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QC Happenings: 12 fun things to do this weekend in Charlotte

Dive into the weekend fun at holiday events in the Charlotte area. Here's what's happening!

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With beautiful conditions this weekend, it'll be a good time to visit awesome events happening in the Charlotte area.

Friday, Dec. 8 

Soulful Christmas @ Knight Theater

Hear the soulful sounds of the holiday season as the Charlotte Symphony plays the best of Black-centered Christmas music. Happening at the Knight Theater beginning at 7:30 p.m. Find more information here.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Toronto @ Spectrum Center

The Hornets are back in the Queen City on Friday as they take on the Toronto Raptors in regular season action. Happening at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $16 and can be purchased here.

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Christmas on the Court Square in Shelby

The Christmas on the Court Square returns in Shelby this weekend with holiday fun for the whole family. Find more information here.

Saturday, Dec. 9

Mistletoe Market @ Camp North End

The Mistletoe Market returns to Camp North End, complete with holiday pop-ups, ice skating and fun activities for all ages. Happening from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Find more information here.

Belmont Christmas Village

Downtown Belmont's Christmas Village returns this weekend and will feature photos with Santa, a gingerbread house content and more. Happening from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Find more information here.

Old Waxhaw Christmas

Enjoy free admission to The Museum of the Waxhaws' indoor and outdoor exhibits. The event will feature vendors with holiday gifts and more. Find more information here.

Latinx Holiday Market

Spend your Saturday at Charlotte's first Latinx Holiday Market, complete with craft vendors, a toy/book drive, face painting activities for kids and more. Happening from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find more information here.

Kannapolis Christmas Parade

Get into the holiday spirit at this holiday tradition you do not want to miss. The Kannapolis Christmas Parade kicks off at 6 p.m. Find more information here.

Sunday, Dec. 10

Christmas Market @ OMB

Shop for holiday finds at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery's Christmas Market, complete with over 140 vendors, cozying up to our fire pits, lights displays, festive music and more. Find more information here.

Happening all weekend

Speedway Christmas @ Charlotte Motor Speedway

Witness brilliant holiday displays featuring over 4 million lights and more at Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Happening now through Jan. 7, 2024. Find more information here.

Light the Knights Festival @ Truist Field

Get in on the holiday fun in the heart of Uptown at the Light the Knights Festival, complete with light shows, live entertainment, holiday treats, Christmas trees, shopping, Santa, snow, and more. Find more information here.

McAdenville Christmastown

Bring the whole family to one of the most anticipated holiday light displays in the Carolinas: McAdenville Christmastown! Open from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. each night until Dec. 26. Find more information here.

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