Events in Charlotte, NC: Don’t Miss a Thing
Looking for fun, kid-friendly events in Charlotte, NC? We’ve got them! Our Kidding Around Charlotte Events Page is where you’ll find fun family events in Charlotte, NC, any day, this weekend, and beyond! If you want to feature your event, contact us about advertising opportunities.
✨Our Calendar Includes:
- Theatre shows and sports
- Seasonal and holiday events
- Events for all ages
- Weekend events near Charlotte
- Family-friendly festivals
We do our best to keep details accurate, but always check the event’s website for current pricing, times, and weather-related updates. Details may change!
Bring the family to Zsambeky & Associates for a fun-filled holiday event! Meet Santa and The Grinch and enjoy free photos taken by a professional photographer.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Zsambeky & Associates, 220 Branchview Dr SE, Concord, NC 28025
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Cornelius’ annual tree lighting! Enjoy community performances, children’s activities, kids games and inflatables, a model train display, food and drink, cookie decorating and a visit from Santa (arrives 4:30 pm). Tree lighting at 6:30 pm.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Davidson’s signature holiday festival returns for three nights! Opening night (Thu, Dec 3) brings Santa’s arrival and the tree lighting; the festival features a holiday light show, roving entertainment, live nativity scenes, bubble snowflakes, an artisan village, and a children’s craft area.
🎟️ Cost: Free admission (per submission; not stated on town page)
📍 Location: Davidson Town Green, Davidson, NC
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Enjoy a waffle, grits and bacon breakfast casserole breakfast with Santa at the Rankin Lake Clubhouse! Bring your own camera; kids’ tickets include a small gift. Stay for the free Santa at the Lake from 10 AM–12 PM.
🎟️ Cost: $9 per person plus fees; registration closes Nov 15
📍 Location: Rankin Lake Park, 1750 Rankin Lake Rd
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🧒 Ages: All ages
Celebrate the season in downtown Clover! Shop local vendors, enjoy festive food and drinks, take free photos with Santa and catch live performances along Main Street.
🎟️ Cost: Free photos with Santa
📍 Location: Clover Main Street, N Main St, Clover, SC 29710
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🧒 Ages: All ages
A local holiday festival with artisan vendors, live performances, family activities and visits with Santa Claus.
🎟️ Cost:
📍 Location: Veterans Park, Huntersville, NC
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Ring in the season with the Town of Mint Hill! The parade travels from Bain School down Matthews Mint Hill Road, then head to Town Hall for food trucks, entertainment and the tree lighting — Santa will stop by to see the kids!
📍 Location: Mint Hill Town Hall, 4430 Mint Hill Village Ln, Mint Hill, NC 28227
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The Mint Hill Christmas Parade travels from Bain School down Matthews Mint Hill Road to Publix. The annual tree lighting follows at Town Hall with food trucks, entertainment and a visit from Santa!
📍 Location: Mint Hill Christmas Parade Route, Matthews Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC
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Ho ho ho! Santa Claus visits the Garland Board Room for a very merry family tradition, all part of the dazzling Holidays at the Garden light display.
🎟️ Cost: Included with Holidays at the Garden admission: Adults $28, Children (2–12) $25, under 2 free; Any Night $33 (members 15% off)
📍 Location: Daniel Stowe Conservancy, 6500 S New Hope Rd
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🧒 Ages: All ages
Brunch with Santa Titus and Mrs. Claus! Ace Hygh Athleisure’s annual Santa Brunch features photo ops, a holiday brunch menu, music, interactive holiday activities, shopping and keepsakes for the whole family.
🎟️ Cost: Tickets: Adult $100, Children 6–15 $25, 5 & under free, Family Pack $237
📍 Location: 4312 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
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🧒 Ages: All ages
Ho ho ho! Santa Claus visits the Garland Board Room for a very merry family tradition, all part of the dazzling Holidays at the Garden light display.
🎟️ Cost: Included with Holidays at the Garden admission: Adults $28, Children (2–12) $25, under 2 free; Any Night $33 (members 15% off)
📍 Location: Daniel Stowe Conservancy, 6500 S New Hope Rd
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🧒 Ages: All ages
Enjoy a community breakfast with a photo opportunity with Santa! More details to come from the church.
🎟️ Cost:
📍 Location: Living Saviour Lutheran Church, 6817 Carmel Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
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Santa is coming to town! Enjoy free digital photos with Santa, cookies, face painting and photo ops with the Grinch. First come, first served near the Metropolitan greenway entrance, between Dressler’s Restaurant and Clean Your Dirty Face.
🎟️ Cost: Free (free digital photos)
📍 Location: Metropolitan, 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204
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Ho ho ho! Santa Claus visits the Garland Board Room for a very merry family tradition, all part of the dazzling Holidays at the Garden light display.
🎟️ Cost: Included with Holidays at the Garden admission: Adults $28, Children (2–12) $25, under 2 free; Any Night $33 (members 15% off)
📍 Location: Daniel Stowe Conservancy, 6500 S New Hope Rd
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🧒 Ages: All ages