The stress of the holiday season is real and parents deserve a fun night out. Or maybe you've got some "grown-ish" children and the Christmas train rides aren't their jam! Either way, you'll want to hit up some of these fun spots this holiday season:
Food and Beverage:
- Tinseltown at Billy Sunday will operate from Nov. 29-Dec. 31
- House of Krampus at Humbug runs from Dec. 1-23.
- Sippin’ Santa at The Royal Tot takes place Nov. 21-Dec. 31.
- Miracle at Backstage Lounge will be open Nov. 22-Dec. 30.
- The “Ugly Holiday Sweater” Speakeasy at Supperland is from Nov. 26- Jan. 6, 2024.
- Winter in the Queen's Garden at the JW Marriott's Auroa Rooftop from November 18 - February 29, 2024.
- Winter Wonderland at the Garrison from November 21 - December 30, 2023; the restaurant will operate with regular hours.
- TinselTown at Papa Doc's in Lake Wylie is running through the end of December 31, 2023.
- Thig's Cocktail Bar in Lake Norman is hosting Sippin' Santa through December 31, 2023.
- Holiday Happenings at Optimist Hall with music and fun food specials with tentants.
Shopping:
- VTGCLT‘s Pop returns for the weekends Nov. 17-23 at Camp North End from 10am-7pm.
- Celebrate the season at Phillips Place’s Holiday event on Dec. 13 from 4-7pm.
- Girl Tribe is hosting a pop-up market at Birkdale Village Nov. 30-Dec. 23 from 12-6pm.
- Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is hosting its annual Christmas Market weekends Nov. 24-Dec. 17.
- Shop Small Saturdays in South End starts Nov. 25 at Atherton Mill, along Camden Road.
- Uptown Holiday Market from Nov. 30-Dec. 3 at One South on South Tryon Street.
All-age Fun:
- Carriage Rides at Billy Graham Library run through Christmas Eve.
- Light the Knights can be fun for everyone - from the tubing run to Ice Skating, festive drinks in the market or the hall of trees; you won't be disappointed. Enjoy the lights through January 1, 2024.
- Holiday Light Spectacular at Ballantyne's Backyard offers festive drinks and a great walking trail filled with holiday cheer. It runs through December 23, 2023.
- Outdoor Ice Skating (check out our Guide!)
- White Water Center Lights trail is a lot of fun and runs through February. Check the calendar for times.
- Stroll the Daniel Stowe Botanic Gardens lights and have a festive drink!
Happy Holidays!
