
Suite 105
Fort Mill, SC
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With artistic dialogue, the Through this Lens community will offer our larger community a look through the many lenses of the immigrant experience.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Register for the Air Plants workshop. Learn the benefits and how to care for air plants, and take home your very own air plant creation!
Cost: $20 for 1 child and 1 adult, $12 per additional participant
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
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Join a McDowell Nature educator in uncovering the mystery of the missing animals! Prepare for an observational hike that will take less than a mile. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Where:
McDowell Nature Center
15222 York Road
, NC
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Participants will model how honey bees communicate by working together to create a dance language to express where the facilitator has hidden the “nectar.”
Cost: $8, included with museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Nature
1658 Sterling Road
, NC
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Community School of the Arts will provide a visual art workshop series, with a different project activity each workshop. Accompanying the art-making experience will be live music performed...
Cost: Free
Where:
Scaleybark Library
101 Scaleybark Road
, NC
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Experience new features, including a musically-orchestrated topiary display in the Four Seasons Garden, illuminated prairie garden, extended lights of fire and ice in the perennial gardens and an...
Cost: $8-$17, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Come listen to a story while enjoying hot cocoa.
Cost: $9 per child; parents free
Where:
SAS Cupcakes
9941 Rea Road
Ste. C
, NC
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Parents can drop off their kids and hit the town. Children can swim, make crafts, play games and eat pizza. Register online. All participants must have basic swimming ability and will need...
Cost: $10
Where:
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road
, NC
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The orchestrated light show includes more than 150,000 lights. Beginning at dusk each evening on the Town Hall Lawn, the Holiday Light Spectacular lasts approximately 50 minutes and repeats...
Cost: Free
Where:
Town Hall Lawn
413 North Main St.
Mooresville, NC
View map »
Tour the LATIBAH artist TAfo Feimsters representation of the Reconstruction period with the theme of Redefining Black America. A combination of life-size exhibits and smaller art pieces...
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Library
4045 North Tryon St.
Suite A
, NC
View map »
Visit The Ballantyne to view an enchanting display of gingerbread creations. Gingerbread Lane is free to visit and open to the public, anytime throughout the dates offered.
Cost: Free
Where:
The Ballantyne
10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.
, NC
View map »
Let your kids discover the details of the museums galleries in a fun and challenging way. With two levels of difficulty this gallery activity invites participants of all ages to examine art work...
Cost: Free
Where:
Cabarrus Arts Council
65 Union St. S.
Concord, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-920-2787
Website »
Fill school break with creativity, color and fun! Enroll in one, two or all three days. Each day's curriculum is different. Extended Care available before and after camp. $65/day or...
Cost: $70 per day
Where:
Matthews Community Center
100 McDowell St.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: KidzArt
Website »
Come enjoy fascinating photos, memorabilia, and stories during 12 months of rotating special displays at the Billy Graham Library as part of the celebration...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
View map »
Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Join My Gym for hours of challenging games and gymnastics, relays, obstacle courses, zip line rides, and more! View the compelete camp schedule online.
Cost: Prices vary
Where:
My Gym Southpark
5110 Park Road
2D
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-522-6966
Website »
The 18-piece display of animatronic bears performs classic holiday songs. The 45-minute program starts on the hour. All performances are subject to cancellation so check the website for updates....
Cost: Free
Where:
Founders Hall
100 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-716-8649
Website »
This annual exhibit fills Kings Mountain Historical Museum with model train displays, as well as railroad memorabilia, and antique toys and games. Visitors of all ages will be enchanted!
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-739-1019
Website »
Come celebrate bugs and the special adaptations that enable them to survive. Meet live bugs in the Explore More Life lab, learn about neuroscience while...
Cost: $13-$17, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...
Cost: $3-$5
Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »
This uptown holiday event is presented as a German-inspired Christmas Market and includes traditional German foods and treats, homemade crafts and gifts, and other featured programming...
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Romare Bearden Park
300 S. Church St.
, NC
View map »
Did you know that butterflies often symbolize change or new beginnings? Create butterfly masks to wear. Don’t forget to write down a secret holiday wish or a New Year’s Resolution on...
Cost: $10, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Kids
105 Gilead Road
Huntersville, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-6261
Website »
Bring your little one to Perfect Balance Training Center for "Tot Time" - an hour of free play in the gym. There is no instructor, so parents are in charge of their children. No need...
