Celebrate the Holiday Season 2024 in Charlotte
There’s nothing like celebrating the holiday season in the South. The temperatures are mild and the hospitality is warm — it’s the perfect setting for festive cheer.
Charlotte, North Carolina is full of fun holiday activities for people from all walks of life. From family-friendly events to captivating Christmas performances, you can fill your December calendar with activities that feel full of joy for the season.
Here are the holiday events you need to know about this year, and how you can set yourself up for a cozy and inviting home for the holidays.
Holiday Events in Charlotte, NC
Kick off the holiday season with ice skating at Camp North End (adjacent to our North End Terraces community!). This joyful tradition is open from November 22 through January 5, and, for those who need to warm up after leaving the rink, you can grab a seasonal beverage while you relax by the fire pit. The best part? You’ll be right in the heart of North End, where you can spend the rest of the day checking off your gift list at local shops.
The 5th Annual Light the Knights Festival is held at Truist Park November 27 through January 3, home of Minor League baseball team, the Charlotte Knights. This is a great event to bring the whole family and spend a glittering evening ice skating, snow tubing, admiring tens of thousands of sparkling lights, and sneaking in some holiday shopping.
Running November 22 through January 5, Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Speedway Christmas has been a holiday favorite of Charlotteans for 15 years. This drive-thru festive light show is the largest in the Southeast. Want to take a guess at how many lights create this extravagant display of joyful cheer? 5 million lights over four miles! It’s truly an incredible experience, and it’s open nightly from 6 PM to 10 PM. You’ll even enjoy lights synchronized to holiday tunes on their very-own radio station.
Nothing says the holiday season like a performance from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, the dramatic rock band that takes classics to another level. Their latest tour, The Lost Christmas Eve, comes to the Spectrum Center for two performances on December 14.
Want to enjoy a timeless holiday performance? The Charlotte Ballet’s rendition of The Nutcracker is coming to the Belk Theater in Uptown Charlotte for delightful performances from December 6 through December 22. This is a tradition that never gets old, no matter how many times you’ve been transported into this elegant winter wonderland.
For a more unique holiday experience, Cirque du Soleil will be performing ‘Twas the Night Before… from December 2 through January 4. This mindblowing display of human artistry and strength gives a new meaning to the classic Clement Clarke Moore tale.
Holiday Events in West End Charlotte
Stop by Savona Mill for Savona Sundays on December 8, featuring a festive holiday rendition you won’t want to miss! Enjoy live music from 5 PM to 7 PM and get in on the action with Pickleball from 4 PM to 7 PM (sign up at The Dinkery). Savor delicious food and drinks available for purchase from 4 PM to 7 PM while browsing through pop-up vendors. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season with holly jolly vibes, great tunes, and a lively atmosphere!
Find Your Home for The Holidays at 5West Terraces
If this holiday season sounds like the festive vision you have in mind for your future, now’s the time to explore living at 5West Terraces. This community in the heart of West End Charlotte blends Craftsman charm with Southern sensibilities — can’t you just picture the wreath on your front door or the tree in your open concept living room? Or dream of having fun with holiday yard decorations in your private yard, like an oversized ornament or a twinkling tree. You can picture grabbing a mug of hot chocolate and snuggling up under a clear winter sky as you take in the views of the Charlotte skyline from the rooftop terrace. And when it’s time to bring home gifts for everyone on your list, the attached two-car garage makes unloading presents a breeze, adding convenience to your holiday joy.
This is what coming home for the holidays looks like. This is where you entertain loved ones in your gorgeous kitchen with quartz countertops. This is where you welcome friends and family from near and far with extra bedrooms in your spacious three-bedroom homes (plus, you’re just five miles from Charlotte Douglas Airport!).
This is life at 5West Terraces. Schedule a visit today to see what your next holiday season could look like, and find out about receiving up to $25,000 towards closing costs and opportunities to lower your interest rate to the 4s.
