CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This weekend may bring rain to our area, but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy awesome events happening in the Queen City.
Friday, Dec. 1
UCity Lights Winter Celebration
Make your way to the University City area to kick off the holidays with a winter celebration and tree lighting. Attendees can also enjoy a ride aboard the Polar Express. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. Find more information here.
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.
POSTPONED: Monroe's Christmas on Main
The city of Monroe's Christmas on Main has been POSTPONED from today due to forecast inclement weather. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will be moved to Monday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street. The tree will be lit no earlier than 7 p.m. Find more information here.
POSTPONED: Christmas on the Court Square in Shelby
The Christmas on the Court Square events scheduled for Friday, Dec. 2 in Shelby have been canceled. The event will resume on Friday, Dec. 8 and Friday, Dec. 15. Find more information here.
Saturday, Dec. 2
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 Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Find more information here.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Minnesota @ Spectrum Center
The Hornets are back in the Queen City on Friday as they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves during the in-season tournament. Happening at 5 p.m. Tickets start at $17.50 and can be purchased here.
ACC Football Championship Game @ Bank of America Stadium
Things comes to a head at the Bank on Saturday as Florida State and Louisville compete for the ACC Football Championship title. Happening at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $75 and can be purchased here.
POSTPONED: Belmont Christmas Village
Downtown Belmont's Christmas Village has been postponed from today due to inclement weather. The event, which will feature photos with Santa, a gingerbread house content and more, will now happen on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Find more information here.
Sunday, Dec. 3
Front Porch Sundays @ Atherton Mill
Every first Sunday of the month, come out and shop with over 70 local vendors at Front Porch Sundays, complete with food trucks, live music and more. Happening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is also pet-friendly! Find more information here.
ThriftCon @ The Park Expo
Over 150 vendors for ThriftCon will set up at The Park Expo and Conference Center, where attendees can dig through racks, bins, and piles for everything from "high end collectibles to absurdly discounted steals," with items spanning several decades. Find more information here.
Happening all weekend
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. Find more information here.
Speedway Christmas @ Charlotte Motor Speedway
Witness brilliant holiday displays featuring over 4 million lights and more at Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 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.
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. Find more information here.