Holiday Passport
Expiration: Jan 1st 2026
Included Venues
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Get all your Holiday shopping done in one place! In addition to being the go-to resource for visitors and locals looking for things to do in the Queen City, the Uptown Visitor Info Center also offers carefully curated retail options and gifts from local Charlotte-area vendors.
Dec. 5
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Event details HERE. This takes place across a variety of South End galleries and businesses. Be sure to check out the website before you head out for the most up to date information and locations.
Take in the local art scene on South End First Friday--a day when galleries and shops offer extended hours and special receptions. Build in a visit to any of the neighborhood’s restaurants and breweries, and it’s a whole night out! In December, attendees can expect some seasonal surprises and festive additions for the holiday season.
Nov. 12- Jan. 4
Event details HERE.
VINYL is transforming into the kind of place Santa would call his neighborhood bar, with this year’s transformation being bigger and more festive than ever. Expect muted yet over-the-top decor, sparkling lights, endless ornaments (literally “Christmas balls to the walls”), and a rock-and-hip-hop holiday soundtrack that keeps the energy merry without the kitsch.
Dec. 7, 14,21
Event details HERE.
Buy your groceries, check items off your holiday shopping list, or discover something new at the South End Farmer’s Market, happening every Saturday at Atherton Mill from 8 am-1 pm. You can find everything from local produce to artisan-crafted goods, and so much more! With a string of local farmers and creatives along the trail, this hub boasts the vibrant energy that we all long for to kick off our weekend every week.
Dec. 3- Dec. 6
Event details HERE.
'Tis the season! The Uptown Holiday Market, sponsored by Coca-Cola Consolidated, is back in Uptown for its third year! This festive pop-up market will run from Wednesday, December 3 to Saturday, December 6 in Uptown, Charlotte.
The Uptown Holiday Market offers the perfect opportunity to check off wish list shopping items while supporting small businesses. Whether you’re looking for gifts, grabbing a bite, or enjoying the holiday atmosphere, the market promises something special for everyone.
Dec. 10
4 p.m. -8 p.m.
Event details HERE.
Join The Market at 7th Street for a one-of-a-kind holiday experience, where Charlotte's best local pop-up shops come together to create a unique seasonal market. Enjoy photos with Santa, local vendors, and enjoy the festive atmosphere while crossing off your holiday shopping list.
Dec. 5 - 21
Tickets and more info available on website HERE.
The Charlotte Ballet returns to Belk Theater with multiple performances of The Nutcracker this holiday season. With Tchaikovsky’s soaring score performed live by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s breathtaking choreography, this beloved holiday tradition captures the wonder of childhood, and the beauty of a dream brought to life. A feast for the senses and the soul, Nutcracker will sweep you away in its spell, filling hearts with joy and memories to cherish.
Dec. 4- 6
5 p.m. -9 p.m.
Purchase tickets in advance HERE.
Celebrate the season with a festive outdoor evening stroll through Historic Fourth Ward, beautifully decorated for the holidays! This self-guided, porch-crawl-style tour will include delicious food and cocktail tastings (while they last) and seasonal live music in the most walkable and picturesque Victorian-era heart of the neighborhood,
Nov. 26-Jan.4
The 6th Annual Light the Knights Festival, together with Truist, returns for the 2025 season! Enjoy ice skating, snow tubing, shopping, holiday treats, tens of thousands of lights, decor, and more for the perfect fun-filled night out.
Check out event website for times and pricing.
Event details HERE.