30 events to make the most of Thanksgiving week in Charlotte
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The 78th annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Uptown at 5:45pm. Photo: Andy Weber/Axios
It's almost turkey day, which means festive events are happening all week — like Wednesday's 78th annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade. No time for a turkey coma here!
Monday, Nov. 25
⛸️ Go outdoor ice skating at Camp North End. | 4-9pm | $10-$15 | Details
🏁 Enjoy more than 5 million lights on a four-mile course during Charlotte Motor Speedway's Speedway Christmas. | 6-10pm | $35 | Details
🏀 Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets in their match against Orlando Magic. | 7pm | $17 | Details
🍷 Sip mulled wine and other festive cocktails at BackStage Lounge's Christmas pop-up, Miracle. | 5pm-midnight | Prices vary | Details
Tuesday, Nov. 26
🎄 Join the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC for their 11th annual Holiday Tree Lighting Festival at Bank of America Stadium. | 6-8pm | Free | Details
🧠 Get the squad together for trivia night at Seoul Food South End (and sing some karaoke while you're there). | 7pm | Prices vary | Details
🎭 Catch Grammy award-winning musical "Some Like It Hot" at Belk Theater (additional showings through Dec. 1). | 7:30pm | $30+ | Details
🎶 Think you know your music? Put it to the test with music bingo at Sycamore (and find 1/2 off wine and $8 pizzas all day). | 6:30pm | Free | Details
Wednesday, Nov. 27
❄️ Enjoy ice skating, snow tubing and shop from a Christmas market at Light the Knights at Truist Field. | 5-10pm | $14+ | Details
🥁 Attend the 78th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade in Uptown. | 5:45pm | Free | Details
🥘 Enjoy a five-course Thanksgiving-inspired menu from Customshop, paired with cocktails from Jean's Cold Drinks. | Times vary | $125 + $45 optional cocktail pairing. | Details
👨👩👧👦 Play Thanksgiving-themed trivia at The Chamber at Wooden Robot's family night. | Starts 4pm (trivia at 7pm) | Free | Details
Thursday, Nov. 28
🏃🏽♀️ Hit the ground running on Turkey Day with the 36th Annual Charlotte Turkey Trot at SouthPark Mall. | 7am | Prices vary | Details
- If you live closer to the University area, there's also the University City 5K Turkey Trot. | 8am | Prices vary | Details
Friday, Nov. 29
✒️ Get in the holiday spirit with some fresh ink from Hi Vibe Tattoo's holiday pop-up at Urban District Market. | Noon-6pm | $75+ | Details
🛍️ Stock up on vintage and handmade finds from VTGCLT's pop-up shop at Camp North End. | Free | Runs through Dec. 6 | Details
⛸️ Go ice skating, shop for a Christmas tree, or go zip lining after dark during Winter at Whitewater. | Times vary | Prices vary | Details
🎄See "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical" performed by the Children's Theatre of Charlotte | 2pm & 7:30pm | $34+ | Details
😂 Laugh until you cry at Bold & Beautiful's monthly comedy showcase at Protagonist LoSo. | Free | 7pm | Details
Saturday, Nov. 30
🛍 Load up on gifts for the holidays from over 120 vendors during South End's Shop Small Saturday. | 11am | Free | Details
🎭 Meet the artists of LoSo studios and shop their work during their open studio. | 10am | Free | Details
🏒 It's the Checkers' annual Teddy Bear Toss. Fans are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal to toss on the ice following the first goal against Iowa Wild — they'll all be donated to local nonprofits. | 4pm | $25 | Details
🛍 Shop over 60 secondhand and vintage vendors at Camp North End's Vintage Wonderland, hosted by Thrift Pony and Noughties Market in the Ford Building. | 1-7pm | Prices vary | Details
🎻 Enjoy the sounds of the season performed by "The String Queens" during their holiday candlelight concert at Booth Playhouse. | 8pm | Prices vary | Details
🍺 To celebrate their "Big O" (blood orange IPA), Sugar Creek is throwing a day party with live music, Big O-themed drinks, yard games, giveaways and more. | 11am | Free | Details
💪 Bring a donation of a coat or diapers to participate in Barre for Life's charity barre class. | 11:15am | Free but donations are required | Details
Sunday, Dec. 1
🍊 Kick off Sunday fun-day with half-priced mimosas at Free Range Bar in Camp North End. | 11am-6pm | Prices vary | Details
👟 Create a custom pair of Air Force 1's at Kick & Sip's date night. Your ticket includes all decorating supplies and two pairs of Air Force 1's. | 4-7pm | $700 per couple | Details
🏈 Cheer on the Carolina Panthers against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. | 4:05pm | $22+ | Details
😂 Hop aboard the Charlotte Funny Bus for their Holiday Laugh and Lights Tour. Expect a festive, adults-only ride through Charlotte's holiday-decorated streets, hosted by the Grinch. | Times vary | $35 | Details
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