Weekender: 23 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including outdoor ice skating
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Camp North Pole returns Friday. Nov. 22 in front of the Ford Building. On Sunday, you can take a free beginners course before gliding like a pro. Photo; Alexis Clinton/Axios
Several staple holiday events will kick off this weekend, from a tree-lighting ceremony at University City to outdoor ice skating at Camp North Pole.
Friday, November 22
💥 Compete with friends and family at the newly-opened Beat The Bomb in LoSo. Play a series of games in time before the clock runs out or you get slimed or splattered with paint. | $39.95+ | 11am | Details
📚 Pull up to Vaulted Oak Brewing for live music, books and brews. | Free | 4pm | Details
🎄 Stop by the 57th annual Southern Christmas Show and shop from more than 400 vendors, plus enjoy music and food. | $18+ | Runs through Sunday | Details
🏒 Watch UNC Charlotte and App State men's hockey teams go against each other at Truist Field. | $20-$25 | 6-10pm | Details
🎻 Unwind to a musical selection from Charlotte Symphony conducted by Kwamé Ryan at Belk Theater. | $11 | Runs through Saturday | Details
🎢 Tap into the holiday spirit with light displays, rides, live shows and ice skating at Carowinds' WinterFest. | 5-10pm | $32.99 | 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
🍗 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
⛸️ Go ice skating at Camp North Pole in front of the Ford Building. | $15 | 4-10pm | Details
🍿 Grab dinner from Seoul Food Meat Co. Mill District and catch an outdoor screening of "Inside Out 2." | Free | 6-8pm | Details
🎬 See "National Lampoons Christmas Vacation" at Old Mecklenburg Brewery in LoSo and play arcade games. | Free | 7pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to music from Juvenile at The Fillmore. | $119 | 8pm | Details
Saturday, November 23
🍺 Taste Sugar Creek Brewing's new Sugar Cookie Blonde Ale while listening to live music and warming up by the outdoor fire pits. | Free | 11am | Details
🎄 Kick off the holiday season at University Place's UCity Light Festival. Expect a visit from Santa, live art, performances, train rides and hot chocolate. | Free | 4pm | Details
🍽️ Get a taste of Asian culture at Midnight Alley with a lineup of Asian food stalls, K-pop dances, karaoke, performances, prizes and vendors. | Free | Runs through Sunday | Details
🤣 Laugh at jokes from local comedians at DUPP&SWAT's comedy showcase in Camp North End. | Free | 7pm | Details
📹 Be a part of a taping for the "Late Night Regrets" comedy show with a musical guest. | $5 | 8:30pm | Details
🎥 Grab your blank to watch an outdoor screening of "Gremlins" at Stow Park Pavilion in Belmont and stick around for corn hole and arcade games. | Free | 6pm | Details
Sunday, November 24
🍳 Enjoy a three-course brunch with bottomless mimosas and sangria at Bulla Gastrobar. | Price varies | 11:30am | Details
🕯️ Create a custom holiday-scented candle at Market at 7th Street. | $35+ | 4pm | Details
🏈 Watch the Panthers take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Bank of America Stadium. | $130+ | 1pm | Details
⛸️ Glide along Whitewater Center's outdoor ice rink and try curling with friends. | $25 | Times vary | Details
⛸️ Register for a 30-minute beginner's ice skating course at Camp North End. | Free | 10am-12pm | Details
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