Charlotte Kicks Off Holiday Season with Lights, Markets, and Merriment
The Charlotte community will fill with good cheer as holiday markets, light shows, and more festivities usher in the holiday season. Here’s what’s happening for the holidays in Charlotte this…
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Browse for gifts from more than two dozen local vendors and enjoy a seasonal treat during the Uptown holiday market on Levine Avenue of the Arts. This event runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. View more details online.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Don't miss the South End's Christmas tree lighting in the Railyard, 1414 S. Tryon St., from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Carolers, seasonal refreshments, music, entertainment, and photo opportunities with Santa will be part of the festivities.
Discover the wonder of more than 1 million holiday lights along a half-mile walking trail at the Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular in Ballantyne. The trail will be open daily from Dec. 5 through Dec. 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. General admission on the weekdays is $10 per person.
The Historic Fourth Ward invites adults 21 and older to enjoy a holiday sip and stroll amid the beauty of the season's decorations. The sip and stroll will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5; Friday, Dec. 6; and Saturday, Dec. 7. Tickets range from $30 to $60. More details are available online.
Friday, Dec. 6
The Whiskey Club at The Ballantyne Hotel invites guests to experience a four-course whiskey dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. Whiskey samplings from Woodinville will pair with sumptuous dishes such as pork belly with pumpkin puree, seared salmon, braised short ribs, and more. The cost is $100 per person.
Experience the Christmas classic "The Nutcracker" performed by the Charlotte Ballet. The opening-night performance at the Belk Theater in Uptown Charlotte begins at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $32.
