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Christmas Activities For Kids In Charlotte

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ChristmasVille: Gingerbread House Contest

Nov 1 · 12:00 AM-11:59 PM · Center for the Arts · Price not published

Turn frosting and candy into a festive masterpiece! The annual Gingerbread House Contest invites bakers and builders of all ages to create sweet holiday showpieces to be...

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ChristmasVille: LEGO Build Contest

Nov 1 · 12:00 AM-11:59 PM · Center for the Arts · Price not published

Brick by brick, bring your holiday imagination to life! The LEGO Build Contest is a ChristmasVille favorite, open to LEGO lovers of all ages. From snow-covered scenes to...

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Diwali Scavenger Hunt

Nov 2 · 2:00 PM-7:00 PM · North County Regional · Free

Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with a fun and interactive scavenger hunt at the library! Children and families can explore the library while searching for clu...

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Day of the Dead Celebration

Nov 2 · 4:00 PM-5:30 PM · Allegra Westbrooks Regional · Free

Celebrate and learn about Day of the Dead with us through various activities and crafts.

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Multicultural Family Storytime - Diwali Festival of Lights

Nov 2 · 6:00 PM-7:00 PM · North County Regional · Free

Come experience Diwali, The Festival of Lights! Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and activities that support literacy development and help foster a love of bo...

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Día de los Muertos: Ahora presentamos Coco en español | Now Showing: Coco in Spanish

Nov 3 · 10:00 AM-12:30 PM · South Boulevard · Free

Scroll down for English translation. ESPAÑOL ¡Acompáñanos para cerrar nuestra serie del Día de los Muertos con una proyección especial de Coco ! Reúne a toda la familia...

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Santa's First Stop

Nov 7 · 1:00 PM-1:45 PM · Good Karma Ranch · Under $25

Santa's First Stop at Good Karma Ranch.

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Santa's First Stop

Nov 7 · 1:45 PM-2:30 PM · Good Karma Ranch · Under $25

Santa's First Stop at Good Karma Ranch.

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Santa's First Stop

Nov 7 · 2:30 PM-3:15 PM · Good Karma Ranch · Under $25

Santa's First Stop at Good Karma Ranch.

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Santa's First Stop

Nov 7 · 3:30 PM-4:15 PM · Good Karma Ranch · Under $25

Santa's First Stop at Good Karma Ranch.

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Southern Christmas Show

Nov 11 · 10:00 AM-9:00 PM · The Park Expo and Conference Center · Under $25

Large holiday marketplace at The Park Expo and Conference Center with seasonal displays, vendors, food, crafts, and entertainment.

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Veterans Day at Wing Haven

Nov 11 · 10:00 AM-5:00 PM · Wing Haven · Price not published

Wing Haven’s gardens will be open exclusively for Veterans and their families in gratitude for their service.

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Veterans Day Ceremony — Nov 11 · 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Kannapolis Celebration of Lights — Nov 13 · 5:30 PM-10:00 PM
Grinchmas! @ Main — Nov 14 · 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Holiday Photo Shoot @Union Road Branch Library — Nov 14 · 10:20 AM-1:00 PM
Tree Lighting presented by Belk — Nov 17 · gates 5:30 PM; tree lighting 7:00 PM; festival ends 9:00 PM
LGBTQ+ Teen Talks: Creating Safe Spaces during the Holidays — Nov 18 · 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Speedway Christmas — Nov 20 · 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical — Nov 21 · 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
All is Bright Holiday Tree Lighting — Nov 21 · 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical — Nov 21 · 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
UCity Lights Winter Celebration and Tree Lighting — Nov 21 · 4:00 PM-8:00 PM
Comedy at Stowe: Holidays — Nov 21 · 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical — Nov 22 · 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical — Nov 22 · 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Holiday Stained Glass — Nov 24 · 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Light the Knights Festival — Nov 25 · 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Fun Run — Nov 26 · 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
WinterFest — Date only · select days; check Carowinds for dated operating hours
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical — Nov 27 · 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical — Nov 27 · 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular — Nov 27 · 5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical — Nov 28 · 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical — Nov 28 · 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Holidays at the Garden: Light Exhibit — Nov 28 · 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Merry Market — Nov 28 · 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular — Nov 28 · 5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical — Nov 29 · 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical — Nov 29 · 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Holidays at the Garden: Light Exhibit — Nov 29 · 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular — Nov 29 · 5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Holiday Photography Walk — Nov 30 · 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Family Gingerbread House Contest: Intergenerational Activity — Dec 1 to Dec 15
North County Regional Library Letters to Santa-Writing Group — Dec 1 · 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Christmas at the Billy Graham Library — Dec 1 · 5:30 PM-9:00 PM
Christmas Town USA — McAdenville Christmas Lights — Dec 1 · 5:30 PM-10:00 PM
ChristmasVille: Preschool Day — Dec 3 · 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Teen Holiday Movie Matinee @ Mt. Holly — Dec 3 · 3:45 PM-4:45 PM
Holidays at the Garden: Light Exhibit — Dec 3 · 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Christmas Village and Lighting of the Tree — Dec 3 · 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular — Dec 3 · 5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Christmas in Davidson — Dec 3 · 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
ChristmasVille: Opening Ceremony + Santa’s Arrival — Dec 3 · 6:00 PM-6:45 PM
ChristmasVille: Cookies + Cocoa with Santa — Dec 3 · 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas — Dec 3 · 7:30 PM
ChristmasVille: Gingerbread, LEGO & Ornament Displays and Voting — Dec 4 · 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
2026 Jazzy Holiday Luncheon — Dec 4 · 12:00 PM
Holidays at the Garden: Light Exhibit — Dec 4 · 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular — Dec 4 · 5:30 PM-9:30 PM

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