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Free Holiday Events In Charlotte

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  1. 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...

  2. 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.

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. Kannapolis Celebration of Lights

    Nov 13 · 5:30 PM-10:00 PM · Village Park · Free

    Free admission, parking and light viewing at Village Park. Train and carousel rides require separate tickets. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; weather may cause additional closures.

  6. Grinchmas! @ Main

    Nov 14 · 10:00 AM-2:00 PM · Main Branch - Carol K. Reinhardt Auditorium · Free

    Faboo fores, dahoo dores, welcome GRINCHMAS, come this way! Please join us for a fun Grinch-themed program fit for all ages. This program will include crafts, games, and...

  7. Holiday Photo Shoot @Union Road Branch Library

    Nov 14 · 10:20 AM-1:00 PM · Union Road Branch · Free

    A family photo shoot for the holiday season BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Please call 704-671-2799 https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=8951

  8. Eastern European Holiday Festival Nov. 14

    Nov 14 · 11:00 AM-5:00 PM · The Ballantyne · Free

    Eastern European Holiday Festival takes place Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Brixham Park, 15810 Ballantyne Medical Pl., Charlotte, North Caroli...

  9. Langtree Tree Lighting Nov 14

    Nov 14 · 5:00 PM-9:00 PM · 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville, NC · Free

    LangTree Lake Norman, at 401 Langtree Road, Mooresville, is hosting a Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m.

  10. Tree Lighting presented by Belk

    Nov 17 · gates 5:30 PM; tree lighting 7:00 PM; festival ends 9:00 PM · Bank of America Stadium · Free

    Tree Lighting presented by Belk Charlotte FC and the Carolina Panthers host the 13th annual Tree Lighting, presented by Belk, at Bank of America Stadium on November 17,...

  11. LGBTQ+ Teen Talks: Creating Safe Spaces during the Holidays

    Nov 18 · 3:00 PM-4:00 PM · ImaginOn · Free

    Please Note! This month's meeting will be on the 3rd Wednesday due to closure for Veterans Day. Join us the second Wednesday of each month! The LGBTQ+ Teen Table Talk pr...

  12. Becoming Her - Hope Table Thanksgiving Outreach

    Nov 20 · 5:00 PM-7:00 PM · Urban District Market · Free

    Happy Thanksgiving! Becoming Her will host a Thanksgiving meal pick-up at Urban District Market on Friday, November 20. Pre-registration required.

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