Charlotte, NC

Holiday And Christmas Events In Charlotte

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

Listings last updated Sep 11, 2026

Seasonal guideCurrent status, timing & practical tips

Separate markets, lights, shows, and attractions

Holiday plans can mean a shopping market, a drive-through light route, a theater performance, a race, or a family attraction. Compare timing, admission, and likely visit length.

Book fixed-date plans before flexible ones

Reserved performances and timed tickets are less flexible than recurring lights or markets. Confirm the selected date, ticket terms, parking, and holiday closures before purchase.

Current seasonal listings

  1. Kids Yoga

    Sep 21 · 11:30 AM-12:30 PM · Urban District Market · Free

    Bring the kids to Urban District Market for Kids Yoga! Dates on school holidays and breaks. Hosted by Making Space: Mindful Movement and Twist Kids Foundation.

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  2. Kids Yoga

    Nov 3 · 11:30 AM-12:30 PM · Urban District Market · Free

    Bring the kids to Urban District Market for Kids Yoga! Dates on school holidays and breaks. Hosted by Making Space: Mindful Movement and Twist Kids Foundation.

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  3. Southern Christmas Show

    Nov 11 · 10:00 AM to Nov 22 · 6:00 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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  4. Holiday Photo Shoot @Union Road Branch Library

    Nov 14 · 10:20 AM-11:20 AM · 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

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  5. Teen Kindness Project: Holiday Cards @ Main

    Nov 17 · 4:00 PM-5:00 PM · Main Branch - Carol K. Reinhardt Auditorium · Free

    Earn volunteer hours by doing something kind for someone else! https://gastonlibrary.org/calendar.aspx?EID=8967

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  6. Speedway Christmas

    Nov 20 · 6:00 PM to Jan 3 · 10:00 PM · Charlotte Motor Speedway · $25+

    Charlotte Motor Speedway lists Speedway Christmas for Nov 20, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027.

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  7. Carolina Ascent FC vs. Dallas Trinity FC

    Nov 28 · 6:00 PM-8:30 PM · American Legion Memorial Stadium · $25+

    Carolina Ascent FC home match against Dallas Trinity FC. Game promotion: HOLIDAY KICKOFF Festive Sassy Bobblehead Giveaway.

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  8. JAZZ ROOM Presents: The JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition

    Dec 4 · 6:00 PM-10:00 PM · Booth Playhouse · $25+

    JAZZ ROOM Presents: The JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition Four pianos, one tradition December 4th & 5th Join us for one of the most joyous holiday traditions in the Queen City,...

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  9. Charlotte Ballet: NUTCRACKER

    Dec 4 · 7:30 PM to Dec 23 · 9:30 PM · Belk Theater · $25+

    DECEMBER 4-23, 2026 BELK THEATER NUTCRACKER Brimming with beauty, enchantment, and holiday joy, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Nutcracker is a celebration of how imagination ca...

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  10. JAZZ ROOM Presents: The JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition

    Dec 5 · 6:00 PM-10:00 PM · Booth Playhouse · $25+

    JAZZ ROOM Presents: The JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition Four pianos, one tradition December 4th & 5th Join us for one of the most joyous holiday traditions in the Queen City,...

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  11. A Christmas Carol

    Dec 11 · 7:30 PM to Dec 20 · 4:00 PM · Theatre Charlotte · $25+

    Theatre Charlotte's 20th-anniversary production of its holiday tradition, adapted from Charles Dickens' novel.

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  12. Kidz & Co - Christmas Gnomes

    Dec 19 · 11:00 AM-1:00 PM · Confluence South Fork · $25+

    Kidz & Co - Christmas Gnomes at Confluence South Fork.

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