Cost: $5-$6
Where:
Perfect Balance
8850 Monroe Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 980-299-8445
Website »
This family-friendly event features craft brews, wine, cider, live music and the best food trucks in Charlotte. Bring the whole family, including your dogs. Along...
Cost: Free
Where:
Sycamore Brewing
2161 Hawkins St.
Charlotte, NC 28203
View map »
Celebrate the Christmas season with fun family activities at the Billy Graham Library. Enjoy the light displays and Christ-centered festivities with families from across the Southeast who have made...
Cost: Free; additional cost for carriage rides
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more. Advance tickets required.
Cost: $38
Where:
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln.
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
View map »
Sponsor: Tweetsie Railroad
Website »
Carowinds comes alive with holiday spirit during WinterFest. Friends and family are treated to an ultimate holiday celebration as the park magically transforms into a winter wonderland - full of...
Cost: $26-$47
Where:
Carowinds
300 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-588-2600
Website »
Take a stroll through the most festive garden in Charlotte. Sip hot coca, roast s'mores and enjoy the Christmas lights!
Cost: $3
Where:
McGill Rose Garden
940 N. Davidson
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Nectar Events
Website »
The Southpark Mall Microsoft store will be hosting a free ASUS ROG Arena: Fortnite Fridays Tournament! All skill levels are welcome.
Cost: Free
Where:
Microsoft
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Microsoft
Website »
Stroll through the park or take a ride on the Winterland Express to see more than 250,000 Christmas lights. Additional activities will take place each night, such as Santa visits, marshmallow...
Cost: Free
Where:
Village Park
700 West C. Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
View map »
Telephone: 704-920-4343
Website »
Drop off your children for a night of fun while you hit the town. Activities include laser tag, jump-n-play, rock climbing, mini bowling, ropes courses, bumper cars, and arcade games. Children...
Cost: $25 online, $30 at the door
Where:
Sports Connection - Ballantyne or Northlake Locations
, NC
One of the world's most spectacular Christmas light displays will illuminate one of the world's most remarkable sporting venues for the ninth annual Speedway Christmas drive-through light...
Cost: $20+ per car
Where:
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy. S.
Concord, NC 28027
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Visit with Santa, take a pony ride, pet animals, and roast marshmallows over a fire. Even feed a tiger! Sun.-Thur., 6-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 6-10pm.
Cost: $7 per person
Where:
Zootastic Park
385 Ostwalt Amity Road
Troutman , NC
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Telephone: 704-245-6446
Website »
From snow falling in the theater to sing-alongs and Santa, families have been making the Charlotte Symphony a part of their holiday tradition for more than 20 years. See website for showtimes.
Cost: $22+
Where:
Knight Theater
430 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Sponsor: Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Website »
Take the train to the North Pole to meet Santa with a live reading of the story, "The Polar Express," complete with songs from the movie. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served....
Cost: $32+
Where:
North Carolina Transportation Museum
411 S. Salisbury Ave.
Spencer, NC
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Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »
This exhibit tells the story of the coming of railroads after the Civil War and the impact they had on the life, economy, culture, folklore, music and landscape of the mountains. Using videos,...
Cost: $4-$12, includes museum admission
Where:
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr.
Spencer, NC
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Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »
Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $13-$17, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-6261
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies, and alien...
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays at Nutcracker! Join Clara as she encounters an epic battle between the Mouse King and Nutcracker, a breathtaking snowfall, jumping...
Cost: $125-$25
Where:
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Sponsor: Charlotte Ballet
Telephone: 704-414-2766
Website »
This hilarious and heartfelt holiday comedy, adapted from Barbara Robinson’s classic story, will have your family laughing and crying. In this production, Children’s Theatre of...
Cost: $19+
Where:
McColl Family Theater
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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In his delicately rendered sculptures, Michael Sherrill seeks to elicit a sense of wonder from viewers.
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Featuring more than 50 international artists and more than 100 works of art, Under Construction explores the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Visitors explore a dynamic and diverse dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits. See "popular" garments, runway fashions designed by...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »
Many factors must be weighed when exhibiting a work of art, from framing to installation to critical contextualization. This exhibition examines the different considerations that go into displaying...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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"Latin Americans in Paris" presents selected Latin American artists who moved to Paris in the mid-20th century to live and work. Their presence in Europe initiated a cultural and...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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To further unite the nation, in 2018 For Freedoms launched a 50 State Initiative in which multiple organizations and events embodied an array of voices and sparked a national dialogue about art,...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
See your favorite Christmas scenes, and hear your favorite songs during this holiday dinner theater experience. See website for showtimes.
