Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
Bright Lights Race
Festive night race at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade
Charlotte's Thanksgiving Eve parade celebrates the holiday with floats, marching bands, and festive fun for the whole family.
Holidays at the Garden: Light Exhibit
Walk through a dazzling light display amid blooming gardens at Daniel Stowe this holiday season.
Holidays at the Garden
Festive holiday displays and seasonal celebration at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays
Derek Hough brings holiday dance and entertainment to Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte.
Toy Drive
Donate new toys at the library to support Angels and Sparrows' Christmas Party.
Holiday Photography Walk
Capture festive photos amid Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden's holiday décor.
Candyland Winter Party
Step into a real-life Candyland at the library with games, crafts & treats.
White Christmas
Classic holiday musical at Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius.
Town of Pineville Tree Lighting
Town of Pineville celebrates the holiday season with a festive tree lighting ceremony.
Mint 2 Move: Día de las Velitas
Mint 2 Move: Día de las Velitas celebrates Colombian traditions at Mint Museum Uptown.
Nutcracker by Charlotte Ballet
Charlotte Ballet's beloved holiday classic — a magical Nutcracker performance for families.
Winter Holiday Market
Winter Holiday Market at Anne Springs Close Greenway.
Wreath Making Workshop
Create a festive wreath at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Teens & Tweens: Gingerbread House Circuits
Build a light-up gingerbread house at the library—a festive STEM twist for tweens and teens.
Master Gardeners: Gardening Through The Holidays
Create nature-inspired holiday décor and learn about winter plants with local Master Gardeners.
Holiday Family Farm Day
Holiday Family Farm Day at Greenway Farm & Stables—seasonal farm fun for families.
Santa Paws
Holiday pet-friendly outing at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden to meet Santa Paws.
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" featuring Lovell Bradford and Tyra Scott
Jazz musicians perform holiday favorites from "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
Cookies & Crayons
Drop-in coloring with holiday cookies and cocoa at Statesville Library—all ages welcome.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet 2026
Beloved holiday ballet classic returns with magic, wonder & beautiful choreography.
Morning with Santa
Holiday breakfast with Santa at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Track Santa on His Magical Journey Around the World 🎅🏻
Follow Santa's Christmas Eve journey around the world on NORAD's live tracker.