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14 ways to enjoy your weekend in Charlotte | QC Happenings

Enjoy holiday traditions, Panthers vs. Chiefs and more this weekend in the Queen City.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This weekend brings cold temperatures, just in time for the holidays. Bundle up and enjoy all the Charlotte area has to offer. See what's happening!

Friday, Nov. 22

University City Food Truck Friday

Try some of the best food truck offerings Charlotte has to offer every Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Armored Cow Brewing. Find more details here.

Concord Christmas Tree Lighting

Christmas returns to downtown Concord this Friday with the annual tree-lighting ceremony, followed by the parade on Saturday. Happening at 6 p.m. Find more information here.

Charlotte Symphony: Brahms’ A German Requiem

Witness history as Kwamé Ryan takes the stage to direct the Charlotte Symphony during Brahms’ A German Requiem, the first Black man to do so. Happening Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Find more information here.

Saturday, Nov. 23

Mad Miles Run Club @ Elizabeth Park

Get your run on Saturday morning with Mad Miles Run Club at Elizabeth Park. The run begins at 10 a.m. Find more information here.

Uptown Farmer's Market

Enjoy locally grown produce and other products every Saturday at the Uptown Farmer's Market. Happening from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. rain or shine. Find more information here.

96th Concord Christmas Parade

Experience tradition and holiday fun during the 96th running of the Concord Christmas Parade. Happening at 2:30 p.m. in downtown Concord. Find info about the parade and road closures here.

Movies in the Park in Belmont

Enjoy movies at Stowe Park in Belmont, complete with a showing, free arcade games and more. This weekend's feature film is "Gremlins." The movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Find more information here.

Sunday, Nov. 24

Carolina Panthers vs. Kansas City Chiefs @ Bank of America Stadium

The Panthers are back at the Bank, facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs in regular season action. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Tickets start at $160 and can be purchased here.

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.

Happening all weekend

Speedway Christmas @ Charlotte Motor Speedway

Witness brilliant holiday displays featuring over 4 million lights and more as Speedway Christmas returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway. Find more information here.

Ice skating @ Whitewater Center

Lace up your skates because ice skating returns to the Whitewater Center! the ice rink consists of over 24,000 sq. ft. of unique skating space split into four distinct skating areas, including two ice trails and two free skate zones. Happening now through mid-February. Find more information here.

Ice Hockey @ Truist Field

Come out for a weekend of thrilling ice hockey at Truist Field ahead of the Light the Knights Festival. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m. Find more information here.

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 until Nov. 24, bringing the North Pole to the Queen City, alongside hundreds of vendors. Find more information here.

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