It’s officially Grinch season in Charlotte, NC—when the green guy makes his way out of the mountains and into the Queen City for a little holiday mischief. Whether your crew is hoping for a memorable photo, a silly moment of Grinchy humor, or a taste of Who-ville magic, we’ve gathered all the best Grinch appearances happening across Charlotte this year.
Can you imagine living in a town where everyone decorated for Christmas and it was like somewhere out of a Hallmark Channel movie? Well, my friends such a place does exist and it’s not that far away from the Upstate. If you are looking for the ultimate light display, McAdenville, NC is it. Enjoying it will only cost you gas money to get there, and once you arrive – you won’t believe your eyes.
Love watching holiday classic movies on the big screen? Good news! You can watch classic holiday movies at Regal Cinemas this year for just $5. It’s all happening weekend starting November 26th, 2023 through Christmas Eve! Bring the family for a budget-friendly day out with some of your favorite Christmas movies. We have the schedule and all the details!
Looking for a wildly fun family day trip that’s just over an hour from Greenville and under an hour from Spartanburg? Our crew recently spent the day at Circle M Safari Park in Shelby, NC — and we’re still smiling about it.
Did you know Hendersonville, NC has a FREE airplane museum? The Western North Carolina Air Museum is hanger beside a small runway full of historic airplanes. Learn about the history of the planes, how their made and how they fly. There are evern air craft that kids can climb in, explore, and experiment with the controls. If you have an aviation enthusiast in your family, no matter they age, this is not a place you’ll want to skip. Let us introduce you to this amazing little gem in Hendersonville so you can plan your visit soon!
Looking for a great teacher appreciation gift in Charlotte? Whether you’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, the holidays, or the end of the school year, we’ve gathered teacher-approved gift ideas with a local Charlotte twist!
What is it like to ice skate outdoors at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC? The National Whitewater Center offers ice skating from November through mid-February annually and it is totally a blast. My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful time with our teen and pre-teen-aged kids. If you’re thinking about a visit to try some ice skating, we’ve got all the information for you, plus our parent’s review of skating at the Whitewater Center.
Will you be looking for board games for gifts in 2022? If you’ve exhausted your stash of board or card games with your family and need new ideas or maybe just need ideas of things to do with your whole family, we’ve surveyed our readers for the best games for family game night. And our readers seem to be quite the board/card game experts! We took their advice and added a few board game ideas of our own.
With the holiday season in full swing, there are lots of things to do this Christmas! Charlotte, NC, and Cabarrus have some of the best events, with epic light displays, parades, and magical month-long celebrations. These events will give your family a lot of opportunities to make beautiful memories this Christmas season. We have also included a guide to places to find your perfect Christmas tree.
Are you looking for experience gifts in Charlotte, NC that don’t take up space? We have an extensive list for you! We know that kids tend to get tons of Christmas gifts each year which results in overflowing toys and books in your home and that makes choosing the perfect gift really challenging. These experience gifts will help you create lasting memories and won’t take up any space in your home!