With the holiday season soon upon us, now is a good time to start planning activities for your entire family to enjoy. Visiting some of the spectacular Christmas light displays throughout the Charlotte area is a special treat that everyone can enjoy, regardless of age. These displays have become more elaborate each year with special lighting effects and choreography that will amaze all and put you in the holiday spirit.
Free Light Shows
Many homeowners are getting in on the act by creating their own light displays and the best thing is they are free. However, some do accept donations to give to their charity of choice. This year check out the following displays around the Charlotte area:
Lights at the Quarter – Located behind the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, LATQ offers thousands of lights that you can enjoy free from the comfort of your card. Check their Facebook page for start dates and any weather-related announcements.
Christmas Town USA – Enjoy the hometown feel of Christmas Town USA with additional entertainment and events throughout the holiday season. Located at 100 Main Street in McAdenville, the lights go on December 1.
Make it a Speedway Christmas
Returning again this year to the Charlotte Motor Speedway is Speedway Christmas. Drive through three and a half miles and taking in over 3,000.000 lights and take the children to see Santa, pet the animals at the petting zoo or watch a movie on their giant 16,000-foot movie screen. Ticket prices start at $20 per carload.
You do not have to pay much to make holiday memories holiday memories with your family. Just hop in your car and enjoy the festive entertainment