Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | November 29th and November 30th

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Winter at Whitewater – Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 9:00am-10:00pm; Sun, Nov 30, 2025 , 9:00am-10:00pm

US National Whitewater Center Charlotte, NC
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Ice Skating at The Bowl – Sat, Nov 29, 2025 , 11:00am-9:00pm; Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 12:00pm-10:00pm

The Ballantyne 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy Charlotte, NC
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12th Annual Elite Middle School All Star Game – Sat, Nov 29, 2025 , 11:00am-4:00pm

Charlotte Christian School 7301 Sardis Rd Charlotte, NC
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WinterFest – Sat, Nov 29, 2025 , 11:00am-7:00pm; Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 11:00am-7:00pm

Carowinds 14523 Carowinds Blvd. Charlotte, NC
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Light the Knights – Sat, Nov 29, 2025 , 2:00pm-10:30pm; Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 2:00pm-9:00pm

Truist Field 324 S Mint St Charlotte, NC
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Home Alone in Concert – Sat, Nov 29, 2025 , 3:00pm

Belk Theatre 130 North Tryon St. Charlotte, NC
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Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular – Sat, Nov 29, 2025 , 5:30pm-10:00pm; Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 5:30pm-10:00pm

The Ballantyne 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy Charlotte, NC
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Speedway Christmas Light Show – Sat, Nov 29, 2025 , 6:00pm-10:00pm; Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 6:00pm-10:00pm

Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC
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Kannapolis Celebration of Lights – Sat, Nov 29, 2025 , 6:00pm; Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 6:00pm

City of Kannapolis Village Park 731 W A St Kannapolis, NC
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Majestic Brass & Organ – Sun, Nov 30, 2025 , 7:30pm

Knight Theatre 430 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC

Charlotte is kicking off the holiday season this weekend with several major events across the city, providing a mix of dazzling lights, thrilling winter activities, and classic entertainment.

Light the Knights transforms Truist Field into a festive wonderland, highlighted by an ice-skating rink and a snow tubing slope.

WinterFest at Carowinds also opens this weekend and is known to be completely decked out with millions of lights, festive decorations, and towering Christmas trees.

For a captivating light display, head to Ballantyne’s Backyard for the fourth annual Carolina Holiday Lights Spectacular. This event lights up the 100-acre park with more than a million dazzling lights and festive displays along an expanded half-mile walking trail.

Lastly, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents Home Alone in Concert at the Belk Theater. This unique experience features the beloved classic film playing on a large screen while the orchestra performs John Williams’ charming and delightful score live.

Click through the photo gallery to view Charlotte’s hottest events this weekend!