Shopping and dining village · Huntersville
Open-air shopping and dining village in Huntersville that hosts seasonal community events. Its 2026 holiday schedule lists The Lighting of Birkdale Village on November 21 and the Birkdale on Ice skating rink from November 21 to January 10.
Nothing listed for the next two weeks. Check Birkdale Village's website for their own calendar.
Farmers market
Year-round state farmers market run by the N.C. Department of Agriculture, with produce, plants, baked goods and crafts in a farmers building and open-air sheds. Parking is free.
1801 Yorkmont Rd · Yorkmont Road, west Charlotte
Mill shopping district and market
Historic mill building with boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops. It hosts the South End Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM and the monthly Sundays @ Atherton handcrafted market with more than 60 local makers.
2000-2140 South Blvd · South End
Nature preserve
Mecklenburg County's largest nature preserve, 1,460 acres on Mountain Island Lake with 16 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding and two canoe and kayak launches. The Quest nature center has live native animals and a 6,000-gallon aquarium.
6345 Sample Rd · Huntersville