Holiday cheer is around every corner when you’re in South End!

There is something for everyone to enjoy, from the smell of fresh donuts wafting through the air as you stroll the neighborhood, to seasonal menus at some of the best restaurants in the Queen City, to street festivals with hundreds of local vendors. Explore all that the neighborhood has to offer while you shop local, celebrate traditions, enjoy holiday décor, toast to a new year, and give back this season!

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Big Things Happen When You Shop Small

Find the perfect gift or treat yourself at South End's top retail destinations. Learn more using the guide to South End Retail Therapy, or check out the Gift Guide for Her and the Gift Guide for Him.
See the South End Events Calendar for all shopping events.
- Head to the Holiday Event at Charlotte Collective on December 15.
- Find jewelry at A Hive Mind Holiday Shop at Bhramari Brewing Co. on December 17.
- Shop sustainable gifts at Good Earth Essentials' Sip and Shop event on December 17 and 18.
Head to the South End Market every Saturday from 8am-1pm to pick up fresh produce, fish, meat, bread, and more from local farmers and artisans.
Support local, Black-owned, woman-owned, Latinx and Hispanic-owned, and AAPI-owned business this holiday season.

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Sparkle & Shine

There's something to discover around every corner in South End, including holiday-themed art installations at Atherton, the Design Center, and The Winnifred. Check them out on your next South End shopping adventure.
Find free live jazz and $5 wine tastings at Common Market every second and fourth Thursday from 7-10pm, or check out the lineup at The Music Yard or Amos' for ticketed shows.
Santa is coming to Urban Sweets Co. on December 17 and to Skiptown every Monday and Wednesday during December! Snap a pic and find out if you're on the naughty or nice list.
Art brightens South End all year long, and you can learn more about neighborhood murals with South End Interactive, a self-guided mural tour.

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Toast the Season

Spice up your culinary adventures by exploring South End's international food scene.
Kick start the day with a seasonal special from one of South End's favorite coffee shops or treat yourself to something sweet.
Stop by a South End brewery or cocktailer for seasonal specials sure to warm you up. Want a non-boozy drink? See the neighborhood mocktail guide.
Check out all of the heated patios and fire pits in the neighborhood.
Build your own espresso martini at Salted Melon all season long. Choose from flavors like pumpkin pie, sea salt caramel, and peppermint bark, and then choose a topping and rim.
Enjoy boozy hot chocolate at Trolley Barn, only on December 23
Backstage Lounge has transformed their speakeasy-style space into a winter wonderland. Visit the Miracle Bar every day of the week.
Looking for a family-friendly activity? Head to Triple C for their Hot Cocoa War on December 17.
Learn how to make seasonal cocktails and mocktails at one of The Cocktailery's holiday-themed classes.

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Give Back

Drop off your old books at the Little Free Libraries or pick up a new book to enjoy during the holiday season.
Donate a toy to the HopFly Brewing Co. toy drive, now through December 24.

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New Year's Eve

Celebrate at these South End happenings:

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