Weekender: 31 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including holiday markets
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Mistletoe Market returns to Camp North End this Saturday, Dec. 6. Photo: Courtesy of Julia Fay
'Tis the season for shopping! With so many markets happening across town this weekend, you're sure to find the perfect gift for that special someone.
Friday, Dec. 5
❄️ Take the family to Light the Knights Festival for holiday lights, ice-skating and snow-tubing at Truist Field. | $14–$44 | 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
💂♀️ Watch the Charlotte Ballet's "Nutcracker" at Belk Theater. | $35+ | Runs through Dec. 21 | Details
🎤 See Alabama live in concert at Spectrum Center. | $37+ | 7pm | Details
🏒 Cheer on the Charlotte Checkers as they take on the Rochester Americans at Bojangles Coliseum. | $31+ | 7pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to music from classical and jazz artists Mark and Maggie O'Connor at the Carolina Theatre. | $40+ | 8pm | Details
🥃 Enjoy a whiskey tasting paired with small bites at The Ballantyne. | $110 | 6:30pm | Details
🙌 Visit the Light the World Giving Machine at Carolina Place Mall, which donates 100% of the cost of tangible items to people in need — benefiting six local and global charities. | Free | 11am | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away with a comedy showcase at Monarch Market in Uptown after you grab a meal from a food stall. | Free | 7pm | Details
🛍️ Shop for gifts at the Uptown Holiday Market at Legacy Union Plaza. | Free | Runs through Saturday | Details
🎨 Explore a range of art in a gallery crawl in South End. | Free | 5–8:30pm | Details
Saturday, Dec. 6
🤶 Go to Carowinds' WinterFest for dazzling light shows, igloos and hands-on activities like cookie decorating. | $33+ | Runs through Jan. 3 | Details
🛍️ Check out the Olde Mecklenburg Brewery's annual Christmas Market. | Free | Runs four weekends Nov. 28–Dec. 21 | Details
🏈 Watch Duke play No. 18 Virginia in the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium. | $78+ | 8pm | Details
🏀 See Virginia vs. Dayton in the NCAA men's basketball game at Spectrum Center. | $37+ | 12pm | Details
🛍️ Check out the opening weekend of Mistletoe Market at Camp North End and stick around for ice-skating. | Free | 2–7pm | Runs Dec. 6, 13 & 20 | Details
🖼️ Collect $100+ artworks by regional artists at the Hunnid Dollar Art Fair inside the Ford Building at Camp North End. | $2 | 3–6pm | Details
🎄 Slip on your ugly Christmas sweaters for a holiday party at Sugar Creek Brewing and stick around for themed drinks. | Free | 11am | Details
🎼 Enjoy a soulful night of jazz from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" at the Carolina Theatre. | $78+ | 8pm | Details
🎅 Enjoy brunch with Santa at DTR Plaza Midwood. | Free to make a reservation | 11am–3pm | Details
📸 Take a holiday portrait at Aloft in Ballantyne that you can use for cards or gifts. | $250 | 11am | Details
🤣 Enjoy jokes from local comedians or step on stage to share your own at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 4pm | Details
🐶 Grab a photo with your furry friends and Santa at Vaulted Oak Brewing, with proceeds benefiting Catering to Cats and Dogs. Adoptable dogs and kittens will also be available. | $15 | 3pm | Details
🐩 Adopt a dog from the Greater Charlotte SPCA at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 12–3pm | Details
🛍️ Check out the Holiday NoDa Bizarre market with more than 75 local vendors, performances, music and more on the lawn of the Johnston YMCA. | 12–6pm | Free | Details
Sunday, Dec. 7
⛸️ Go ice-skating at the Whitewater Center. | $25 | Runs through February | Details
🛍️ Shop from local businesses at Front Porch Sundays in South End. | Free | 10:30am–4:30pm | Details
🏀 Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets against the Denver Nuggets at Spectrum Center. | $27+ | 6pm | Details
🛍️ Pick up some items from over 40 vendors at the Merry Midwood Market in Plaza Midwood. | Free | 12–6pm | Details
📚 Head over to a book fair at Triple C Brewing Company and stick around for a private talk with Mollie Goins and Nichelle Sharer. | $0–$30 | 12–5pm | Details
🎊 Attend Tipsy Pickle's Winter Fest with a petting zoo, cookie decorating, photos with Santa, hot chocolate bar, cocktails, vendors and more. | 11am–5pm | Details
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