Weekender: 22 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including holiday pop-up markets and a marathon

Friday, November 15

🎻 Listen to the Charlotte Symphony play a musical blend of Beyoncé and Beethoven at Knight Theater. | $14.50+ | Performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm | Details

🎶 Enjoy a musical production of the children's novel "The Secret Garden" at Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Arts Center. | $18+ | Times vary | Details

🎨 Paint your own wine glass from Meg-Art Pottery Studio at Triple C Brewing. | $25-$30 | 7-9pm | Details

🛍️ Stock up on vintage and handmade finds from VTGCLT's vintage pop-up shop at Camp North End. | Free | Runs through Dec. 6 | Details

🎄 Stop by the 57th annual Southern Christmas Show at The Park Expo and Conference Center to shop from more than 400 vendors, plus enjoy music and food. | $18+ | Runs through Nov. 24 | Details

🎢 Tap into the holiday spirit with light displays, rides, live shows and ice skating at Carowinds' WinterFest. | 5-10pm | $32.99 | Details

🍗 Hearken back to ye olde times at the Carolina Renaissance Festival with performance stages, hands-on games, rides, food and an artisan marketplace. | $20-$34 | Runs through Nov. 24 | Details

💪 Jump into one The HEARTest Yard FitFest's workout sessions at Bank of America Stadium led by local instructors from popular gyms like Carolina Sports Clinic, Barre3 - Hilliard Studio Method - West Kept Secret and MADabolic. | $40 | 5:30-9:30pm | Details

🍿 Watch an outdoor screening of Mrs. Doubtfire at the AMP Ballantyne and grab dinner drinks from nearby food trucks. | $0-$4.77 | 7pm | Details

Saturday, November 16

🏀 Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets as they take on Milwaukee Bucks at Spectrum Center. | $24+ | 3pm | Details

🏃 Watch hundreds of people run in Charlotte Marathon and cross the finish line at Romare Bearden Park. There will be live music, a beer garden and entertainment along the course. | Free | 7:20am | Details

• You can also head to Birdsong Brewing for a free marathon watch party at 10am.

🎅 Let your pup snap a photo with Santa at Hi-Wire Brewing. You can use it for a holiday postcard. | $5 | 1-4pm | Details

🛍️ Shop from a fall market at Resident Culture Brewing South End and participate in their cozy sweater contest. | Free | Runs through Sunday 12-5pm | Details

🍾 Party with Souled Out Dates to music from a live DJ and friends at Boileryard. | $20 | 4-9:30pm | Details

🛍️ Head to Ballantyne Village's pop-up market for 30+ vendors, live music and an outdoor bar. | Free | 12-4pm | Details

🏟️ Fathers can take their middle and elementary school kids to Bank of America Stadium for activities led by Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales. | $35 | 9am-12pm | Details

🇰🇷 Get a taste of Korean cuisine plus play traditional games at Thrift Baptist Church (8415 Moores Chapel Road).| Free | 12-6pm | Details

🏈 Tailgate at UNC Charlotte's Hauser Alumni Pavilion as the Niners take on the University of Southern Florida. | Free | 1-3pm | Details

Sunday, November 17

🎊 Vibe to a day party with drinks and music from a DJ at Encore while members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity celebrate their Founder's Day. | $0-$20 | 4-9pm | Details

🍷 Try over 20 wines at The Wine Vault Elizabeth while experts explain the tastes and food pairings. A portion of proceeds benefit Samaritan House. | $40 | 1-3pm | Details

🧘 Unwind with an hour-long yoga flow at Southern Strain Plaza Midwood. | $12 | Times vary | Details

🍳 Join the Black Alumni Chapter of UNC Charlotte for a Soulful Brunch at UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel and Conference Center to wrap up homecoming weekend. | $65-$75 | 11am-2pm | Details

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