If you’re looking for a place in North Carolina where the holiday magic is alive and well, then search no farther than WinterFest at Carowinds, which debuts this year on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Checking all the boxes that scream Christmas fun while also offering rides galore, Carowinds is the perfect place for a family outing to ring in the holiday season.
Firstly, the park, which is situated precisely on the border of North and South Carolina, is aglow with holiday cheer.
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From one end of the park to the other, Carowinds is a winter wonderland you won’t want to miss.
Facebook/Carowinds WinterFest takes place on select nights between November 13, 2021 and January 2, 2022. Every single night beginning on November 22nd, the Wonderland Parade stirs the excitement for Christmas into a cadence that howls family fun. But there are also other winter and holiday-specific events you’ll want to check out:
In addition to the park-wide festive foods and exciting rides, you can also head over to Snow Flake Lake, the parks very own ice rink.
Carowinds Twirl and twirl ‘round the rink - and if you need a little help to keep from wiping up the ice with the seat of your pants, the rink has ‘skate guides’ you can use to keep you on your feet, er, skates. (Oh, what fun!)
After, take a horse drawn carriage ride around the water park. Sing carols or just sit back and relax as you peel past holiday lights and enjoy the ride.
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Over at Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree Lot you and the kiddos can go in search of the perfect tree.
Carowinds And after, pose for photos with Charlie Brown and sister Sally. These are keepsake photos you can treasure forever.
Make sure the kids or the grand kids bring their letters for Santa.
Carowinds The North Pole Post Office is ready and waiting for them and will make sure they’re hand-delivered to Santa long before Christmas morning.
And for one of the very best ways to gather with family, relax, perhaps warm up a bit, and enjoy the evening, reserve an igloo at the Jack Frost Igloo Village.
Carowinds Each rental is for four people (additional folks can be added for a fee) and everyone gets a souvenir mug filled with hot chocolate and some desserts!
WinterFest opens at Carowinds in less than two weeks. Can you believe it’s already the holiday season??? After last year’s pandemic mess, it will be nice to have a bit more normalcy during the holiday season this year. For more information on all of the special WinterFest activies at Carowinds, visit the website, here.
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WinterFest takes place on select nights between November 13, 2021 and January 2, 2022. Every single night beginning on November 22nd, the Wonderland Parade stirs the excitement for Christmas into a cadence that howls family fun. But there are also other winter and holiday-specific events you’ll want to check out:
Carowinds
Twirl and twirl ‘round the rink - and if you need a little help to keep from wiping up the ice with the seat of your pants, the rink has ‘skate guides’ you can use to keep you on your feet, er, skates. (Oh, what fun!)
And after, pose for photos with Charlie Brown and sister Sally. These are keepsake photos you can treasure forever.
The North Pole Post Office is ready and waiting for them and will make sure they’re hand-delivered to Santa long before Christmas morning.
Each rental is for four people (additional folks can be added for a fee) and everyone gets a souvenir mug filled with hot chocolate and some desserts!
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Address: Carowinds, 300 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA
