Things to do with Family this Week ~ December 5

McAdenville, Mimosas & Muffins for Mommy, Tangled Tinsel Market, Reindeer Romp, Mistletoe Magic and more. Things to Do with Family This Week.

 

Two and half more weeks of school…less for some and those in preschool. Better make that to-do list and get to it. Somehow this time of year FLIES by and winter break will be here before you know it. Lots of fun happening this week. It sure is “beginning to look a lot like Christmas”.

 

McAdenville Lights

Through December 26 Times vary

McAdenville, NC

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Load up the family in the minivan and head a little ways south for Christmastown, USA. Lights are on M-F 5:30-9:30pm and Saturday & Sunday 5:30-11pm.

 

Mimosas & Muffins for Mommy – Holiday Edition

December 7 @ 10:30am

The Argyle Alligator

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Join the folks from The Argyle Alligator and Baby & Co Charlotte for a morning just for moms.

 

Winter Wonderland 

December 8, 15 & 22 @ 6:30 & 7:30pm

Phillips Place

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In it’s second year, this cool 3D light show is fun for the whole family. There will also be visits from The Clauses & SNOW.

 

Tangled Tinsel Merry Market

December 8-10 Times vary by day

Rock Hill

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Don’t miss the boutique children’s consignment sale, coupled with a holiday market of over 40 local artisans and merchants.

 

Magic of Christmas

December 9-11 Show times vary by day

Belk Theatre

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Don’t miss the Charlotte Symphony’s holiday extravaganza including the voices of the Charlotte Children’s Choir.

 

Krueger Reindeer Romp 

December 10 @ 8am

Harris YMCA

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Lace up your shoes and head out for a fun 5K…prizes for best decorated stroller and best costumes…this is a fun one.

 

Holiday Trees for Wildlife

December 10 @ 10am-12pm

Winghaven Gardens

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Children ages 10 and under and their families are invited to create edible ornaments for animals, do crafts, hear holiday stories and more.

 

The Singing Christmas Tree for Kids

December 10 @ 11am & December 11 @ 1:30pm

Knight Theater

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The Singing Christmas Tree is in its 62nd year, and this “kid-friendly” version is perfect for the whole family.

 

CSI Saturday

December 10 @ 12-5pm

Discovery Place Science

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Let your little investigators search for evidence and learn about the tools of CSI.

 

Mistletoe Magic

December 10 @ 1-4pm

The Morrison

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Carriage rides, train rides, balloon artists and more, including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

 

Colonial Christmas & Candlelighting

December 10 @ 2-6pm

Schiele Museum of Natural History

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Enjoy learning about and experincing the holiday traditions of the colonial times.

 

Christmas Candlelight Tours

December 10 @ 3-9pm

Historic Brattonsville

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Southern style backcountry Christmas plus hands on activities, visits with Father Christmas and more.

Save the Date:

December 16-18: PJs in North Pole City @ Discovery Place Science

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