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Happy Thanksgiving, Charlotte. We’re scaling back our content a bit through the weekend so that our team can step away and enjoy time with loved ones. We’ll be back to our usual coverage next week!

🛍️ Supporting small biz

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Visit Thrift Pony, where vintage never goes out of style. | Photo by Meredith Ridenhour
Here at CLTtoday, we like to keep things local all year long, but on Small Business Saturday, the rest of the country joins us in our mission to shop small.

Founded by American Express in 2010 and cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration since 2011, Small Business Saturday is an initiative to bring small businesses to the forefront of the holiday shopping season on the last Saturday of November.

This year’s event falls on Saturday, Nov. 29, and we want to make shopping local as easy as possible. This map will allow you to find small businesses in your area.
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It doesn’t matter which area of town you live in — there are small businesses in each corner of Charlotte.

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Here are a few that caught our eye:

Psst — do you own a local company? Read our small business coverage or check out these resources to help you participate in Small Business Saturday.

Asked

How much did Americans spend at small businesses on Small Business Saturday in 2024?

A. ~$500 million
B. ~$12 billion
C. ~$22 billion
D. ~$55 billion
Shop till you drop

Events

Thursday, Nov. 27

CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot | 8-10 a.m. | SouthPark Mall | $0+

Winter at Whitewater | 9 a.m.-10 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center | $12+

Ice Skating at Camp North Pole | 4-10 p.m. | Camp North End | $16+

Friday, Nov. 28

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular | 5:30-10 p.m. | Ballantyne’s Backyard | $10+

Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls | 7:30 p.m. | Spectrum Center | $33+

Fortune Feimster: Takin’ Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour | 8 p.m. | Ovens Auditorium | $51+

Saturday, Nov. 29

Thanksgiving Mahjong 101 + Open Play | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lost Worlds Brewing Company, Cornelius | $23+

Thanksgiving Harvest Afternoon Tea | 1-4 p.m. | The Ballantyne | $35+

The Ultimate Eagles Tribute: On the Border with a 25-piece Symphony | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Carolina Theatre | $40+

Sunday, Nov. 30

Carolina Panthers vs. Los Angeles Rams | 1 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $53+

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular | 5:30-10 p.m. | Ballantyne’s Backyard | $10+

Marlon Wayans | 6 p.m., 8:45 p.m. | The Comedy Zone | $48+
See our full events calendar
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Featured News

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The Buy

It may be Thanksgiving, but some of the best Black Friday deals are available today. While everyone else is busy in the kitchen, shop these deals and save big.

🧥 Take 30% off this trendy cropped puffer vest complete with pockets and a collar to keep your neck warm.
🔥 Speaking of staying warm, bring portable + powerful heat to any room in the house with this 4.6-star rated space heater that’s on sale for under $45.
💄 Score $10 off this trio of tarte SmolderEYES shadow liners that double as eyeshadow + eyeliner, allowing you to create a sophisticated look in seconds.
More holiday savings here

Games

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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Let the games begin

The Wrap

Shopping local doesn’t have to end with Small Business Saturday, especially when you have us to help you out. You can find all kinds of local makers in one place during Shop Small Saturday on Camden Road in South End. The market runs from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 29.
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