'Tis the South End Season!
Holiday cheer is around every corner in South End this season. 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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New Years Eve
There are plenty of places to ring in the new year in the neighborhood:
• Thrive in 25 at Monday Night Garden Co.
• Midnight Rodeo at The Rose Honky Tonk
• New Year's Eve Neon Party at Seoul Food
Holiday Festivities
Get into the holiday spirit with these festive activities throughout December:
• 2024 South End Tree Lighting at The RailYard on December 5
• Bonded Charlotte's Winter Event on December 7
• South End Merry Market at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church on December 7
• Naughty or Nice Holiday Bar Crawl starting at Hi-Wire Brewing on December 7
• 'Tis the Season: A Holiday Market at Resident Culture Brewing on December 7 and 8
• Miracle on Bland St. Holiday Market at Seoul Food on December 7 and 8
• Holiday Mug Painting with Blank Ceramics at Salted Melon Market & Eatery on December 9
• Modern Calligraphy and Ornament Lettering For Beginners Class at Triple C Brewing on December 11
• Santa's Holiday Mini Truck Toy Drive at Triple C Brewing on December 14
• Charlotte SantaCon 2024 starting at Slingshot CLT on December 14
Limited Edition South End Stickers
• For three weeks in December, shoppers can collect new limited-edition South End stickers with each purchase at select locations
• A new sticker will drop on December 4, December 11, and December 18
• Shop local all season long and collect all three stickers
Toast the Season
- Sip on Sycamore Brewing's Christmas Cookie Ale starting November 23.
- Enjoy festive decor and seasonal sips at VINYL from November 20 - January 6
- Head to Blue Door for their Blue Christmas Holiday Pop Up until January 1
- BackStage Lounge has transformed into a winter wonderland for their Miracle Pop Up Bar until December 29
- Buy $50 in gift cards at Hawkers, and get a $10 bonus card
- 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.
Support Local Businesses
- 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 South End Market every Saturday from 8am-1pm to pick up fresh produce, fish, meat, bread, and more from local farmers and artisans.
- Gift someone special a piece of jewelry from Brilliant Earth's gift guide.
- Support local, Black-owned, woman-owned, Latinx and Hispanic-owned, and AAPI-owned business this holiday season.
Give Back
- Drop off your old books at the Little Free Libraries or pick up a new book to enjoy during the holiday season.
- RSVP for the final Rail Trail Clean Up of the fall season on November 23
- Bring a new, unwrapped toy to Triple C Brewing for their Santa's Holiday Mini Truck Toy Drive from December 1 - December 14.