Weekend roundup · Nov 13–15, 2026
39 things to do in Charlotte from Friday to Sunday. These are our picks, chosen from listings we checked against each organizer's own site.
One-night shows, seasonal events and limited runs worth planning around.
Saturday · 10 AM · Markets
The Mint Hill Chamber's holiday market of local small businesses and crafters at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center, Sat Nov 14, 10am-2pm, with hot cocoa and Santa photos.
Friday · 6:30 PM · Fitness
Headlamp trail race (5K, 10K, half marathon) at the U.S. National Whitewater Center on Fri Nov 13; courses open 6:30–7 PM.
Saturday · 1 PM · Arts
Screenings of the Smithsonian Channel film about the Negro Motorist Green Book at the Charlotte Museum of History, Sat Nov 14 at 1 and 3 PM.
Saturday · 7 PM · Music
DJ and producer John Summit brings his CTRL ESCAPE arena tour to Spectrum Center in uptown Charlotte on Saturday, Nov 14 at 7 PM.
Saturday · 8 PM · Music
Smooth-jazz saxophonist Boney James plays the Knight Theater uptown on Saturday, Nov 14 at 8 PM.
Friday · 10 AM · Markets
The 59th Southern Christmas Show: about 400 vendors selling gifts, decor, clothing and food at the Park Expo, November 11–22.
No ticket needed.
Friday · 5:30 PM · Family
A free park light display in Kannapolis with a miniature train and carousel, nightly from November 13 to December 30.
Sunday · 11:30 AM · Food
Free mahjong open play for experienced players on Sundays, with Eastside Mahjong. Bring your own set.
Friday · 6 PM · Music
Free live music on Friday evenings at Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar in downtown Concord, weekly through December 18.
Friday · 6:15 AM · Fitness
Charlotte Running Club holds a free 3- or 5-mile group run from Summit Coffee on The Plaza every Friday at 6:15 am.
Friday · 8 AM · Markets
State-run farmers market with produce, plants, baked goods and crafts, open Wednesday through Sunday.
Saturday · 8 AM · Markets
Year-round Saturday farmers market, 8 AM–1 PM, at Atherton Mill on South Boulevard in South End, rain or shine.
Good for families, from story times to light shows.
Friday · 9 AM · Arts
Exhibition at Discovery Place Science through Jan 17, 2027, with a recreation of Julia Child's TV kitchen and her handwritten recipes.
Saturday · 9:30 AM · Family
Huntersville's Renaissance festival runs weekends through Nov 22, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM, with jousting, shows, artisans and turkey legs.
Saturday · 9 AM · Markets
Saturday morning farmers market on South Main Street in downtown Davidson.
Friday · 1 PM · Family
A live bird-of-prey program at 1 PM, Wednesday through Saturday, included with admission.
Friday · 10:30 AM · Family
Half-hour family storytime most mornings (Mon–Sat) at 10:30 AM at ImaginOn's Spangler Library in Uptown, for ages 0–5.
Evening plans for two.
Sunday · 7:30 PM · Music
Hard-rock trio King's X plays Amos' Southend on Sunday, Nov 15; doors 6:30 PM, show 7:30 PM.
Friday · 6 PM · Music
Jazz vocalist René Marie and her band Experiment In Truth play four sets at the Stage Door Theater uptown, Friday Nov 13 and Saturday Nov 14.
Friday · 7 PM · Comedy
Comedian Nate Jackson plays six shows at The Comedy Zone at AvidXchange Music Factory, Thursday Nov 12 to Sunday Nov 15.
Friday · 7:30 PM · Arts
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.
Friday · 7:30 PM · Arts
Theatre Charlotte stages Nick Dear's Frankenstein at its Queens Road theater in Myers Park through Nov 15.
Friday · 8 PM · Music
Jack White plays two nights at The Fillmore Charlotte, Friday Nov 13 and Saturday Nov 14, both at 8 PM.
Shows, open mics and jazz nights.
Sunday · 3 PM · Music
Free Range Brewing hosts free live music from local performers every Sunday from 3 to 5 pm.
Friday · 7 PM · Music
Weekly Friday bluegrass jam 7–10 PM at Primal Brewery in Belmont, listed by the Charlotte Folk Society; all skill levels welcome.
Saturday · 9 AM · Music
A Saturday morning music jam at Welcome Home Veterans at Richard's Coffee Shop in downtown Mooresville.
Markets, runs, trails and outdoor events.
Saturday · 8 AM · Markets
The Matthews Community Farmers' Market is open Saturdays from 8 am to noon through November 21, 2026.
Sunday · 11 AM · Fitness
All-levels Sunday morning yoga, 11 AM–noon, at Cabarrus Brewing Company in downtown Concord.
Worth the short drive to the towns nearby.
Saturday · 10 AM · Music
Saturday morning old-time music jam, 10 AM–noon, at McEwen Historic Village in Mint Hill, listed by the Charlotte Folk Society.
Saturday · 9:30 PM · Nightlife
Saturday karaoke 9:30 PM–12:30 AM at The Kilted Buffalo in Birkdale, hosted by DJ Byron of Cappitoff Entertainment.
See the Charlotte events calendar for every listing. 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.