Uptown Holiday Markets & Lights
Charlotte Christmas Village at Truist Field & Uptown
Experience a European-style Christmas market featuring charming wooden vendor stalls, authentic mulled wine, bratwursts, holiday treats, live music, and artisan shopping. As one of Uptown’s biggest holiday attractions, it offers a festive atmosphere ideal for families, date nights, and gift shopping. The market runs from mid-November through Christmas Eve and is located at Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights.
Light the Knights Festival at Truist Field & Uptown
This large holiday festival features a variety of activities, including an ice skating rink, a snow tubing hill, a Christmas market, holiday light displays, and children’s activities with Santa. Held at Truist Field from late November through early January, the festival is especially beautiful at night and is a crowd favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Mint Museum Uptown: Holiday Happenings
The Mint Museum hosts a selection of seasonal programs, such as holiday craft markets, jazz nights, ornament workshops, and special gallery evenings with live music. Located at the Levine Center for the Arts, these events are walkable, cultured, and perfect for adults looking for a low-key yet festive outing.
Levine Center for the Arts: Winter Lights & Art Walk
Each December, the Levine Center for the Arts campus transforms with outdoor light displays, pop-up performers, holiday-themed art installations, and family-friendly programming. The festivities take place in the evenings throughout December, creating a vibrant and artistic holiday environment.
Romare Bearden Park Holiday Lights
Romare Bearden Park comes alive with sparkling holiday lights illuminating its trees, fountains, and pathways. This free, Instagram-ready attraction is perfect for enjoying before or after dinner in Uptown, offering a scenic and enchanting holiday experience.
Uptown Holiday Pop-Up Markets
Throughout the season, rotating artisan markets feature local makers at various locations, including The Market at 7th Street, Brevard Court, Overstreet Mall, and Camp North End (just outside Uptown but notable for its proximity). These markets are ideal for last-minute gift shopping and supporting small businesses.
Blumenthal Arts Holiday Programming
Blumenthal Arts presents a variety of holiday-themed performances and events, such as Christmas concerts, Nutcracker ballets, plays, and special celebrations. Held at venues like Belk Theater and Booth Playhouse, these programs offer a memorable “evening in the city” that pairs perfectly with dining out.
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