The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Ovens Auditorium | $24+ | Experience Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale live with Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the Muppet gang.
Saturday, Nov. 30
Shop Small Saturday | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Camden Rd. | Cost of purchase | Join the South End tradition by shopping local at this open-air pop-up market.
Charlotte Checkers vs. Iowa Wild | 4 p.m. | Bojangles Coliseum | $25+ | Cheer on the Checkers + toss a teddy bear on the ice as a donation to local nonprofits.
Holidays at the Garden | 5-10 p.m. | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden | $24 | Gather the family and stroll the holiday-decorated Garden + treats and shopping.
Sunday, Dec. 1
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland | 4 p.m. | Bechtler Museum of Modern Art | $39+ | Prepare to be enchanted with the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life.
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$1,073. Per WalletHub, that’s the average 2024 holiday budget of a Charlottean. The research calculated the max holiday budget for 550+ US cities using metrics like population, income, age, and ratio of savings to monthly expenses. Pro tip: Start with our gift guide.
Family
Signing Santa will visit Speedway Christmas on Friday, Dec. 6. Families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing are invited to meet Santa in his workshop, take photos, and tour the holiday village. Tickets are $45 + sold per vehicle.
Eat
Craving a sweet treat? Salted Melon is opening a pop-up shop in SouthPark this holiday season. Stop by Phillips Place starting Wednesday, Dec. 4 for Salted Melon’s coffee bar, pastries, and gift baskets by Reid’s Fine Foods.
Arts
Charlotte SHOUT! is looking for artists to create next year’s official festival poster. Artists can submit their applications for the SHOUT! Poster competition until Feb. 3, 2025. The annual event celebrates the city’s art, culture, and community + returns to Uptown April 4-20, 2025.
Sports
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Tweetsie Railroad provides guests a ride on an open-air train through the High Country. | Photo via Tweetsie Railroad
All aboard! Tweetsie Railroad is kicking off the holiday season with its annual Tweetsie Christmas celebration, welcoming visitors to the High Country. On select evenings starting Friday, Nov. 30, families and train aficionados can take an open-air ride through the Blue Ridge Mountains.
“This year, Tweetsie Christmas is more meaningful than ever,” said Chris Robbins, President of Tweetsie Railroad. “It’s not just about the lights and decorations — it’s about bringing people together, lifting spirits, and creating a joyful experience for families to celebrate the season.”
The three-mile, 20-minute train voyage allows riders to see nearly one million lights while traveling through a “Wild West” holiday scene. There will also be live music, an outdoor fire, and a chance to take photos with Santa.
Advance tickets are required + are $60 for adults, $40 for children ages 3-12. Children under 3 are free.
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Hey, Charlotte. Don’t forget, tomorrow is South End’s Shop Small Saturday. More than 100 vendors will be on-site + by using the Shop Small Hero Card, you get a chance to win prizes.
