Kannapolis Christmas Parade Dec. 13

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/12 2:05A Jody Mace

The Kannapolis Christmas Parade takes place December 13, 2025. It starts at 6 p.m. and will end around 7:30 p.m. This parade is one of the oldest nighttime parades in North Carolina. It features...

Burger King offers 13 Days of Deals (free food!) in December

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/12 12:59A Jody Mace

Burger King is offering 13 Days of Deals, from December 12 to 24, 2025. Each day, Burger King is offering a special deal, which is usually a FREE food item or beverage with a minimum purchase. You...

Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/11 11:54P Jody Mace

A Charlie Brown Christmas. Apple TV+ 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas. But you will have to take a few extra steps to watch it. The Charlie Brown holiday specials left network TV a few years ago. They moved to Apple...

Holiday Shopping on a Budget? Vista Auction Might Be Your Secret Weapon

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/9 5:36A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Vista Auction If you’re looking for Christmas gifts without the December price tag, Vista Auction is one place you’ll want on your radar this season. Located in Charlotte, Vista...

Free song creator workshop for tweens and teens Dec. 20 (registration required)

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/9 4:00A Jody Mace

Young Icons and Charlotte Area Fund are offering a free music workshop for tweens and teens on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Charlotte Area Fund, 3816 Latrobe Drive, Ste....

Tosco Music Holiday Party Dec 15

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/8 3:50A Jody Mace

Celebrate the season at one of Charlotte s great traditions, the Tosco Music Holiday Party . It takes place Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., at Knight Theater, 430 S Tryon Street, Charlotte,...

Christmas Party at Great Wagon Road Distillery with adoptable puppies, Santa and silent auction Dec....

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/7 9:30A Jody Mace

Destination Home Puppy Rescue is hosting a Christmas Party Home for the Holidays at Great Wagon Road Distillery in NoDa, 610 Anderson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 14, 2025,...

Noon Year’s Eve at Schiele Museum

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/7 9:00A Jody Mace

Bring the kids to The Schiele Museum, 1500 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, North Carolina, for an early New Year s Eve party. Noon Year s Eve is included in regular admission to the museum on...

Free Food Waste Buckets from Mecklenburg County Recycling — for composting!

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/7 9:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Mecklenburg County Recycling s Food Waste Program gives residents an opportunity to drop their food waste off for composting instead of putting them in the trash. Don t...

Noon Year’s Eve Party in Matthews for Families

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/7 9:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos The Town of Matthews is hosting a party for families who d like to ring in the New Year a little bit early. Noon Year s Eve will take place Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from...

Gibson Mill Market: Kids build a mini-robot Dec. 20

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/7 9:00A Jody Mace

Gibson Mill Market. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Gibson Mill Market, at 305 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, NC, hosts many events. Check their Facebook page for more information. Gibson Mill Market Vendors...

Arts at the Abbey: Holiday Concert Dec. 8

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/7 8:00A Jody Mace

Belmont Abbey College presents concerts at the beautiful Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd. Belmont. Each of these concerts is free for all, but donations are accepted. The college is off exit...

Letters to Santa at Arboretum Shopping Center — free Santa picture and gift Dec 12

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/7 7:00A Jody Mace

Santa will be at the Arboretum Shopping Center , at 8008 Providence Road, on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. Santa will be near Link & Pin. We have put together a huge list of places in...

Free-to-play BINGÖ at IKEA Dec. 9: Win an As-Is prize

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/7 7:00A Jody Mace

IKEA Charlotte, 8300 Ikea Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Free-to-Play BINGÖ in Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will feature a variety of BINGO games. There...

Family friendly New Year’s events in Charlotte, Noon Year’s Eve countdowns and more

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/6 10:00P Jody Mace

Image: Depositphotos Celebrate New Year s Eve with the whole family at these events in Charlotte. This list includes many Noon Year s Eve events, as well as some events with countdowns in the early...