GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Enjoyable Issues to Expertise in Charlotte This Month

CELEBRATE FALL IN STATESVILLE

Head to downtown Statesville on Saturday, November 1 from 10 a.m. to five p.m. for Statesville Pumpkin Fest. Look for a traditional automotive present; a children’ zone with inflatables; dwell leisure; meals distributors; and beer, wine, and cocktails from Statesville’s Red Buffalo Brewing Co. The occasion is free and children of all ages are welcome.

RING IN CHRISTMAS AT BIRKDALE VILLAGE

Visit Birkdale Village on Saturday, November 22 from 2 to 7 p.m. for Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting. Stroll by way of the Village to get pleasure from crafts, actions, and vacation performances by particular visitors; watch the parade at 4:30; see the lighting of the tree at 6:00; and stick round for dwell music till 7:00 p.m. The occasion is free and children of all ages are welcome.

HAVE A FESTIVE NIGHT OUT IN UPTOWN

The 79th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade returns to uptown on Wednesday, November 26. The Tryon Street procession—the most important within the Carolinas—has performances, floats, celebrities, marching bands, balloons, and some surprises.

SHARE SOME HOLIDAY MAGIC WITH FAMILIES IN NEED

Bring the household to The Collector’s Room on Saturday, November 23 at 2:30 p.m. for Home for the Holidays, a family-friendly fundraiser in assist of Charlotte Family Housing. Kids of all ages can adorn cookies, get pleasure from sizzling cocoa and vacation treats, pack stockings and ship Christmas playing cards to Charlotte Family Housing neighbors, and take part in a household paddle elevate geared in the direction of budding philanthropists. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for youths 17 and underneath.