Sat7Nov
Tomorrow · 11 AM · Family
Carolinas Veterans Day Festival
Free Veterans Day festival at Romare Bearden Park on Sat Nov 7, 11 AM–3 PM, with live music, family activities and free lunch for registrants.
Romare Bearden Park · UptownFree
Weekend roundup · Nov 6–8, 2026
Charlotte this weekend: Nov 6–8
34 things to do in Charlotte from Friday to Sunday. These are our picks, chosen from listings we checked against each organizer's own site.
Top picks
One-night shows, seasonal events and limited runs worth planning around.
Sat7Nov
Tomorrow · 6 PM · Family
Hockey Fights Cancer Night: Checkers vs. WBS Penguins
The Charlotte Checkers host Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for Hockey Fights Cancer Night at Bojangles Coliseum on Sat Nov 7 at 6 PM.
Bojangles Coliseum · East CharlottePrice not listed
Sat7Nov
Tomorrow · 7:30 PM · Music
Little Big Town: For The Art Of It Tour
Country vocal group Little Big Town plays Ovens Auditorium on Saturday, Nov 7 at 7:30 PM.
Ovens Auditorium · East Independence BlvdPrice not listed
Sat7Nov
Tomorrow · 8 PM · Arts
Charlotte Symphony: Joshua Bell Plays Bruch
Violinist Joshua Bell plays Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 with the Charlotte Symphony at the Knight Theater uptown on Saturday, Nov 7 at 8 PM.
Knight Theater, Levine Center for the Arts · UptownFrom $47.02
Sat7Nov
Tomorrow · 10 AM · Markets
Bowl Street Pop-Up Market
The season's final free outdoor makers market at The Bowl at Ballantyne, Sat Nov 7, 10am-3pm, with Charlotte-area artisans and small businesses curated by Shop Local QC.
The Bowl at Ballantyne · BallantyneFree
Sat7Nov
Tomorrow · 1 PM · Food
Birds & Brews
21+ beer-sampling fundraiser on the Raptor Trail at Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville, Sat Nov 7, 1–4 PM (VIP from noon).
Carolina Raptor Center · Huntersville$75; VIP $175; members $10 off
Free this weekend
No ticket needed.
Sun8Nov
Sunday · 11:30 AM · Food
Open Play Mahjong
Free mahjong open play for experienced players on Sundays, with Eastside Mahjong. Bring your own set.
NoDa Brewing Company · North EndFree
Fri6Nov
Today · 6 PM · Music
Live Cuban music Fridays at Havana Carolina
Free live music on Friday evenings at Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar in downtown Concord, weekly through December 18.
Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar · ConcordFree
Fri6Nov
Today · 6:15 AM · Fitness
Charlotte Running Club Summit Coffee OTP Run
Charlotte Running Club holds a free 3- or 5-mile group run from Summit Coffee on The Plaza every Friday at 6:15 am.
Summit Coffee OTP · Villa HeightsFree
Fri6Nov
Today · 8 AM · Markets
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
State-run farmers market with produce, plants, baked goods and crafts, open Wednesday through Sunday.
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market · Yorkmont Road, west CharlotteFree
Sat7Nov
Tomorrow · 8 AM · Markets
South End Farmers Market at Atherton
Year-round Saturday farmers market, 8 AM–1 PM, at Atherton Mill on South Boulevard in South End, rain or shine.
Atherton Mill · South EndFree
Sun8Nov
Sunday · 11:15 AM · Arts
Free Figure Drawing at Free Range Brewing
Free Range Brewing hosts a free figure drawing session every Sunday from 11:15 am to 1:15 pm.
Free Range Brewing · NoDaFree
With kids
Good for families, from story times to light shows.
Sun8Nov
Sunday · 3 PM · Family
Ally Tipoff
College basketball doubleheader at Spectrum Center on Sun Nov 8: Kentucky vs. NC State, then North Carolina vs. South Carolina.
Spectrum Center · UptownPrice not listed
Fri6Nov
Today · 9 AM · Arts
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life
Exhibition at Discovery Place Science through Jan 17, 2027, with a recreation of Julia Child's TV kitchen and her handwritten recipes.
Discovery Place Science · UptownIncluded with museum admission
Sat7Nov
Tomorrow · 9:30 AM · Family
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Huntersville's Renaissance festival runs weekends through Nov 22, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM, with jousting, shows, artisans and turkey legs.
