Holiday Events in SouthPark
Celebrate the season in the neighborhood that has it all.
SouthPark is your holiday hub for a reason. Home to 350+ ways to dine, shop, and play, the neighborhood is brimming with holiday happenings.
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Community
The Nutcracker Performance at SouthPark Mall | December 14
Head to the Circle Court in SouthPark Mall for a special performance of the Nutcracker by South Charlotte Ballet on December 14th at 11am and 1pm.
Build Your Own Bouquets at the Village at SouthPark Mall| December 14
Build your own bouquets with Bentley's Buds flower truck at the Village at SouthPark Mall on Saturday, December 14 from 1-3pm.
Breakfast with Santa at SouthPark Church | December 21, 9-11am
Santa is making a pit stop at SouthPark Church on December 21. Expect a breakfast buffet and photos with Santa at this holiday pajama party.
Complimentary Carriage Rides at Phillips Place | Fridays and Sundays through December 20
Complimentary carriage rides at Phillips Place are back! Starting November 22 through December 20, enjoy first come, first serve rides on a horse-drawn carriage ride around the center, happening Fridays from 5PM – 7PM and Sundays from 1PM – 3PM.
Letters to Santa at Oakworth Capital Bank | Daily through December 20
The elves at Oakworth Capital Bank are spreading holiday cheer by serving up delicious hot cocoa and providing all the fun fixings for kids to write and send their letters to the North Pole, happening daily through December 20.
Photos with SouthPark Mall Santa and Caring Santa | Daily through December 24
Snap a pic with the big man himself at SouthPark Mall every day through December 24th. Plus, Caring Santa will be available for visits and pictures on December 8. Caring Santa is a special, sensory-friendly experience, exclusively for children with special needs and their families. Reserve tickets for this Caring Santa experience.
Winter Wonderland and Letters to Santa at Legion Brewing SouthPark | Daily through January 11
The lawn space outside Legion Brewing SouthPark is transforming into a winter wonderland thanks to the 20+ foot Electric Dandelions sculptures, which light up every night from December 8-January 11. Plus, stop inside the brewery to write a letter to Santa, which will receive a reply from his elves if received by December 18!
Shopping and Dining
Champagne and Fried Chicken Tasting at DTR SouthPark | Saturdays and Sundays through December 29, 3-6pm
Pick from a selection of champagnes, buy a bottle, and enjoy a pairing of perfectly crispy fried chicken. No ticket required.
Compass Holiday Pop Up Market | December 7, 10am-2pm
The Compass Holiday Pop-Up Shop is coming to town on December 7, and you can expect to find unique treasures from talented local artisans.
Holiday Wine Festival at Arthur's | December 7, 6-7:30pm
Taste 30+ wines curated to pair perfectly with holiday dinner celebrations and cheers. Tickets are $10, pay at the door.
Detour Coffee Pop Up | December 12, 8-10:30am
Enjoy seasonal lattes like the Merriment Mocha and Jolly Ginger at the Detour Coffee Pop Up, happening at Two SouthPark (6135 Park South Dr.) on December 12.
Chestnut Roasting at Mano Bella SouthPark | December 12, 5pm
Did you know? Chestnuts have been a part of Italian cuisine since the Roman Empire, when they were used as currency for trade. Celebrate the tradition of chestnuts at Mano Bella SouthPark alongside a selection of good wine and snacks. $14 per person, pay at the door.
Salted Melon Pop Up | Daily through December 29
Salted Melon is coming to SouthPark. Stop by their popup shop in Phillips Place for specialty coffee, pastries, market items, and a selection of gift baskets from their sister concept, Reid's Fine Foods. The shop is open Monday-Saturday from 8am-6pm, and on Sunday from 10am-6pm.
Hot Cocoa in the Courtyard at Phillips Place | Weekends
Enjoy classic and specialty-flavored hot chocolate and seasonal beverages in the Phillips Place Courtyard on weekends this holiday season. Plus, you can take a free, horse drawn carriage ride every Friday and Sunday!
Sur La Table Holiday Cooking Classes | Daily
Sur La Table in SouthPark Mall offer daily cooking classes. Learn how to decorate holiday cookies, make classics like beef Wellington, sharpen your knife skills and more, and impress your holiday guests with your new cooking skills.
Giving Back
Angel Tree at SouthPark Mall | Daily through December 6
This year's Salvation Army Angel Tree will be back at SouthPark Mall from Nov 15th - Dec 6th, located near the Dining Pavilion. Salvation Army appreciates your desire to donate and provide Christmas gifts for children in need.
Toy Drive at alice + olivia | Daily through December 22
Bring in a new, unwrapped toy to alice + olivia in Phillips Place and receive 15% off their in-store purchase, December 4-22.
Additional resources:
- See the daily events calendar for more holiday happenings.
- What's better than finding the perfect spot? Not needing one. Park once and ride the free SouthPark Skipper, a rideshare service operating daily from 9am-9pm.
- See the full SouthPark Holiday Guide.
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Find more things to do in SouthPark using the daily events calendar, and explore more ways to dine, shop, and play.