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9 ways to enjoy the holiday season in Charlotte : QC Happenings

Enjoy Panthers and Hornets action, holiday fun and more this weekend in the Queen City.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — We're just days away from Christmas, so this weekend, sulk in the holiday spirit, find last-minute gifts and more in the Queen City. See what's happening!

Friday, Dec. 22

VTGCLT Pop @ Camp North End

Find any last-minute gifts and have a little holiday fun at this vintage market happening at Camp North End from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find more information here.

Saturday, Dec. 23

DaBaby Christmas Toy Drive Extravaganza

Join Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby to give back this holiday season at his Christmas Toy Drive Extravaganza. Happening from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the East Way Church of God.

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Charlotte Hornets vs. Denver Nuggets @ Spectrum Center

The Hornets take on the Denver Nuggets in regular-season action just days before Christmas. Happening at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $17.50 and can be purchased here.

Sunday, Dec. 24 

Carolina Panthers vs. Green Bay Packers @ Bank of America Stadium

The Panthers are back in the Queen City for Christmas Eve playing against the Green Bay Packers in regular season action. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Tickets start at $56 and can be purchased 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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. Find more information here.

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