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QC Happenings: Things to do in Charlotte this weekend

Your Charlotte-area weekend can include art exhibits, food celebrations and nature walks.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. —

Friday, Jan. 26

Home Grown Junior Opening Reception @ Cain Center for the Arts

Art lovers can join Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius for the opening reception of Home Grown Junior. The free event showcases the work of artists who are 10-16 years old.  It takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. More information can be found here

Saturday, Jan. 27

South End Farmer's Market @ Atherton Mill

Have your pick at fresh produce and other products at the South End Farmer's Market. Happening from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Atherton Mill. Find more information here.

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.

Book Sale @ Independence Regional Library 

Bookworms can get their fix at a Mecklenburg County Library book sale from 9-1 p.m. at the Independence Regional branch. 

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Sunday, Jan. 28

Charlotte Folk Society Jam @ Petty Thieves Brewing Co. 

Beer and folk fans can bring their instruments and join a bluegrass jam circle hosted by Charlotte Folk Society at Petty Thieves Brewing Co. from 5-7 p.m. More information can be found here

Happening all weekend

Queens Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week

This weekend is your last chance to get a taste of the Queen City and surrounding areas Queens’ Feast. During the week-long festivities, many of the best restaurants in eight counties around the metro Charlotte, NC, area offer three courses at dinner for a special pre-fixe price, ranging from $30 to $50. The event begins Friday and runs until Jan. 28. Find more information and a full list of participating restaurants here.

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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.

Community Farewell Days @ Discovery Place Nature 

Discovery Place Nature celebrates its final days at the current location on Sterling Road with free admission. Anyone can go check out the scenery and exhibits, for free, during regular hours until that location closes its doors on Jan. 31. Construction on a new building starts this spring. More information can be found here.

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