The Weekender is proudly offered by Speedway Xmas, Charlotte Motor Speedway’s generate-as a result of holiday getaway light-weight present is open each individual night by means of Thanksgiving weekend with Xmas Vacation featured as the travel-in motion picture.

THANKSGIVING Day

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Charlotte Turkey Trot at SouthPark Shopping mall (Assembly at Macy’s): Start your Turkey Working day vivid and early with a operate/walk all around the block at Charlotte’s 33rd yearly Turkey Trot. Route solutions incorporate an 8k, 5k and 1-mile length. 8am. $20-$45. Information.

Ice Skating at the Whitewater Heart: The Center’s seasonal ice skating rink has an all-new ice skating trail in the Upper Pond — raising the full size of the rink to far more than 24,000 sq. ft. Skate rentals are involved in the ticket cost. 5-10pm (holiday break hours). $25 Day Move, $6 parking. Facts.

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Eat, Homosexual, Really like Thanksgiving Evening meal at Billy Sunday: Those people who determine as LGBTQIA+ are invited to delight in a no cost Thanksgiving meal with fellow neighborhood members. 2-5pm. Free of charge. Specifics. 

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Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway: Pull up to the Speedway to see a screen of 4 million lights illuminate this 4-mile course. Hope hundreds of resourceful light shows synchronized to Christmas-themed songs that you can hear to from your car’s radio. November 19 through January 2 6-10pm. $30+. Information.

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Winter season Speculate Bar Opening Day at BOCADO: This vacation pop-up bar concept will have a innovative consume menu that would even get acceptance from the Grinch. Occur now through New Year’s Eve. Free of charge. Specifics.

[Related story: 4 Christmas pop-up bars coming to Charlotte in 2021]

Post-Thanksgiving Festivities at Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill: Commit an afternoon at the orchard savoring hayrides, tasting tough cider and warming up by the fire pit. 10am to 8pm. No cost. Details.

VTGCLT Pop at The Metropolitan: The VTGCLT (quick for Classic Charlotte) pop-up…