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Your calendar is about to be stuffed more than a Thanksgiving turkey. Be sure to bookmark this list of events and share with a friend to start making plans now.
The Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade encourages spectators to line up early along Tryon Street.
Photo by Alexander South
Seasonal + family-friendly
12th Annual Tree Lighting | Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 6–8 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | The Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC will host the annual festival, packed with live music, Panthers legends, plus appearances by Sir Purr and Minty.
2025 Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade | Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 5:45 p.m. | Uptown | Head to North Tryon Street as dozens of floats, organizations, and musical groups parade the streets ahead of Thanksgiving.
Psst... Did you catch this snow in the mountains yesterday? Charlotte is seeing its first freeze this morning with an arctic blast bringing lows in the mid-to-upper 20s. Bundle up.(WCNC)
Today Is
Veterans Day. While city offices are closed today, services like trash and recycling collection will go on as usual. Make a note of the changes due to upcoming holidays.
Community
Mecklenburg County is warning residents of a jury service scam. People have reported receiving suspicious calls, texts, or emails claiming they failed to appear for jury duty. To confirm your jury service status, contact the Jury Management Office at 877-649-7133 or via email.
Try This
Volunteer to walk in the upcoming Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade. Organizers need volunteers to handle balloons, escort floats, and walk the parade in costume. Bonus: you’ll receive a commemorative pin to remember the occasion.
Development
Midwood Elementary School on Central Avenue is being demolished to be transformed into a seven-story, 314-apartment building. The new development will feature a mix of studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units + a rooftop lounge, a library, and on-site parking. Construction is expected to wrap in 2028. (The Charlotte Observer)
Open
Orosoko Sound Bar and Oaklore Distilling’s new venture, Oaklore Bar & Bottle Shop, is now open in South End. The new hangout is across the street from Orosoko + offers premium spirits and cocktails.
Cause
The City of Charlotte is offering grants of up to $350 to support the creation and maintenance of Little Free Pantries. The small food pantries must be within the Queen City’s Neighborhood Matching Grants’ eligible geography. Applications are open until Dec. 1. (WSOC)
Eat
Chik-fil-A lovers rejoice — the newly renovated restaurant on South Boulevard has reopened after 11 months. Visitors will notice a new dining room and expanded drive-thru area — hopefully helping ease traffic.
Try This
There’s something brewing...Tickets are going fast for the upcoming Queen City Brewers Festival. The city’s celebration of craft beer unites 32 Charlotte-area breweries, and benefits local nonprofits. Mark your calendar for Saturday, Feb. 7.
Sports
Where is the focus on the field following the Panthers’ loss against the Saints? Go beyond the locker room for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Job
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Editor’s Pick
The Uptown skyline will go green on Veterans Day.
Photo by CLTtoday
Get ready to see green. Across Mecklenburg County, residents can honor veterans and their families by participating in Operation Green Light, a national initiative to support military veterans. Just swap a regular light bulb in your home for a green bulb — sharing a photo on social media with the hashtag #OperationGreenLight is optional.
Bonus: the Uptown skyline will also be green to honor veterans tonight.
The Buy
Nordstrom Rack’s Holiday Gift Guide is here. Shop some of the season’s best deals on stocking stuffers, top-rated gift sets, cashmere favorites, and unique fashion finds. Five can’t-miss deals from the guide include:
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What’s your favorite part of the Southern Christmas Show?
You’ll get your steps in when shopping the equivalent of more than 11 football fields.
Photo by Ada Stevens via Yellow Duck Marketing.
The Southern Christmas Show is just around the corner on Thursday, Nov. 13, and 45% of readers are pumped to shop the 400+ vendors that will fill the Park Expo Center, while 39% are ready for the festive atmosphere, and 12% are hungry for mouth-watering samples.
The Wrap
The Wrap
It was a little difficult to be a sports fan this weekend in Charlotte — both the Panthers and Charlotte FC lost their games at home. I will say FC had a solid run, with back-to-back playoff appearances. Here’s hoping we win the cup next season. For the Crown!
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