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 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...

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 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...

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...

Two apps that reduce food waste and get you great deals — Too Good To Go and Goodie Bag

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/6 8:34P Jody Mace

Interested in reducing food waste and getting a good deal at the same time? Do you like surprises? Then you might want to try the apps, Too Good To Go or Goodie Bag . Both of these are marketplaces...

New Year’s Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/6 8:00P Jody Mace

Every year, many North Carolina State Parks host First Day Hikes led by park staff. We will add them as they re announced. First Day Hike at Lake Norman State Park Thursday, January 1, 2026 10 to 11...

ClearWater Arts Center Holiday Market Dec. 6

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/5 5:16A Jody Mace

ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, at 223 Crowell Drive Northwest, Concord, North Carolina, is hosting its annual Holiday Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop from 44 local vendors selling handmade, original arts and...

Hazy Daze Holiday Market at Happy Camper NoDa

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/5 4:23A Jody Mace

Happy Camper NoDa, at 2918 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Pop.Culture are hosting Hazy Daze Holiday Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. Shop for one-of-a-kind...

Holiday Model Train Display at Swanee Theatre in Kannapolis Dec. 12-14

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/5 3:30A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos For one weekend only, enjoy a holiday model train show in Kannapolis, for free. The Atlantic Coast S Gaugers model train display will be at the Swanee Theatre, 200 West Avenue,...