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There is so much going on for those of you living in an apartment in Charlotte, NC. Between the Lights on the Square Tree Lighting, ACC Championship Football Game, and the Fourth Ward Holiday Home Tours, you have loads to do.

Uptown Charlotte is getting ready to kick into high gear for the holiday season, brave the weather and get into the spirit.

The Lights on the Square Tree Lighting kicks off the festivities tomorrow, Dec 1st at 5:45pm with a performance from the Nutcracker, the tree lighting and a performance from the Charlotte Jazz Orchestra. There will also be hot chocolate and hot cider.
 
But don’t forgot about football!  Before this weekend's ACC Championship game between Clemson and Virginia Tech kicks off on Saturday at 8pm at Bank of America Stadium there will be a huge Fan Fest held on Friday night at the Epi Center.

Looking for holiday decorating ideas? The Fourth Ward will be celebrating 34 years of showcasing their beautifully decorated homes during the season.

Enjoy all of the events that will be held around Uptown Charlotte during the weekend.

Information from Fox Charlotte

Living in an apartment in Charlotte, NC you know this town has a lot! The Carolina Renaissance Festival is still going on through November 20th. It is a medieval amusement park, an 11-stage theater, a 22-acre village marketplace, an interactive circus, arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast. This is a family adventure!

Each weekend, the Carolina Renaissance Festival has over 20 acres packed with good eats and spirits all in Huntersville, near Charlotte.  After eating and drinking, visit 11 stages of music and comedy shows, jousting, and walk the festival village with over 500 costumed characters.  

The village marketplace has over 100 shops.  Buy handmade items such as blown glass,  leather goods, and jewelry.  Some of the artisans create their wares right before your eyes!

Enjoy special Celtic performances by local guest musicians.  Wear a kilt and show off your legs and win prizes in the Knobby Knees Contest at the Haven at 1pm.

Sit back and relax or become a part of the action. The Carolina Renaissance Festival is one of the most interactive entertainment shows Charlotte has to offer. If you plan on going in costume, stop by the office at Auston Woods and let us see.

Looking for things to do outside of your apartment in Charlotte, NC this weekend, well there are plenty of events, both spooky and otherwise. From Ballroom Dance classes to Charlottes Web. But at Auston Woods Apartment Homes, we have decided to share with you some of the more haunting events:

October 27

Halloween in the Garden:

October 29

Spinning Spiders & Creepy Crawlers:

Enjoy Halloween treats and learn about animals that go bump in the night and boo during the day. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. 10 a.m. Included in $6 admission. Charlotte Nature Museum. 704-372-6261. www.charlottenaturemuseum.org.

Zombie Run Challenge:

Sportslink is hosting a Zombie Run Challenge for charity. Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity and Hands on Charlotte. 10 a.m. $25. Renaissance Park Golf Course, 1525 W. Tyvola Road, Charlotte. 704-499-9160. www.sportslinkus.com

Geek Gala:

The third annual Geek Gala is a charity event that benefits Youth Homes Inc., a local nonprofit that helps troubled kids and their families. There will be carnival-style games, a caricature artist, card readings, trivia and costume contests, more. 7 p.m. $20 online, $25 at the door. Marriott Executive Park, 5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte. www.geekgala.com.

Oct. 30

Halloween Cookie Decorating:

Fabo Cafe is hosting a Halloween cookie decorating event. Bring children dressed in their costumes for lemonade, cookie decorating and face painting. 1 p.m. $5. FABO Cafe, 2820 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte. 704-900-2430. www.faboparty.com.