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!
Guests will enjoy:
Unique holiday shopping from local vendors and small businesses
International food and festive treats
Live performances and cultural exhibits
A fun-filled Kids Zone featuring games, bounce houses, face painting, and more
Young entrepreneur booths showcasing the creativity of our scholars
Community activities for all ages
More than just a holiday market, this event is an opportunity to celebrate diversity, support local businesses, and invest in enriching experiences for Socrates Academy students and families.
Socrates Academy
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
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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One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
Take the kids to the 98th Concord Christmas Parade, one of the oldest continuously running Christmas parades in North Carolina! Wholesome family fun with floats, bands and holiday cheer along Church Street, Buffalo Avenue and Union Street.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Concord Christmas Parade Route, Church Street N & Lake Concord Road, Concord, NC
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One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
The City of Monroe (formerly the Union County Christmas Parade) now runs this parade through historic downtown Monroe. New this year: a Sensory Area, a quieter stretch near E. Jefferson and N. Church Street for guests with sensory sensitivities.
📍 Location: Monroe Christmas Parade Route, Monroe, NC
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Area first responders kick off the 82nd Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade at 3 pm with lights and sirens, and the rest of the parade follows around 3:30 pm along Main Street with floats, marching bands, the Grinch and Santa! Wear green for the Grinch or red for Santa.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Mooresville Christmas Parade Route, Main Street, Mooresville, NC
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Shop local at Christmas Extravaganza, presented by Sunny Day Markets, with 200 indoor vendors, Santa, live music and more! Free parking.
🎟️ Cost: $10 admission; kids 12 & under free
📍 Location: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC Hwy 49 N, Concord, NC 28025
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One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
Shop local at Christmas Extravaganza, presented by Sunny Day Markets, with 200 indoor vendors, Santa, live music and more! Free parking.
🎟️ Cost: $10 admission; kids 12 & under free
📍 Location: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC Hwy 49 N, Concord, NC 28025
👉 Read more
One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
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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Shop local at Christmas Extravaganza, presented by Sunny Day Markets, with 200 indoor vendors, Santa, live music and more! Free parking.
🎟️ Cost: $10 admission; kids 12 & under free
📍 Location: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC Hwy 49 N, Concord, NC 28025
👉 Read more
One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
Belmont’s Christmas Parade marches through historic downtown with festive floats, vintage cars, area school marching bands and Santa Claus himself, starting on S. Main Street, along Catawba Street to Dwight Frady Fields.
📍 Location: Main & Catawba Street, Belmont, NC
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Davidson’s signature holiday festival returns for three nights! Opening night (Thu, Dec 3 at 6 pm) brings Santa’s arrival and the tree lighting on the Town Green, plus 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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Davidson Community Players bring the beloved holiday musical to the Cain Center, featuring “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano” and the title song — an uplifting show for audiences of all ages.
🎟️ Cost: $20–$50 plus taxes and fees
📍 Location: Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
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🧒 Ages: All ages
Kick off the holiday season with a free kids’ movie! Catch Elf at NCG Cinema Monroe’s Holiday Free Film Fest. Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a human raised as an elf at the North Pole who heads to New York City to find his family. Rated PG, 97 min.
🎟️ Cost: Free (reserve tickets in advance)
📍 Location: NCG Cinema Monroe, 1911 Dickerson Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110
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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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Hop aboard the Holiday Trackless Train for a choo-choo Christmas ride up and down Tram Road, surrounded by more than a million twinkling lights at Holidays at the Garden.
🎟️ 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