Cost: $9.50-$37
Where:
The NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy. 51 N.
Fort Mill, SC
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Telephone: 803-802-2300
Website »
See Grant’s favorite subject, Santa Claus, along with his whimsical gnomes and published scenes of winter at the Center for the Arts. The Galleries at the Center for the Arts are open...
Cost: Free
Where:
Center for the Arts
121 E Main St.
Rock Hill, SC
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Families and friends can come by Center Court to capture holiday memories with Santa! For hours and photo package pricing, please visit website.
Cost: Photos available for purchase
Where:
SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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Come ice skating at SouthPark Mall! Hours are Mon.-Thurs., 3-11pm; Fri. 3pm-12am; Sat. 11am-12pm; Sun. 11am-11pm.
Cost: $12-$17
Where:
Southpark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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This nature-themed exhibit is packed with fun, hands-on activities that highlight ways for kids and families to discover, appreciate and experience the natural world. Colorful, scenic settings and...
Cost: $5-$8, free for children younger than 3, Included with admission
Where:
The Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, Holiday on Ice is located on the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Make memories skating on the ice!
Cost: $10-$14
Where:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
, NC
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Sponsor: NASCAR Hall of Fame
Telephone: 704-654-4400
Website »
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s offers guests a free photo with Santa. Families can reserve a virtual spot in line while playing games and making crafts. For the first...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bass Pro Shops
8181 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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The student work featured in this exhibit marks the culmination of a three-year partnership between Levine Museum of the New South and Studio 345, a program of the Arts and Science Council. In...
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
Visit Santa's brand new workshop on the Village Green at Blakeney Shopping Center this holiday season for portraits with Santa Claus. See website for dates and times. Santa’s Workshop...
Cost: Free
Where:
Blakeney Shopping Centers
9839 Rea Road
, NC
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With artistic dialogue, the Through this Lens community will offer our larger community a look through the many lenses of the immigrant experience.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Join Santa at Winter Wonderland South Park! Parents can hang out at Santa's Pub while the little ones enjoy story time, sing-a-longs and more with Santa! Schedule: Fridays: 12/7, 6 to 8...
Cost: Free
Where:
Winter Wonderland SouthPark
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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The 2018 Queen City Christmas Expo will offer free pictures with Santa, a free toy giveaway for kids, free gift wrapping, Christmas crafts and candy cane hunts. Hunts at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m....
Cost: Free
Where:
The Carole Hoefener Center
615 E. 6th St.
, NC
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Experience new features, including a musically-orchestrated topiary display in the Four Seasons Garden, illuminated prairie garden, extended lights of fire and ice in the perennial gardens and an...
Cost: $8-$17, children younger than 2 free
Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Gastonia, NC
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The orchestrated light show includes more than 150,000 lights. Beginning at dusk each evening on the Town Hall Lawn, the Holiday Light Spectacular lasts approximately 50 minutes and repeats...
Cost: Free
Where:
Town Hall Lawn
413 North Main St.
Mooresville, NC
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Tour the LATIBAH artist TAfo Feimsters representation of the Reconstruction period with the theme of Redefining Black America. A combination of life-size exhibits and smaller art pieces...
Cost: Free
Where:
Sugar Creek Library
4045 North Tryon St.
Suite A
, NC
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Visit The Ballantyne to view an enchanting display of gingerbread creations. Gingerbread Lane is free to visit and open to the public, anytime throughout the dates offered.
Cost: Free
Where:
The Ballantyne
10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.
, NC
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This all-inclusive magical experience includes breakfast along with a visit and photo with Santa, crafts, and reindeer games. Each child ticket to Breakfast with Santa includes same-day...
Cost: $22-$25, children younger than 2 free
Where:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
, NC
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Sponsor: NASCAR Hall of Fame
Telephone: 704-654-4400
Website »
Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. Let your little ones to discover the joy of being active while bouncing under the supervision of their parents and without...
Cost: $8
Where:
Sky Zone
10200 Centrum Pkwy.
Pineville, NC
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Come enjoy fascinating photos, memorabilia, and stories during 12 months of rotating special displays at the Billy Graham Library as part of the celebration...
