4 Holiday-Themed Events in Charlotte, NC

The holidays are right around the corner. If you live in Charlotte, NC, or you’re planning on visiting family or friends there, then you won’t want to miss the holiday-themed events happening in and around the Queen City. Here are four holiday-themed events in Charlotte you won’t want to miss.

Attend Christmas at the Library

You’ll definitely want to attend Christmas at the Library. Open through December 23, this event offers activities for the whole family. With a live nativity scene, horse-drawn carriage rides through beautiful light displays, and story time for kids, Christmas at the Library is an annual event that locals love. You can stop by Monday through Thursday between 9:30 A.M. and 9 P.M., as well as Fridays and Saturdays between 9:30 A.M. to 10 P.M. Admission and parking are free, but some activities cost extra. New this year is the option to have Christmas dinner when you attend between Thursday and Saturday. This is an affordable holiday-themed event you don’t want to miss.

Witness the Spectacular Light Show at the Charlotte Motor Speedway

You’ve never seen a light show like the one at Speedway Christmas. It’s one of the largest in the region. You start out by driving through various displays along the racetrack, but the fun doesn’t end there. After you exit your vehicle, you’ll find loads of fun activities for you and the kids at the Speedway Christmas Village. It features live actors, a petting zoo, Santa’s Workshop, and even an ice skating rink. Be sure to catch one of the movie nights held on Fridays and Saturdays featuring your favorite holiday classics. The gates are open between 6 P.M. and 10 P.M., and the cost of admission is $25 per car. You can book your tickets online, and the last day of operation for the season is December 27.

Go Ice Skating at WBT’s Holiday on Ice

There’s nothing like fun at an outdoor ice skating rink to get you in the holiday spirit. WBT 1110 AM sponsors a family friendly holiday event called Holiday on Ice and encourages families to come out and take part in the fun. This celebration features entertainment and special theme days, like Family FRYdays where you can enjoy complimentary fried Oreos and other treats. Depending on which day you attend, you might be lucky enough to catch a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. You can view all the Holiday on Ice hours of operation as well as ticket prices and options online.

Catch the Train to Christmas Town

All aboard! For the first time, North Carolina residents can catch a ride on the train to Christmastown. Your family will enjoy a 30-minute ride along the Piedmont Northern Railway. Your ride includes a narrator’s reading of “Train to Christmas Town” to get you in the holiday spirit, as well as hot cocoa, delicious cookies, and surprise guest characters from the story and even Santa himself. Go online for available days and ticket pricing options.

If you call Queen City home, or if you’re traveling to Charlotte to spend the holidays with family and friends, be sure to check out these four holiday-themed events. They will put a smile on your face and get every Scrooge in the bunch into the holiday spirit.

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