10 Things to Do in Charlotte This Week · November 5–8, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Front Porch

A small-business market with a $5 Front Porch t-shirt sale and a Front Porch x Chicas Market collaboration.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 11 AM to 4 PM · 2215 Thrift Road

Black on the Block Festival

A festival listed on the CLT Guide events calendar.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Expo Charlotte Auto Show

The Charlotte Auto Show running Thursday through Sunday at the Charlotte Convention Center.

Thursday, November 19, 2026 - Sunday, November 22, 2026 · Charlotte Convention Center

Free Events

NAMIWalks Charlotte

A free community walk to raise awareness, break stigma, and support free mental health programs, with a live DJ, vendors, and food trucks.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Mint Museum Randolph

Arts & Culture

Raising Arizona - Movie & Talkback

A screening of the Coen Brothers film Raising Arizona followed by a talkback at The Independent Picture House.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM · The Independent Picture House

National Geographic Live - Wild Cats Revealed

A National Geographic Live presentation on wild cats at the Carolina Theatre.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 · Carolina Theatre

Outdoors & Active

Vuori Southpark x Feel Better Yoga

A free yoga session hosted by ACTV Studio IRL with Feel Better Yoga at Vuori Southpark.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 10:00 AM · Vuori Southpark

Sports

Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

A full marathon race starting in Uptown Charlotte, open to participants on race morning.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 7:10 AM · 500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Food & Drink

Mimosa Festival

A brunch-style drink festival celebrating mimosas, listed on the CLT Guide calendar.

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Family-Friendly

Carolina Panthers Tree Lighting

A holiday tree lighting event hosted by the Carolina Panthers, listed on the CLT Guide calendar.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026