Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is hosting The Winter Wonderland Shop, an opportunity for children up to 12 years old to shop for low-priced, pre-wrapped gifts.
Winter Wonderland Shop takes place from December 4 to 7, 2024:
- Wednesday, December 4: 9 a.m. to noon, and 4 to 7 p.m.
- Thursday, December 5: 9 a.m. to noon, and 4 to 7 p.m.
- Friday, December 6: 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, December 7: 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 5 p.m.
The event is free to attend, and takes place in the Wells Fargo Playhouse and The Round at ImaginOn, 300 E 7th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina.
The gifts will be from $1 to $7. Volunteers will help children shop, while adults relax in a Caregivers Lounge (where there will be pop-up shops from local organizations.) This allows children to surprise their parents with gifts. However, parents who wish to do so may accompany their children.
Registration is recommended, and time slots are filling up quickly, especially on Saturday. Walk-ins will be welcome, if space permits.
Meet the Grinch
Enhance your Winter Wonderland shopping experience with a special Meet-and-Greet photo opportunity with Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch on Sat, Dec 7. The cost is $5 per family (you will use your personal camera to take the picture). Only 20 spots are available per time slot, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.
More to do
ImaginOn will be open Wed and Thurs 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can purchase tickets to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, which has shows Fri, Dec 6, at 7:30 PM and Sat, Dec 7, at 11 AM and 3 PM. There will also be a snow globe photo station in the lobby.
Sponsor a Child
Donations are welcome to help bring The Winter Wonderland Shop experience to underserved preschools at no cost to the students, teachers or schools. Your donation also supports Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s productions and programs. Sponsor a child.
Volunteer
Volunteers are welcome! Must be 14 years or older. Sign up here.
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