365 Things to Do in Charlotte NC | NOV 28 - DEC 4, 2011

5 Fun AND Free Things to Do in Charlotte This Week (NOV 28 – DEC 4)

“If It’s Free, It’s Me!” –My husband’s favorite tagline and boy, does he live by that too! He has me programmed to search for all things Charlotte on-the-cheap and I love passing the CharlotteOnTheCheap.com site on to clients or friends asking for fun, free or inexpensive things to do in the Charlotte area.

December is upon us and the area holiday festivities are already in full swing. If you’ve been shopping all weekend and need a break from it, let’s check out a few of the free things to do in Charlotte this week for the holidays.

1. Fourth Annual Community Nativity Festival

This festival includes more than 300 Nativity scenes, 50 costumes for kids to try on, lots of live music and crafts.

Where: Church of Latter Day Saints’ Meeting House in Huntersville.
When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday

Visit their website at www.NativityFestival.WordPress.com

2. Christmas at the Library

Oh, one of my favorite Charlotte attractions, The Billy Graham Library, is host to a Christmas celebration throughout the month of December. Nearly all of the activities are free. Visit the museum’s live Nativity scene, with live music, animals (it’s okay to pet the animals). The adults will enjoy the Christmas storytime as much as the children.

Where: The Billy Graham Library
When: Open from 10:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. in December except Sundays and Christmas Day

Christmas activities are from 5:00–10:00 p.m.

Visit their website at BillyGrahamLibrary.org

3. Christmas in Davidson

Historic downtown Davidson’s traditional Christmas festival is just what you’d think the quaint old town would have to offer–featuring roasted chestnuts, mulled cider, music and carriage rides.

Where: Downtown Davidson
When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Visit their website at ci.Davidson.NC.US

4. Santa’s Bag

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, has for many years offered children a way to shop for those special to them by providing incredibly inexpensive gifts (25¢to $5). Generous donors (a.k.a. elves) make this wonderful experience possible. Don’t forget your camera! Santa will be available for pictures too.

Where: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
When: Monday through Saturday.

WED, Nov. 30: 10 am-12:30 pm & 4-7:30 pm

THURS, Dec. 1: 10 am-12:30 pm & 4-7:30 pm

FRI, Dec. 2: 10 am-12:30 pm & 4-7:30 pm

SAT, Dec. 3: 10 am-4:30 pm

Visit their website at CTCharlotte.org

5. Music Factory’s 12-Band Jam

Okay, so this doesn’t have to do with holiday shopping or festivities but, how about a ‘fun’ break? 12 different young, rocking performing bands, each playing a 30-minute sets are all available for your listening pleasure, AND at no charge! So, take a break, sit back and enjoy the tunes!

Where: The Saloon at NC Music Factory.
When: 1-7 p.m. Saturday.

Visit their website at NCMusicFactory.com

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