Fun in Charlotte: Beer and shopping, ballet at SouthPark, Santa flies in
Pink Social Girl Tribe Holiday Pop Up
Sugar Creek Brewing, 215 Southside Dr.
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Enjoy donuts, sparkles, holiday cheer, ‘NSync Christmas jams, beers and more than 60 vendors. VIP entry $5 from 11 a.m. – noon. Free from noon – 5 p.m. www.facebook.com/shoppinksocial/events
Charlotte City Ballet
SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Road
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Take a break from shopping to enjoy a free performance from the Charlotte City Ballet at Circle Court.
Santa Flies In
Carolinas Aviation Museum, 4672 First Flight Dr.
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Bring your wish list, sit and talk with Santa in his airplane, participate in Christmas crafts, a North Poll science experiment, and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. Museum admission $12.87 for adults; children 14 and under free.
An Afternoon of Holiday Cheer
Raffaldini Vineyards, 450 Groce Road, Ronda
Sunday, 1-4 p.m.: Carol with the Raffaldini chorus, enjoy light refreshments and a 3 p.m. visit from the Italian Christmas character, La Befana, who will read her story fireside. Free, but RSVP requested at www.raffaldini.com.
Sam the Lion and Baran Dance
C3 Lab, 2525 Distribution St.
Sunday, 6 p.m.: Local indie band Sam the Lion is collaborating with local contemporary dance company Baran Dance for a free show that combines music with dance.
This story was originally published December 11, 2015 at 11:32 AM with the headline "Fun in Charlotte: Beer and shopping, ballet at SouthPark, Santa flies in."