Still thinking about what to do in the Charlotte area this weekend? The holiday season is fast approaching and there are lots of great events happening in the Charlotte area this weekend to usher in the season. Here are 5 events that will help you get into the holiday spirit, get a headstart on your gift shopping, and just have fun!
WINTER WONDERLAND ICE SKATING RINK
Starting today, November 17th and running through January 7th, 2018, Winter Wonderland Ice Skating Rink is an open-air holiday experience in Charlotte's South Park area, nestled between SouthPark Mall and Symphony Park, featuring a 5,000 square for ice skating rink. And that's not all! There's also a pub, a coffee shop, live music, and special events. For Winter Wonderland times and directions, click here.
TREE LIGHTING AT BLAKENEY
Saturday, November 18th from 5:00 till 9:00 pm, Santa Clause arrives at the Blakeney Shopping Center in the Ballantyne area to help kick-off the holiday season and light the Blakeney Christmas Tree. Santa will also be riding through the shopping center greeting all the boys and girls before making his way to his workshop where he will be waiting to take pictures them. For directions to the Blakeney Tree Lighting, click here.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT BAZAAR AT CAROLINAS CORNERS
More than 1,000 people attended this popular craft bazaar in 2016 and the CC Christmas Craft Bazaar returns on Saturday, November 18th from 10:00 am till 4:00 pm. Enjoy the displays from many area crafters, shop for unique Christmas gift, take a picture with Santa. For directions to Carolinas Corners Christmas Craft Bazaar in Fort Mill, SC, click here.
VINTAGE CHARLOTTE WINTER MARKET
The 6th annual, 2017 Vintage Charlotte Winter Market taking place on Saturday, November 18th from 10:00 am till 5:00 pm in Charlotte's Uptown, will feature more than 60 of the region's best handmade and vintage vendors. (A great way to shop local for holiday gifts, by the way.) For directions to the Vintage Charlotte Winter Market at the Fillmore, click here.
UNION COUNTY CHRISTMAS PARADE
On Sunday, November 19th come out and enjoy the Union County 64th Annual Christmas Parade, which is the County's longest running and largest holiday event with more than 20,000 people attending the parade in downtown Monroe. The parade takes place from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm. For directions to the Union County Christmas Parade in historic, downtown Monroe, click here.
Oh and by the way, don't forget about the Southern Christmas Show, which runs through Sunday, November 19th.
This information about 5 fun things to do in Charlotte this weekend is brought to you courtesy of Nina Hollander and Carolinas Realty Partners, RE/MAX Executive, your Charlotte metro area real estate consultants.
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