Your Holiday Spirits Will Soar with the Cirque de Noël at the Charlotte Symphony
The magic of Cirque de Noël returns! Experience jaw-dropping feats as aerialists soar high above the orchestra, alongside awe-inspiring acrobatics set to your favorite holiday music. With thrilling new acts and beloved favorites, this annual event is sure to fill your family with the wonder and joy of the holiday season. Cirque de Noël Friday, […]
Create Your Dream Home with this Brand New Build on One of Myers Park’s Favorite Streets
1786 Sterling Road 5 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms | $4,250,000 | To Be Built 2026 Listing Here Classic new construction Myers Park residence coming soon. With timeless brick architecture and refined detailing throughout, this two-story home blends elegant design with thoughtful functionality. The main-level primary suite offers a serene retreat with a spa-like bath and […]
Cookie Decorating, Home Tour, Grinchmas, Jingle Bell Bash, Nutcracker, Merry Markets & Lots More Things to Do This Weekend (12/4)
The holiday rush is officially on, and Charlotte is delivering all the festive vibes. Think: holiday markets for gift-hunting, tree lightings across the city, Santa spottings, and plenty more seasonal magic. PLUS the highly anticipated opening of Zara. Here’s everything you need to get into the spirit this weekend. THINGS TO DO THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER […]
Where to See the Christmas Lights Around Charlotte 2025
Your official 2025 Charlotte Christmas Lights Guide is here, just in time for the most festive time of the year. We’ve got all the scoop on everything from neighborhood light spectaculars to winter wonderlands around the QC, so grab your hot chocolate, get in the car, and turn those Christmas tunes all the way up […]
Restaurant Openings, Closings, Holiday Events and News for December
Santa brunches, Buddy the “Elf”-inspired cocktails, Charlotte’s first Proseccheria, holiday pop-up bars, and more below for all the holiday scoop a girl (or elf) could ask for. Holiday Pop Up Bars New & Now Open Panko, NoDa After a long-awaited arrival, Panko is officially open in NoDa. The Peruvian fusion restaurant is a much-wanted addition […]
Gifts Under $50 for Teachers, Co-Workers, Neighbors, Hostesses, Teammates, and More
We like to grab a small thank you gift for those in our lives we appreciate; it doesn’t have to be expensive, but it also doesn’t have to be a gift card. We shopped the local shops for great gifts under $50 this year and found quite a few for you. Of course, if you’re […]
Markets Galore, Zara and More. Here’s Your December Charlotte Shopping News
Zara Charlotte is now open in SouthPark. Opening day = Thursday, Dec 4. Holiday Sales & Deals Bedside Manor in SouthPark is running a 12 days of Gifting promotion from Dec 1 – 12, offering a different one-day discount each day for 12 days. You can find these out via their email or social. ABODE […]
The Holidays are the Perfect Time to Donate to Goodwill
What kind of post-holidays person are you? Is the tree outside by 9am on December 26th, or are the lights still lingering well into January? Are the gifts and wrapping paper all wrapped up and put away that day? Or is the family room covered with toys, tinsel, and ribbons for at least a week? […]
Ice Skating Opens, Speedway Christmas, Cashmere Sale, Pottery Market, Tree Lightings, Lots of Santa (!) and More Things to Do This Weekend (11/20)
The weekend before Thanksgiving has arrived, and while there’s plenty left to prep for the big feast, Charlotte’s calendar is packed with ways to get out of the house (and keep any early visitors entertained). From the return of ice-skating rinks and festive holiday markets to opening night at Speedway Christmas, tree lightings, and more, […]
Here are 45 Local & “Driving-Distance” Christmas and Holiday Markets to Visit this Year
Here’s your list of 40+ Holiday Markets to visit this year (and yes, we checked it twice). From festive extravaganzas to holiday bazaars, consider this organized guide your go-to for all the Christmas cheer this holiday season has to offer. Charlotte Area Holiday Markets November 2025 Southern Christmas Show: November 13-23, 2025, at The Park Expo […]
Easier Entertaining for Thanksgiving with These Local Boutiques and Restaurants
Dine In or Take Out Want to skip some or all of the cooking and clean-up? NAPA Restaurants have got your covered, whether you want to DINE IN on Thanksgiving Day or Take out and eat at home. NAPA has 3 local restaurants open on Thanksgiving offering a three course prix fixe for $60. (MENU […]
Tips For Gluten-Free and Celiac-Safe During Holiday Travel and at Holiday Gatherings
Our recent feature on Where to Buy & Eat Gluten Free, Celiac Safe for the Holidays in Charlotte was so well-read and appreciated that we’re back with our favorite local GF experts, Nat, the @alwaysaglutenfreegal and Amber, @glutenfree_clt_and_beyond, with their reco’s on how to navigate the Holiday challenges of travel and parties. Read on and follow their […]