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Events this weekend focus on Christmas and winter activities.
Dec. 23
Christmas Eve Eve under the stars
7 pm | Dec. 23. Fireside lessons and carols featuring Karla Kincaid. An indoor gathering with candles, cocoa and s’mores. Inclusion Community, at The Hut (Cornelius Presbyterian Church), 21209 Catawba Ave.
Live Music Friday the Sippin’ Santa Way
7:30-10:30pm | Dec. 23. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
Through Dec. 23
Charlotte Christmas Village and ice skate and snow tube at Light the Knights
Through Dec. 23. Cost: $10 for admission, $25 for admission and ice skating, $25 for admission and snow tubing, $39 for an admission season pass, $99 for an all-access season pass. Truist Field, 324 South Mint St., Charlotte.
Reservation required for Christmas at the Library. Photo | https://billygrahamlibrary.org
Monday through Thursday, 5-9pm, Friday and Saturday, 5-10pm | Through Dec. 23. Admission and parking are free. Reservations are required. Horse-drawn carriage rides are $11 for adults and $5 for kids under 12. Billy Graham, 4330 Westmont Drive, Charlotte.
Dec. 24
3-6 pm | Dec. 24. Petting zoo, carriage ride, photo booth, ornament decorating, story time, fire pit, crafts, music and three identical Christmas Eve services. Love LKN, 19725 Oak St. Everyone is invited.
7 pm | Dec. 24. First Baptist Church of Cornelius, 21007 Catawba Ave.
7 pm | Dec. 24. Zoom ID 775 653 882. Bring your own candle(s) to the light to welcome the God-with-us. Inclusion Community, Cornelius.
3-4 pm and 5-6 pm | Dec. 24. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius.
Christmas Eve candlelight and communion service
7-8 pm and 9-10 pm | Dec 24. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius.
Live DJ – Sippin’ Santa Saturdays
7:30 – 10:30 pm | Dec. 24. DJ will be playing the Christmas hits. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
3-5 pm | 24. Create three easy Christmas cocktails that can be made for any holiday party. $40; must buy ticket in advance. Thigs Cocktails LKN, 21234 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.
3 pm family service, 5 and 7:30 candlelit lessons and carols | Dec. 24. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St., Davidson.
Christmas Eve Masses at St. Mark
4 pm and 6 pm | Dec. 24. All slots filled.
8 pm | Dec. 24. The Left Transept will be a 100 percent masking section for this Mass. 11:15 pm | Dec. 24: Adoration and Carols.
12 am | Dec. 25. Midnight Mass.
St. Mark Catholic Church, 14740 Stumptown Road, Huntersville.
4 or 7 pm | Dec. 24. Community in Christ Lutheran Church, 7621 Norman Island Drive, Cornelius. Livestream time TDB.
Dec. 25
11 am | Dec. 25. First Baptist Church of Cornelius, 21007 Catawba Ave.
11 am| Dec. 25. In the Sanctuary, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St., Davidson. Includes a Christmas carol hymn sing.
9 am, 11 am (Spanish) | Dec. 25. St. Mark Catholic Church, 14740 Stumptown Road, Huntersville.
10 am| Dec. 25. Service is casual and children are welcome to bring a new quiet toy, book or teddy. Attendees are also invited to wear Christmas pajamas if they so choose. Community in Christ Lutheran Church, 7621 Norman Island Drive, Cornelius.
11 am | Dec. 25. Come celebrate Christmas. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius.
Visit McAdenville to see lots of lights
Through Dec. 26
5:30-10pm | Dec. 1-26. Also known as “Christmas Town USA,” McAdenville is known for its spectacular light displays. Visitors can drive or walk along the 1.3-mile route. The tree lighting ceremony will take place 6 pm Dec. 1 and the yule log parade will happen 5 pm Dec.15. Downtown McAdenville. Free.
Through Dec. 31
Holiday House Decorating Contest & Tour
Here’s the map to the self-guided tour in Huntersville. You can vote for your favorite here. The winner will be announced in early January.
Through Jan. 1
Through Jan. 1. Downtown Belmont will twinkle with the lights and ornaments of community-decorated Christmas trees. Free. Downtown Belmont, 24 South Main St.
Through Jan. 1
Hours vary | Select nights through Jan. 1. Cost: $32.99. Carowinds, 300 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte.
Speedway Christmas is closed on Christmas Eve. Friday and Saturday are the busiest nights and guests may experience extended wait times for entry. Consider Sunday through Thursday nights for quicker entry, and arrive early. Photo | Charlotte Motor Speedway
Through Jan. 8
Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway
6-10 pm | Nov. 18 – Jan. 8. Experience 4 million lights along a 4-mile course synchronized to Christmas-themed music, plus a vendor village. Tickets start at $30 per car on Monday-Wednesday. On Thursday-Sunday, it’s $40 per car. 5555 Concord Pkwy. S., Concord.
Through Dec. 31
5-9 pm Wednesdays – Sunday |Nov. 25 -Dec. 31. $20 for adults, $18 for seniors 60+, $10 for children 2-12, free for children under 2. Daniel Stowe Gardens, 6500 S. New Hope Rd., Belmont.
Through Jan. 1
Zootastic Park Christmas Wonderland of Lights
6 pm | Through Jan. 1. Drive through more than 4 million lights while listening to Christmas music, and when you’re finished be sure to stop inside and meet Santa and his baby kangaroos. S’mores, hot chocolate, carousel rides, train rides. $10 per person age 2 and older. Zootastic Park, 448 Pilch Rd., Troutman.
