Fun in Charlotte:Thanksgiving parade, Speedway Christmas, Swap meet and Steel Drums
Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade
Tryon Street, from Stonewall Street to Ninth Street
Thursday, 9:30 a.m.: A Charlotte tradition since 1947, dozens of live entertainment artists perform on stage at Tryon Street and Levine Avenue of the Arts. Highlights include 14 local and regional marching bands, and “Segwalloons,” ground-level balloons built over Segway scooters. novanthealththanksgivingparade.com
Speedway Christmas
Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord
Thursday, 6-10 p.m.: More than 3 million lights to view, with Christmas Village including a petting zoo, Bethlehem village, horse-drawn wagon rides, photos with Santa and more. Tickets $25 per car, $50 per van. www.charlottemotorspeedway.com
Live Music: Kyle Forman
Birdsong Brewing, 1016 N. Davidson St.
Friday, 6-8 p.m..: Listen to the Charlotte-based indie folk artist. Free.
Monthly Swap Meet
Salvaged Beauty, 2320 N. Davidson St.
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.: Swap or sell your unwanted treasures at this free community swap meet. Bring your own tables/displays, and be prepared to go outside. RSVP to the event at www.facebook.com/SalvagedBeautyNoDa.
Steel Drum Holiday Music
Charlotte Premium Outlets, 5404 New Fashion Way
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Every Saturday until Dec. 19, local steel drummer Minsky will perform holiday songs near the fireplace to entertain shoppers. Also visit the “festive photo booth,” to have a holiday-themed photo taken. www.premiumoutlets.com
This story was originally published November 25, 2015 at 8:58 AM with the headline "Fun in Charlotte:Thanksgiving parade, Speedway Christmas, Swap meet and Steel Drums."