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9 ways to enjoy the weekend in Charlotte Nov. 15-17 | QC Happenings

The holiday spirit is creeping back into the Queen City, with the Southern Christmas Show and Carowinds' Winterfest kicking off in Charlotte this weekend.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It'll be a chilly, but sunny weekend in Charlotte as UNC Charlotte celebrates homecoming and the holiday spirit makes its way back to the Queen City. See what's happening!

Friday, Nov. 15

VTGCLT Pop Market

Shop various vintage vendors for all your holiday gifting needs at Camp North End. Happening at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find more information here.

Charlotte Symphony: Beethoven x Beyoncé

Kick off your weekend with the Charlotte Symphony as they play the best of Beyoncé. Happening on Friday and Saturday. Tickets start at $11. Find more information here.

Saturday, Nov. 16

Novant Health Charlotte Marathon 

Experience Charlotte like never before, and for a good cause, at the Novant Health Charlotte marathon, half marathon 5K and more happening in Uptown. Events kick off at 7:20 a.m. Saturday. Find more information here.

UNC Charlotte Homecoming Game vs. South Florida

49ers fans, flock to Jerry Richardson Stadium as Charlotte faces South Florida in regular season action for homecoming. Find tickets here.

Kannapolis Christmas and Tree Lighting

The spirit of Christmas arrives in Kannapolis as the city decks out Village Park with thousands of lights, decorations and, of course, its Christmas tree. The tree lighting ceremony ad Celebration of Lights kick off at 6 p.m. Find more information here.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks @ Spectrum Center

Watch your Charlotte Hornets take on the Milwaukee Bucks in regular season action at the Spectrum Center. Happening at 3 p.m. Find tickets here.

Souled Out Dates @ Camp North End

Organizers behind one of the biggest block parties this summer are bringing the fun back to Camp North End with a fall party. Happening from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Find more information here.

Sunday, Nov. 17

Purple City VI: The Block Party

The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated celebrate Founder's Day with a block party you don't want to miss. Happening from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Find more information here.

Happening all weekend

Carowinds Winterfest

Santa Claus returns to Carowinds for amusement park rides, live entertainment, and holiday cheer. Happening from now until Jan. 4. Tickets start at $33. Find more information here.

The Southern Christmas Show @ Park Expo and Conference Center

The Southern Christmas Show is back from Nov. 14 to Nov. 24, bringing the North Pole to the Queen City, alongside hundreds of vendors. Find more information here.

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