When the time comes that you have to let your Christmas tree go, it's easy and free to do, and even “pays it forward” — as Christmas trees are turned into mulch. Dried out Christmas trees become increasingly flammable as days go by, so don't hold ...
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Recycle your Christmas tree for mulch in the Charlotte area — or donate to goats and pigs

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When the time comes that you have to let your Christmas tree go, it’s easy and free to do, and even “pays it forward” — as Christmas trees are turned into mulch.

Dried out Christmas trees become increasingly flammable as days go by, so don’t hold onto it for too long.

Most towns and cities...

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2026 Dates for Repair Café at Innovation Barn — partner with volunteers to repair your stuff!

Repair Café is in full swing in Charlotte! What is Repair Cafe? It’s an event where people who have broken items bring them in and volunteers help repair them.

So, not only do you get stuff fixed, saving money, but you also keep the items out of the landfill. And you can learn repair skills!

You can bring in small appliances, lamps,...

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Winterlight Wander Trail in Huntersville — walk a trail of lights through February

Photo courtesy of Town of Huntersville

The Town of Huntersville, North Carolina, is getting brighter and more festive this season with the Winterlight Wander Trail.

The lights are located along the Huntersville Downtown Greenway. The trail goes from the Trailhead Entrance, across from the new Town Hall Building, 14705 N Old Statesville Rd,...

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First Day Hike at Stowe Conservancy Jan. 1

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Daniel Stowe Conservancy, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is hosting a First Day Hike on the trails outside of the Garden.

It takes place Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 10 a.m. It’s free to attend. Registration is not required but does help with planning. Register here.

Meet at the Trailhead...

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CLT New Year’s Eve Light the Knights Festival — including fireworks

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC

CLT NYE, Charlotte’s Uptown New Year’s Eve celebration, takes place December 31, 2025, at Light the Knights Festival, in Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, North Carolina.

If you’re looking for New Year fireworks near you, this is the place to be! It’s the only New Year’s Eve...

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