Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
December 8 - 30, 2023
ncholidaylights.com
(800) 830-3976
Ballantyne's Backyard - Charlotte, NC
Lights, Wonder & Joy! Spirts will be bright this December when a NEW Holiday Walk-Thru Experience arrives in Ballantyne! Walk Through The Magic Of The Holidays. Bring your friends and family and immerse yourself in the wonder of the season with over a million Christmas lights along a half-mile walking trail. Located in Ballantyne's Backyard, December 8th - 30th.
AADE Kwanzaafest
January 1, 2024
aadekwanzaafest.com
(919) 560-2729
Durham Armory - Durham, NC
Kwanzaa is a time to honor African American culture and values, including unity, self-determination collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. It's also a time for reflection and celebration, with communal feasts and gatherings that bring together families and friends. A celebration for ALL people, focusing on family, community, and culture, centered on seven basic values as building blocks for peace and progress within neighborhoods. Celebrating this holiday season and the Triangle's diversity, AADE's annual Kwanzaa celebrations are a time to enjoy family, community, and culture.
Events in Matthews, NC — upcoming
May 2024 (dates not updated) 
Beachfest Matthews
Stumptown Park, Matthews, NC
Status: Updated 9/13/2022
This North Carolina Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm. This event will also include: kids inflatables, carnival.
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Matthews Alive
Stumptown Park, Matthews, NC
Status: Updated 9/13/2022
This North Carolina Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 1pm-10pm, Mon 9am-5pm. This event will also include: parade, kids' activities, carnival, indoor exhibits.
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Fall For Matthews
Downtown, Matthews, NC
Status: Updated 8/28/2023
This North Carolina Festival will have no exhibit booths and Tbd food booths.
