This is Wayfair’s biggest (and best) Black Friday sale to date. | Photos provided by Wayfair
We asked, and you answered: The key to impressing guests is “setting the perfect vibe.” Before welcoming family and friends into your home this holiday season, consider these five tips to enhance the vibe in your spaces — at up to 80% off.
Yes, Black Friday came early. Now until Sunday, Dec. 1, you can snag the lowest prices of the year during Wayfair’s extended Black Friday sale. Psst... Check back on Dec. 2 for Cyber Monday deals, too.
Here’s what we recommend checking off your list:
Pro tip: Warm lighting makes for an extra-cozy atmosphere. These dimmable Edison light bulbs will do the trick.
3. Minimize clutter
Storage doesn’t have to be an eyesore. You can tuck away miscellaneous items (think: books and games) in this extendable coffee table and store shoes in this natural rattan shoe storage cabinet that always seems to be trending online.
2024 Tree Lighting Festival | 6:30-8 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | Free, but tickets required | Celebrate the lighting of a 50-ft Christmas tree with the Panthers and Charlotte FC.
A Christmas Carol | 8 p.m. | Booth Playhouse | $30 | Journey with Ebenezer Scrooge in this classicholiday story.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Novant Thanksgiving Eve Parade | 5:30-9 p.m. | 200 S. Tryon St. | Free | Kick off Thanksgiving with the 78th anniversary of the beloved holiday spectacle.
Bright Lights 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run | 6:30-10 p.m. | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden | $45 | Switch up the normal turkey trot and run through the lights display at the Garden.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat | 7 p.m. | Spectrum Center | $18+ | Watch Buzz City bring the “heat” against Miami on home court.
Thursday, Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Dinner with Ruth’s Chris | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Ruth’s Chris South Park | $49.95 | Take a break from cooking and savor a three-course turkey dinner + all the holiday fixings.
Thanksgiving at The Asbury | 1 p.m. | The Asbury | $55 | Spend the holiday enjoying a modern Southern feast in an intimate dining room in Uptown.
“The Joinery” at Optimist Park announced a bold plan to expand its community. The project by Ascent Real Estate Companies aims to transform 17,000-sqft of ground floor retail at the corner of 21st and N. Brevard Streets into an open-air space with retail shops + food and drink spots.
Travel
Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport are on strike during this busy travel week,citing unlivable wages. ABM and Prospect Airport Services vowed steps are being taken to minimize travel disruptions from any demonstrations. More than one million travelers are expected to fly out of Charlotte during the Thanksgiving holiday. (WCNC)
Transit
There’s a new traffic pattern at the intersection of Gilead Road and Exit 23 on I-77 in Huntersville. Left turns on US 21 at Gilead Road have been replaced with a new “diverging diamond.” Huntersville Police shared an explainer to help familiarize drivers with the change. (WCNC)
Announced
Get ready to run. A new 5K race called The Loop 5K will debut its inaugural race on April 27, 2025. Racers will run The SouthPark Loop, a tree lined urban trail, in part with the SouthPark Forward 2035 Vision Plan. Registration is now open.
Real Estate
Real estate investment firm Stonelake Capital Partners closed on its purchase of a 402,390-sqft building near Concord-Padgett Regional Airport. The building at 7040 Northwinds Dr. NW is occupied by Amazon and the Texas-based firm paid $51 million for the acquisition. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Biz
Speaking of Concord... downtown Concord businesses are experiencing early holiday cheer. The city’s annual Christmas parade saw a much-welcome return of customer foot traffic, despite a massive ongoing construction project. When complete, the downtown streetscape will include 22-ft-wide sidewalk space. (Queen City News)
Eat
Lunch plans? Rooster’s Wood-fired Kitchen is open at The Bowl at Ballantyne. The Winston-Salem-based restaurant offers seating for nearly 300 guests in an indoor dining room, a wine bar, open kitchen + a covered patio.
Sports
A new VIP ticket package for the upcoming ACC Football Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium’s Gridiron Club is projected to generate $500,000 in combined new revenue. The ACC Football Championship will be played Saturday, Dec. 7. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Listen
Can Bryce Young keep his confidence after a near-victory against the Chiefs? Go beyond the locker room for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Home
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Community
đź›’ Giving back this holiday season
Consider volunteering at one of Charlotte’s food banks. | Photo via WCNC
Several organizations across the Charlotte area are looking for helping hands this holiday season.
If you have extra time this Thanksgiving, consider spending a day serving a hot meal or collecting donations to help bring families some holiday cheer.
Charlotte Rescue Mission | The faith-based program needs volunteers to coordinate donation drives and tutor at learning centers.
Nourish Up | Join the team of neighbors helping neighbors by grocery shopping and delivering prepared meals to people in need.
HOPEMatch Holiday Program | Share your skills, from creative services and administrative aid to event planning, to help Charlotte-area families seeking financial support.
An electric salt and pepper grinder set that’s 20% off for early Black Friday. Snag one for just over $20 for yourself or as a holiday gift for your chef-iest friend.
Free tonight? Consider heading to Uptown at 6:30 p.m. to help the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC ring in the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting Festival. Hot chocolate, photos with Santa, and lighting a 50-ft Christmas tree... what’s not to love?
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What’s your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?
Thanksgiving is just two days away and we wanted to learn your favorite way to celebrate. Turns out, 89% say dining with family and friends is their favorite tradition, followed by watching a football game (5%), or watching the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade(5%).
