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Holiday Happenings in Ballantyne
Celebrate the magic of the season in Ballantyne with festive experiences for all ages. We've created a roundup of all the happenings so you can create cherished memories and holiday traditions with family and friends this November and December.
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events & activities

Family-Friendly Experiences

Ice Skating at The Bowl
November 22 - January 4 | The Amp Ballantyne
Lace up your skates at The Amp this winter. Tickets are $20 and include skate rental. Daily hours vary. Donate on-site to Ballantyne Families Helping Neighbors in Need to help spread joy this holiday season. 
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Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
November 28 - December 30 | Ballantyne's Backyard
The immersive holiday experience is back in Ballantyne's Backyard, featuring over one million lights, a Winter Wonderland Carnival, life-sized snow globes, and more. Tickets start at $10, and goBallantyne app users get 20% off admission.
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Jingle Bowl
Friday, December 5 | The Bowl at Ballantyne
Kick off the holiday season with selfies with Santa, a live DJ, Frozen princesses, crafts, food samples and more from 5-7 p.m.
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Gingerbread Lane and Cocoa House
December 14-28 | The Ballantyne Hotel
Walk through a display of extraordinary gingerbread masterpieces and vote for your favorite creations by donating to Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital. Grab a holiday beverage from the life-sized gingerbread house from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 
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Markets

Holiday Shopping

OMB Christmas Market
November 28 - December 21 | OMB Ballantyne
Stroll through the biergarten each weekend and shop 50+ local vendors, enjoy delicious food, festive lights, cozy fire pits, holiday beer, and more!
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Holiday Market
Wednesday, December 3 | Brixham Park
Get a head start on your holiday shopping from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brixham Park. Shop from over 40 local vendors, take a photo with Santa, enjoy a hot cocoa bar, live DJ and more. 
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Holiday Gifting Social*
Wednesday, December 10 | Brixham Park
Ballantyne office customers and residents of Oro and Towerview are invited to an exclusive gifting event at Brixham Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each guest will receive a branded tote and three tokens to choose from various gift stations, enjoy live music, light bites, holiday drinks, and more.
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*Tenant event only. Must show the goBallantyne app to receive tokens.

give back

Charitable Drives

Ice Skating at The Bowl
November 22 - January 4 | The Amp Ballantyne
Donate on-site to Ballantyne Families Helping Neighbors in Need to provide food assistance to families who attend or work in one of the 11 Ballantyne area public schools. 
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Children's Toy Drive
November 27 - December 25 | The Ballantyne Hotel
Drop off new, unwrapped toys for CMPD's annual Toy Drive to help create magical moments for children in need this holiday season. 
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restaurant events

Holiday Dining

Holiday Tea
December 4-28 | The Ballantyne Hotel
Indulge in a carefully curated selection of premium teas paired with delicate finger sandwiches and an array of holiday-inspired sweets and savories surrounded by live music and holiday decór. The cost is $70 for adults and $45 for children aged 12 and under. Reservations are required at 704-248-4330.
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Christmas Brunch at Gallery Restaurant
December 24-25 | The Ballantyne Hotel
Spend quality time with loved ones and enjoy a carefully crafted a la carte brunch menu celebrating the flavors of the season from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended at 704-248-4330. 
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Christmas Dinner at Gallery Restaurant
December 24-25 | The Ballantyne Hotel
Enjoy a chef-curated prix fixe dinner menu featuring carefully selected seasonal ingredients and innovative preparations that honor both tradition and contemporary culinary excellence. Dinner service is available from 4 to 10 p.m. and costs $105 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call 704-248-4330 to reserve.
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Christmas Day Ballroom Buffet
December 25 | The Ballantyne Hotel
Celebrate Christmas in grand style with live performances and a curated buffet featuring seasonal favorites, from perfectly carved holiday roasts to festive desserts. The buffet will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $105 for adults and $55 for children 12 and under (plus tax and service charge). Reservations are required at 704-248-4330. 
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New Year's Eve at Gallery Restaurant
December 31 | The Ballantyne Hotel
Enjoy an exclusive prix fixe menu offering an intimate and sophisticated alternative to crowded parties featuring exceptional cuisine and refined elegance. The cost is $150 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required at 704-248-4330. 
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New Year's Eve Party
December 31 | The Ballantyne Hotel
Ring in the new year in style with an exclusive experience for hotel guests and restaurant patrons ages 21 and up from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy music, dancing and more with a cash bar. 
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