The holiday season is filled with can’t-miss moments at Charlotte Motor Speedway as Speedway Christmas presented by Atrium Health continues its 17th season with a lineup of special events, family traditions and festive experiences throughout the holidays.
From opening weekend celebrations and holiday movie nights on the giant SpeedwayTV screen to community events that give back, guests can mark their calendars now for some of the biggest moments of the season.
SAVE THE DATES:
Commemorate Opening Weekend:
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Speedway Christmas! The first 250 vehicles on Nov. 20th and 21st will receive a commemorative 2026 Speedway Christmas ornament, the perfect addition to the family Christmas tree.
Movies Under the Lights:
Guests can cozy up for their favorite Christmas classics on the 16,000-square-foot SpeedwayTV screen during Village Nights throughout the season. The festive movie lineup will include:
Nov. 20-22: White Christmas
Nov. 26-29: Home Alone presented by Cook Out
Dec. 3-6: Elf presented by AutoBell
Dec. 10-13: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1996) presented by Food Lion
Dec. 17-22: The Santa Clause
Dec. 24-27: The Polar Express presented by Cook Out
Dec. 1: Blue Cross NC Drive Out Hunger Night
Guests can help support local families while enjoying Speedway Christmas by donating six canned food items for FREE admission. Donations will be collected at the gate and benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, helping provide meals for families throughout the Charlotte community during the holiday season.
Dec. 5: Signing Santa Night
Returning to the Christmas Village, Signing Santa welcomes families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. From 6–10 p.m. inside the Christmas Village, Santa will use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with guests, creating an inclusive and memorable holiday experience where families can share wishes, take photos and celebrate together.
Dec. 10-13: Food Lion Holiday Lane
Food Lion Holiday Lane returns to Christmas Village, bringing a festive experience filled with treats, giveaways, coupons and holiday cheer. Guests can stop by throughout the weekend to enjoy this special holiday activation presented by Food Lion.
The 17th annual Speedway Christmas presented by Atrium Health will be open nightly Nov. 20 – Jan. 3 (closed Christmas Eve). Tickets are sold per vehicle, with Value Night pricing beginning at $46 and Village Night pricing beginning at $60. Season Passes and Express Lane Passes are also available online. Plan your visit, view the full schedule and purchase tickets at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.
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