Cost: Free
Where:
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
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Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
The 18-piece display of animatronic bears performs classic holiday songs. The 45-minute program starts on the hour. All performances are subject to cancellation so check the website for updates....
Cost: Free
Where:
Founders Hall
100 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-716-8649
Website »
This annual exhibit fills Kings Mountain Historical Museum with model train displays, as well as railroad memorabilia, and antique toys and games. Visitors of all ages will be enchanted!
Cost: Free
Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
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Telephone: 704-739-1019
Website »
Come celebrate bugs and the special adaptations that enable them to survive. Meet live bugs in the Explore More Life lab, learn about neuroscience while...
Cost: $13-$17, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St.
, NC
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Join one of our naturalists on the fourth Saturday of each month for a stroll around Discovery Place Nature’s Paw Paw Nature Trail. Meet in the Great Hall.
Cost: $8; free for members and children younger than 2, included with admission
Where:
Discovery Place - Nature
1658 Sterling Road
, NC
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This uptown holiday event is presented as a German-inspired Christmas Market and includes traditional German foods and treats, homemade crafts and gifts, and other featured programming...
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Romare Bearden Park
300 S. Church St.
, NC
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Music and Movement activities for ages one, two and three! All ages are welcome to attend, and infants receive free admission. Come jam to stories and songs!
Cost: $2 per child
Where:
UWI- Kidz Greenhouse Cafe
5237 Albemarle Road
Suites 211-213
, NC
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Sponsor: United World Initiative's
Website »
Celebrate the Christmas season with fun family activities at the Billy Graham Library. Enjoy the light displays and Christ-centered festivities with families from across the Southeast who have made...
Cost: Free; additional cost for carriage rides
Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
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Telephone: 704-401-3200
Website »
Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more. Advance tickets required.
Cost: $38
Where:
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln.
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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Sponsor: Tweetsie Railroad
Website »
Carowinds comes alive with holiday spirit during WinterFest. Friends and family are treated to an ultimate holiday celebration as the park magically transforms into a winter wonderland - full of...
Cost: $26-$47
Where:
Carowinds
300 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-588-2600
Website »
Stroll through the park or take a ride on the Winterland Express to see more than 250,000 Christmas lights. Additional activities will take place each night, such as Santa visits, marshmallow...
Cost: Free
Where:
Village Park
700 West C. Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
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Telephone: 704-920-4343
Website »
One of the world's most spectacular Christmas light displays will illuminate one of the world's most remarkable sporting venues for the ninth annual Speedway Christmas drive-through light...
Cost: $20+ per car
Where:
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy. S.
Concord, NC 28027
View map »
Instructors will provide assistance to students in grades K-12 in reading and math. The instructions will be primarily facilitated by NC Educator licensed teachers.
Cost: Free
Where:
Revolution Park Sports Academy
1225 Remount Road
, NC
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Sponsor: Revolution Park Sports Academy
Tchaikovsky at his best, "Sleeping Beauty" brings fairytale colors while Copland depicts a classic American scene. Michael Daugherty's poignant Native American musical journey...
Cost: $19+
Where:
KNIGHT THEATER at Levine Center for the Arts
430 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-1000
Website »
Visit with Santa, take a pony ride, pet animals, and roast marshmallows over a fire. Even feed a tiger! Sun.-Thur., 6-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 6-10pm.
Cost: $7 per person
Where:
Zootastic Park
385 Ostwalt Amity Road
Troutman , NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-245-6446
Website »
From snow falling in the theater to sing-alongs and Santa, families have been making the Charlotte Symphony a part of their holiday tradition for more than 20 years. See website for showtimes.
Cost: $22+
Where:
Knight Theater
430 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Website »
Take the train to the North Pole to meet Santa with a live reading of the story, "The Polar Express," complete with songs from the movie. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served....
Cost: $32+
Where:
North Carolina Transportation Museum
411 S. Salisbury Ave.
Spencer, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »
This exhibit tells the story of the coming of railroads after the Civil War and the impact they had on the life, economy, culture, folklore, music and landscape of the mountains. Using videos,...
Cost: $4-$12, includes museum admission
Where:
N.C. Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Dr.
Spencer, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »
Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models guide a journey through hands-on activities and challenges. Get up...
