New Year’s Happenings In Charlotte
December 23, 2011 Leave a comment
We normally stay at home, with our sparkling cider in hand, and watch the New York Times Square ball drop at midnight. But, if you’re possibly new to the area, here are a few events going on to ring in the New Year aro
und Charlotte.
First Night Charlotte – this is Charlotte’s largest alcohol-free event in Uptown Charlotte – there’s plenty for the kids to do between 12:00 – 5:00pm, and they even have their own countdown between 4:00 – 5:00pm. Around 8:00pm things pick up again for the evening’s activities.
- Where: NASCAR Hall of Fame, outside Charlotte Convention Center, Mint Museum, The Green, Bechtler Museum, Levine Avenue of the Arts.
- When: December 31st – Kid’s Celebration 12:00 – 5:00pm; evening festivities 8:00pm – 12:30am
- Admission: Wristbands are $10.00 for adults, kids 5-12 $5.00 (with banded adult) and 4 and under free (with banded adult). Various locations to buy bands (prior to event) – check with Visitor Info Center; day of event, bands can be purchased between 10:00 – 4:00pm, and between 7:00 – 9:00pm. The Info Center is located at South Tryon and MLK St.
