Celebrate a festive season with holiday events in Charlotte. Here's when to go
The holidays are here, and Charlotte is stacked with tree lightings, events and holiday performances to make your season merry and bright. With these activities, you can gather your friends and family for shopping, view dramatic displays with millions of lights, snap pictures with Santa and join in on annual Christmas and Hanukkah traditions in the Queen City and surrounding areas. Here’s a list of seasonal events, organized by day, that are taking place in November and December: Southern Christmas Show When: Now through Nov. 22 Where: The Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205 Cost: General admission starts at $23 for adults and $13 for children ages 5-12. Children 5 and under free. The Southern Christmas Show, the largest holiday show in North America, has been a tradition in Charlotte since 1967. It offers more than 400 vendors you can shop, along with live music, designer rooms for inspiration and a special appearance on Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m. by Hallmark Channel and “Sullivan’s Crossing” star Marcus Rosner. Photos with Santa at Bass Pro Shops When: Now through Dec. 24 Where: Bass Pro Shops, 8181 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027 Where: Bass Pro