Cost: $13-$17, children younger than 2 free, includes museum admission
Where:
Discovery Place Science
301 N.. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-372-6261
Website »
Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies, and alien...
Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission
Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »
Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays at Nutcracker! Join Clara as she encounters an epic battle between the Mouse King and Nutcracker, a breathtaking snowfall, jumping...
Cost: $125-$25
Where:
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: Charlotte Ballet
Telephone: 704-414-2766
Website »
Learn about the insects that may reside in many popular trees including holiday trees, helping to form a vibrant ecosystem, and make a six-legged ornament you can take home or leave on our tree!
Cost: $8; free for members and children younger than 2, included with admission
Where:
Discovery Place Nature
1658 Sterling Road
, NC
View map »
This hilarious and heartfelt holiday comedy, adapted from Barbara Robinson’s classic story, will have your family laughing and crying. In this production, Children’s Theatre of...
Cost: $19+
Where:
McColl Family Theater
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
In his delicately rendered sculptures, Michael Sherrill seeks to elicit a sense of wonder from viewers.
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Featuring more than 50 international artists and more than 100 works of art, Under Construction explores the growth of the collage technique and aesthetic in the work of Romare Bearden and his...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Visitors explore a dynamic and diverse dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits. See "popular" garments, runway fashions designed by...
Cost: $15-$6; Free for children 4 and younger; Included in admission
Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »
Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »
Many factors must be weighed when exhibiting a work of art, from framing to installation to critical contextualization. This exhibition examines the different considerations that go into displaying...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
"Latin Americans in Paris" presents selected Latin American artists who moved to Paris in the mid-20th century to live and work. Their presence in Europe initiated a cultural and...
Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free
Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
To further unite the nation, in 2018 For Freedoms launched a 50 State Initiative in which multiple organizations and events embodied an array of voices and sparked a national dialogue about art,...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
"Welcome to Brookhill" is a collection of images that, like poetry, stir emotion. The photographs reveal what this neighborhood, like every other neighborhood, has come to be to its...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit investigates 20th century protests, reminding museum goers that societal tumult is part of a hard-fought...
Cost: $7-$9, Children 5 and younger free
Where:
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Cultur
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »
See your favorite Christmas scenes, and hear your favorite songs during this holiday dinner theater experience. See website for showtimes.
Cost: $9.50-$37
Where:
The NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy. 51 N.
Fort Mill, SC
View map »
Telephone: 803-802-2300
Website »
See Grant’s favorite subject, Santa Claus, along with his whimsical gnomes and published scenes of winter at the Center for the Arts. The Galleries at the Center for the Arts are open...
Cost: Free
Where:
Center for the Arts
121 E Main St.
Rock Hill, SC
View map »
Families and friends can come by Center Court to capture holiday memories with Santa! For hours and photo package pricing, please visit website.
Cost: Photos available for purchase
Where:
SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
View map »
Come ice skating at SouthPark Mall! Hours are Mon.-Thurs., 3-11pm; Fri. 3pm-12am; Sat. 11am-12pm; Sun. 11am-11pm.
Cost: $12-$17
Where:
Southpark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
View map »
This nature-themed exhibit is packed with fun, hands-on activities that highlight ways for kids and families to discover, appreciate and experience the natural world. Colorful, scenic settings and...
Cost: $5-$8, free for children younger than 3, Included with admission
Where:
The Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
View map »
Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, Holiday on Ice is located on the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Make memories skating on the ice!
Cost: $10-$14
Where:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
, NC
View map »
Sponsor: NASCAR Hall of Fame
Telephone: 704-654-4400
Website »
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s offers guests a free photo with Santa. Families can reserve a virtual spot in line while playing games and making crafts. For the first...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bass Pro Shops
8181 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »
The student work featured in this exhibit marks the culmination of a three-year partnership between Levine Museum of the New South and Studio 345, a program of the Arts and Science Council. In...
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
Visit Santa's brand new workshop on the Village Green at Blakeney Shopping Center this holiday season for portraits with Santa Claus. See website for dates and times. Santa’s Workshop...
Cost: Free
Where:
Blakeney Shopping Centers
9839 Rea Road
, NC
View map »
With artistic dialogue, the Through this Lens community will offer our larger community a look through the many lenses of the immigrant experience.
Cost: $6-$10, children 5 and younger free
Where:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. 7th St.
, NC
View map »
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