November is here which means it’s almost time for Christmas! I can already hear the chiming of the jingle bells and Mariah Carey belting ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’. In fact, the Queen City Christmas events are fast approaching! And with so many different events from parades to festivals to concerts to shopping and lights, it can be overwhelming. But we are here to help you make plans to get everything done this holiday season. Let’s start it off with 14 Charlotte area holiday tree lightings you can check out this year.

Who doesn’t love a good tree lighting? They mark the start of the holiday season and those trees bring so much joy to so many people. It’s not just simply turning on the lights on the tree either. Many tree lightings include a visit from Santa, hot chocolate, snacks, train rides, visits from other characters, and other family-friendly activities! You can find all of that in more in the numerous tree lightings throughout the region. In fact, you can probably make a couple if you want to take full advantage of the holiday season. And it’s Christmas after all, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. So check out 14 of the Charlotte area tree lightings to attend this year below!

Have a tree lighting I missed? Email full info to Melanie.Day@bbgi.com and I’ll include it on this and our guide to everything holiday in the Queen City.

Happy Holidays!

  • Holiday Tree Lighting at Piedmont Town Center

    Where: Piedmont Town Center Charlotte

    When: November 18th 6-9pm

    What: Tree lighting, face painting, train rides, Santa, Mickey & Minne, and more.

    Cost: Free

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  • Waxhaw Downtown Holiday Lighting

    Where: Downtown Waxhaw

    When: November 18th 5-9pm

    What: Downtown holiday lighting, shopping, more info to be released later.

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  • 25th Annual Concord Christmas Tree Lighting

    Where: Downtown Concord

    When: November 18th, 6-8:30 pm

    What: Tree Lighting, Santa, fireworks, food trucks a kids’ zone featuring inflatables, a rock wall, a balloon artist, a kids’ train, and more.

    Cost: Free

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  • Holiday Magic at Rea Farms

    Where: Rea Farms Shopping Center Charlotte

    When: November 19th 4-8pm

    What: Tree lighting, pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, train rides, Mickey, Minnie, Frozen Characters, and more.

    Cost: Free

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  • Kannapolis Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

    Where: Village Park Kannapolis

    When: November 19th at 6pm

    What: Celebrate the start of the Christmas season in Kannapolis with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy live music and entertainment. Fireworks will immediately follow the Tree Lighting Ceremony at approximately 6:15 p.m.

    Cost: Free

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  • Light Up Cornelius

    Where: Downtown Cornelius

    When: November 26th 4-7pm

    What: Tree lighting, local performers, horse-drawn carriage rides, craft vendors, photos with Santa Claus, a s’mores station, a model train display, and food vendors.

    Cost: Free

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  • Lincolnton Tree Lighting

    Where: Downtown Lincolnton

    When: November 27th following the parade

    What: Tree lighting following the Christmas parade

    Cost: Free

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  • Belmont Tree Lighting

    Where: Downtown Belmont at City Hall

    When: Monday, November 28th, 6:30 pm

    What: Tree lighting, holiday music, lights, and festivities.

    Cost: Free

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  • Troutman Tree Lighting

    Where: Troutman ESC Park

    When: December 1st 6pm

    What: Tree lighting, hot chocolate and festive tunes.

    Cost: Free

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  • Christmas In Huntersville

    Where: Downtown Huntersville

    When: Saturday, December 2nd 6-9pm (Tree lighting) Sunday, December 3rd 2-8pm

    What: Tree lighting, vendors, food and drinks, Santa, children’s rides and activities, holiday performances.

    Cost: Free to attend

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  • Town of Indian Trail Winterfest and Tree Lighting

    Where: Chestnut Square Park

    When: December 2nd 6-9pm

    What: Santa, holiday inflatables, s’mores by an open fire, a sledding hill, and community tree lighting!

    Cost: Free

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  • Harrisburg's Christmas Tree Lighting

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    Where: Downtown Harrisburg

    When: December 2nd 6-8:30pm

    What: Tree lighting, food trucks, train rides, and local performances.

    Cost: Free

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  • Mint Hill Tree Lighting

    Where: Downtown Mint Hill

    When: December 3rd

    What: Following the parade tree lighting, visits with Santa, food trucks, entertainment.

    Cost: Free

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  • Indian Land Tree Lighting Ceremony

    Where: Downtown Indian Land

    When: December 10th 6:30pm

    What: Tree Lighting and Christmas carols

    Cost: Free

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