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Holiday And Christmas Events In Charlotte — Page 2

Find current holiday events in Charlotte, including Christmas lights, markets, shows, WinterFest, Turkey Trots, and family activities.

Listings last updated Nov 1, 2026

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  1. NorthStone Turkey Trot

    Nov 26 · 8:00 AM-10:00 AM · 15801 Northstone Dr · Under $25

    Join us for the Annual NorthStone Turkey Trot "Huffin' & Puffin' for Turkey & Stuffin'" Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026 Registration Options 5K Run/Walk with t-shirt...

  2. CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot

    Nov 26 · 8:00 AM-10:00 AM · SOUTHPARK MALL · $25+

    Celebrated as one of the 20 Best Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots in America, the CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot is a Charlotte Thanksgiving tradition for the past 36 y...

  3. 2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT

    Nov 26 · 8:00 AM-9:30 AM · 3024 Prosperity Church Road · $25+

    Join us on Thanksgiving Day at 8AM for the 13th annual University City Turkey Trot!! A huge thanks to all the participants who have supported this awesome community race...

  4. 2026 Davidson Turkey Trot

    Nov 26 · 8:00 AM-11:00 AM · 119 South Main Street · $25+

    Join us on Thanksgiving morning at the Annual Davidson Turkey Trot - Davidson's Thanksgiving tradition for all. The 5k course winds through beautiful downtown Davidson....

  5. Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Fun Run

    Nov 26 · 8:30 AM-10:00 AM · The Christian Mission · $25+

    Thanksgiving morning fundraiser for The Christian Mission on November 26, 2026, at 919 North Main Street, Mooresville. Kids ages 10 and under run at 8:30 AM; the 5K starts at 9 AM with pace-based waves. Published registration is $40 for the 5K and $15 for the kids run, with a scheduled price increase after October 31. Register through the organizer; race-day registration and pickup close at 8:30 AM.

  6. Burn North Charlotte 7th Annual Turkey Trot

    Nov 26 · 9:30 AM-11:00 AM · 8505 David Lake Parkway · Under $25

    We are excited to share that we are hosting our 7th Annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. This year’s event will benefit both the D...

  7. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Nov 26 · 7:00 PM-9:00 PM · The Comedy Zone Charlotte · $25+

    Happy Thanksgiving! at The Comedy Zone Charlotte.

  8. A Motown Christmas

    Nov 27 · showtime varies · Knight Theater · $25+

    A Motown Christmas is listed by Blumenthal Arts at Knight Theater. Check CarolinaTix for performance times and tickets.

  9. WinterFest

    Date only · select days; check Carowinds for dated operating hours · Carowinds · Price not published

    EVENT HIGHLIGHTS When: November 27, 2026 – January 3, 2027 Where : 14523 Carowinds Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273 What to expect: Fun with a little twinkle; experience festiv...

  10. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

    Nov 27 · 2:00 PM-3:00 PM · ImaginOn · Price not published

    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...

  11. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

    Nov 27 · 4:00 PM-5:00 PM · ImaginOn · Price not published

    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...

  12. Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular

    Nov 27 · 5:30 PM-9:30 PM · Ballantyne's Backyard — Wells Fargo entrance · Price not published

    Walk-through holiday lights on selected nights only. Entrance at the Wells Fargo building; no entrance from the Bowl. Free parking. Last ticket sold at 9 p.m. Tickets required; children 2 and under free.

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