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Christmas Market at Cotton Hills Farm
Cotton Hills Farm’s fifth Christmas Market lines up 50-plus vendors, the Bradley Dulaney Band from 11 a.m., Santa photos, and a tractor train.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 7 · 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
WhereCotton Hills Farm — The Market, 2575 Lowrys Highway, Chester, SC 29706
CostFree admission and parking (tractor train $2 per rider)
3rd Annual Holly Jolly Christmas Show
Sunny Day Markets’ holiday vendor show at the Stanly County Agricultural Center mixes shopping vendors, food trucks, and craft beverages.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 14 · 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereStanly County Agricultural Center, 26032 Newt Road #B, Albemarle, NC 28001
CostFree admission · free parking
The Geekery Market
The Charlotte Geeks’ indoor market puts 90-plus geek artisans, gaming, and activities in Cabarrus Arena, and asks for a canned good or cash donation for Second Harvest Food Bank.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21 · 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereCabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC Highway 49 North, Concord, NC
CostFree admission (canned good or cash donation for Second Harvest Food Bank requested) · parking $10
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Christmas Market at Cotton Hills Farm
Cotton Hills Farm’s fifth Christmas Market lines up 50-plus vendors, the Bradley Dulaney Band from 11 a.m., Santa photos, and a tractor train.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 7 · 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
WhereCotton Hills Farm — The Market, 2575 Lowrys Highway, Chester, SC 29706
CostFree admission and parking (tractor train $2 per rider)
3rd Annual Holly Jolly Christmas Show
Sunny Day Markets’ holiday vendor show at the Stanly County Agricultural Center mixes shopping vendors, food trucks, and craft beverages.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 14 · 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereStanly County Agricultural Center, 26032 Newt Road #B, Albemarle, NC 28001
CostFree admission · free parking
The Geekery Market
The Charlotte Geeks’ indoor market puts 90-plus geek artisans, gaming, and activities in Cabarrus Arena, and asks for a canned good or cash donation for Second Harvest Food Bank.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21 · 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereCabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC Highway 49 North, Concord, NC
CostFree admission (canned good or cash donation for Second Harvest Food Bank requested) · parking $10
Mooresville Fine Arts Festival (2nd Annual)
Mooresville Arts’ juried indoor festival at Charles Mack Citizen Center shows up to 70 artists — painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, and more — on the Arts on Main weekend.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21–Sun Nov 22 · Sat 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. · Sun 12:00–4:00 p.m.
WhereCharles Mack Citizen Center, 215 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
CostFree admission and parking
Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade
Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade steps off along Tryon Street Uptown Wednesday evening.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 25 · step-off 5:30 PM
WhereTryon Street corridor (9th Street to Good Samaritan Way), Charlotte
CostFree
Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K
Bring the kids for the fun run, then run the 16th annual 5K that backs The Christian Mission's food and housing help.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 26 · Kids Fun Run 8:30 AM; 5K 9:00 AM
WhereThe Christian Mission, 919 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
Cost5K $40 entry; Kids Fun Run $15
OMB Christmas Market — Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (Ballantyne)
Shop 50-plus local vendors at the Ballantyne brewery over four weekends, with Glühwein in the Fire Red mug and Santa on Saturdays.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 27 – Sun Dec 20 · Contact organizer for hours (Santa Saturdays 2–5 PM)
WhereOlde Mecklenburg Brewery (Ballantyne), 15025 Bowl St, Charlotte, NC 28277
CostFree to attend
OMB Christmas Market — Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (LoSo)
Sip Glühwein from the collectible 2026 Fire Red mug while you shop 50-plus local vendors, and bring a coat for Coats for Kids.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 27 – Sun Dec 20 · Contact organizer for hours (Santa Saturdays 2–5 PM)
WhereOlde Mecklenburg Brewery (LoSo), 4150 Yancey Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
CostFree to attend
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