‘Tis The Season: Christmas Activities for Family Fun Around CLT

By Meghan Ray

The weather is chilling. Dreams for a white Christmas are in the air. Trees are going up and lights are being strung. 50% off is music to the ears. 

There is also a promise of our savior being born. 

Research shows that the Christmas season can be one of the most stressful due to the expectations of hosting, pressure for perfect gift buying, family tension, and the overall unrealistic view of perfection that commercialization has had on all of us. Therefore there is no better time than the present to remember the reason for the season and invest in spending time with the ones you love. 

“For a child has been born for us; a son has been given to us. And the dominion will be on his shoulder, and his name is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

We have compiled a list of Christmas activities going on around Charlotte. Our hope for you is that you forget about the looming expectations and possible stress. Instead focus on rejoicing in the opportunity to share time with the ones you love in celebration of the gift of family the Lord has provided. 

Christmas Shows Coming to Town 

1. Nutcracker by the Charlotte Ballet

• When: Dec. 6-22
• Where: Belk Theatre
• Tickets: https://charlotteballet.org/nutcracker-2024/ 

2. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: A Musical 

• When: Nov. 22- Dec. 22
• Where: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
• Tickets: https://ctcharlotte.org/Online/default.asp 

3. Holiday Pops by Charlotte Symphony 

• When: Dec. 7
• Where: Knight Theatre
• Tickets: https://www.charlottesymphony.org/events/5CBCC95D-B8F5-4257-9CB2-36D8DDB21720 

4. Twas the Night Before… By Cirque de Soleil

• When: Dec. 20 – Jan. 4
• Where: Ovens Auditorium 
• Tickets: https://www.boplex.com/events/twas-the-night-before-by-cirque-du-soleil  

Winter Wonderland Fun 

1. Polar Express Train Ride

• When: Dec. 1, 6-8, 12-23
• Where: North Carolina Transportation Museum
• Tickets: https://www.nctransportationmuseum.org/the-polar-express-train-ride/ 

2. Winterfest

• When: Select nights between Nov. 15 and Jan. 4
• Where: Carowinds
• Tickets: https://www.carowinds.com/events/winterfest 

3. Camp North Pole

• When: Nov. 22 – Jan. 5
• Where: Ford Factory at Camp North End
• Tickets: https://camp.nc/iceskating/ 

4. Skating at the White Water Center

• When: Dec. 2 – 31
• Where: White Water Center
• Tickets: https://center.whitewater.org/activity/ice-skating/ 

5. Christmas at the Library 

• When: Dec. 2 – 23
• Where: Billy Graham Center
• Tickets: https://billygrahamlibrary.org/christmas-at-the-library/ 

Twinkling Holiday Lights 

1. Charlotte Speedway

• When: Nov. 22 – Jan. 5
• Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway
• Tickets: https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/events/speedway-christmas/ 

2. Light the Knights

• When: Nov. 27 – Jan. 3
• Where: Knights Stadium 
• Tickets: https://www.milb.com/charlotte-knights/ballpark/christmas 

3. Holidays at the Garden 

• When: Nov. 29 – Dec. 29
• Where: Stowe Botanical Gardens  
• Tickets: https://dsbg.org/visit/holidays-at-the-garden/ 

4. Carolina Light Spectacular 

• When: Dec. 5 – 29
• Where: Ballantyne Backyard
• Tickets: https://ncholidaylights.com/ 

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