Carolina Renaissance Festival grounds · HuntersvilleFree parking
Sat7Nov
Tomorrow · 9 AM · Markets
Davidson Farmers Market
Saturday morning farmers market on South Main Street in downtown Davidson.
Davidson Farmers Market · DavidsonNo admission fee listed
Fri6Nov
Today · 1 PM · Family
Meet a Raptor at Carolina Raptor Center
A live bird-of-prey program at 1 PM, Wednesday through Saturday, included with admission.
Carolina Raptor Center · HuntersvilleWith admission, from $12
Date night
Evening plans for two.
Sat7Nov
Tomorrow · 7:30 PM · Arts
Clue: Murder on the Menu
An immersive Clue murder-mystery dinner show at Blumenthal's Stage 2 at Blume Studios, running through Dec 6 with evening and weekend matinee seatings.
Stage 2 at Blume Studios · Blume StudiosFrom $114.59, dinner included
Sat7Nov
Tomorrow · 7:30 PM · Arts
Frankenstein
Theatre Charlotte stages Nick Dear's Frankenstein at its Queens Road theater in Myers Park through Nov 15.
Theatre Charlotte · Myers Park$24-$40
Fri6Nov
Today · 11 AM · Arts
Brilliant by Design: The Handbags of Judith Leiber
More than 100 Judith Leiber handbags, including her jeweled minaudières, on view at Mint Museum Randolph through July 3, 2027.
Mint Museum Randolph · Myers ParkPrice not listed
Sun8Nov
Sunday · 11 AM · Brunch
Sunday Jazz Brunch at Mariposa
Live jazz brunch every Sunday 11 AM–4 PM at Mariposa, the restaurant inside Mint Museum Uptown.
Mariposa at Mint Museum Uptown · UptownPrice not listed
Fri6Nov
Today · 7 PM · Music
Bluegrass Jam: Belmont @ Primal Brewery
Weekly Friday bluegrass jam 7–10 PM at Primal Brewery in Belmont, listed by the Charlotte Folk Society; all skill levels welcome.
Primal Brewery Belmont · BelmontPrice not listed
Live music and comedy
Shows, open mics and jazz nights.
Sun8Nov
Sunday · 3 PM · Music
Live Music Sunday at Free Range Brewing
Free Range Brewing hosts free live music from local performers every Sunday from 3 to 5 pm.
Free Range Brewing · NoDaFree
Sat7Nov
Tomorrow · 9 AM · Music
Saturday Music Jam at Richard's Coffee Shop
A Saturday morning music jam at Welcome Home Veterans at Richard's Coffee Shop in downtown Mooresville.
Welcome Home Veterans at Richard's Coffee Shop · MooresvilleNo fee listed
Sat7Nov
Tomorrow · 10 AM · Music
Weekly Mint Hill Old-Time Music Jam
Saturday morning old-time music jam, 10 AM–noon, at McEwen Historic Village in Mint Hill, listed by the Charlotte Folk Society.
McEwen Historic Village · Mint HillPrice not listed
Get outside
Markets, runs, trails and outdoor events.
Sat7Nov
Tomorrow · 8 AM · Markets
Matthews Community Farmers' Market (Main Season)
The Matthews Community Farmers' Market is open Saturdays from 8 am to noon through November 21, 2026.
Matthews Community Farmers' Market · MatthewsNo admission fee listed
Sun8Nov
Sunday · 11 AM · Fitness
Sunday Yoga at Cabarrus Brewing
All-levels Sunday morning yoga, 11 AM–noon, at Cabarrus Brewing Company in downtown Concord.
Cabarrus Brewing Company · ConcordPrice not listed
Around Charlotte
Worth the short drive to the towns nearby.
Sat7Nov
Tomorrow · 9:30 PM · Nightlife
Saturday Karaoke at The Kilted Buffalo Birkdale
Saturday karaoke 9:30 PM–12:30 AM at The Kilted Buffalo in Birkdale, hosted by DJ Byron of Cappitoff Entertainment.
The Kilted Buffalo Birkdale · HuntersvillePrice not listed
Everything else
The full list, hour by hour, is on things to do in Charlotte this weekend. Going to a game? Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC, Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Knights, Charlotte Checkers game-day guides list bars and food near each venue. For the season, see Christmas lights and holiday events.