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QC Happenings: Weekend events around Charlotte

Here are a few ways to spend Veterans Day Weekend in the Queen City.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. —

Friday, Nov. 10

Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington @ Spectrum Center

The Hornets are back in the Queen City on Friday as they take on the Washington Wizards during the in-season tournament. Happening at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased here.

Fridays @ Camp North End

Enjoy shopping at some of the best small businesses in the Queen City in the heart of Camp North End at Queen City Weekend. It’s complete with vendors, music, drinks, and plenty of networking opportunities. More information about this free event can be found here.

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Saturday, Nov. 11

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.

Veterans Day Parade in Gastonia

Honor those who served our country in Gastonia at the Veterans Day Parade. Happening in Downtown Gastonia and starting at 11 a.m. Find more information here.

Veterans Day Festival @ American Legion Memorial Stadium

Veterans Bridge Home, in partnership with Lowe's and Truist, will host the second annual Carolinas' Veterans Day Festival. Happening from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Find more information here.

Goodwill Donation Drive @ Truist Field 

Celebrate Veteran's Day with the Charlotte Knights and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont by dropping off your new or gently-used clothing, electronics and household items at the main gates of Truist Field. Find more information here. 

Fall Expo @ MD Laser Studios

Join M.D. Laser Studios for a day of raffles, skin care demos, food trucks and adoptable pups. All raffle proceeds will benefit the Lake Norman and Charlotte Humane Societies. More information can be found here.

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Happening all weekend

2023 Warbirds Over Monroe Air Show

The Warbirds Over Monroe Air Show is back! Come out to one of the most action-packed air shows in the region as we honor the men and women who served in our U.S. Armed Forces. Find more information here.

Polar Express @ NC Transportation Museum

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Escape to a simpler time in history at the Carolina Renaissance Festival, complete with an artisan market with craft demonstrations, music, dance and comedy entertainments, equestrian and avian exhibitions, and, of course, food! Happening now through Nov. 19. Find more information here

The Southern Christmas Show @ Park Expo and Conference Center

The Southern Christmas Show officially kicked off in Charlotte Thursday. The annual event, which runs from Nov. 9 to Nov. 19., brings the North Pole to the Queen City, alongside hundreds of vendors. Admission is $18 for adults paying at the door, $16 for adults paying in advance online and $8 for kids ages 6-12. Children under the age of 5 get in for free with a paying adult. Find more information here

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