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Uptown's Holiday Guide

December in Uptown Charlotte is packed with exciting activities, making it an ideal destination for entertaining family and friends. Whether you're hosting out-of-town relatives or planning family outings, there’s something for everyone. From sports events and immersive museums to holiday markets and dazzling light displays, here’s your ultimate guide to enjoying the Queen City in December:

Uptown and South End's Holiday Passport

Use this Holiday Passport to check out the marquee holiday events in Uptown and South End. When you arrive at a participating event, make sure your location settings are enabled so you can check in at the event. Each check in earns you points, and you can keep track of your points in the "Rewards" tab. Once you have enough points, you can redeem for prizes!

• Earn 10 points per check-in
• Check-in Prizes:
  • 30 points = CLT ornament
  • 50 points = CLT winter beanie

DOWNLOAD THE PASS HERE

Seasonal celebrations

Celebrate the holidays in Uptown with festive concerts, movie screenings, meals, and more taking place all season long:

• Celebrate Thanksgiving week with the Charlotte Hornets! Enjoy 25% off tickets to your choice of two exciting Hornets games during Thanksgiving week. Grab your tickets here.

• Thanksgiving Dinner at The Asbury on November 27

• Happy Holidays: A Soulful Christmas with Jay D Jones on December 4

• The Nutcracker presented by Charlotte Youth Ballet at the Dale F. Halton Theater on December 5

• Franklin Presents: My Christmas at the Carolina Theatre on December 6

• Christmas Movies Screening: It's a Wonderful Life at the Carolina Theatre on December 7

• A Peter White Christmas with Mindi Abair and Vincent Ingala at Middle C Jazz on December 12

• 2025 Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl Charlotte by Bar Crawl LIVE on December 13

• Breakfast with Santa at the Asbury on December 13, 14, 20, and 21 

• Nashville Noel: A Country Christmas Spectacular at the Carolina Theatre on December 13

• A Christmas Double Feature: A Muppet Christmas Carol and The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Carolina Theatre on December 14

• Adrian Crutchfield: For You at Christmas... with Love and Jazz at Middle C Jazz on December 14

• Tosco Music's Holiday Party at Knight Theater on December 15

• Holiday Bubbly & Bright Wine Class at Coquette on December 16

• "A Charlie Brown Christmas" featuring Lovell Bradford and Tyra Scott at Middle C Jazz on December 17 and 18

• The Bergamot: A South Shore Christmas Concert at the Carolina Theatre on December 18

• A Sainted Christmas Carol: Iced Scrooge at the Carolina Theatre on December 20

• Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2025 on December 22

Festive finds

Support small businesses and get your holiday shopping done all season long in Uptown with these pop-up holiday markets:

• Uptown Holiday Market at Legacy Union Plaza on December 3, 4, and 6th

• 301 S. College Center's 2nd Annual Christmas in the Plaza Holiday Market on December 4

• A Very Merry Uptown Market at The Market at 7th Street on December 10

• District One Holiday Market at 101 South Tryon St. on December 16

With so much to do in Uptown Charlotte, December offers endless ways to create unforgettable memories with family and friends. Check out Uptown's holiday staple events and decor for the perfect holiday card photo: