‘Tis the season of twinkling lights, holiday cheer and supporting our city’s newest openings. Check them out in between gift shopping and time spent with family and friends!

As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, it can be tempting to want to hibernate till spring. But from ice skating and holiday markets to cooking classes and concerts, there’s plenty to do in the Queen City to keep you and your crew from going stir-crazy this winter.

From new-to-the-scene cuisine and cultural experiences to top festivals, concerts and sporting events, add these 22 Charlotte experiences to your must-do list for 2022 in the Queen City.

Live music continues to return to stages across Charlotte, which means plenty of opportunities to support your favorite bands, discover new ones or just have an unforgettable night in the city.

To truly get into the holiday spirit, make sure to visit these special spots in and around Charlotte.

The holidays are here! Time to start knocking names off your shopping list at local shops then unwind with good food and drink from one of these new spots.