Top 10 Things to Do in Charlotte This November
November in the Queen City brings crisp days, fall festivals, the start of winter-fun, and plenty of culture, sports, and shopping. Here's your curated list of must-do activities this month:
1. Charlotte Checkers Home Games
📅 Nov 7 & 8 (vs Syracuse Crunch) | Venue: Bojangles’ Coliseum
The Checkers return to home ice in early November—perfect for cheering a local team and enjoying a night out. charlotte.events+3Charlotte Checkers+3AXS+3
👉 Tickets & schedule
2. Novant Health Charlotte Marathon
📅 Saturday, Nov 15 | Uptown Charlotte
Run the full marathon, half-marathon or 5K through Charlotte’s most historic neighborhoods. findarace.com (UK)
👉 Event details & registration
3. The Southern Christmas Show
📅 Nov 13–23 | Venue: Charlotte Convention Center
Kick off holiday shopping early! More than 400 vendors offering décor, food, gifts and festive entertainment. southernchristmasshow.com
4. U.S. National Whitewater Center — “Winter at Whitewater” Opens
📅 Mid-November through Mid-February | 5000 Whitewater Centre Pkwy
Ice skating, curling, illuminated trails and winter-activities debut this month. Whitewater+2Charlotte On The Cheap+2
5. Light the Knights Festival at Truist Field
📅 Opens Wed, Nov 26 (runs into Jan) | 324 S Mint St
Ice skating, snow tubing, festive lights, Santa, and holiday market atmosphere in the ballpark. Charlotte On The Cheap
👉 Festival details and ticket info
6. Concerts & Live Music Highlights
📅 Various dates throughout November — check listings at The Fillmore Charlotte and other venues
Catch national acts or local shows—live music adds extra energy to the month. The Fillmore Charlotte+2Songkick+2
7. Early Holiday & Gift-Shopping Markets
📅 Throughout November | Various Charlotte venues
From vendor fairs to artisan markets, great opportunities to start holiday shopping early and support local businesses. AllEvents+1
8. Fall Festivals & Outdoor Events
📅 Across November | Charlotte metro
Outdoor events continue with fall-flavor—perfect for families, food-lovers and culture seekers. Charlotte On The Cheap
9. Cultural & Theatre Performances
📅 November dates | Various Charlotte venues
Includes immersive shows, film screenings, theatre events—ideal for date-night or client entertainment. Boplex+2Live Nation+2
👉 Find theatre events
10. Family-Friendly Fall to Winter Transition Activities
📅 Late November | Across Charlotte
This is the bridge month: foliage still around, outdoor fun shifting into winter mode. Good time for trail hikes, early holiday lights, and getting outdoors before full-winter sets in. Including activities at the Whitewater Center, light-shows, skating and more. Go Gaston NC+1