Fri27Nov
Friday · 7:30 PM · Music
A Motown Christmas
A Motown Christmas brings Motown hits and holiday standards to the Knight Theater uptown on Friday, Nov 27 at 7:30 PM.
Knight Theater, Levine Center for the Arts · UptownFrom $70.77
Weekend roundup · Nov 27–29, 2026
Charlotte this weekend: Nov 27–29
54 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.
Sun29Nov
Sunday · 7 PM · Music
Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans share the stage for a Christmas concert at Bojangles Coliseum on Sunday, Nov 29 at 7 PM.
Bojangles Coliseum · East Independence BlvdPrice not listed
Sun29Nov
Sunday · 8 PM · Arts
Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays
Dancer Derek Hough brings his holiday dance show to Ovens Auditorium on Sunday, Nov 29 at 8 PM.
Ovens Auditorium · East Independence BlvdPrice not listed
Sat28Nov
Saturday · 1 PM · Markets
Owl & Ember Collective Holiday Artisan & Wellness Market
A free indoor Small Business Saturday market of handmade goods and wellness products in Griffith Hall at Lenny Boy Brewing in South End, Sat Nov 28, 1-6pm.
Griffith Hall at Lenny Boy Brewing Co. · South EndFree
Fri27Nov
Friday · 11 AM · Family
Thanksgiving with the Raptors
Watch keepers prepare a holiday meal for the birds of prey at Carolina Raptor Center on Black Friday, Nov 27, 11–11:30 AM.
Carolina Raptor Center · HuntersvilleIncluded with admission
Sat28Nov
Saturday · 10 AM · Markets
Cabarrus Brewing Holiday Market
Dozens of Christmas vendor booths at Cabarrus Brewing Company in Concord's Gibson Mill on Small Business Saturday, Nov 28, 10am-5pm. Free.
Cabarrus Brewing Company (Gibson Mill) · ConcordFree
Free this weekend
No ticket needed.
Sat28Nov
Saturday · 11 AM · Markets
Small Business Saturday Holiday Trail
Downtown Concord's free Small Business Saturday on Nov 28, 11am-4pm, with 60+ vendors along Union Street and trolleys to Gibson Mill Market and Southern Strain Brewery.
Downtown Concord · ConcordFree
Sat28Nov
Saturday · 4 PM · Family
Light Up Cornelius
The 15th Light Up Cornelius: performances, sledding, inflatables, a model train display and vendors, with the tree lit at 6:30 PM.
Downtown Cornelius · CorneliusFree
Fri27Nov
Friday · 12 PM · Markets
OMB Christmas Market (LoSo)
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery's free German-style Christmas Market opens Black Friday at its LoSo Brauhaus and runs Fri-Sun through Dec 20, with local vendors, Glühwein and Santa on Saturdays.
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (LoSo) · LoSoFree
Fri27Nov
Friday · 12 PM · Markets
OMB Christmas Market (Ballantyne)
OMB's free Christmas Market comes to its Ballantyne brewery at The Bowl, opening Black Friday and running Fri-Sun through Dec 20, with local makers, Glühwein and Santa on Saturdays.
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Ballantyne · BallantyneFree
Fri27Nov
Friday · 5:30 PM · Family
Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express
A free park light display in Kannapolis with a miniature train and carousel, nightly from November 13 to December 30.
Village Park · KannapolisFree
Sun29Nov
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
With kids
Good for families, from story times to light shows.
Fri27Nov
Friday · 7 PM · Family
Dick Vitale Invitational: West Virginia vs. North Carolina
North Carolina takes on West Virginia in the second Dick Vitale Invitational at Spectrum Center on Fri Nov 27 at 7 PM.
Spectrum Center · UptownPrice not listed
Sat28Nov
Saturday · 4 PM · Family
Checkers Teddy Bear Toss
Bring a new stuffed animal to throw on the ice after the Checkers' first goal vs. Hershey at Bojangles Coliseum, Sat Nov 28 at 4 PM.
Bojangles Coliseum · East CharlotteBring a new stuffed animal to donate
Fri27Nov
Friday · 12 PM · Family
WinterFest at Carowinds
Christmas light displays, holiday shows, Santa and select rides inside Carowinds, on select days from November 27 to January 3.
Carowinds · CarowindsWith park admission (from $69)
Fri27Nov
Friday · 7:30 PM · Arts
Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas in Concert
The Grinch in concert plays Ovens Auditorium over Thanksgiving weekend: Friday Nov 27 at 7:30 PM and Saturday Nov 28 at 3 PM.
