Are you looking for something fun to entertain yourself and your family with during the winter holiday season? There is plenty to do for anyone of any age. Here are just some of the Christmas events going on in Charlotte NC and the surrounding area.
Christmas Town USA - Now through December 26, 2010. The entire town of McAdenville, NC is transformed into Christmas Town. Cost: Free to view the lights (donations accepted to cover costs). Lights are displayed Mondays-Fridays from 5:30pm to 9:30 and every Saturday from 5:30pm to 11pm.
The Polar Express - Now through December 23, 2010. If you don't mind a little bit of a drive, go to Bryson City's Great Smoky Mountain Railroad (226 Everett St) to ride the Polar Express while listening to the classic Christmas story, sipping hot chocolate, enjoying a special treat and meeting Santa Claus himself. Cost: $39 for adults, $26 for kids ages 2-12 and kids under 2 are free on a parent's lap. Ticket prices include Smoky Mountain Trains Museum admission. Daily departure times do vary so please call 800-872-4681 for more info.
Gingerbread Lane - Now through December 26, 2010. Vote for your favorite gingerbread house at the Ballantyne Resort (10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC).
Holiday Lights at the Garden - Now through December 31, 2010. Over half a million lights are on display every Tuesday through Sunday from 5pm to 9pm at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens (6500 S New Hope Blvd, Belmont, NC). The gardens are closed, however, every Monday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Cost: $10 for non-member adults, $9 for seniors over 60, $5 for members and non-member kids ages 4-12 and $2.50 for kids of members. Call 704-825-4490 for more info.
Founder's Hall Bearstein Bears - Now through December 31, 2010. Be serenaded by computerized bears at Founder's Hall (100 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC). Cost: FREE. The bears perform every hour from 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 6pm on Monday through Friday and every hour from 8am to 6pm on the weekends.
SnowPark Charlotte - Now through March 21, 2011. Symphony Park (440 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC) becomes SnowPark Charlotte each weekend and each school holiday throughout winter with man-made snow. Get your inner tubes and snow sleds out so you can enjoy the fun! Cost: $35 per person at the venue or $30 in advance (purchase tickets online here).
You will definitely have fun at any of these Christmas events in Charlotte, NC. I wish everyone peace, joy and love this holiday season. And, as always, if you need to buy or sell a Charlotte NC home, please feel free to contact me! Happy Holidays!
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