Guide to Charlotte Holiday Lights, Markets & Events: December 2025
November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and there are many festive ways to celebrate the holiday season in Charlotte, NC. See our list of dazzling holiday light displays, holiday markets, and festive events to make the most of the holidays in Charlotte!
Bring the whole family to Ballantyne’s Backyard to enjoy over a million holiday lights, interactive displays, a winter carnival, and more! Tickets start at $10.
Take a quick drive to McAdenville to experience the nationally known Christmastown light display. The entire town becomes a holiday wonderland with various, dazzling light displays. You can drive through or get out and stroll through the festive town!
Hop in the car with some friends and drive the four mile course around Charlotte Motor Speedway to experience the Southeast’s largest holiday light display! Enjoy over 5 million lights, synchronized light shows, and even drive-in movies on the Speedway’s TV. Grab tickets here.
Visit downtown Belmont and stroll through Stowe Park to experience a free display of holiday cheer at Festival of Trees, featuring Christmas lights and winter decorations!
Stroll through Patriot’s Park and take in the festive holiday display featuring over a million holiday lights!
The largest Christmas show in North America is BACK in Charlotte this year! Grab your friends and head to the The Park Expo & Conference Center to shop local gifts, decor, treats, and more! Tickets required.
With locations in Ballantyne and LoSo, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is bringing back their annual German-style Christmas Market with local vendors, holiday treats, and more!
Shop the works of local potters at Carolina Clay Matters’ Holiday Pottery Sale at Carolina Clay Connection in Pineville!
Visit Camp North End from 2pm-7pm for the first three Saturdays of December to shop local vendors at the 2025 Mistletoe Market.
Gather in Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte for ice skating, snow tubing, shopping, holiday lights, and more at Light the Knights Festival! Learn more and get tickets here.
Enjoy family fun with a festive twist at Carowinds’ WinterFest! Experience select rides, cookie decorating, visits with Santa, and more! Grab passes here.
Visit Daniel Stowe Conservatory in Belmont to experience a holiday wonderland featuring light displays, seasonal treats, holiday train rides, visits with Santa, an adults-only speakeasy, and more! Learn more here.
Embark on a festive self-guided, porch-crawl-style stroll, including delicious food and cocktail tastings, seasonal live music, and golf cart rides with Ride Charlotte in the beautiful Victorian-era heart of the neighborhood.
There are so many opportunities to shop local, see beautiful Christmas lights, and make the most of the holiday season in Charlotte NC. If you find yourself with questions about local happenings or real estate in Charlotte, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (704) 284-7674 or [email protected].
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