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Whitewater Center Ice Skating: The Family Day You’ve Been Looking For in Charlotte, NC

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.

50+ Best Family Games: (2025) Parent-Tested Games Everyone Can Play

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.

Holidays in Charlotte, NC, Christmas things to do

Best Holiday Events & Things to Do This Christmas: Charlotte, NC

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.

50+ Experience Gifts in Charlotte, NC That Don’t Take Up Space

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!

(2025) Where to See Santa in Charlotte, NC

Looking for places to visit with Santa in Charlotte? Get photos with Santa and share your wish list. We even have places to get totally free pictures with Santa, and we all know how helpful that is for the holiday budget!

Christmas parades near Charlotte, North Carolina

15+ Fantastic Christmas Parades: Charlotte, NC & The Surrounding Area

One of the holiday season’s most exciting activities is the annual Christmas parades that make their way down main streets across the country. You’re in luck if you are looking for Christmas parades. Charlotte, NC has a range of local parades, including wholesome community gatherings and spectacular celebrations. There is even a Thanksgiving parade and several boat parades to check out!

Where To Go Ice Skating in Charlotte, NC

If you’re wondering where to go ice skating in Charlotte, NC we have a list of places to enjoy this Winter season. Put on a warm jacket, steady your legs, and let’s get skating! Before you go, be sure to check the websites below to find their hours, ticket reservation info, and tips on what to wear!

The Christmas Season: How early is too early?

I love the Christmas season. All the décor and holiday festivities make me positively giddy. I am not, however, in favor of all this early decorating. I genuinely adore Autumn and bringing in the Christmas spirit early tends to put me in a Winter state-of-mind. Now, if you like the feeling that Winter extends from November until mid-March, by all means.

4 Miles, 4 Million Lights: Charlotte Motor Speedway Christmas Lights in Concord, NC

Are you curious about Speedway Christmas at the Charlotte Speedway? A local mom visited and wrote a complete review of her Speedway Christmas experience. Read on to find out what to expect at Speedway Christmas and why it is a must for Greenville families.

Where to see holiday lights in Charlotte, NC: Christmas

17+ (2025) Magical Christmas Lights: Charlotte, NC

It’s that time of year again to see some dazzling Christmas lights. Charlotte, NC has options to drive through thousands of lights, or your family can explore the lights are you walk about. There is something for every family. Plus, many of these events have extra attractions, including snow tubing, ice skating, and visits with Santa. We even added a few neighborhoods you can drive through to give your kids a quick burst of joy from the community light displays. Enjoy the season with the illuminated magic of lights!