It’s Holiday season in Charlotte! My fiancé and I are in the process of moving right now so we won’t get to put up a Christmas Tree or any of our decorations this year. Luckily, there are so many festive and fun holiday themed events around Charlotte this year to check out.
If you’re in Charlotte this weekend, there are plenty of fun events to check out. Whether it’s ice skating, shopping, or food related; i’ve found some of the best of the best (in my opinion) of things to do.
Here are my top picks of things to do in Charlotte this weekend!
Miracle Bar
This speakeasy has been styled as a winter wonderland, and is open everyday from now until New Years. Get themed drinks and take photos at their themed photo wall starting at 5pm at Backstage Lounge.
Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte Presents: Believe
Come listen to traditional carols and popular festive songs sung by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte. They will be performing your holiday favorites at St Martin’s Episcopal Church on Friday, starting at 7:30pm, and tickets cost $25-$35.
Jagged Little Pill
This is a Broadway musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music in Charlotte now at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Tickets for the show start at $29, and showtimes vary.
Deck the Halls
At Optimist Hall this weekend, there will be live carolers and festive treats to celebrate the start of the Holiday season. This event is free to attend and goes on from 7-10pm on Friday night!
Light the Knights Festival
In the heart of Charlotte, you can get in the holiday spirit, and enjoy ice skating, tubing, Santa visits, a light show, live entertainment and holiday cheer galore at Truist Field. Tickets to the event are $10-$99, and the event runs now through January 6th from 5pm-10pm.
Speedway Christmas
Instead of driving all around Charlotte to look for Christmas lights, you can get hundreds of thousands of them across a four mile course of the Speedway at Charlotte Motor Speedway: Prices vary for this event and it runs nightly from 6-10pm.
“The Polar Express” Train Ride
You can wear matching pajamas, and get on “The Polar Express” at the N.C. Transportation Museum. Tickets cost $34-$90. Check their website for dates and times.
Holiday Pop-Up Market
Shop from over 50 local vendors and small businesses who will be selling things like jewelry, apparel, handmade food items, plus bath and body care at 5925 Carnegie Blvd. This event is free to attend and starts at 10am.
Grinchmas
It’s GRINCHMAS! There will be a movie showing, face painting, hot cocoa bar, custom cookies, popcorn and a meet and greet with The Grinch himself at Metropolitan on Saturday. Tickets are $5, and the fun starts at 3pm.
Sea of Lights
This Holiday themed, interactive aquarium experience with thousands of holiday lights it going on at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord. Check out 35+ decorated Christmas trees as you visit the sea animals. Tickets are $17.99.
Shop Small Saturdays
Look for holiday gifts at the Camden Festival located along East/West Station to Park Avenue this weekend. There will be more than 80 local vendors to check out. This event is free to attend and runs from 10am-5pm at Camden Road.
Gingerbread Lane
Check out a bunch of gingerbread creations from amateur’s to professional bakers. You can vote on your favorites, and every entry with a donation that will benefit Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital. There is a minimum of $1 donation to attend, and the event runs from 11am-7pm.
There are so many fun things to check out this weekend! Which one are you the most excited about? Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend, Charlotte!