Weekender: 33 things to do in Charlotte this Thanksgiving weekend

Thursday, Nov. 27

🏃‍♂️ Run in the CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot in SouthPark. Pick from an 8K, 5K, mile run and tot trot. | $35+ | 8:10am | Details

🎄 Check out one of the many holiday-themed pop-up bars. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details

🏃‍➡️ Run through downtown Davidson in the Davidson Turkey Trot. The 5K begins at 8am at the Davidson Village Green. | Details

🦃 Participate in the Lake Norman Turkey Trot in Cornelius. The race includes a half marathon, 10K and 5K, which start at 7:30am, 7:35am and 7:40am, respectively. | Prices vary | Details

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Make the family run in the Turkey Dash Charlotte. The 4-mile event begins at 8:30am at Village at Robinson Farm. There's also a 1-mile event at 9:30am. | $34-$49 | Details

🏃‍➡️ Start your morning running in the University City's 5K Turkey Trot at 3024 Prosperity Church Road. | $55 | 8am | Details

🍽️ Enjoy a savory holiday meal paired with premium wines at Caroline's Oyster Bar. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details

🚂 Donate toys at The Ballantyne from now until Dec. 25. The toy drive helps the Charlotte Police Department deliver presents for kids in the community. | Free | 10am | Details

Friday, Nov. 28

🏒 Watch Charlotte Checkers vs. Toronto Marlies at Bojangles Coliseum. | $23+ | 4pm | Details

🏀 Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets as they take on the Chicago Bulls at Spectrum Center. | $33+ | 7:30pm | Details

🤣 Laugh the evening away to jokes from comedian Fortune Feimster at Ovens Auditorium. | $51.25+ | 8pm | Details

⛸️ Slip on your skates to glide along the ice of Camp North End's rink in front of the Ford Building. | $15–$18 | 11am-10pm | Details

🧠 Test your knowledge with trivia at The Suffolk Punch in South End. | Free | 7-9pm | Details

🎄 Watch Home Alone in concert with a live score performed by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Belk Theater. | $27.99+ | Showings through Saturday | Details

❄️ Take the family to Light the Knights Festival for holiday lights, ice-skating and snow-tubing at Truist Field. | $14.37-$44.40 | Runs through Jan. 4 | Details

🌟 Admire the thousands of lights at the Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular in Ballantyne's Backyard. | $18-$24 | Runs through Dec. 30 | Details

🤣 Laugh the night away on a holiday-themed funny bus that meets in First Ward Park. | $35 | 6pm | Details

🌃 Head to the Búho Bar at Grand Bohemian for city views from the rooftop, festive cocktails and a holiday photo backdrop. | Free | 4pm | Details

Saturday, Nov. 29

⛹️ See the Charlotte Hornets play the Toronto Raptors at Spectrum Center. | $27+ | 6pm | Details

🕺 Vibe to the ultimate Michael Jackson experience at The Underground. | $10.50+ | 8pm | Details

🍪 Learn how to decorate four holiday-themed cookies at Whitewater Center. | Prices vary | 11:30am or 12:15pm | Details

🚘 Drive through a holiday light display at Speedway Christmas. | $57.93 | Runs through Jan. 4 | Details

🤶 Go to Carowinds' Winterfest for dazzling light shows, igloos and hands-on activities like cookie decorating. | $32.99+ | Runs through Jan. 3 | Details

🛍️ Check out Olde Mecklenburg Brewery's annual Christmas Market. | Free | Runs four weekends Nov. 28-Dec. 21 | Details

🙌 Shop from South End's Shop Small Saturday along Camden Road. Spend $10 at 5 different vendors or local shops and win a free South End tote bag. | Free | 11am-5pm | Details

👟 Attend the CLT Streetwear Market to shop for unique finds. | $0-$7.70 | 2-8pm | Details

🤣 Laugh the night away at jokes from local comedians at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 8pm | Details

🐈 Shop small and make a holiday gift by booking a kandle experience at Wicks & Whiskers. | $36-$44| 11am | Details

Sunday, Nov. 30

🏈 Cheer on the Carolina Panthers as they take on the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium. | $52+ | 1pm | Details

⛸️ Go ice skating at the Whitewater Center. | $25 | Runs through February | Details

🧦 Let your kids slide in their socks along an indoor skating rink at Discovery Place Science as part of their winter celebration and stick around for more themed activities. | Price varies | Runs through Feb. 1 | Details

🍝 Learn how to make pasta in a beginner-friendly class at Hi-Wire Brewing. | $59 | 12:30pm | Details

🚶 Meet at Tipsy Pickle to walk in the Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses 5K Walk. | Free | 12:30pm | Details

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