Everything you need for the holidays in Matthews is in our comprehensive guide. Discover all the top festive events. From Matthews regulars to holiday explorers, our guide highlights the season's top events.
Immerse yourself in the charm of the Southern Christmas Show, where you can explore beautifully crafted gifts and enjoy seasonal entertainment packed into one vibrant venue. With its dazzling holiday displays and unique vendors, the Charlotte Christmas Village offers a delightful European-inspired shopping experience. And the Holidays at the Garden is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing stunning light displays nestled within the serene backdrop of nature. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Matthews
- Southern Christmas Show (Charlotte)
- Charlotte Christmas Village (Charlotte)
- Holidays at the Garden (Belmont)
- Mistletoe Market (Charlotte)
- Speedway Christmas (Concord)
- Durham Holiday Market (Durham)
- Greensboro Christmas Gift Show (Greensboro)
- Matthews Arts and Crafts Extravaganza
- Westend Holiday Bazaar (Chapel Hill)
- Hard Candy Christmas Arts and Crafts Show (Cullowhee)
See these and even more events listed below!
Matthews Holiday Light Displays
Holidays at the Garden
What to Expect:
Twinkling lights and festive holiday spirit in a botanical garden setting.
Description:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden presents a spectacular holiday light display featuring thousands of twinkling lights, dancing fountains, and festive holiday spirit. Visitors can gather around outdoor fires to make s'mores, indulge in delectable delights, and explore the Garden Store for unique gifts. The event includes visits with Santa and offers photo opportunities throughout the garden.
Where: Belmont | More Info: Holidays at the Garden
Speedway Christmas
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and sound show on a historic speedway course.
Description:
Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway features over five million lights on a four-mile course, including the legendary oval, pit road, and infield road course. The show is open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., rain or shine, with synchronized lights and music on 101.3 FM. Drive-in movies are also available on the gigantic Speedway TV every Thursday through Sunday night until Christmas.
Where: Concord | More Info: Speedway Christmas
Matthews Holiday Markets and Shopping
Southern Christmas Show
What to Expect:
Unique holiday shopping experience with local vendors and festive entertainment.
Description:
The Southern Christmas Show is a premier holiday event featuring over 420 vendors, 104,000 shoppers, and a variety of festive activities including Christmas Tree Lane, Zuzu from "It's a Wonderful Life," and Holiday Morsels.
Where: Charlotte | More Info: Southern Christmas Show
Charlotte Christmas Village
What to Expect:
Traditional German food and festive lights in a European-inspired market setting.
Description:
Charlotte Christmas Village offers a European-inspired holiday market in Uptown Charlotte, featuring traditional German food, handmade crafts, and festive lights. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or mulled wine while exploring the market's unique vendors and holiday decorations.
Where: Charlotte | More Info: Charlotte Christmas Village
Mistletoe Market
What to Expect:
Holiday shopping and ice skating with live music and art activities.
Description:
Mistletoe Market at Camp North End offers a holiday shopping experience with special pop-ups, art activities, and ice skating. Enjoy live music, holiday treats, and cozy vibes.
Where: Charlotte | More Info: Mistletoe Market
Durham Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Celebrating local art and music in downtown Durham.
Description:
The Durham Art Walk Holiday Market is a vibrant event in downtown Durham, featuring local artists, live music, and world-class restaurants. It offers a weekend of great shopping and holiday spirit, making it a perfect transition from harvest to holidays. The event is free and family-friendly.
Where: Durham | More Info: Durham Holiday Market
Greensboro Christmas Gift Show
What to Expect:
Unique blend of holiday shopping and festive activities.
Description:
The Greensboro Christmas Gift Show is a comprehensive holiday event featuring specialty gift stores, fashion jewelry, clothing, gourmet foods, holiday decorations, home accessories, and food and wine sampling. It offers a shopping experience like no other, including visits with Santa.
Where: Greensboro | More Info: Greensboro Christmas Gift Show
Matthews Arts and Crafts Extravaganza
What to Expect:
Unique gifts and local crafts.
Description:
Matthews Arts and Crafts Extravaganza offers a variety of unique gifts and crafts from local vendors, along with a bake sale and Christmas Cafe.
Where: Matthews | More Info: Matthews Arts and Crafts Extravaganza
Westend Holiday Bazaar
What to Expect:
Holiday market with local vendors and seasonal food.
Description:
The Westend Holiday Bazaar is a holiday market featuring local vendors, a biergarten, and seasonal food items. Explore the area with the Winter Wanderland mobile pass and take advantage of free downtown parking.
Where: Chapel Hill | More Info: Westend Holiday Bazaar
Hard Candy Christmas Arts and Crafts Show
What to Expect:
Unique blend of heritage crafts and local artisans.
Description:
The Hard Candy Christmas Arts and Crafts Show features a diverse selection of handmade crafts, including quilts, soap, baskets, leather goods, and jewelry, all created by regional artisans.
Where: Cullowhee | More Info: Hard Candy Christmas Arts and Crafts Show
Huntersville Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Free holiday activities and shopping with 50+ local vendors.
Description:
Huntersville Holiday Market features free activities including children's rides, artisan ice sculptures, and holiday performances by local groups. Visitors can shop from 50+ local vendors offering perfect holiday gifts and enjoy food and beverage vendors. Santa will be present, along with special performances by artists and performance groups.
Where: Huntersville | More Info: Huntersville Holiday Market
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Indian Trail (4 miles)
- Mint Hill (6 miles)
- Charlotte (10 miles)
- Monroe (13 miles)
- Huntersville (21 miles)
- Rock Hill (22 miles)
- Concord (22 miles)
- Kannapolis (26 miles)
- Cornelius (27 miles)
- Gastonia (28 miles)
- Mooresville (33 miles)
- Salisbury (41 miles)