Ovens Auditorium · East Independence BlvdPrice not listed
Fri27Nov
Friday · 12 PM · Markets
Museum Store Market at the Gantt Center
Free holiday market of Black-owned vendors throughout the Gantt Center, Nov 27–29, noon–4 PM, ending on Museum Store Sunday.
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture · UptownFree
Sat28Nov
Saturday · 2 PM · Arts
The Nutcracker by Matthews Ballet and Dance
A community Nutcracker danced by Matthews children and teens at the Fullwood Theater: two 45-minute acts, $8 a seat.
Fullwood Theater, Matthews Community Center · Matthews$8 plus fee
Date night
Evening plans for two.
Fri27Nov
Friday · 12 PM · Family
Ice Skating at Camp North Pole
An outdoor rink at Camp North End with one-hour sessions, open daily from November 21 to January 10.
Ford Factory, Camp North End · Camp North End$18, kids $15, skates included
Fri27Nov
Friday · 5 PM · Family
Light the Knights
Holiday lights, a Tunnel of Lights and a holiday market at Truist Field, plus an ice rink and snow tubing hill on the ballpark field.
Truist Field · Uptown$12 plus fees; skating and tubing $40
Fri27Nov
Friday · 5:30 PM · Family
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
A walk-through light trail with more than 40 lit scenes at Ballantyne's Backyard, on most nights from November 27 to December 30.
Ballantyne's Backyard · BallantyneFrom $20 per person
Fri27Nov
Friday · 8 PM · Music
JOSH DANIEL & FRIENDS Present: THE LAST WALTZ EXPERIENCE
Local musicians recreate The Band's farewell concert The Last Waltz over Thanksgiving weekend at the Visulite Theatre, Fri Nov 27 and Sat Nov 28 at 8 PM.
Visulite Theatre · Elizabeth$18 advance, $22 day of show (per night)
Fri27Nov
Friday · 7 PM · Comedy
DeRay Davis
Comedian DeRay Davis plays five shows at The Comedy Zone at AvidXchange Music Factory over Thanksgiving weekend, Nov 27 to 29.
The Comedy Zone Charlotte · AvidXchange Music FactoryPrice not listed
Fri27Nov
Friday · 7:30 PM · Arts
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
The Broadway tour of A Beautiful Noise, the Neil Diamond musical, plays the Belk Theater uptown over Thanksgiving weekend, Nov 27 to 29.
Belk Theater, Blumenthal Arts Center · UptownFrom $47.02
Live music and comedy
Shows, open mics and jazz nights.
Fri27Nov
Friday · 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
Sun29Nov
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
Fri27Nov
Friday · 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
Get outside
Markets, runs, trails and outdoor events.
Fri27Nov
Friday · 3 PM · Family
Birkdale on Ice
An outdoor rink on the Birkdale Village plaza in Huntersville with 75-minute sessions, daily from November 21 to January 10.
Birkdale Village · Huntersville$18, kids $14, skates included
Fri27Nov
Friday · 4 PM · Family
Ice Skating at The Bowl
An outdoor holiday ice rink inside TD Amp Ballantyne, open daily Nov 21 to Jan 10, including noon-10pm over Thanksgiving break. $20 with skate rental.
TD Amp Ballantyne at The Bowl · Ballantyne$20 with rental; $15 ages 5 and under; $18 with own skates
Sat28Nov
Saturday · 5 PM · Family
Holidays at the Garden
A walking tour of more than a million lights through Daniel Stowe Conservancy's gardens in Belmont, on select nights from November 28 to December 30.
Daniel Stowe Conservancy · BelmontAdults $24–$33, kids $18–$25
Fri27Nov
Friday · 10 AM · Markets
5th Annual Christmas Extravaganza
About 200 indoor holiday vendors selling gifts, handmade goods and décor at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center in Concord, Fri-Sun Nov 27-29. $10 covers all three days.
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center · Concord$10, good all three days
Fri27Nov
Friday · 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
Fri27Nov
Friday · 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
Around Charlotte
Worth the short drive to the towns nearby.
Fri27Nov
Friday · 6 PM · Family
Speedway Christmas
A drive-through light show on a course of nearly four miles at Charlotte Motor Speedway, nightly from November 20 to January 3.
Charlotte Motor Speedway · ConcordFrom $46 per car
Fri27Nov
Friday · 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
Sat28Nov
Saturday · 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
Sat28Nov
Saturday · 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
Sat28Nov
Saturday · 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
Sun29Nov
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
Everything else
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.