🍂 Plan Ahead! Fall Festivals Around Charlotte & Beyond
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Hanukkah Made Simple: Traditions, Foods & Fun Kids Will Love
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Lands on Stage at CTG
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Unwrapping December: 10 Holidays and Events for Families to Explore
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Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts: “Scrooge! The Musical”
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